The Herd with Colin Cowherd

A wide-ranging episode of 3 & Out tackling some of the biggest conversations across football and college sports.

The show opens with a take on the NFL potentially kicking off on a Wednesday and why it doesn’t sit right, breaking down what it means for the league’s traditional calendar. Then, a look at how college sports continue to evolve in the NIL era and the long-term impact on programs, players, and the overall landscape.

From there, the focus shifts to Puka Nacua and the latest surrounding his off-field situation, followed by an update on Patrick Mahomes and his timeline as he tracks toward a return.

The episode also dives into Ty Simpson’s draft outlook, where he should be selected, and how teams may evaluate his upside at the next level. To close, Final Four picks and a breakdown of the remaining teams as March Madness reaches its peak.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

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This week, Show Me Something goes LIVE with Marriott Bonvoy from the biggest March Madness® bracket in the country.

Sophie Cunningham and West Wilson check in from Indianapolis, home of the 2026 Men’s Final Four®, to set the stage for March Madness chaos, Cinderella dreams, and the travel that powers it all.

Recorded on March 17—before the first tip‑off of the tournament—they break down why March hits harder when you travel for it, from bracket‑breaking possibilities to the emotional rollercoaster of buzzer‑beaters and heartbreak. Along the way, they give flowers to the unsung heroes of March Madness: the parents, fans, coaches, and communities who crisscross the country to support their teams.

Then things level up with special guest, Joel McHale, who joins the show with unforgettable travel stories, behind‑the‑scenes Hollywood moments, and peak fandom energy. From his college football days and legendary University of Washington tailgates to hotel must‑haves and dream sporting events, Joel brings humor, heart, and March‑level intensity. He also talks current and upcoming projects including Scream 7, House of Villains, and Animal Control—because whether it’s underdogs fighting to survive or rivals colliding on the biggest stage, Joel knows March Madness energy when he sees it.

In this episode:

March Madness predictions and bracket chaos
Why travel is inseparable from the Final Four experience
The emotional highs and lows that define March
Joel McHale on fandom, football, tailgating, and travel essentials
Hollywood stories and life on the road
 
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00:00 - We’re Live from the Bracket in Indy!
1:00 - Welcome to Westin
1:53 - West and Sophie Post Up in the New Studio 
2:57 - Who are West & Sophie Backing in March Madness 2026?
4:09 - How NIL  and Travel Has Changed the March Madness Landscape
6:18 - Home Games and Familiarity Matters
8:38 - Game Styles Per Conference
9:49 - West’s Love for Seeing Small Schools Make It to the Big Dance
10:26 - Shoutout to the Parents!
12:06 - Teams Supporting Teams; Women’s Tournament is a Tight-Knit Community
13:30 -  West’s Favorite March Madness Memory
14:31 - All the Emotions of March Madness 
15:38 - West & Sophie’s Hotel Power Rankings
19:21 - Welcome Joel McHale
20:30 - March Madness: A Perfectly Designed Tournament
21:31 - Selection Sunday Thoughts & Reactions
22:00 - Who Joel’s Got for #1 
22: 13 -Joel’s Time at University of Washington
23:16 - Joel’s Top College City to Visit
24:40 - How Far Would Joel Travel to Watch the University of Washington Play?
25:48 - Joel Reflects on Hosting the ESPYs 
26:16 - Experiencing the City When You Travel is a Must
27:11 - Joel’s Latest Projects: Scream 7, Animal Control, and More
29:10 - Wait, Joel Was Born in Rome?
30:50 - Dream Vacation Spots
32:50 - Joel’s Travel Essentials
33:15 - Best Tennis Venues Around the World
34:04 - What Sporting Events Are on Sophie and West’s Travel List?
36:08 - Final Four Sweepstakes: How to Enter

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NFL stars and LSU legends Jarvis Landry and Leonard Fournette talk about what it was like making their first million dollars, break down the team USA vs NFL flag football game, share their Sweet Sixteen picks, tell a few college stories about Odell Beckham Jr. and LSU, react to Jaxon Smith-Njigba landing a major contract with the Seattle Seahawks, and also discuss Shedeur Sanders, the Cleveland Browns, and potentially drafting Ty Simpson.

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DC is BACK with another edition of the Daniel Cormier Show, this time featuring one of the most talented bantamweights in the UFC today, Cory Sandhagen. Cory talks about his upbringing in Colorado, and switching from basketball to fighting in his later teenage years. DC and Sandhagen also go back and look at his UFC career and the tough losses he had to take to Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili in hopes to obtain a UFC championship. Plus, Cory dives into his callout of Sean O'Malley and why he feels he is deserving of that White House fight against Suga. Plus, check out Sandhagen talk about his journey to the UFC, and how his mental approach to the sport is so different than most people in the fight game. #Volume

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Colin tells us why LeBron James should stick around and stay with the Lakers next season and explains why the Dodgers have overtaken the Yankees as the biggest brand in baseball.

Plus Colin makes the case for Billy Donovan to replace Hubert Davis at UNC

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World Series Champ Nick Swisher stops by The Herd ahead of the Yankees and Giants on Opening Night

He gives his thoughts on the latest drama involving Rams WR Puka Nacua

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Colin talks to Tom Pelissero from the NFL Network about Alabama QB Ty Simpson, when NFL teams decide to gamble on draft picks, what the Steelers need, and more

Colin discusses why it's bad QB Ty Simpson is holding a private workout for the New York Jets

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Colin told us why LeBron should stick around and stay with the Lakers next season and explained why the Dodgers have overtaken the Yankees as the biggest brand in baseball

Plus Colin made the case for Billy Donovan to replace Hubert Davis at UNC

World Series Champ Nick Swisher joined us ahead of Yankees and Giants on Opening Night

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Colin Cowherd is joined by World Series Champion David Ross on the latest episode of the podcast. David Ross announces his new podcast The Lovable Reunion .To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Chicago Cubs’ legendary 2016 World Series win, Anthony Rizzo and David Ross are teaming up to take fans where they’ve never been before, inside the clubhouse. Coming to The Volume March 31st, Rizzo and Ross are hosting The Lovable Reunion revisit the unforgettable moments, personalities, and team chemistry that made history.

Colin asks David about the 2016 Cubs team including Game 7 vs Indians. They hit Kyle Tucker leaving the Cubs for the Dodgers, MLB players in big markets and the outlook for the 2026 Cubs. David was the bullpen coach for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic and shares stories about the team.

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00:00 New Cubs Podcast
06:07 Cubs Curse
10:53 Joe Maddon
13:52 Cubs stories, 2016 World Series
21:46 Kyle Tucker
26:42 Team USA
30:50 MLB Markets
37:16 Cubs Championship
45:05 2026 Cubs

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John answers all of your questions from around the NFL. Are the Vikings positioned to make a leap? After watching Tom Brady play flag football, do you think he could still play in the NFL, and who is the best team in the NFC East? John dives into all that and more! 

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Nick Wright discusses whether or not the crown for best player in the world is up for grabs between Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Then, Nick discusses the Los Angeles Lakers' latest loss to the Detroit Pistons, and LeBron James being held scoreless in the first half. After, Nick reveals his NBA playoff wish list for dream matchups, his thoughts on March Madness, and whether or not NFL players should play flag football in the 2028 Olympics. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #Volume

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Spring is in the air and that means Opening Day of the 2026 Major League Baseball season is finally here! Betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter return to talk all things betting for across MLB, welcoming Payoff Pitch podcast host Sean Zerillo back to the show! Together Chad and Simon talk to their favorite baseball analytics guru about Shohei Ohtani and the juggernaut Los Angeles Dodgers, and whether anyone in the National League can stop them from winning another World Series.

We also hear about the mysterious changes to the baseballs themselves across Major League Baseball, and the impact that has on gamblers, fans and teams alike. Plus, we get futures bets from Zerillo for all those looking for action across the entire season, including player milestones, Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year, pitcher win totals, and much more. Is New York Yankees star Aaron Judge's home run total fraudulent? Are the Pittsburgh Pirates more to blame than the Dodgers for the current state of baseball? And what are the best bets for Opening Day this Thursday? All these questions answered, plus all the baseball picks and predictions you desire on today's episode! #Volume

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0:08:12 - THE AI REVOLUTION IN BASEBALL BETTING

0:15:30 - LOS ANGELES DODGERS SEASON PREVIEW

0:24:40 - NATIONAL LEAGUE BETTING PREVIEW

0:26:00 - MLB MANAGER OF THE YEAR BEST BET

0:32:07 - MYSTERIOUS BASEBALL CONTROVERSY

0:39:30 - MLB FUTURES BEST BETS

0:50:47 - BEST BETS FOR MLB OPENING DAY

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Colin Cowherd explains why people need to give presumptive first overall pick Fernando Mendoza more respect as we enter smokescreen season in the NFL Draft, his thoughts on what the Lakers loss to the Pistons last night means as the NBA season enters it's final stretch, why there are probably many good reasons why George Pickens won't get the same money as Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and more!

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Colin is joined by host of FS1's First Things First Nick Wright to talk about the Lakers loss against the Pistons, what we can draw from their 9 game win streak that was snapped last night, the NBA MVP race, and more! Plus, thoughts on whether or not Kansas' Darryn Peterson should get consideration as the first overall pick in the NBA Draft!

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Colin has more thoughts on the Pistons ending the Lakers 9 game win streak, why that should cause concern for the Lakers as real contenders, further debate on who should be the NBA MVP, and Rachel Nichols stops by!

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Colin explains why Fernando Mendoza is still the best QB prospect in the upcoming NFL draft, why there should be some pause around the Lakers as true title contenders following their 9 game win streak being stopped by the Pistons, why NBA teams should pass on Kansas' Darryn Peterson as the #1 overall pick, and Nick Wright joins the show to talk about the MVP debate between Luka Doncic and Victory Wembenyama and what Travis Kelce's return to the Chiefs means for the team.

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Fat Joe and Jadakiss sit down with DaBaby, who pulls up to Joe and Jada fresh off his new album ‘Be More Grateful’ and his current single ‘Pop Dat Thang’ that's taken over the hip hop charts and the clubs. Joe reflects on being in DaBaby's corner during his controversies and tells him that he’s always believed that there are some people, like himself and Dave Chappelle, that can’t be cancelled. The conversation gets into what it took to kick the door down coming out of Charlotte with no blueprint, how J. Cole and Petey Pablo also put on for North Carolina rap, and what it feels like to have your hometown ride for you when the rest of the world is trying to turn its back. Joe opens up about his own experiences losing everything to the IRS, watching fake loyalty disappear overnight, and the moment "All the Way Up" dropped and he turned around and fired every dude in his section. Plus, DaBaby calls out Trick Daddy to decide who’s the best chef in the rap game and asks Joe about his viral story of robbing everyone in his high school gym.

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06:00 Joe on being in DaBaby's corner through controversies

10:30 Kicking the door down coming out of Charlotte

21:00 Joe's ear for hits: Stealing “Conceited” beat from Missy for Remy

33:00 DaBaby calls out Trick Daddy for a cook-off

50:00 Joe’s robbing the whole gym story

1:04:00 “Pop Dat Thang” listening session

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A contract-heavy episode of 3 & Out breaking down some of the biggest financial storylines across the NFL.

The show opens with a deep dive into Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s megadeal and what it signals about the evolving wide receiver market. That leads into a discussion on Puka Nacua’s looming payday and how the Rams may approach locking up one of the league’s rising stars.

From there, the focus shifts to the draft with a look at Ty Simpson and whether he has a legitimate path to becoming a first-round pick. The evaluation includes team fits, upside, and how he stacks up against the rest of the quarterback class.

Next, John discusses Travis Kelce’s new contract in Kansas City, what it means for the Chiefs’ window, and how the organization continues to manage its core around Patrick Mahomes.

Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment.

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Jason reacts to the Minnesota Timberwolves beating Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics without Anthony Edwards; Luke Kennard being a perfect fit alongside Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers; Jonathan Kuminga returning to face the Golden State Warriors with the Atlanta Hawks; Cameron Boozer's performance for Duke in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament; and more.

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Colin is back from vacation and explained why NIL continues to change college basketball for the better after seeing so many veteran head coaches advancing to the Sweet 16.

Luka Doncic has put himself right in the middle of the MVP race and we dove into what’s been the key to the Lakers 9-game win streak.  

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Where Colin was right and where he was wrong

Thoughts on the Seahawks signing Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a record deal and how it affects the entire NFL

Did the Broncos give up too much for Jaylen Waddle?

Guest: Matt Hasselbeck

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Chris Broussard joins The Herd to talk about a new possible destination for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Colin also broke down Travis Kelce’s new deal in KC

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Colin is back from vacation and explained why NIL continues to change college basketball for the better after seeing so many veteran head coaches advancing to the Sweet 16

Luka Doncic has put himself right in the middle of the MVP race and we dove into what’s been the key to the Lakers 9-game win streak

Colin also broke down Travis Kelce’s new deal in KC

Plus, Chris Broussard talked about a new destination for Giannis 

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On this episode of 3 & Out, we react to the first set of games from Fanatics Flag Football. What stood out, how competitive is the product, and what could this mean for the future of the sport?

We also take a closer look at Mark Davis and the Raiders, discussing what the long-term outlook of the franchise could be and how ownership decisions may shape their future.

Plus, we break down the latest from March Madness, including key takeaways, surprises, and what to watch as the tournament continues.

On the NFL side, we dive into the Baltimore Ravens’ over/under outlook, evaluating expectations for the season and where they stack up in the AFC.

We also discuss the NFL schedule, what to look for, and how it can impact teams heading into the season.

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Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers getting an impressive win over the Miami Heat, including Luka Doncic scoring 60 points and LeBron James getting a triple-double. Then he breaks down Victor Wembanyama's game-winner for the San Antonio Spurs against the Phoenix Suns.

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Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight”

They start with the Lakers & the red hot play of Luka Doncic and debate whether the Lakers high powered offense can overcome their deficiencies on defense in the playoffs (4:00). Colin argues that under JJ Reddick, the Lakers now play in a highly motivated and intentional way and compliment Luka & LeBron (11:30), and Jason believes that LeBron has been uniquely focused in pursuit of a fifth ring (17:00).

They discuss Kevin Durant’s comment that “MJ is bigger than basketball” and compare Michael Jordan’s legacy to LeBron’s (24:00).

They pivot to Giannis and debate whether his hyperathletic style of play will age well, and what his value should be in a trade considering his age and injury history (32:30).

They switch gears to college basketball and discuss where Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. will land in the draft as one of the most well-rounded guard prospects in years (43:00). 

Finally, they discuss how NIL has shifted the balance of power in college hoops ever further in favor of the blue blood programs and why we are seeing less double digit seeds pulling off upsets (51:15), and debate whether Gonzaga should move on from Mark Few after being upset by Texas in the tournament (57:30). 

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Nick Wright reacts to LeBron James' high-flying 30-point performance in the Los Angeles Lakers' 124-116 win over Kevin Durant's Houston Rockets. Nick breaks down why there are no longer words to describe what LeBron is doing and discusses just how dangerous James, Luka Doncic, and LA are in the Western Conference with the NBA Playoffs looming. Later, Nick reacts to the Miami Dolphins trading star WR Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos. Did Denver pay too much? #Volume

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NFL stars and LSU legends Jarvis Landry and Leonard Fournette respond after being called out by Emmanuel Acho, break down the trade of Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins to the Denver Broncos, react to Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson stepping into the boxing world during the offseason, and discuss Ryan Coogler winning his first Oscar for ‘Sinners.’

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Jason McIntyre fills in for Colin reacting to breaking NFL news: the Broncos acquire WR Jaylen Waddle from the Dolphins. J-Mac explains why he loves this move for Denver to put them over the top as AFC contenders.

He credits Lakers head coach JJ Redick for LA’s recent winning streak and getting the most out of LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

He provides his top 5 list of NBA MVP candidates and believes Victor Wembanyama deserves more love after the Spurs clinched a playoff spot for the first time in 6 years

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Join Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and special guest Justin Boone from Yahoo Sports as they reveal their top 10 must-have fantasy players to target in 2026 now that the dust has settled from NFL free agency!

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Bhayshul Tuten - 0:33:31

FantasyPros Discord - 0:35:24

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Malik Willis - 0:38:28

Ashton Jeanty - 0:43:07

Outro - 0:45:39

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Nick Wright does a deep dive on LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference playoff race after their tilt with the Houston Rockets. Nick also reacts to Cade Cunningham's injury news and its impact on the Detroit Pistons. Then, Nick discusses the latest beef between the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo as well as Maxx Crosby and the Baltimore Ravens. #Volume #Herd

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Nick Wright predicts the over/under win totals for every team in the AFC. Nick breaks down why he's in on Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills and Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens to go over their win totals as well as why his Kansas City Chiefs will return to form as Patrick Mahomes is set to return from an ACL injury. #Volume

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Jason McIntyre fills in for Colin following another stellar performance from Luka Doncic and the Lakers. J-Mac credits the leadership of LeBron James as LA improves their winning streak to 8 games in a row as the playoffs approach.

He provides his top 5 list of NBA MVP candidates and believes Victor Wembanyama deserves more love after the Spurs clinched a playoff spot for the first time in 6 years.

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J-Mac also explains why Luka Doncic’s 60 point performance on the second night of a back-to-back was more impressive than Bam Adebayo’s 83 point performance earlier this season

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Fanatics Founder & CEO Michael Rubin stops by The Herd to promote his inaugural 'Flag Football Classic' featuring the likes of Tom Brady, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Davante Adams and others.

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Jason McIntyre fills in for Colin following another stellar performance from Luka Doncic and the Lakers. J-Mac credits the leadership of LeBron James as LA improves their winning streak to 8 games in a row as the playoffs approach.

He provides his top 5 list of NBA MVP candidates and believes Victor Wembanyama deserves more love after the Spurs clinched a playoff spot for the first time in 6 years.

Plus, J-Mac also explains why Luka Doncic’s 60 point performance on the second night of a back-to-back was more impressive than Bam Adebayo’s 83 point performance earlier this season.

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John answers all of your questions from around the NFL. Will we start to see a shift in how much a field goal is worth, should more teams spend more money to keep players on their team, and  does having no state income tax help teams sign players. John dives into all that and more! 

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On today’s episode, Jason discusses Luka Doncic's 60-point explosion in Miami against the backdrop of Bam Adebayo's 83-point outburst last week, what he learned about presumptive National Player of the Year Cameron Boozer in Duke's close call win over Siena, why BYU's AJ Dybantsa looked every bit like a potential first overall NBA Draft pick despite losing to Texas, and whether Hubert Davis deserves to be fired after yet another March Madness flameout by the North Carolina Tar Heels. 

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Nate Diaz and Mike Perry just got added to the same MVP Netflix card that also features Ronda Rousey and Francis Ngannou, and Daniel Cormier IS BACK to react to the huge announcement. DC GOES IN on the Diaz-Perry fight, and reveals why he's ALL IN on this five-round fight at 170 pounds. Despite the star power between both Rousey and Ngannou, Cormier explains why Perry vs. Diaz is the fight to watch. And don't miss Cormier give his take on Perry's dominance in Bare Knuckle and why that'll play a factor in the MMA fight against the former UFC superstar Nate Diaz.

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Hall of Famer and Denver Broncos legend Champ Bailey joins Richard Sherman for a masterclass on playing cornerback in the NFL, from his “welcome to the league” moment versus Michael Irvin to chasing greatness through 15 elite NFL seasons. They revisit legendary battles with Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Marvin Harrison, Larry Fitzgerald, Megatron, and more, and break down why Charles Woodson is the most complete DB to ever play the game. Champ explains how practice separated him, what young corners get wrong today, how modern offenses and risk‑averse QBs changed the position, and why stats don’t tell the full story for shutdown corners. They also chop it up on the 2000s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baltimore Ravens defenses, Peyton Manning’s historic Broncos year, the impact of refs on games, and how to build a “perfect” DB with confidence, athleticism, and true playmaking ability. 

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After looking at the 10 highest win totals two weeks ago, betting expert Chad Millman and professional gambler Simon Hunter return with more picks and predictions for the 2026 NFL season! And today we wrap up our two-part episode on win totals looking at the other 22 teams across the National Football League. In this episode, our hosting duo discusses the Minnesota Vikings with new quarterback Kyler Murray, and the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers with new coach Mike McCarthy and new acquisitions Rico Dowdle, Michael Pittman Jr., and more.

We also dive into the Maxx Crosby trade debacle between the Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens, which saw the latter sign free agent pass rusher Trey Hendrickson instead. Will the Chicago Bears ascend even further? Are the Jacksonville Jaguars the new toast of the AFC South? And are the Tennessee Titans better off now than they were a month ago? All of these questions answered and more in today's episode! #Volume

0:09:35 - MINNESOTA VIKINGS

0:13:16 - ARIZONA CARDINALS, LAS VEGAS VEGAS, MIAMI DOLPHINS, NEW YORK JETS

0:16:10 - CAROLINA PANTHERS

0:18:55 - CLEVELAND BROWNS, TENNESSEE TITANS 0:18:05 - ATLANTA FALCONS

0:22:00 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

0:26:10 - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

0:31:25 - DALLAS COWBOYS

0:35:45 - INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

0:37:30 - PITTSBURGH STEELERS

0:39:00 - TAMPA BAY BUCS

0:41:20 - CHICAGO BEARS

0:49:40 - DENVER BRONCOS

0:52:30 - HOUSTON TEXANS, JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

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Jason McIntyre steps in for Colin after another impressive win for the Lakers. Jason says the Lakers have clearly proven themselves to be one of the top championship contenders during their 7-game winning streak.

J-Mac questions how much longer Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with the Bucks after reports claim there’s tension between 2-time MVP and Milwaukee about when he’ll return from injury.

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Plus, 3-time Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth joins the show to explain why the Broncos needed a playmaker like WR Jaylen Waddle and why the Ravens backed out of their trade for Maxx Crosby.

LeBron resurgence has changed Lakers outlook

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Lakers reporter Dan Woike stops by The Herd to talk about the Lakers turning their season around and how LeBron James has changed his game during the streak

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Jason McIntyre steps in for Colin after another impressive win for the Lakers. Jason says the Lakers have clearly proven themselves to be one of the top championship contenders during their 7-game winning streak.

J-Mac questions how much longer Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with the Bucks after reports claim there’s tension between the 2-time MVP and Milwaukee about when he’ll return from injury.

Plus, 3-time Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth joins the show to explain why the Broncos needed a playmaker like WR Jaylen Waddle and why the Ravens backed out of their trade for Maxx Crosby.

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Nick Wright does a deep dive on LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference playoff race after their tilt with the Houston Rockets. Nick also reacts to Cade Cunningham's injury news and its impact on the Detroit Pistons. Then, Nick discusses the latest beef between the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo as well as Maxx Crosby and the Baltimore Ravens. #Volume #Herd

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On this episode of 3 & Out, we dive into a potential shake-up around the league as questions arise about replacement referees possibly returning. What’s behind the discussion, and how could it impact the NFL if it becomes a reality?

We also break down a proposed rule change from the Cleveland Browns — what they’re pushing for and how it could affect the game moving forward.

Plus, we highlight De’Von Achane and his impact, along with expectations for what’s next in his development.

Outside the NFL, we react to the latest from the World Baseball Classic, and take a look at the best bets for the NCAA Tournament, giving you insight into the biggest matchups and angles to watch.

Finally, we wrap things up with the Middlekauff Mailbag, answering your questions and hitting on topics from across the sports landscape.

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Fat Joe and Jadakiss sit down with Angela Renee Simmons, who pulls up to Joe and Jada to talk about her new single “Run To,” a record featuring Jada and Resa about mental health, faith, and finding your way through the maze. Signed to Rough Riders, Angela breaks down what inspired the song, what her creative process looks like in the studio, and why she's been working on music for over two years before putting anything out. The conversation gets real when Joe opens up about his own two-year battle with depression, living in a bungalow at the Delano while fighting his mind, and spending years talking friends off the ledge at 6 in the morning. Angela shares what it was like growing up as Rev Run's daughter and the moment she recognized her father was a rap superstar. Joe also tells the story of the first time he heard Run DMC in junior high school and watched a thousand Bronx kids all look at each other at the same time knowing hip hop had changed forever.

Joe and Jada is now STREAMING ON NETFLIX!

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04:00 Story behind "Run To" & getting into music

09:00 Signing to Rough Riders & working on full project

13:00 Mental health, depression and fighting your own mind

17:30 The pressure of fame on famous kids

31:00 Angela's Cakes & Jada’s fasting

34:15 Growing up as Rev Run's daughter

38:15 The first time Joe heard Run DMC

45:30 Premiering "Run To" live on the show

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NFL superstars and LSU legends Jarvis Landry and Leonard Fournette sit down for an honest, unflinching conversation about the latest headlines shaking up the NFL. Lenny and Juice react to Raheem Mostert's comments on former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, discuss the Atlanta Falcons new QB battle between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., and break down the chaos in Minnesota as Kyler Murray heads to the Minnesota Vikings to compete with third year quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The duo also reflect on Odell Beckham Jr.'s time with the LSU Tigers and make their Final Four predictions for March Madness.

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Jason McIntyre fills in for Colin after U.S.A.’s shocking loss to Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic Final. Jason credits the electric environment of the tournament and why the “boom or bust” approach relying on homeruns was the undoing for the American Team.

Maxx Crosby opens up on the failed Ravens trade

Should stars be lining up to play with Jokic over Luka?

Guest: Matt Leinart

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