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 the latest twist involving Maxx Crosby after the Ravens reportedly back out of the trade. What happened behind the scenes, what does this mean for the Raiders moving forward, and where does Crosby’s situation go from here? We also open up the mailbag to answer listener questions, including why Jordan Love doesn’t get more recognition as a top quarterback in the NFL, how general managers approach free agency after winning a Super Bowl, and the challenges teams face trying to stay competitive after reaching the top. Plus, we get into several other questions and topics from around the league as we continue to break down the biggest storylines shaping the NFL offseason. All that and more on this episode of 3 & Out. Follow John on Twitter , and Instagram for the latest. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Quick pivot today: news hit mid‑mailbag, so we opened with instant reaction and then dove back into your questions.
Q: What actually happened with Max Crosby and what should the Raiders do now? A: Baltimore nixed the deal after medicals, so the picks boomerang back and Crosby stays put for now; if I’m Vegas, I keep him, roll with the vets you just added, and let the dust settle because other teams will now dig hard into whatever the Ravens saw.
Q: Could Will Howard really start for the Steelers? A: Late‑round guys never get handed QB1, especially with a win‑now coach; he has to earn it in camp, and Pittsburgh will chase a credible veteran because they refuse to bottom out.
Q: Is the Steelers no‑rebuild stance stubborn or smart? A: I respect it even when I disagree; give them a solid quarterback and they’re right back in the division fight because ownership won’t tolerate a tear‑down.
Q: Where is Jordan Love headed as a player? A: He’s a good starter who flashes top‑tier stretches and then hits lulls, but his best ball can still be ahead with more reps despite roster turnover.
Q: Why did Mike Evans choose the 49ers and what does it say about the Bucs? A: San Francisco got real value and a perfect schematic fit, and Evans likely took less after taxes to chase elite usage under Shanahan, which hints he questioned Tampa’s direction.
Q: Are the Seahawks too quiet in free agency? A: Not really; they paid Rashid Shaheed, trust their deep secondary and Mike Macdonald’s defense, and are saving powder for core guys rather than overpaying.
Q: What are the Jets doing at quarterback? A: Options are thin and New York is a tough rehab spot; drafting a raw passer like Ty Simpson would be a big gamble, which is why some vets chose familiar staffs elsewhere.
Q: Why didn’t the Bears get a compensatory pick for Ian Cunningham? A: The league labeled it a lateral move under a president, but functionally he’s running Atlanta’s personnel, so Chicago got hosed by the letter of the rule.
Q: The Raiders spent big on defense with a rookie QB coming—is that wise? A: Yes, their roster needed NFL adults; even if there’s some overpay, they had to raise the floor with a real center and proven defenders.
Q: How did your Netflix placement happen when other shows aren’t there? A: Through our iHeart partnership; different deals route different shows, and this one ran through that pipeline.
Q: Would the Eagles move Jalen Carter? A: Only if the off‑field and a massive future guarantee make the risk‑reward lopsided; the talent isn’t the question.
Q: Why didn’t the Ravens use the transition tag on their center? A: You must have the full tag amount available on the cap, and with Lamar’s giant number and other pieces, they were boxed in.
Q: What are scouting interviews actually like? A: A quick film check to confirm baseline chops, then heavy on personality, relationships, and follow‑ups with college coaches to fill in scheme and assignment context; for entry roles, energy and dependability matter most.
Q: Where should Kyler Murray land? A: He’s polarizing with injuries and lingering perception issues; Minnesota makes sense on paper, but a backup rehab year with a stable staff could be the smarter reset.
Q: Would the Rams be champs if they drafted James Pierce? A: The on‑field pop came with major off‑field risk, and with the legal mess he’d be undraftable in a redo—good teams often pull those names off the board to protect the room.
Dad Diaries: gas drops beat diaper blowouts, but teen car insurance stings, and I’m now the guy yelling at delivery vans to slow down—funny how life flips.
Q: Are the Chargers too quiet? A: Good teams mostly keep their own and hunt value; with Harbaugh’s structure and a healthy Herbert, they can contend without a day‑one spending spree.
Q: Should the 49ers swap Mac Jones for Kirk Cousins? A: I’d keep Mac as a high‑end backup who already won games for them; post‑Achilles Kirk is a bigger bet, and San Francisco’s asking price on Mac should be steep.
We’ll keep tracking the Crosby twist and everything that breaks; DMs stay open for the next mailbag and Dad Diaries returns tomorrow.
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