The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - NFL Free Agency Reaction: Malik Willis-Dolphins, Mike Evans-49ers, Walker-Chiefs
Mar 10, 2026
John Middlekauff, former NFL scout and host of 3 & Out, offers sharp player evaluation and free agency analysis. They break down Malik Willis landing in Miami and what his traits mean. They unpack Mike Evans fitting in San Francisco. They assess big moves like Tyler Linderbaum to the Raiders and Kenneth Walker III to Kansas City.
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Malik Willis Is A Real Quarterback Upside
- Colin Cowherd argues Malik Willis is a distinct, high-upside quarterback with superior arm strength and athleticism compared to Tua.
- Willis improved rapidly in Green Bay under good coaching and showed big-play accuracy in limited starts, convincing evaluators who watched him daily.
Mike Evans Fills Niners Red Zone Need
- Colin and John view Mike Evans to San Francisco as a clear fit to add a red-zone veteran for Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan.
- Evans provides contested-catch scoring alongside Kittle and McCaffrey after San Francisco's receiver depth was exposed by injuries.
Linderbaum Signing Is Free Agency's Best Move
- Tyler Linderbaum to the Raiders is rated the top signing of free agency because elite centers stabilize offenses and rarely miss snaps.
- Raiders pair him with draft capital and interior blocking to rapidly upgrade their offense.