The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - Dolphins TRADE Jaylen Waddle to Broncos, Maxx Crosby reacts to failed Ravens trade, NFL Offseason Mailbag
Mar 18, 2026
A blockbuster trade sends Jaylen Waddle to Denver and sparks a breakdown of how the move reshapes the AFC West and quarterback expectations. The discussion probes Miami’s radical reset and the draft picks fueling its rebuild. There’s a look at how the deal resets wide receiver market values and alters potential A.J. Brown talks. Reactions to Maxx Crosby’s fallout and a mailbag answering NFL questions round things out.
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Sean Payton Made A Coach-Driven All In Move
- Sean Payton's trade for Jaylen Waddle is a coach-driven all-in move focused on immediate wins.
- Payton prioritized schematic fit and short-term impact, paying a premium (pick 30 + third) despite future cap/size concerns in cold-weather games.
Waddle's Size Raises Cold Weather Playoff Concerns
- Paying a premium for a smaller, versatile receiver like Waddle brings concerns about physical fit in cold, outdoor home-field games.
- John Middlecoff flagged body type tradeoffs versus durability and matchup advantages in places like Buffalo or Baltimore.
Dolphins Blew It Up To Reset With Draft Capital
- Miami detonated the roster to reset, accepting roughly $175M in dead cap to accumulate draft capital.
- The Dolphins aim to rebuild via draft-and-develop under their new GM model, prioritizing future second-contract players over short-term wins.