The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - NFL Annual League Meeting Reaction + NFL Offseason Mailbag
Mar 31, 2026
News and rumors from around the NFL, including the Rams' reported trade talks and the ripple effects for wide receivers. Quarterback storylines, from Kyler Murray commentary to Kirk Cousins' market and a Tua prediction. Coaching moves, positional versatility debates for linemen, and workload plans for top backs. Reaction to a proposed draft-pick change and a humorous dive into the coaches' photo, plus a rapid-fire mailbag.
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New Coaches Back Veterans To Reduce Early Risk
- Stefanski naming Tua Tagovailoa starter in Atlanta signals coaches expect competition but will back the veteran when health and readiness align.
- Middlecoff predicts Tua will start Week 1 and the new coach carries little roster equity early on.
Veteran QBs Become Coveted Mentors And Backups
- Kirk Cousins shifted from being mocked to being a highly sought veteran backup because many teams value his experience in modern Shanahan/McVay-style offenses.
- Middlecoff lists offers from Shanahan, McVay, Stefanski and notes fit, money, and winning chances shape his decision.
Positional Versatility Multiplies Tackle Value
- Dan Campbell moving Penei Sewell to left tackle highlights the premium on versatile elite linemen who can play both tackle spots.
- Middlecoff says such flexibility preserves roster options when injuries or retirements force lineup shifts.