The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - Seahawks’ Mike McDonald is ELITE, Patriots’ Will Campbell’s Future, Dad Diaries, Post-Super Bowl Mailbag
Feb 10, 2026
A former NFL scout debates what truly counts as a bust versus an overdrafted player. They praise Mike McDonald’s coaching rise and explain why he is considered elite. There is a discussion about Will Campbell’s best positional fit and future. Short, funny parenting moments appear in the Dad Diaries, followed by a fan mailbag answering tactical and roster questions.
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Busts Often Reflect Context Not Talent
- The label 'bust' is often misapplied and conflates being overdrafted with failing characterwise.
- Sam Darnold had elite physical tools and was failed by poor early environments, not lack of talent.
Parental Support Fueled Darnold's Comeback
- Sam Darnold credited his parents for believing in him and shaping his character.
- John Middlecoff relates his own father's quiet support as a parallel influence on career drive.
Keep Showing Up Until You Get In
- Do persistently pursue your passion even if you lack connections; show up repeatedly until opportunity breaks.
- Mike McDonald gained entry by being relentless and creating his own luck through persistence.