The Colin Cowherd Podcast

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May 5, 2021 • 40min

49. Colts GM Chris Ballard Talks Draft, Wentz Trade, Luck Retirement

On this episode of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin thinks one team that no one is talking about that should deal for the disgruntled Aaron Rodgers (1:00), and is joined by Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard, who discusses his philosophy in this year's draft (4:00), the limited supply of truly elite pass rushers in the draft (8:00), why he ultimately decided to make the trade for Carson Wentz (13:00), why owner Jim Irsay's football knowledge makes his job easier (16:00), which under the radar player he knew would be a home run in the NFL (20:00), how he dealt with Andrew Luck's shocking retirement (30:00), and why he was so impressed by Philip Rivers in their one season together (33:00), and why he doesn't pay attention to the social media criticism (37:00).Make sure you follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 3, 2021 • 58min

48. Hall of Fame Exec Bill Polian on Draft Day Decisions, Cowboys Picks with Matt Mosely

On this episode of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin explains why immediately handing out draft grades is ridiculous (1:00), and is joined by Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Bills and Colts GM Bill Polian. He gives his thoughts on draft grades (6:00), what red flags would make him take a prospect off the board (10:00), how the Packers should attempt to repair the Aaron Rodgers relationship (16:00), the obligation to keep ownership informed ahead of the draft (22:00), the importance of the GM and coach agreeing on a pick (25:00), if the value of playing at blue blood college programs is overrated (28:00), the anxiety of hoping the first round pick can play (30:00), and why some players are better in the pros than college (32:00).Also, Dallas Columnist and co-host of The Doomsday Podcast, Matt Mosley stops by to break down the Cowboys draft, including their first round pick of Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons (39:00), why the NFL's relaxed rules on marijuana has changed the draft (45:00), if Jerry Jones is getting less involved in the draft process (48:00), and give his NFC East predictions (51:00).Make sure you follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 2, 2021 • 29min

47. Prime Cuts: Top 10 NFL Draft Takes

This is Prime Cuts: Top Ten Takes from the NFL Draft. We count down the best takes on the first three rounds of the draft from The Colin Cowherd Podcast. Colin, former NFL scout John Middlekauff and Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman discuss the picks they love, the picks they hate, who won the draft, who is in for a long season, and the inside scoop on Colin's Trey Lance connection.Make sure you follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 1, 2021 • 43min

46. NFL Draft Day 2 Instant Reaction!

On this episode of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin breaks down the best of NFL Draft rounds 2 and 3 with former NFL Scout John Middlekauff. They discuss the pressure on Tua Tagovailoa after the Dolphins solid selections (1:00), if the Jets should have picked up a running back to help Zach Wilson (4:00), Urban Meyer's early draft grade (6:00), if the Browns have upgraded their defense enough through the draft and free agency to seriously contend (8:00), which teams' draft they didn't like (9:00), the difference between how the Seahawks and Packers have attempted to pacify their disgruntled star QB's (10:00), and which team would make the most sense if Green Bay decides to move Aaron Rodgers (19:00).Also, Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman stops by to look at Bill Belichick's recent questionable draft record (25:00), how he got he inside scoop that the Niners were passing on Mac Jones (27:00), why he loves the Bears snagging Justin Fields (31:00), if Urban Meyer can surprise compete in the AFC South in his first year with the Jags (34:00), and which way to bet the Jags over/under (34:00).Make sure you follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 30, 2021 • 31min

45. NFL Draft 1st Round Instant Reaction!

On this episode of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin explains why he likes the Niners picking Trey Lance with the 3rd overall pick in the Draft (1:00). Former NFL Scout John Middlekauff joins the pod to break down the top first round headlines, including San Francisco choosing Lance over Mac Jones (3:00), if the Raiders reached taking Bama Tackle Alex Leatherwood (6:00), the Cowboys landing Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons (13:00), the Bears moving up to grab Justin Fields (15:00), if Jets GM Joe Douglas can get Zach Wilson enough protection to succeed (20:00), if Denver made a mistake by passing on a QB (23:00), and what trade compensation it would take to pry Aaron Rodgers away from Green Bay (27:00).Make sure you follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 28, 2021 • 52min

44. Nick Wright on NBA Ratings Issues, NFL Draft Headlines and Vegas Poker Tales

On this episode of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin is joined by FS1's First Things First host Nick Wright, who recounts his recent high stakes Vegas poker trip (1:00), explains why he doesn't hedge (11:00), if the Nets are too weak defensively to beat the Lakers in a potential Finals matchup (19:00), what's behind the NBA ratings decline (29:00), if Lamar Jackson has been unfairly criticized (35:00), and if Kyle Shanahan and the Niners are really about to take Alabama's Mac Jones with the #3 overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft (42:00).Make sure you follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 26, 2021 • 39min

43. Michael Irvin on Cowboys Dynasty, DeVonta Smith Debate

On this episode of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin explains why Trevor Bauer is exactly what baseball needs right now (1:00), and is joined by 3-time Super Bowl champ and Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin. They discuss why NFL execs are valuing first round picks less than the previous generation (4:00), why NBA load management will never become the norm in the NFL, even as top players close the pay gap (6:00), the difference between Jimmy Johnson at The U and the Cowboys (11:00), why he could have been successful playing for Bill Belichick (14:00), if Alabama's DeVonta Smith can succeed in the NFL, despite being undersized (19:00), how long it took him to realize Troy Aikman was the real deal (25:00), what Urban Meyer needs to do to win in the NFL (28:00), how Tom Brady can help the Bucs avoid a Super Bowl hangover (31:00), why he would have struggled in the social media era (33:00).Make sure you follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 24, 2021 • 40min

42. Prime Cuts 4/24/21

This is Prime Cuts! (4/19 - 4/23) The best moments from The Colin Cowherd Podcast. First, Colin rants about his disdain for the European Super League owners' lack of cojones (1:00). Plus he shows his love for Jake Paul, Evel Knievel, and all things interesting (3:20). Then we have some great interviews... Colin gets Dana White to give his take on Jake Paul, and Dana also tells us why he thinks the media is "full of $%&*" (5:30). Mark Sanchez lets us know the advice he would give to future Jets QB Zach Wilson, and he names the best play-caller he ever had. (13:30). NFL Insider Mike Silver comes on with an amazing rant about the hypocrisy of Tom Brady (27:00). Plus, Chad Millman of The Action Network calls one of Colin's NFL Over/Under picks a "terrible take" and sets him straight! (33:15).Make sure you follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 23, 2021 • 1h 19min

41. Draft Talk with NFL Network's Mike Silver and Best Over/Under Bets!

On this episode of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin kicks things off by answering probing questions from himself in Fake Questions, Real Answers (1:00), and is joined by longtime NFL reporter and current NFL Network Analyst Mike Silver. They discuss the validity to Mac Jones to San Francisco rumors (9:00), if Colts GM Chris Ballard is overrated (14:00), if teams should be valuing draft picks less, like the Rams And Bucs (15:00), if the Falcons should draft Trey Lance if available (28:00), if Belichick should be getting pushback for bad draft picks (33:00), why Tom Brady complaining about the new NFL uniform changes is laughable (37:00), if it's time to call Jon Gruden's NFL return a failure (41:00).Also, Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman stops by to look at the freshly released NFL season over/under totals, which teams have the best and worst early value (49:00), if the NBA Playoffs will have fewer surprises than 2020 (1:10:00), and if Kevin Durant is an overrated leader (1:14:00),Make sure you follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 21, 2021 • 38min

40. UFC President Dana White on Pandemic Pushback, Jake Paul Sideshow and McGregor's Future

On this episode of The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Colin opens by defending the rogue 12-team super club soccer league that is drawing outrage from FIFA (1:00). His guest this week is UFC President Dana White, who discusses sponsors coming around during the pandemic (4:00), why he supports Jake Paul cashing in as a boxer (9:00), if Conor McGregor still has a place in UFC (10:00), why he doesn't want to expand to outdoor arenas (12:00), the difference in running the sport now compared to the beginning of his tenure (15:00), if the sport needs more domestic stars (21:00), how he continues to find new talent (23:00), his reaction to the recent pre-fight weigh-in altercation (25:00), his complicated relationship with the media (27:00), what to watch for at UFC 261 in Jacksonville (31:00), which fighter could be the sport's next big star (29:00), and who he considers the most dominant UFC fighter ever (33:00).Make sure you follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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