3 & Out - Rueben Bain news REACTION, Sonny Styles is an ELITE prospect + NFL Offseason Mailbag

The Herd with Colin Cowherd1h 19mApril 14, 2026

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This episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd dives deep into the NFL Draft landscape, focusing on polarizing prospects like Reuben Bain and Sonny Styles. John Middlecoff leads a fiery analysis of Bain’s controversial off-field incident involving a fatal car accident, arguing that while the situation is serious, it shouldn't overshadow his elite on-field production. He emphasizes that NFL teams act like detectives, digging into players’ backgrounds, and that winning and financial success often outweigh moral or PR concerns. Middlecoff praises Sonny Styles as a generational talent whose athleticism and football IQ could redefine the linebacker position in today’s spread-heavy game, calling him a potential top-five pick. The episode also tackles the Mike Vrabel-Rossini scandal, with Middlecoff dismissing the moral outrage, stating that as long as Vrabel wins, off-field behavior is irrelevant to ownership. He shares personal reflections on fatherhood, comparing the emotional weight of raising a child to the intensity of football training camp. The mailbag segment covers topics ranging from quarterback prospects like Ty Simpson and Fernando Mendoza to debates on NIL, college football, and even the future of replay technology in sports. Throughout, Middlecoff champions a pragmatic, results-driven view of sports, where character is evaluated not in a vacuum but in the context of performance and team success.

Key Takeaways
1

Reuben Bain’s on-field dominance outweighs his off-field incident, making him a top-10 draft prospect despite the controversy.

2

Sonny Styles is a generational linebacker whose athleticism and intelligence make him a potential top-five pick.

3

NFL teams prioritize winning and financial success over moral or PR concerns when evaluating players and coaches.

4

Fatherhood is an intense, all-consuming responsibility that reshapes your identity and relationship dynamics.

5

Replay technology in football should be faster and more efficient to maintain pace and viewer engagement.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Sponsor & Intro: The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Introductory ads for iHeartRadio podcasts, including The Girlfriends, Eating While Broke, The Away End, and Math & Magic, setting the stage for the episode.

2:00
8 min

Reuben Bain: The Controversial Top Prospect

Reuben Bain is the guy that when someone dies and he's behind the wheel, like it becomes a major conversation. And if he wasn't an average player in this draft, I think a lot of people would take him off the draft board.

Highlight
10:00
10 min

Sonny Styles: The Elite Linebacker Prospect

I think we could look back in four or five years and go, he was one of, if not the best player in this draft.

Highlight
20:00
10 min

Mike Vrabel & Rossini Scandal: Morality vs. Performance

As long as he's winning double-digit games and going to the playoffs, nobody gives a shit. The NFL, this goes back to Reuben Bain. It doesn't care about any of this stuff if you're making money and winning games.

Highlight
30:00
10 min

Dad Diaries: The Reality of Fatherhood

Middlecoff shares humorous and heartfelt stories about raising his son Jack, including diaper explosions and the overwhelming responsibility of fatherhood, comparing it to football training camp.

High-Impact Quotes
As long as he's winning double-digit games and going to the playoffs, nobody gives a shit. The NFL, this goes back to Reuben Bain. It doesn't care about any of this stuff if you're making money and winning games.
John Middlecoff34:34
Viral: 92.0
I think we could look back in four or five years and go, he was one of, if not the best player in this draft.
John Middlecoff26:41
Viral: 88.0
Reuben Bain is the guy that when someone dies and he's behind the wheel, like it becomes a major conversation. And if he wasn't an average player in this draft, I think a lot of people would take him off the draft board.
John Middlecoff7:23
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Host

John Middlecoff
Topics Discussed
NFL Draft Prospects95%Sonny Styles Evaluation92%Reuben Bain Controversy90%Mike Vrabel Scandal88%Fatherhood & Parenting85%Football & Pace of Play78%Education & Real-World Learning75%Legacy Debates in Sports70%
People & Brands

John Middlecoff

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30xPositive

Reuben Bain

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25xPositive

Sonny Styles

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18xPositive

Mike Vrabel

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15xNeutral

Colin Cowherd

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12xNeutral

Jack

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10xPositive

iHeartRadio

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10xNeutral

Fernando Mendoza

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8xPositive

Rory McIlroy

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8xNeutral

Ty Simpson

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7xNeutral

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