The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - Reaction to Raiders trading Maxx Crosby to Ravens, Free Agency Predictions
Mar 9, 2026
John Middlekauff, former NFL scout and '3 & Out' host, brings front-office scouting savvy. They react to the Maxx Crosby trade and what it means for Baltimore and Las Vegas. Short takes on Raiders draft capital and rebuild strategy. Discussion of league trends trading picks for proven defenders and free agency/2026 draft preview.
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Raiders Rebuild By Turning Crosby Into Draft Capital
- The Raiders traded Maxx Crosby to accumulate top draft capital and can rebuild via multiple high picks.
- Colin Cowherd highlights they now have two firsts, a second, multiple thirds and fourths to reshape the roster including tackling interior O-line needs.
Pick 14 Made Crosby Trade Irresistible
- Maxx Crosby drew unusually high trade interest because pick 14 is far more valuable than late firsts.
- John Middlekauff notes several playoff teams could bid, but no one could top the 14th overall offer.
Use Early Picks To Replace Elite Edge Production
- Replace Maxx Crosby by using one of the Raiders' top three to four picks on an edge or impact defender.
- Colin urges the Raiders to prioritize impact guys early despite having many later picks.