3 & Out - Massive Mailbag Part 1
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In this first part of a two-part mailbag episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd, host John Middlecoff dives into a wide range of football and cultural topics, responding to listener questions with sharp analysis and candid takes. The discussion covers quarterback dynamics, including Josh Allen's future with the Bills, the impact of NIL on player decisions like Dante Moore's retention at Oregon, and the evolving value of rookie contracts in Super Bowl contention. Middlecoff also unpacks the NFL's draft strategy, questioning why teams prioritize wide receivers over positional needs, and evaluates the Seahawks' Super Bowl-winning team versus their 2014 championship squad. Beyond football, the episode touches on personal life transitions—fatherhood, the challenges of sleepless newborns, and the realities of celebrity arrests in wealthy counties. Middlecoff reflects on Tiger Woods’ struggles with pain, fame, and privacy, offering a compassionate yet critical view of his situation. The episode closes with a personal note on travel fatigue in the NFL and recommendations for top restaurants in Scottsdale.
NIL has dramatically changed college football decisions, making financial incentives more compelling than loyalty to a childhood team.
Quarterbacks on rookie contracts are not a guaranteed formula for Super Bowl success—making the playoffs is the real achievement.
The NFL's travel complaints are less about winning and more about physical recovery, especially due to dehydration and cramped conditions.
Tiger Woods' ability to play golf is deeply tied to his physical and mental health, making sobriety a monumental challenge.
The 2014 Seahawks team was more physically dominant and aggressive than today’s version, but modern rules have made the game safer.
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Mailbag: Josh Allen and the 49ers
Middlecoff discusses whether Josh Allen might leave the Bills for his childhood team, the 49ers, arguing that while loyalty to a hometown team is overrated, Allen’s identity is now deeply tied to Buffalo.
Dante Moore and the NIL Era
“When you're making $8 million right now, and you're probably dating one of the baddest babes on campus... it feels like a lot of fun. Pretty easy to do.”
Super Bowl Predictions and QB Value
“I would bet on Josh winning a Super Bowl. I'm pretty high on Joe Brady.”
Seahawks Draft Strategy and the SNU
Middlecoff breaks down the best-case scenario for the Seahawks in the draft, emphasizing the importance of taking the best player available. He also shares a personal story about using the SNU bassinet to help his newborn sleep.
“If he goes cold turkey, no more of the good stuff. And again, I'm not getting a driver or whatever. But at this point, here's the other thing I've thought way too much about this.”
“If he's not going to run anymore, he's going to be an average player. Period. Point blank.”
“When you're making $8 million right now, and you're probably dating one of the baddest babes on campus... it feels like a lot of fun. Pretty easy to do.”
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