The Herd with Colin Cowherd
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PodcastThe Herd with Colin Cowherd
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On this episode of 3 & Out, we break down a wave of major NFL storylines across the league. The quarterback carousel continues as Malik Willis signs with the Miami Dolphins, while reports link Tua Tagovailoa to the Atlanta Falcons. What does this mean for both franchises and the evolving QB landscape in the NFL? We also dive into the latest surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers, two teams with big expectations and plenty of questions heading into the season. Plus, we take a look at several key teams and players making headlines around the league — including the Las Vegas Raiders, Ravens star center Tyler Linderbaum, the future of Travis Kelce in Kansas City, and what’s next for Mike Evans. We also break down the outlook for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears, and take a broader look at the always-competitive NFC East. Follow John on Twitter , and Instagram for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow - for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Three and Out time—NFL free agency is humming, moves everywhere, and I’ve got rapid reactions now with more coming tomorrow and a mailbag later this week, so let’s get to football.
So why open with Malik Willis? Because it’s the best arc of the year: belief plus work plus the right coaching turned a raw backup in Green Bay into a legit starter, capped by Miami betting big and moving off Tua, which is a loud reminder to stop handing massive deals to middle‑tier quarterbacks.
What did today say about team building? Once you pay the quarterback real money, the squeeze hits—Philly and Green Bay can’t keep every solid starter, so the draft‑develop‑replace machine has to hum like it does in places such as Baltimore and Kansas City.
How did the Raiders play it? Vegas used cash and the tax edge to buy credible defenders, traded Max to Baltimore, then landed Tyler Linderbaum to ride shotgun with their young quarterback, which frees pick fourteen for offense and makes them watchable right away.
Why keep Travis Kelsey? Even if the burst dipped, the Mahomes chemistry, practice standard, and a manageable one‑year hit are worth one more run in that locker room.
Does Mike Evans fit San Francisco? Perfectly—he’s their brand of smart and tough, and he gives Brock Purdy a real red‑zone post target, with the only tradeoff being an older, pricier core that needs careful snaps.
What’s the Steelers’ question? Quarterback, plain and simple; I think Mike McCarthy’s track record gets clowned unfairly, the buy‑low offensive adds can rebound, but they still need a real plan at passer—veteran if healthy, a rookie swing, or a bridge via trade like Tyson Bagent.
Who’s set up in the North? Chicago’s defense got savvy help, and if Caleb Williams cleans up routine throws, they can take a division where Green Bay replaces departures, Minnesota sorts quarterback, and Detroit answers depth and durability.
How does the East look? It’s open—Philly shed key pieces, Dallas feels steady, New York should be healthier but must prove it, and Washington rides their young quarterback’s availability; being the hunted weekly is a tax, which is why the Chiefs’ run is so rare.
Fun, packed day; expect more moves and maybe a big trade—keep an eye on A.J. Brown—so buckle up, and I’ll have you covered; adios.
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