The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - Seattle WINS the "Big Game", Patriots STRUGGLE, NFL Awards
Feb 9, 2026
A blowout Super Bowl performance by Seattle's defense and comparisons to the Legion of Boom. Sam Darnold's comeback and the personnel moves that rebuilt Seattle. Deep dive on Matt Stafford's MVP season and recent Hall of Fame reactions. Trade chatter about quarterbacks like Tua, Kyler, and Derek Carr, plus a segment on Lindsey Vonn's Olympic injury.
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Organizational Culture Drives Sustained Success
- Organizational culture sustains winning across personnel changes and drafts.
- John Middlekoff credits Seattle's front office and coaching for long-term success.
Seattle's Turnaround Story
- John Middlecoff recounts Seattle's personnel moves from trading Russell Wilson to building a championship roster.
- He highlights picks like Witherspoon and signings like Sam Darnold as key to the turnaround.
Take Accountability To Improve
- Take accountability instead of blaming others after failures.
- John Middlecoff points to Sam Darnold's attitude as a model for improvement and resilience.