The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - Massive Mailbag
Mar 27, 2026
A rapid mailbag covering NFL draft quirks, from why kickers rarely go early to how big boards are built. Debates over Mel Kiper’s Hall of Fame case and teams’ QB decisionmaking. Takes on betting odds for the Chiefs, Chargers’ offensive line strategy, and Derek Carr’s uncertain future. Lighter moments include golf, parenting tales, and fan name ideas.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Why Teams Avoid Drafting Kickers Early
- NFL teams rarely draft kickers early because draft capital pressures and many undrafted kickers (e.g., Justin Tucker) become elite despite not being drafted high.
- John Middlecoff recalls Raiders drafting Sebastian Janikowski 17th overall and argues top-100 picks at kicker create camp pressure and frequent busts.
Undrafted Specialists Can Outperform Drafted Ones
- Undrafted kickers can become all-time greats (example Justin Tucker), weakening the case for drafting kickers early.
- Middlecoff uses Tucker and historical draft busts to underscore drafting uncertainty at specialist positions.
Drafting Kickers Led To Memorable Busts And Characters
- Middlecoff recounts letting David Akers go and drafting a Nebraska kicker who flopped, illustrating drafting risks.
- He also recalls Janikowski's training camp persona: big leg, chubby then jacked, with Copenhagen in his mouth.