The Herd with Colin Cowherd

On this episode of 3 & Out, John Middlekauff reacts to Baker Mayfield's latest comments about his contract, breaking down where negotiations stand, what the Buccaneers quarterback had to say, and what it could mean for both sides as the season approaches.
John also shares his biggest takeaways from College Football Media Days, discussing the top storylines, coaching comments, and how the sport continues to evolve in the era of NIL, the transfer portal, and expanded expectations.
Plus, it's that time of year when viral NFL training camp clips take over social media. John separates the highlights that actually matter from the ones that generate unnecessary hype, explaining what fans should—and shouldn't—read into during camp.
To close out the week, Fugazi Friday returns as John calls out what's real and what's not from around the football world, before wrapping things up with another edition of the Middlekauff Mailbag, answering your questions on the biggest stories across the NFL and college football.
From quarterback contracts and training camp buzz to college football and fan questions, it's all covered on this episode of 3 & Out.
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Nick Wright shares his predictions for the NFC ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Is this finally the year Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys go on a run in the NFL Playoffs? Or will Jalen Hurts' Philadelphia Eagles win the NFC East for a third straight season? Are Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears ready to prove they are here to stay with Ben Johnson or was last season a flash in the pan? And just how unbeatable will Matthew Stafford's Los Angeles Rams be in a loaded NFC West, which also has last season's Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and Brock Purdy's San Francisco 49ers? #Volume
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Can the Atlanta Falcons make a Super Bowl run under new coach Kevin Stefanski and QB Tua Tagovailoa? Are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ready to rebound with a healthy Baker Mayfield? Can the New Orleans Saints complete their rebuild early with quarterback Tyler Shough? And perhaps most importantly: is this STILL "a Carolina Panthers podcast," as the hosts have long claimed? NFL betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter dive into one of the least glamorous divisions in the league as they kick off their annual eight-part division-by-division NFL previews.
Bryce Young gave a genuine scare to the Los Angeles Rams and Matthew Stafford in the playoffs last season for the Carolina Panthers. Were they a product of a weak schedule, or can they make another plucky playoff run? Many fans are hoping for bigger and better things in Atlanta, so our duo dives into whether their hopes are shared by professional sports bettors. We also hear some picks and predictions for the upcoming season, along with some exotic division wagers that may surprise you! #Volume
0:03:00 - START
0:08:25 - CAROLINA PANTHERS PREVIEW
0:13:25 - ATLANTA FALCONS PREVIEW
0:24:58 - TAMPA BAY BUCS PREVIEW
0:30:05 - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS PREVIEW
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Jason McIntyre fills in for Colin Cowherd with bad news for the 49ers. He explains why championship contention window is coming to close and it’s already on display before the regular season begins.
Fox Sports Football analyst Geoff Schwartz joins the show to tell Jason why the Bears should make a major move for RB Bijan Robinson and why Oregon is ready to contend for a National Championship.
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Is Curt Cignetti the Babe Ruth of CFB?
Jason ranks the top 10 QBs in the NFL heading into this season: Find out why Patrick Mahomes is no longer number 1 and why Dak Prescott didn’t make the list.

Guest: Bryce Underwood
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