The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - Black Monday REACTION, which coaches are OUT and who is SAFE
Jan 6, 2026
John Middlekauff dives into the chaos of Black Monday, analyzing the firings of big-name coaches like Pete Carroll and Kevin Stefanski. He discusses the impacts of quarterback choices on coaching success and critiques the trends leading to job losses. Potential shifts for Matt Ryan to the Falcons are also explored, along with thoughts on playoff stakes and coaching accountability. Lastly, fan questions are answered, touching on team performances and playoff implications. A must-listen for NFL fans!
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Gannon Hired Into A Kyler-Dependent Mess
- Middlecoff points to Arizona hiring Jonathan Gannon into a Kyler Murray–centric situation that doomed the tenure.
- He lists Kyler Murray's prior hires (Kingsbury, Keim) as evidence Murray has repeatedly cost coaches and executives their jobs.
Browns' QB Moves Sank Stefanski
- He recounts the Browns' Deshaun Watson contract and draft choices as a 'train wreck' that contributed to Kevin Stefanski's firing.
- Middlecoff singles out the Dylan Gabriel pick as especially damaging to Stefanski's credibility.
Don't Be A Part-Time Team Executive
- If you accept a team executive role, commit full time and give up conflicting high-profile obligations like regular TV duties.
- John Middlecoff warns part-time executives can't compete with full-time rivals who live and breathe the job.