The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - Fanatics Flag Football Reaction, Raiders Future, March Madness & NFL Outlook
Mar 23, 2026
They react to the first Fanatics flag football games and debate how viable the product is for the sport’s future. They examine Raiders ownership and succession questions that could shape the franchise long term. March Madness shifts from NIL and the transfer portal get attention for changing competitive balance. They also size up the Ravens’ season outlook and discuss NFL schedule and quarterback risk.
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Tom Brady Still Yearns For Playing Football
- John Middlecoff describes watching Tom Brady in Fanatics Flag Football and says Brady clearly still misses playing real football.
- He cites a clip of Brady avoiding a rush and hitting Stefon Diggs in the back of the end zone as proof Brady aches to play.
Flag Football Creates Real Injury Risk For Paid QBs
- Fanatics Flag Football risks serious player injuries if current NFL stars take part, creating a conflict with NFL owners' financial interests.
- Middlecoff highlights Joe Burrow doing a 360 and the injury history concern for QBs paid tens of millions as the key tension.
Mark Davis Faces Raiders Succession Dilemma
- The Raiders' franchise value has surged after the Vegas move, but Mark Davis faces succession issues with no children to inherit the team.
- Middlecoff contrasts the Raiders' previous poor facilities in Oakland with their new Vegas wealth and facility upgrade.