3 & Out - Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters rehab, Steelers GM MUST improve, Giants GM on HOT SEAT?

The Herd with Colin Cowherd1h 15mApril 28, 2026

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The episode opens with a series of promotional segments for various iHeartRadio podcasts, including The Clifford Show, 2%, Love Trapped, and Look Back At It, before transitioning into a deep dive on NFL draft analysis and front office dynamics. Host John Middlecoff critiques the Pittsburgh Steelers' organizational dysfunction, citing a lack of strategic foresight and technological modernization, particularly under GM Omar Khan, and highlights how the Cowboys exploited insider knowledge during the draft process. He also discusses the controversial decision by Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to enter gambling rehab, questioning the long-term impact on his NFL prospects. The episode examines broader trends in the draft, including the aging of prospects due to NIL and transfer portal dynamics, the inflated value of high picks, and the challenges of evaluating players with limited college experience. Middlecoff also addresses the Giants' GM Joe Schoen being under scrutiny, the Chiefs' aggressive draft strategy, and the role of leaks and internal communication in team decision-making. Throughout, he emphasizes that draft grades are often misleading and that long-term success depends more on undrafted talent and roster development than on initial draft picks.

Key Takeaways
1

Front office culture and internal communication are critical to team success, with leaks and poor discretion leading to strategic disadvantages.

2

The NFL draft is increasingly influenced by NIL and transfer portal dynamics, resulting in older, more experienced players entering the draft.

3

High draft picks don't guarantee success; many top performers come from later rounds or as undrafted free agents.

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GM accountability is limited unless teams lose, making poor drafts sustainable as long as teams remain competitive.

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The Steelers' organizational stagnation and lack of technological advancement are major concerns for long-term competitiveness.

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Chapters
0:00
5 min

Podcast Promos & Intro

A series of promotional segments for multiple iHeartRadio podcasts including The Clifford Show, 2%, Love Trapped, and Look Back At It, setting the stage for the football discussion.

4:30
6 min

Steelers' Organizational Crisis

The Steelers have lost their way... They're not going to be a disaster. They have too many good players and they have a credible coach. But nothing is going to change in 2026.

Highlight
10:00
8 min

Draft Day Leaks & Cowboys' Advantage

The Cowboys knew exactly who the Pittsburgh Steelers were taking. So I question the general manager. Clearly the head coach and his cronies were talking to their former colleagues.

Highlight
17:30
8 min

Brendan Sorsby's Gambling Rehab

This is one of those for NFL teams is clearly got a long time. We'll see how it all shakes out. But it's pretty hard to pull the trigger.

Highlight
25:00
10 min

The Aging Draft Class & NIL Impact

Middlecoff analyzes how NIL and transfer portal dynamics have led to older players entering the draft, with many prospects now 24-25 years old, fundamentally changing the draft landscape.

High-Impact Quotes
The Cowboys knew exactly who the Pittsburgh Steelers were taking. So I question the general manager. Clearly the head coach and his cronies were talking to their former colleagues.
John Middlecoff9:17
Viral: 90.0
I would have taken Reuben Bain. I'd just been like my front is we add McDuffie. Our secondary is going to be better. But my front is going to be elite.
John Middlecoff84:16
Viral: 90.0
The Steelers have lost their way... They're not going to be a disaster. They have too many good players and they have a credible coach. But nothing is going to change in 2026.
John Middlecoff10:34
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Host

John Middlecoff
Topics Discussed
NFL Draft Analysis95%Team Front Office Culture90%College Football Player Aging85%Gambling in College Sports80%GM Accountability75%Coaching Influence on Drafts70%Undrafted Free Agents65%Draft Leaks and Scouting Ethics60%
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Pittsburgh Steelers

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John Middlecoff

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Dallas Cowboys

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Reuben Bain

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8xPositive

Omar Khan

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7xNegative

John Harbaugh

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6xNeutral

Brendan Sorsby

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6xNeutral

Philadelphia Eagles

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Arvel Reese

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6xNeutral

Kyle Shanahan

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6xPositive

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