The Colin Cowherd Podcast

Colin’s best takes of the week! Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to debate the merits of Justin Fields wanting a trade to a team with a defensive minded culture in Pittsburgh (2:00) and why the Cowboys have a serious “Dak Prescott problem” (8:00). They also break down why Aaron Rodgers just can’t avoid making headlines for off the field antics despite saying he wants the opposite (15:45) Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 stops by to talk about why being the first NIL era star quarterback will uniquely prepare Caleb Williams for the NFL (23:00) and Colin explains why the Chargers have a unique drafting advantage and should trade back to load up on picks (33:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They start by comparing the Chiefs dynasty to the Pats and why the Chiefs are far more entertaining than Brady and company (3:00). Nick talks about his obsession with mock drafts (6:00) and Colin explains why the Chargers should trade back out of the #5 spot due to a unique advantage they have (8:00). They also dive into an advantage the Chiefs have when drafting that will lead to sustained success (16:00) They explain that as the first superstar college football player in the NIL era, Caleb Willams has already proved that he can handle being a highly paid athlete BEFORE becoming a pro and why it’s such a huge advantage (21:00) and why the standards have been lowered for Jayson Tatum compared to other NBA stars (32:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1! They start with the most pressing question… how did Nick Wright break his arm??? (3:00) They talk about the NBA’s dire need for a homegrown star in an era dominated by the internationals and debate whether Jayson Tatum or Anthony Edwards could fill that role (8:30) They also talk about the reasons for why the popularity of stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese has caused the popularity of women’s hoops to surpass that of the men’s game (15:00) and why it’s so critical for a league’s success to have true superstars (18:00) Finally, they look ahead to the future and the inevitability of the NFL moving to an 18 game season and how that will allow the league to dominate the sports world for six straight months and how it will impact the other leagues (21:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”! They start with Selection Sunday and why college basketball has lost its luster in recent years (3:30). They react to the news of Justin Fields being traded to the Steelers and wonder if a defensive focused culture is the best place to reboot his career (6:30) They predict that Minnesota is angling to move up in the NFL Draft and why they are the team best suited to develop a young QB (16:00). They look at the impact of Aaron Donald compared to some of the other all-time greats and Colin predicts that players retiring early might become a trend (28:30). They weigh in on the conclusion of the  Patriots “Dynasty” series and lay out why Bill Belichick may have been his own worst enemy (33:15) and why Andy Reid’s lack of ego has allowed the Chiefs to draft so well (40:00) They give kudos to the Jets for signing Tyron Smith (43:30) and making a smart move despite all the chaos unfolding off the field around Aaron Rodgers (52:00). Finally, they question the Cowboys choice to remain quiet during free agency (58:00) and Colin predicts a renaissance year for a veteran journeyman quarterback (01:03:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to a flurry of free agency moves in the NFL!   First, he parses how free agency has changed with a huge influx of money into the league (3:00).. He breaks down why Kirk Cousins leaving the NFC North for the Falcons makes total sense (6:30), and why an infusion of youth in front offices has meant teams are more willing to take big swings (9:15) He floats a theory for a reunion between Aaron Rodgers and one of his best friends from the Packers in New York (14:30) and why the market for Justin Fields has been so thin (17:00). He explains why leaving the Bengals may not make sense for Tee Higgins (19:00) and why Josh Jacobs and Saquon Barkley have landed in perfect spots (21:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk all things NFL! They react to the news of Mac Jones being traded by New England (6:30) and finding out how rocky the relationship between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick became in the latest episode of the “Dynasty” documentary (13:30). They give props to Baker Mayfield for betting on himself and getting his big second contract (19:00) and why the weakness of the NFC South could allow him to flourish in Tampa (23:00). They dive into the mess into Denver where Sean Payton is beginning the long overdue rebuild (27:30) and why the only winner from the Russ trade was actually Seahawks GM John Schneider (31:30).  They point to all the reasons why Russell Wilson would be a great fit for the Steelers (35:00) and why he should choose them over the Giants (39:00). They predict a major step back for the Philadelphia Eagles after losing some key veterans (47:00) and predict how Caleb Williams (56:00) and Jayden Daniels (01:05:00) will do in their rookie seasons. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin’s top takes of the week!  He reacts to the news of Russell Wilson being released by the Denver Broncos (2:00) assigns blame for where it went wrong in Denver (5:00) and names an AFC team that could be a great fit (7:30). He’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to remember the life and impact of legendary ESPN reporter Chris Mortensen (15:30) and discuss the value of Kirk Cousins and why he’s been underrated (18:30). They also debate whether it’s worth taking a flier on Michael Penix Jr. despite his injury history (23:30) Colin’s also joined by Mike Mulvihill, President of Insights and Analytics for FOX Colin asks Mike whether women’s college basketball will continue to be a big draw going forward, or if it’s just the “Caitlin Clark effect” (36:00) They break down why the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs have the most powerful brands and what teams are close to that status (40:00). They dive into the future of cable TV and why sports has proven resilient despite a decline in overall cable viewership (46:00) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Mike Mulvihill, the President of Insights and Analytics at FOX. They look at the massive jump in women’s college basketball ratings and whether that’s purely a short-term bump due to the star power of Caitlin Clark, or a long-term trend (3:30). They also dive into the popularity of women’s college hoops vs men’s (6:45).  Colin asks Mike whether Shohei Ohtani’s superstar status will be huge for just the Dodgers or the MLB as a whole (11:00) and what type of ratings explosion we can expect to see in college football next season after conference realignment (16:45) They break down why the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs have the most powerful brands and what teams are close to that status (24:00). They dive into the future of cable TV and why sports has proven resilient despite a decline in overall cable viewership (30:30) and why networks may back away from carrying certain sports. (36:00) They look at the impact of the globalization of sports and why it’s not good for domestic TV ratings (39:00) and what the future of the College Football Playoff could look like with the networks calling the shots (48:30) (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin reacts to the news of Russell Wilson’s release from the Denver Broncos! (3:00) He points to Broncos GM George Paton as the one to blame for the mess in Denver after whiffing on both the Russell Wilson trade and hiring Nathaniel Hackett (6:00) He lays out his reasons why he thinks Russ would be a great fit in Pittsburgh (9:00), and weighs the pros and cons of Denver drafting J.J. McCarthy or Bo Nix. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk offseason football! They start the show on a somber note following the passing of legendary NFL reporter Chris Mortensen and reflect on his life and impact in the football world. (3:30) They weigh in on the future of Kirk Cousins and why he is likely the #1 free agent domino to fall (6:00), and why Justin Fields hasn’t drawn much interest as a trade target (13:00). They talk about the latest episodes of the “Dynasty” documentary with the focus being Aaron Hernandez and why the Patriots weren’t willing to trade him away (15:30). They dive into the Steelers seemingly being willing to lower their high standards if they stick with Kenny Pickett (26:30) and why signing Russell Wilson makes sense for Mike Tomlin’s team (32:00). They point to Washington as next year’s “surprise” team (38:00) and debate the draft status of Michael Penix Jr. (42:00). They look at the Jets rough o-line situation (57:00) and Aaron Rodgers’ suspect choices for teammates (1:02:00) and predict more turbulence ahead for gang green. (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd #3andOutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.