The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - The Vikings FIRE Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Raiders HIRE Klint Kubiak, Cardinals FINALLY hire a HC
Feb 2, 2026
A surprising front office shakeup in Minnesota and the weird timing behind the decision. The Raiders' new offensive hire and why his scheme could suit their rookie QB. Debate over trading a top pass rusher to reload the roster. A lukewarm landing in Arizona with questions about fit and ownership. Rumors that Seattle might be headed to market.
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Timing Reveals Owner-Led Decisions
- Firing a GM right before the Super Bowl signals organizational dysfunction and owner-driven decisions.
- John Middlekoff argues the Wilf family and owner power likely drove Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's firing, not the coach.
Prioritize Coach Relationships
- Work closely with your head coach and prioritize strong relationships when you're a GM.
- Middlecoff warns GMs must align with higher-paid coaches to avoid being sidelined in decision-making.
Wall Street Skills Don't Equal Talent Hits
- Corporate acquisition experience doesn't directly translate to managing human talent in the NFL.
- Middlecoff contrasts Wall Street asset buying with football's people-centered talent acquisition, which Questy struggled at.