The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - Chiefs Trade for Justin Fields, RB Draft Strategy & NFL Mailbag
Mar 17, 2026
A breakdown of Kansas City’s bold move to add Justin Fields and why that trade matters for their offense. A look at how teams now value running backs and changing draft strategies. Discussion on shortening timelines for young quarterbacks around the league. Debate over whether any team will bite on Brandon Aiyuk and answers to listener mail on taxes and roster choices.
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Chiefs Bought Quarterback Upside For Minimal Cost
- The Chiefs traded a 2027 sixth-round pick for Justin Fields as a low-cost quarterback acquisition to rehab talent.
- John Middlecoff says KC values Fields' traits and Andy Reid's track record of reviving quarterbacks, especially with Mahomes injured opening reps for Fields.
Andy Reid Buys Traits Not Past Production
- Andy Reid targets quarterbacks with elite traits and believes coaching can unlock them.
- Middlecoff compares Reid's history (Vick, McNabb, Mahomes) and argues Fields' athletic traits fit Reid's mold despite inconsistent past performance.
Fields Gets A Shawshank Style Fresh Start
- Middlecoff recounts watching the Shawshank redemption while traveling to illustrate Fields' 'escape' narrative.
- He likens Fields' move to Andy Reid to Andy Dufresne's rebirth, saying some QBs get a fresh start with the right coach.