The Colin Cowherd Podcast

Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1!

They start by addressing the backlash to Colin’s  “backwards hat” take from J.J. Reddick and LeBron James (3:00). They talk about the history of the take and why it’s become a running bit, and why it shouldn’t be taken too seriously. 

Then they address bad takes, and why “cancel culture” isn’t coming for comedians the way it did a few years ago (12:30), why Jerry Seinfeld’s comments were tone deaf, and they debate how it’s affecting the current era of comedy (19:00). 

Finally, Colin explains why Caitlin Clark doesn’t need the media to protect her (27:30) and why the WNBA will finally “arrive” into more mainstream sports culture (34:00)

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Colin gives his instant reaction to the Knicks beating the Pacers in game 1 of the eastern conference semifinals!

He breaks down a massive game involving massive minutes by the Villanova trio, explains why the Knicks are the “best watch” of the playoffs, and wonders if and when the magic will run out for New York!

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First, Colin starts by explaining the importance of on-air chemistry in television, and why NBC needs to proceed with caution if they end up bringing Inside the NBA over to their network… especially if Ernie Johnson won’t leave TNT. (3:00)

Then he’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” on the Volume to dissect all the NBA playoff action!

They start with the heightened importance of the Nuggets vs Wolves series after the Wolves steal game 1 (7:30), why it has the potential to catapult Anthony Edwards to “face of the league” status (9:30), and why he doesn’t have a true comp (20:00).

Then they break down yet another no-show playoff exit for the Clippers and (25:45) debate whether the Mavs are a true title contender (30:00) They ask whether the Knicks can make the leap or if they’ll regress next year (34:30), and what move do the Suns need to make (39:00)

Colin argues that not all the criticism of Darvin Ham is fair (46:30) they give their outlook on Caitlin Clark as a WNBA player (54:00), and Colin explains why she’ll get him to watch more WNBA (59:00).  

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Colin’s top takes of the week!

First, he’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”

They break down why the Chicago Bears won the offseason (3:30) and give an outlook on the suddenly stacked NFC North (7:00) They are puzzled by the Cowboys lack of effort to provide Dak with weapons, but have a theory on why that is (9:00).

They rate the Chargers draft as “substance over style” (12:30) and make their picks for the first and last place finishers for every NFL divisions (21:00)

Then, Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1!

They start by talking about why the NBA is still fantastic, just not in January (26:30) 

Nick explains why the GIANTS won the draft because of a trade they weren’t able to make (32:30) and why Tom Brady and LeBron James are unique in being the only star athletes who have been able to CHOOSE to leave the game rather than be forced out (37:00). They also dive into Brady’s competitive nature will make him a great broadcaster (40:00).

Finally, they draw the distinction between athletes that are athletes, and athletes that are “artists” (45:00) and explain why Shedeur Sanders could tank his draft stock with his social media posts (55:00)

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Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1!

Nick explains why the GIANTS won the draft because of a trade they weren’t able to make (2:00). They talk about why it’s painfully obvious that Tom Brady still wants to play football and break down why Brady’s competitive nature will make him a great broadcaster (11:00).

They wax philosophically about having a “competitive mentality” and how it drives them (14:30). Colin compares athletes and artists, and marvels at how athletes are unique in being able to continue to become even greater AFTER being paid, and why greatness in sports doesn’t make you a target of worship… it makes you a target. They list the biggest stars in sports and debate which are artists or athletes (21:30)

Finally, they talk about how Spencer Rattler hurt his draft stock based on how he was viewed in an old documentary, and why Shedeur Sanders talking trash online could hurt his stock as well (36:00).

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Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1!

They start by talking about why the NBA is still fantastic, just not in January (3:00) and why the NBA needed to start pivoting to the younger generation of stars sooner than they have (8:00). They push back on the narrative that the size of a team’s market doesn’t matter (11:45), why LeBron was an outlier in being the only true “face of the league” playing in a small market (14:00) and why this Knicks playoff run is huge for the league (23:00).

Nick explains why he can predict the Chiefs opponent in their home opener based on the size of their opponent’s brand and the narrative surrounding them (23:00). Colin offers his theory on why cap space isn’t as debilitating as advertised and why teams need to be confident in taking big swings, a la Atlanta drafting Michael Penix…but Nick pushes back (30:00). 

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Colin gives his instant reaction to the Nuggets beating the Lakers 108-106 and eliminating LA from the playoffs!

He explains why this won’t be LeBron’s last game as a Laker (4:00) and why the Lakers desperately need to add another young star in the offseason (8:00). He recaps the Celtics blowout win over the Heat (10:30) and previews the upcoming series between the Nuggets and T-Wolves (11:30)

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Colin is joined by John MIddlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the NFL Draft!

They start with the Cowboys seeming to deliberately not load up on weapons in Dak Prescott’s contract year (3:30) and why the Bears won the offseason (7:30) They rate the Bears chances in a stacked NFC North (11:00) and Colin explains why the Raiders could be set up perfectly to draft a quarterback NEXT year (14:00)

They dissect the drama in Atlanta and why the Kirk Cousins/Michael Penix situation could get awkward fast (19:15), and rate Jim Harbaugh’s draft as “substance” rather than flash (27:00)

They predict the first and last place finishers for every NFL division (33:15) and rate the Titans draft as the weirdest (37:15).

Piggybacking on the Titans talk, they go behind the scenes into why so many NFL organizations are dysfunctional, and reveal the best run team in the league (44:00).

Finally, they each pick their biggest whiff on a take from the past couple of years (01:05:00), debate whether the Sixers are a “failed experiment” (01:10:00) and explain why bad business decisions have made Kevin Durant irrelevant in the NBA (01:15:00).

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Colin’s top takes of the week!

Colin starts with a rant about why the NBA playoffs have been so great this year, and it has to do with the officiating (3:00)

He’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down some of the biggest storylines of the NFL draft, including the Falcons shocking the world by taking Michael Penix Jr. at #8 (7:45), a historically great prospect that fell out of the top 10 (12:30) and the Broncos taking Bo Nix at #12 (13:30)

The guys are joined by Danny Parkins, host at 670 The Score in Chicago to talk about the Bears drafting Caleb Williams #1 overall and adding star WR Rome Odunze to his arsenal at #9 and what these two picks could do to transform the Bears franchise (20:00)

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Colin Cowherd, John Middlekauff and Danny Parkins discuss the first round of the NFL Draft. What are realistic expectations for Caleb Williams and the Bears in his rookie season. Was Rome Odunze the right pick for the Chicago Bears at #9. Can Bears make the playoffs? Colin, John and Danny react to the NFL draft and give their takes about your favorite NFL teams pick. #Volume #Herd #3AndOut

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Colin Cowherd and John Middlekauff react to the the 1st Round of the NFL Draft. Colin and John discuss the Bears landing Caleb Williams & Rome Odunze and what their future will be like in Chicago. The Falcons stunned everyone when they drafted Washington QB Michael Penix Jr after signing Kirk Cousins in Free Agency. The Broncos landed Bo Nix, Vikings got JJ McCarthy, Patriots drafted Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels went #2 to the Commanders. Which quarterback has the best future? NFL Draft went heavy on offense including Brock Bowers to the Raiders. Colin and John give their takes on the 1st Round. #Volume #Herd #3AndOut

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Colin is joined by Thor Nystrom, the college football expert at FantasyPros to preview the NFL draft!

Colin asks whether the Vikings could trade all the way up to #3 to draft Drake Maye (4:00) and if Thor has any bust concerns about J.J. McCarthy (5:30). They get into the reasons behind why 1st round wide receivers have the highest “miss” rate of any position (9:30) and whether USC wide receiver Tahj Washington could be a sleeper pick (15:30).

Colin asks whether Texas speedster Xavier Worthy will work in the NFL (17:45) and how Michigan running back Blake Corum is viewed around the league post-injury (26:00)

They debate which tackle prospect will be the perennial pro-bowler (30:00) and if Tulane QB Michael Pratt could be a late round steal (34:00). They talk about the potential of Drake Maye and why the right coach will be critical to his development (38:00).

Thor gives his draft profile for Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman and his mock draft for the first five picks (45:00).

Finally, Colin talks about a major change he’s noticed in the NBA playoffs that has made for a far better basketball product (47:15).

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Colin is  joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to break down the NBA playoff action!

Colin presents his theory of Jokic being an “automatic bucket” to Jason and they agree the Lakers are just completely outmatched in round 1 (5:00). They break down the Wolves physically dominating the Suns in game 1 (26:00) and Colin explains why he wants “more” from Kevin Durant.

They dive into the Clippers dominant loss over the Mavericks and why Dallas didn’t look ready to play (31:45) and wonder if the Mavs are too lopsided… great on offense but lacking too much on defense (39:00)

They debate whether the Knicks’ high-effort style can overcome a better Sixers roster (43:30) and Colin explains why Joel Embiid NEEDS to win more in the playoffs to cement his legacy as one of the league’s great all-time bigs (52:00)

Finally, they talk about the NBA needing to create scarcity and urgency for the benefit of the TV product at a time when nobody takes the regular season seriously (01:02:00).

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Colin’s top takes of the week!

He reacts to the Lakers play-in win over the Pelicans and previews their series against the defending champion Denver Nuggets (3:00)

He’s joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to debate whether Luka Doncic or Nikola Jokic should win the MVP award (7:30). Colin explains why the Phoenix Suns were his most disappointing team this season (17:00), they make their projects for the Knicks’ postseason (23:00) and make their picks for the first round of the NBA playoffs (27:45)!

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Colin gives his instant reaction to the play-in games for the NBA western conference!

He declares the Warriors dynasty as officially over with the knowledge that Klay Thompson will likely be moving on from Golden State following their playoff exit (3:00). He breaks down the Lakers win over the Pelicans but rails against the NBA having a seven game series for the first round of the playoffs (7:30).

Despite the loss, he credits Zion Williamson with playing the best “big” game of his NBA career (10:15) and previews the upcoming series between the Lakers and defending champion Denver Nuggets!

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Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” to talk all things NBA playoffs!

They start with the MVP race (4:00) and whether Luka will be taking home the hardware or if Jokic wins his third in a row. Colin asks whether Luka is the greatest scorer we’ve ever seen (7:30) but worries his usage could impact his playoff performance (10:30)

They identify what’s missing from the Lakers offense (12:30) and why Kevin Durant hasn’t been the leader that Phoenix needs (17:00) They project how the playoffs will go for the Knicks (27:00) and debate whether the Bucks are ripe for a first round upset (32:00)

Colin declares the Warriors dynasty as officially dead (37:00) and they suggest the Warriors take a big-swing in the offseason for a star player currently playing in Los Angeles. (41:00)

Finally, the guys play a round of “Pick in a paragraph” where they give their picks and why for the first round of the playoffs (51:00)

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Colin’s top takes of the week!

He starts with his reaction to UConn’s dominating run to a second national title and why UConn’s program has separated from the rest of men’s college hoops (3:00)

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to marvel at the Tiger/MJ superstar pull of Caitlin Clark (13:00)  and break down why the Dolphins shouldn’t pay Tua and the Cowboys shouldn’t pay Dak (24:00)

Finally, Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 joins Colin to talk about Bronny declaring for one of the weakest NBA draft classes in years and why they have no problem with LeBron set up his son for the best possible chance at achieving his dream (27:00) and Colin and Nick both give their one best piece of life advice (40:00)

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Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1!

Colin explains why he doesn’t find most “advice” to be useful but he and Nick each give out one piece of advice that they think can help people that are trying to achieve their dream (3:00)

They weigh in on our divided political climate and that despite the loudest, most extreme voices being amplified… most Americans all want the same things (12:15)

Finally, Colin talks about his future plans, why he loves the freedom provided by podcasting, and why a big move may be in his near future (24:00)

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Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1!

They start by talking about Bronny declaring for one of the weakest NBA draft classes in years and why they have no problem with LeBron helping set up his son for the best possible chance at achieving his dream (3:00). They also provide a laundry list of examples of nepotism in sports (9:00).

They push back on the criticism levied at Caitlin Clark by former UConn women’s stars (16:00) and explain why her game will translate perfectly to the WNBA (20:30). They also weigh in on the massive popularity of both the men’s and women’s tournaments and why continuity is important for sports to connect with fans (24:30).

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Colin reacts to UConn winning the national championship!

He explains why UConn’s program, coaching and culture have separated them from the rest of the sport and why they are “inevitable” (3:00) He points to a night full of great looks and smart adjustments as to why they are so difficult to beat (6:00)

He also names the two coaches he would most like to see take over the head coaching job at Kentucky to replace John Calipari, but also gives reasons why those coaches SHOULDN’T take the job (14:00).

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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”!

They react to South Carolina beating Iowa to win the national championship in Caitlin Clark’s final collegiate game, and break down why Clark is a transcendent “must see TV” athlete like MJ and Tiger (3:00). They pour over the ratings for both the women’s and men’s tournaments and why they feel “big” while the NBA is suffering from self-inflicted wounds (10:30).

They also address the reports that John Calipari will take over as the head coach at Arkansas and debate whether his tenure at Kentucky was a failure (22:30).

Colin predicts that Washington will pick Jayden Daniels at #2 overall in the NFL draft (31:15) and a flurry of moves on draft day with quarterback needy teams making trades (36:30). They break down the process for NFL teams vetting draft prospects character and intangibles (41:00)

Finally, they preview UFC #300 and talk about why Dana White has been so successful in building UFC into a must-see spectacle (49:30). They address the reasons behind the layoffs at the NFL Network (56:30) and John lays out his argument for why the Dolphins CAN’T pay Tua (01:00:00)

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Colin’s top takes of the week!

He breaks down a thrilling win for Iowa women’s basketball over LSU and why Caitlin Clark has ascended beyond “star” status (3:00)

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to talk about which top quarterback prospects are at the highest risk of “busting” and why their landing spot is so important (15:00) They also list off their “can’t miss” draft prospects (22:30)

Colin’s joined by Danny Parkins, co-host of the “Parkins and Spiegel show” on 670 the Score in Chicago. They discuss why sports broadcasters are being forced to talk more and more about the NFL… even during the offseason (32:00), how GM Ryan Poles turned things around for the Bears (36:00) and whether the Bears made the right decision by trading Justin Fields to the Steelers (41:30).

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Colin Cowherd is joined by Chicago Radio Host Danny Parkins to discuss all things Chicago. The two radio hosts talk shop about the radio industry and the difference between the local Chicago audience and being a national sports talk show host (5:00). Next they discuss the NBA's biggest issues and why Michael Jordan is the clear GOAT over LeBron James (21:40). The Chicago Bears have the #1 pick in the NFL Draft so Colin & Danny discuss Caleb Williams and what they should do in the draft (26:10). Danny's upcoming book "Pipeline to the Pros" is coming out soon so Colin asks him the motivation and favorite parts of the book while getting into some personal stories. Lastly they finish with Justin Fields and if the Bears made the right decision to trade him to the Steelers (58:05).

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Colin gives his instant reaction to Caitlin Clark and Iowa beating Angel Reese and LSU to advance to the Final Four!

He lists the two reasons why there’s been an explosion of popularity in women’s basketball (3:30) and what’s missing from the men’s game. He weighs in on the controversy surrounding LSU coach Kim Mulkey (7:00) and why Caitlin Clark isn’t just a “star”... she’s a “comet” (11:00).

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Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”!

They start with UConn basketball and why they are the best college sports program that nobody talks about (7:00) and why basketball is trending away from small-ball and towards dominant bigs like Zach Edey (13:00).

They debate which top ranked QB prospect is at most risk of becoming a bust (23:00) and pick the best potential landing spots for J.J. McCarthy, Bo Nix and Michael Penix. They project some bumpy times ahead for the Jets and Aaron Rodgers (31:00) and why Jordan Love is currently a better QB than Rodgers (38:00) 

They list their “can’t miss” NFL draft prospects (51:30) and give their “dream” summer vacation destination (58:15)

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Colin’s top takes of the week!

He’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk about whether Jim Harbaugh is engaging in deception and subterfuge when it comes to the NFL draft (3:15), and debate whether the Bears will be a playoff team in 2024 (9:30)

Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 stops by to talk about the NFL seizing Christmas day from the NBA and whether or not they’ve overreached (22:30) and they debate if any team has a chance of dethroning the Denver Nuggets in the western conference (32:00).

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Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1!

They react to the news that the NFL is planning more games for Christmas Day. Colin explains why he thinks the NFL sees weakness with the NBA and is trying to crush them (3:00) while Nick offers a competing theory as to why the NFL may have made a miscalculation (6:30).

They explain why you can’t be too emotionally invested or overexposed to a team in order to bet them effectively (12:30) and why Colin tries to stay completely objective while watching (16:30). 

They offer their picks for who will win the NBA Western Conference (23:15) and Nick lays out his reasons why the Lakers should want the Nuggets in the first round (25:30). Finally, Colin explains the biggest difference between LeBron James and Kevin Durant and what that’s meant to their postseason success. (30:00) 

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Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1!

They start by weighing in on America’s nonstop grievance culture and how it’s evolved over the years (5:00). Nick explains why he’ll never be able to retire early (12:00) and they compare and contrast different milestones when it comes to aging (15:00).

Then they do a deep dive into the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal (22:30) and Nick explains why it’s entirely plausible that Ohtani had no knowledge of what his interpreter was doing. They explain why it’s likely we’ll see another major referee or student athlete involved gambling scandal in the near future (30:00)

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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to talk all things NFL!

They react to Draftkings released their 2024 NFL season win totals (3:30) and the effect Kirk Cousins had on the number for both the Falcons and Vikings (5:15). They debate whether Jim Harbaugh has an ulterior motive for hyping J.J. McCarthy prior to the draft (7:00) and how the Chargers could end up “stuck” in the draft if QB’s are drafted 1-4 (10:00).

They talk about why Deion Sanders saying his son Shedeur and Travis Hunter could pull an “Eli Manning” could hurt their draft stock (17:45) and give their take on the latest NFL rule changes (27:30). They also give props to Bears GM Ryan Poles (32:00) and explain why the Bears could be a wild card team in 2024 (33:00) and why they aren’t worried about Marvin Harrison Jr. skipping the combine and his pro day (44:00)

Colin explains why he’s not bothered by the Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal and why he buys Ohtani’s story (51:00). They also pour cold water on the Jets win total being set at 9.5 and why Aaron Rodgers is likely to disappoint as a 40 year old quarterback (01:04:00).

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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).

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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).

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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.

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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.

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Colin’s top takes of the week!

Colin explains how the Warriors have finally found their way and could be very dangerous in the playoffs (3:00).

He goes behind the scenes at the NFL combine (8:00) and explains why Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is the most interesting prospect in the NFL draft. (10:30)

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down the secret sauce behind Green Bay’s drafting formula and why they’ve been so successful (24:30), and why we see a competitive mentality in football that’s lacking in some other sports (32:00).

Legendary sports writer Ian O’Connor joins Colin to talk about his new book profiling Aaron Rodgers, and he and Colin do a deep dive into Aaron’s psychology (46:30), and why his abrasive public profile doesn’t reflect how he’s viewed in the locker room (51:00).

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Colin reacts to the Warriors win over the Knicks (3:30), and explains why the Warriors may not be the best regular season team… but will be dangerous in the playoffs (8:30).

He also talks about what REALLY happens at the NFL combine (14:00) and why Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is the most interesting prospect in the NFL draft. (17:00)

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Colin’s joined by legendary sports writer and New York Times bestselling author Ian O’Connor!

Colin starts by asking Ian about his experience writing about the Patriots in light of the hit documentary “Dynasty” (3:30), how “spygate” will impact Bill Belichick’s legacy (8:00) and how the Super Bowl loss to the Giants affected the team (12:00)

They talk about the reasons behind football pulling away from baseball in the past 30 years as the most popular sport in America (14:30) and why the demographics of baseball fans could be an omen of a bleak future for the MLB (20:00).

They react to Mecole Hardman’s comments about the circus behind the scenes of the NY Jets (24:30) and dive into Aaron Rodgers… the subject of Ian’s upcoming book and Colin asks Ian about Aaron’s contrarian personality (31:30) 

They also discuss New York’s “star drought (36:45) and the state of the newspaper industry for sports writers (45:00) Finally, the circle back to Aaron Rodgers underrated leadership qualities (50:00) and a tense situation Ian experienced on a flight to interview Aaron (54:00)

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Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out”!

Colin starts by giving his review of his airline experience during his recent vacation (3:30), and they both give their reaction to the Patriots “Dynasty” documentary on AppleTV+ (7:30).

They explore the ramifications of the NFL’s massive jump in salary cap (18:15) and the reasons why the Packers have drafted and developed players better than almost any other team for decades (25:30).

They contrast the problems the NBA and MLB have with overpaying average players to the system in the NFL (40:00), and why Roger Goodell has done such an incredible job managing the NFL and its brand (44:00). 

Finally, Colin explains why Steve Kerr’s body of work has put him into Colin’s” top 5 guys” in NBA history (54:00) and tells a strange story that involves mistaken identity…and Taylor Swift (01:00:30)..

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Colin’s top takes of the week!

He’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to debate whether Andy Reid’s legacy has surpassed that of Bill Belichick (3:00) and discuss why Roger Goodell’s leadership has allowed the NFL to become the juggernaut that it is today (13:00)

Colin is also joined by Ryen Russillo, host of “The Ryen Russillo Podcast” at the Ringer to talk about why Patrick Mahomes has become the Michael Jordan of the NFL (27:15) and debate whether the star-studded LA Clippers could win a championship this season (34:30). 

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Colin is joined by Ryen Russillo, host of “The Ryen Russillo Podcast” at the Ringer!

They give their assessment of Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl, how he makes it look so easy, and Colin says the only comparison he can think of is Michael Jordan (3:00)

They give their take on the Super Bowl being in Vegas and swap Vegas stories (10:15). They debate whether the star-studded LA Clippers could win a championship this season (21:00) and the element that’s lacking from Jayson Tatum’s game when compared to the NBA’s other great scorers (25:00).

They talk about how the NFL juggernaut has managed to “shrink” the NBA (30:30) and what changes they’d make to try to help the league catch up. (34:30)

They compare notes on the differences between podcasting vs. broadcasting (42:00) and why fans want escapism when watching sports… not politics (50:00).

Finally, Colin present Ryen with his real-life “Larry David” type of dilemma in a grocery store (59:00).

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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to break down the Chiefs beating the 49ers in the Super Bowl 25-22 to cement their dynasty!

They examine what went right and wrong with Kyle Shannahan’s game plan and play calling (3:00) and give their assessment of Brock Purdy’s performance (6:00). They give the 49ers credit for playing “winning football” (8:30) and break down why the Chiefs defense has become so great (12:30).

They debate what offseason moves the 49ers should make in order to get over the hump (15:45) and whether the Chiefs should pay to keep Chris Jones after a dominant performance (20:30).

Colin makes his case for Andy Reid being a better coach than Bill Belichick (32:00) and why THIS was the year to knock off the Chiefs (40:00). They dive into the factors behind Patrick Mahomes’ greatness and why he belongs in the conversation with Tiger/MJ/Brady (56:00). 

Finally, they give Kudos to Roger Goodell for managing the NFL so well and building into the juggernaut it is today (01:04:00).

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Colin argues that Las Vegas a perfect host city for the Super Bowl and that the NFL should only host the game in 2 or 3 warm weather cities built to handle the big crowds (1:45)

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to dive into Brock Purdy’s subpar postseason play and the best way for the Chiefs to shut him down on Sunday (5:30)

Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” stops by to break down the breakout of Jalen Brunson for the Knicks and why he’s poised to become the best Knick since Patrick Ewing (17:30).

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the Super Bowl!

27:00 - Take the under?

29:00 - Take Chiefs +2? 49ers defense overrated

33:30 - The “Mahomes effect” on opponents

35:00 - Brock Purdy over/under 247 passing yards

43:0 - 3-leg parlays

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Colin argues that Las Vegas is built to host the Super Bowl and pours cold water on the idea that the game needs to be shared by cities across the country (2:45)

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the Super Bowl!

7:30 - Take the under?

9:30 - Take Chiefs +2? 49ers defense overrated

14:00 - The “Mahomes effect” on opponents

16:30 - Brock Purdy over/under 247 passing yards

23:30 - 3-leg parlays

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Colin is joined by Jason Timpf, host of “Hoops Tonight” on the Volume to talk all things NBA!

They dive into the reasons behind the lack of moves prior to the NBA trade deadline(3:30) and what the missing piece is for the Los Angeles Lakers (4:45). They identify what’s missing from Jayson Tatum’s game compared with other superstar players (10:00) and why the Clippers play the most beautiful basketball in the league (15:30).

Colin declares Jalen Brunson the “Best Knick since Ewing”(22:30) and gives his take on why he works so well in New York (27:00). They debate what roster moves the Warriors should make and what the future holds for that franchise (35:00). Colin holds Joel Embiid responsible for the lack of playoff success for the Sixers and explains why he’s an all-time “talent” and not an all-time player (40:00)

Finally, they discuss the state of the NBA as a whole, why the league has better talent than TV ratings (44:00), how the rise of international players has changed the game (49a:00) and why playing second fiddle to the NFL isn’t necessarily a bad thing. (54:00).

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Colin is joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to discuss the news that Caleb Williams’ camp doesn’t want him to land with the Chicago Bears (3:00) and Colin points to the history of the franchise as to why he can’t blame them (7:30).

They look at the Chargers roster and 2024 schedule and predict a VERY fast turnaround under Jim Harbaugh (14:30) highlight Brock Purdy's postseason struggles and break down how the Chiefs should defend him (20:30). They also debate if Purdy will find himself in a battle for his job during training camp if he struggles in the Super Bowl (23:00).

They both argue in favor of overhauling the transfer portal in college football and why the current system is crushing the college coaching market (37:00). Finally, they dig into the reasons why the early part of the NBA season feels less relevant than ever and why college football could make the problem even worse (48:30).

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Colin’s best takes of the week!

Colin gives his outlook on Tom Brady transitioning to the analyst’s booth and think’s his broadcasting style will be reflective of both his playing career and personality  (3:00). He also gives his reasons why the Lakers shouldn’t considering trading LeBron James (10:30).

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down Brock Purdy’s performance’s in the NFC Championship and why he never seems to get rattled in big moments (18:30). They also dissect the Patrick Mahomes vs Lamar Jackson matchup and why there’s a massive gap between Mahomes and the likely NFL MVP (21:30).

Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 stops by to discuss the backlash to the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce relationship (27:30) and debate whether Patrick Mahomes is already a top 2 all-time quarterback (35:00)

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Colin gives his outlook as Tom Brady begins his career in broadcasting and how he thinks the GOAT will do in the analyst’s booth (3:00).

He weighs in on his rant about Taylor Swift going viral and reveals why he has a secret bond with the world’s biggest pop star (10:30) and weighs in on the debate over the Lakers trading LeBron James and why they shouldn’t entertain the idea (17:00). 

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Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 for part two!

They dive into the reasons behind the continuing explosion of popularity of the NFL (3:00) and the reasons the NBA has been completely left in the dust (12:30). They list the players they would take ahead of Jayson Tatum in order to win a Game 7 and why he wouldn’t be the best player on the court in any late-round playoff series (17:00)

They argue why Patrick Mahomes has already established himself as a top-2 quarterback in NFL history and his path to catch Brady (24:0). They also debate whether the Chiefs are actually a better team WITHOUT all-world wide receiver Tyreek Hill (32:00).

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Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 for part one of a two-part podcast!

They debate how success for Jim Harbaugh, Justin Herbert and the Chargers should be graded on a curve with the obstacle of facing Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs three times a year standing between them and a Super Bowl (4:30).

They weigh in on the public backlash by some to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift and throw cold water on the idea that NFL broadcasts are oversaturated with Taylor and blame political leanings for the vitriol (16:30).

They also ridicule the idea that the NFL has rigged the results to put the Chiefs in the Super Bowl for either ratings or to help Joe Biden get re-elected (27:30).

Don't forget to check back for part two of the pod!

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Colin reacts to the Chiefs dominant performance over the Ravens! He’s completely baffled by the Ravens decision to abandon their running game (3:30) and analyzes Lamar Jackson’s late game meltdown (7:00). He also points to Andy Reid’s coaching for the late season improvement in the Chiefs offense (10:30).

Then John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to discuss both games.

They debate how much blame should be assigned to Dan Campbell for his aggressive play calling that backfired (17:30) and give their takeaways from Brock Purdy’s performance (21:30).

They break down the missteps in the Ravens game plan and why they forced Lamar to try to play hero ball and bailing on the running game (33:00). Colin declares Patrick Mahomes the greatest quarterback he’s ever seen (38:30) and gives credence to the narrative that Lamar Jackson shrinks in the playoffs (46:00).

They look ahead to the Super Bowl between the 49ers and Chiefs (55:00) and discuss the reasons why the NFL has completely pulled away from other sports as the most dominant cultural force in America. (01:00:00)

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Colin’s top takes of the week!

He gives his reaction to Jim Harbaugh taking the Chargers job and predicts an instant turnaround for the team. He weighs in on Bill Belichick being passed up for the Falcons job (7:30) and why Bill’s insistence on control over personnel and lack of acumen for offense could make the future Hall of Famer a tough candidate to hire.

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to weigh in on a devastating loss for the Bills and why they can’t rely on Josh Allen putting on the Superman cape if they’re ever going to make a Super Bowl run (19:00)

Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 stops by to debate whether Andy Reid could surpass Bill Belichick as the greatest NFL coach of all time (24:30)

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the AFC and NFC Championship games plus the effect of Jim Harbaugh on the Chargers 2024 win total!

32:30 - Chiefs @ Ravens

35:45 - Lions @ 49ers

39:30 - Harbaugh’s effect on Chargers win total

42:30 - Betting the better QB vs the better team

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Colin gives his take on Bill Belichick being passed up for the Falcons job (3:00) and why Bill’s insistence on control over personnel and lack of acumen for offense could make the future Hall of Famer a tough candidate to hire (7:30).

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the AFC and NFC Championship games plus the effect of Jim Harbaugh on the Chargers 2024 win total!

14:00 - Chiefs @ Ravens

17:15 - Lions @ 49ers

21:30 - Harbaugh’s effect on Chargers win total

24:30 - Betting the better QB vs the better team

32:30 - Streaming recommendations

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Colin’s instant reaction to the news of Jim Harbaugh becoming the next head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers!

He explains why Jim Harbaugh should be able to immediately turn the Chargers around (3:00) and why this job wasn’t nearly as big of a lift as some of the other head coaching jobs. He predicts that Michigan will take a step back as it’s impossible to replace a legendary coach (10:30) and argues that what the Chargers needed most was a “culture changer”... and why Jim Harbaugh is exactly what they needed (13:00).

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Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of FS1’s “First Things First” for part two of the pod.

They debate why Kevin Durant is more of an “artist” and less about the “business” part of basketball and why that’s kept him out of the GOAT debate with Michael and LeBron (3:00) They  argue that in a game of 1 on 1… Durant WOULD be the GOAT (6:00).

Then the guys go off the rails and dive deep into their own psychology, the weird ways their minds work, and why it makes them good at their jobs (15:30).

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Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of FS1’s “First Things First” for a special two-part pod.

Colin and Nick look ahead to 2025 and the potentially great NFL coaching openings for teams with great quarterbacks and debate whether it might make sense for this year’s candidates to wait on taking a job (3:00).

They weigh in on the rumors that Andy Reid could retire if the Chiefs win the Super Bowl (9:30) and whether Reid could surpass Belichick as the greatest coach of all time (19:00). They also debate whether Tom Brady could be viewed in 30 years the same way Bill Russell is… AN all-time great but also a product of his time and environment (29:30). 

They also talk about how Patrick Mahomes elevates his game and plays BETTER in the biggest games, when other all-time greats did not (34:00).

Don’t forget to check back for part 2 of the pod where Colin and Nick go WAY off the rails!

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John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down the divisional round of the NFL playoffs!

They break down Buffalo’s heartbreaking loss to the Chiefs and both agree that THIS was the year for the Bills to beat Patrick Mahomes (3:30), but have reservations about whether a flawed Kansas City team can win in Baltimore (13:00).

Colin believes Jared Goff’s lack of flash and physical tools has led many people into undervaluing him (19:00),and they peer into the crystal ball to look at the future for Green Bay and see multiple NFC championship runs in the next few years (24:00).  

They find flaws in the 49ers that could cause problems against a talented Lions team (31:00) and marvel at the evolution of Lamar Jackson’s game (48:00).

They also weigh in on Jim Harbaugh’s job search in the NFL (01:02:00), what the market for Baker Mayfield looks like (01:04:00) and whether the Raiders chose poorly by making Antonio Pierce their head coach (01:07:00)

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Colin’s top takes of the week!

He dissects the Eagles no-show in Tampa and why Philly’s regression in the second half of the season requires a coaching change (2:00). He gives an honest assessment of what Tua IS and what Tua ISN’T and why the Dolphins will struggle in the postseason with Tua under center (7:15). He applauds the performance of both the Lions and Rams, and gives a special shout out to the “true star” of the Lions (10:15).

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin for an autopsy of the Dallas Cowboys after a first-round playoff exit(18:15) and a breakdown of Jordan Love’s incredible progression from shaky to stardom in the second half of the year (25:30).

Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 debate Colin’s theory that even after setting aside Aaron Rodger’s vaccine/conspiracy talk… his football related decision making proves he isn’t the smartest guy in the room (28:45).

They look into the potential best fits for Bill Belichick’s next coaching gig (39:30) and discuss whether teams without an opening would fire their current coach in order to hire the future Hall of Famer (46:00).

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Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 joins Colin for part two!

They debate whether the head coaching job for the Dallas Cowboys is a “good job” with Jerry Jones commanding as much control as he does (3:30).

They look into the potential best fits for Bill Belichick’s next coaching gig (7:30) and discuss whether teams without an opening would fire their current coach in order to hire the future Hall of Famer (13:30).

Moving to the NBA, they dissect why it’s working for the Clippers with James Harden (21:30) and which teams are poised to make noise in the postseason (25:00).

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Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 joins Colin to talk NFL quarterbacks!

Colin argues that when you put Aaron Rodgers political/vaccine opinions aside, his FOOTBALL related decision making is bad for having chosen a less talented team in the Jets (3:30) and compare his decision making to that of other star QB’s that changed teams late in their career (13:30).

They debate whether Jordan Love could become a top 2-3 quarterback in the NFC in 2024 (16:00) and discuss the importance of young quarterbacks like C.J. Stroud landing with the right team and coach (24:30).

They also talk about how fans with rigid thinking delude themselves into thinking thinking Lamar Jackson ISN’T a great quarterback (31:00) and that Tua IS a great quarterback.

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Colin reacts to the Bucs beatdown of the Eagles and the Bills knocking out the Steelers!

He thinks Nick Sirianni should be shown the door after the Eagles became progressively worse as the season went on (3:00). He gives kudos to Baker Mayfield and thinks Baker finally found  the right fit with Tampa (8:15). He also makes his picks for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs (13:00).

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” stops by to break down the Bills dominant performance and they both agree this is the most dangerous version of the Bills now that the offense has found some balance (18:15). 

They agree that Mike Tomlin would be best served by a change of scenery and think he’d be the perfect fit for the Cowboys (28:30). They also point to Jordan Love’s incredible improvement in the second half of the season as evidence that the Bears should move on from Justin Fields after three years of marginal improvement (39:00).

They debate whether all teams should be drafting a quarterback every year (43:00), and predict the Rams will run it back with Stafford for one more year (45:30).

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Colin reacts to the Lions beating the Rams and the Packers embarrassing the Cowboys!

He tips his cap to both Goff and Stafford for putting on great performances but saves his highest praise for the Lions’ true star… their front office (3:00).

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down the Green Bay’s beatdown of Dallas and debate whether the Cowboys should look to move on from Dak Prescott (17:00). 

Colin argues that Jordan Love is actually an upgrade for the Packers compared to Aaron Rodgers (24:30) and they both agree that the Cowboys need to clean house (26:00) and the Dolphins won’t find playoff success with Tua (38:00).

They also handicap the Chiefs chances of making the Super Bowl (43:00).

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Colin’s instant reaction to the first two AFC playoff games!

He lauds CJ Stroud’s nearly perfect performance in his first playoff game and says Stroud is already one of the ten best quarterbacks in the league (3:00). He also pours some cold water on the Browns by reminding them that at this point, Joe Flacco is a better story than a quarterback. (5:00).

He points out that the Dolphins’ play calling showed a lack of trust in Tua’s abilities in cold weather and that his limitations as a quarterback were exposed (15:30). He also makes his predictions for the remaining playoff games (22:00).

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Colin’s top takes of the week!

Colin reacts to the news of Pete Carroll’s firing and makes some predictions on what’s ahead for the former Seahawks coach (2:00). He also congratulates Nick Saban on being the greatest college coach of all time and has a pretty good idea of what the future holds for Saban (9:30).

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joined Colin after the national championship to break down how Michigan was able to smother Washington for four quarters and win the title (14:45).

Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 stopped by to discuss why Jim Harbaugh has been chronically underrated as a coach and where he might land if he chooses to leave Michigan (27:20).

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the NFL Wild Card weekend!

41:00 - Browns vs. Texans

43:30 - Chiefs vs. Dolphins

46:15 - Packers vs. Cowboys

47:30 - Rams vs. Lions

51:00 - Eagles vs. Bucs

52:30 - Bills vs. Steelers

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Colin breaks down the craziest coaching carousel in years!

He picks his favorite candidates for the job openings in Alabama (4:00), New England (5:45), Los Angeles (7:45), and Washington (8:30).

He also chooses his favorite landing spot for Bill Belichick (9:15) and identifies a dark horse candidate for the Atlanta Falcons job (11:00).

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16:15 - Browns vs. Texans

19:00 - Chiefs vs. Dolphins

21:30 - Packers vs. Cowboys

23:45 - Rams vs. Lions

26:15 - Eagles vs. Bucs

27:45 - Bills vs. Steelers

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Colin’s instant reaction to the breaking news of Pete Carroll being fired by the Seahawks and Nick Saban retiring from coaching at Alabama!

He explains that despite Pete Carroll being a great coach, the game has changed to favor offense and the ground had shifted under Pete’s feet (2:00). He looks ahead to what’s next for Seattle and predicts that Pete will coach again (5:30). 

Just minutes after the announcement was made, Colin reacts to Nick Saban’s retirement. Colin makes a prediction on what’s next for Saban (11:00), why the transfer portal may have factored into his decision (12:30) and congratulates him on being the greatest college football coach of all time (14:00)!

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Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 joins Colin for an extended two-part podcast.

In part two, they debate whether the emergence of international players as top NBA stars is an indictment of the AAU system and whether it’s bad for the NBA brand (3:00). They also discuss whether Jayson Tatum missed his window to win an NBA title (11:15).

They wonder if the playoffs will expose Lions coach Dan Campbell and Eagles coachNick Sirianni as being over their skis (19:30) and Colin explains his theory behind NFL betting that allowed him to win over 60% of his Blazing 5 bets (35:20).

Finally, Nick Wright offers his totally unbiased theory as to why the Chiefs could get their act together and find success in the postseason (45:00).

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Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 joins Colin for an extended two-part podcast.

They look back on Jim Harbaugh’s coaching career and explain why he’s been vastly underrated (5:15). They also go over the best potential NFL job openings for Harbaugh (16:00).

They offer competing theories on why Los Angeles is loaded with sports stars while why other large markets like New York and Chicago have virtually none (21:00). They also dive into the challenge NFL teams from warm weather cities face when having to play outdoors in cold weather (36:45).

Don't forget to check back for part two of the pod!

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John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to recap the national championship game between Michigan and Washington! They break down the way Michigan overpowered and strangled Washington in a game that was never as close as the score (3:30). They rate the draft stock of both Michael Penix Jr. (6:20) and J.J. McCarthy (20:30), and look at the best potential NFL jobs for Jim Harbaugh (13:30).

They also do a quick look at the NFC playoff picture (29:00), and weigh in on Draymond Green following his multi-year extension with The Volume (42:00).

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Colin reacts to an “all-time” performance from Josh Allen in the Bills win over the Dolphins (3:00) and previews the AFC playoff picture (6:00).

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down the action from the final week of the NFL regular season! They analyze how the top of the NFL draft could shake out now that the order at the top of the draft has been finalized (14:30). They both agree that the Bears should move on from Justin Fields (16:30) and they preview the NFC playoff showdowns of Packers @ Cowboys (20:00) and Rams @ Lions (21:45).

They try to diagnose what is wrong with the Eagles as they keep regressing heading into the postseason (26:00) and debate how the Bucs should handle the future of Baker Mayfield (29:00). They weigh in on the end of the Bill Belichick era in New England (32:30), and who is the best candidate for the Chargers’ head coaching job (38:00). 

They also preview the national championship game between Michigan and Washington (49:00) and look ahead to the massive changes coming to college football in 2024 (54:00).

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Colin’s best takes of the week!

He reacts to his beloved Washington Huskies getting to the title game (2:00) and marvels at the play of Michael Penix Jr (5:00). He explains why Michigan’s “cheating scandal” had absolutely nothing to do with their success this season(6:30 and gives a heartfelt thanks to the committee for selecting the four BEST teams and not the four most “deserving” (9:15).

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down the Raven’s win over the Dolphins and Lamar Jackson’s play, and why Lamar is a much better quarterback now than during his dazzling 2019 MVP season (14:30).

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the final week of the NFL regular season and the CFP championship! 

26:30 - Texans vs. Colts

29:30 - Patriots vs. Jets

31:45- Bills vs. Dolphins

34:30 - Michigan vs. Washington

37:15 - Giants vs. Eagles

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Colin previews the College Football Playoff championship game between Michigan and Washington. He explains that while Washington pulls at his heartstrings, ultimately, Michigan is the better team. (3:00) He also dives into Michigan’s recent list of accomplishments and ascribes their success to Jim Harbaugh and their roster, and NOT to “cheating” (6:45).

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the final week of the NFL regular season and the CFP championship! 

14:15 - Texans vs. Colts

17:00 - Patriots vs. Jets

19:30 - Bills vs. Dolphins

22:00 - Seahawks vs. Cardinals

23:45 - Bears vs. Packers

27:00 - Falcons vs. Saints

28:30 - Michigan vs. Washington

31:00 - Giants vs. Eagles

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Colin’s Instant Reaction to the College Football Playoff semi-finals! 

He explains why Michigan was the much better team despite the game going to overtime (3:00), and why the future of the SEC doesn’t reside in Tuscaloosa (10:00). He lauds the committee for picking four teams that provided the best day of playoff football ever (17:20) and Michael Penix for throwing the best ball in college football (19:30). He also compares and contrasts Michigan and Washington ahead of the championship game (21:30)!

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John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down all the week 17 NFL action! 

They start with the Ravens dominating win over the Dolphins and marvel at the evolution of Lamar Jackson’s game (3:30). They both agree that the media backlash to Russell Wilson’s benching and contract dispute was completely overblown (17:00), and that the Lions are better equipped for postseason success than the Cowboys (22:00).

They weigh in on the Eagles late-season meltdown (29:30), and what the Bears should do with Justin Fields going forward (41:00).They also break down both college football playoff games between Michigan and Alabama (51:30), and Texas vs. Washington(58:00).

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Colin reacts to the Dallas Cowboys barely hanging on to win late over the Detroit Lions! Despite Dallas winning, Colin explains why he still likes the Lions more due to their consistency (3:00). He tips his cap to Jimmy Johnson as one of the all-time greats on the night he was inducted into the Cowboys Ring of Honor (9:40), and weighs in on why we’re seeing the end of the “old college football” and why next year will be completely different (12:30).

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Colin’s best takes of the week!

He gives props to Sean McVay for a brilliant coaching job that has the Rams punching above their weight (2:00), and lists several reasons why Eagles fans shouldn’t panic despite their recent losing streak (7:00). 

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down the Bills demolition of the Dallas Cowboys and why the Bills could be primed for a deep playoff run (14:00).

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the Week 16 NFL slate! 

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19:30 - Steelers vs. Bengals

20:45 - Cowboys vs. Broncos

22:00 - Pats vs. Broncos

24:00 - Ravens vs. 49ers

27:00 - Bucs vs. Jags

29:00 - Bears vs. Cardinals

34:00 - Seahawks vs. Titans

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Colin reacts to the Rams win over the Saints on Thursday Night Football! He highlights the coaching mismatch between Sean McVay vs. Dennis Allen and why McVay’s coaching has been the driving force behind the Rams late season playoff push (3:00). 

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the Week 16 NFL slate! 

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21:00 - Steelers vs. Bengals

22:15 - Cowboys vs. Broncos

23:30 - Pats vs. Broncos

25:30 - Ravens vs. 49ers

27:30 - Bucs vs. Jags

30:30 - Bears vs. Cardinals

35:30 - Seahawks vs. Titans

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Colin reacts to the Seahawks last minute win over the Eagles! He argues that Drew Lock’s go-ahead touchdown pass was the greatest moment of his career (3:00) and that despite the loss, the Eagles will still be fine (5:30). He also argues that Geno Smith and Drew Lock have been a great story, but the Seahawks the roster is solid and is only “a quarterback away” from being a contender (7:30).

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Colin argues that Sean McVay deserves to be in the running for coach of the year for taking a team that was supposed to win five games to potentially winning ten (4:00).

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down all the week 15 action, starting with the Buffalo Bills running over the Dallas Cowboys (10:00), and whether the Jets should bring back Aaron Rodgers (20:30). They debate whether the Bears should bring back Justin Fields (28:00) and whether the Bucs should re-sign Baker Mayfield (38:00). They award the Lions front office with the MVP award (43:00), and discuss whether the Chiefs wide receivers will hold them back from competing for a title (52:30)

They also look ahead to Bill Belichick’s future (58:00), and whether Mike Tomlin would be the best fit as the head coach of the Chargers (01:01:00).

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Colin reacts to the news of Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension from the NBA, explains why he isn’t too worked up about it. (2:00). He points to the recent success of Tommy DeVito and the Giants as further proof of his theory about offensive coaches with backup quarterbacks (10:00), and why Jerry Jones isn’t getting enough credit for smart, high-upside/low-risk trades when constructing the Cowboys (14:00).

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to debate whether heroics by Josh Allen will be enough to drag the Bills to the postseason and the future for Sean McDermott (19:00).

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, stops by for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the Week 15 NFL slate! 

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27:30 - Browns vs Bears

32:00 - Lions vs Broncos

34:15 - Bills vs Cowboys

36:30 - Commanders vs Rams

39:20 - Seahawks vs Eagles

40:45 - Bucs vs Packers

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Colin reacts to the news of Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension from the NBA, explains why it doesn’t bother him why the performative outrage business isn’t for him (3:00). He also floats his theory on why we’re seeing a spate of backup quarterbacks in the NFL and the best way for teams to adjust (14:00).

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17:30 - Browns vs Bears

22:00 - Lions vs Broncos

24:15 - Bills vs Cowboys

26:30 - Commanders vs Rams

29:20 - Seahawks vs Eagles

30:45 - Bucs vs Packers

34:30 - Panthers vs Falcons

35:30 - 49ers vs Cardinals 

36:00 - Jets vs Dolphins

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Colin reacts to the Giants win over the Packers on Monday Night Football and explains why the Packers shouldn’t fret losing to New York after winning a tough stretch of games (3:00). He points to the success of Tommy DeVito and Brian Daboll in New York as further proof that offensive head coaches are far better equipped to make it work with backup and below-average quarterbacks (5:00).

He also lauds the L.A. Dodgers for the creative and innovative structure of Shohei Ohtani’s record breaking contract, and why it proves the Dodgers have been ahead of the curve compared to east coast teams (9:00). 

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Colin weighs in on the Cowboys beatdown of the Eagles, why the Eagles look tired after a rough part of their schedule (3:00) and why Jerry Jones was vindicated in trading a late-round pick for  Stephon Gilmore (6:30),

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down week 14 in the NFL. 

They weigh in on the officiating controversy and coaching issues in the Bills win over the Chiefs (19:00), and why this just isn’t the year for the Chiefs (23:15). They dive into the NFC vs AFC debate and why the top of the NFC has separated from the top of the AFC (26:00). They make their case for the Broncos as a playoff team (27:30) and why Brock Purdy has more than earned the job as the 49ers quarterback going forward (36:00)

They also debate whether LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels could go as high as #2 in the NFL draft after an incredible season and taking home the Heisman trophy,

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Colin’s best takes of the week! 

He explains why Jim Harbaugh is the perfect coach to turn around the flailing Buffalo Bills if he chooses to leave Michigan (2:00) and why Jordan Love is starting to thrive because of the buy-in from the Packers organization (7:20)

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” stops by to break down the 49ers dominant win over the Eagles and why they should be hoisting the Lombardi trophy in February (16:15).

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, joins from Las Vegas for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the Week 14 NFL slate! 

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30:45 - Saints vs. Panthers

32:00 - Broncos vs. Chargers

33:30 - Seahawks vs. 49ers

35:00 - Ravens vs. Rams

37:00 - Browns vs. Jags

38:30 - Chiefs vs. Bills

40:30 - Eagles vs. Cowboys

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Colin reacts to the news of serious discord developing between the Bills and head coach Sean McDermott (3:15) and why it might be the perfect opportunity for Jim Harbaugh should he choose to leave Michigan (6:00)

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, joins from Las Vegas for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the Week 14 NFL slate! 

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15:30 - Saints vs. Panthers

16:45 - Broncos vs. Chargers

18:10 - Seahawks vs. 49ers

19:40 - Ravens vs. Rams

21:40 - Browns vs. Jags

23:15 - Chiefs vs. Bills

25:20 - Eagles vs. Cowboys

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Colin reacts to week 13 in the NFL!

He explains why the Packers have completely “bought in” on Jordan Love following the Packers upset win over the Chiefs and why Green Bay is the perfect place for Love to develop (3:10)

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to dive into all the action. They break down the 49ers dominating performance over the Eagles, and explain why the 49ers might have the best roster the league has seen in a decade (19:00). They examine some of the top young coaches in the league and why the “old school” mentality of NFL coaching may not be relevant anymore (36:00). They highlight why some under the radar moves made by the Texans in the offseason paired with CJ Stroud are creating a bright future in Houston (42:30)

Finally, they break down the upcoming matchups between Michigan and Alabama (49:30) and Washington and Texas (53:40) in the College Football Playoff, and both agree that the committee was right to leave an undefeated Florida State team out (58:30).

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Colin reacts to the final College Football Playoff rankings!

He breaks down why the committee got the rankings right, and why an undefeated record isn’t the only thing that matters.  He explains why the “eye test” matters and that Florida State is NOT one of the four best teams. He gives props to Alabama and Texas for scheduling each other out of conference and believes they should be rewarded for that.

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Colin’s best takes of the week!

He explains why Mike McCarthy has been underrated as a coach and why this is the best Cowboys team we’ve seen in years (2:00). He points to Frank Reich’s firing as the best example of ridiculously rich NFL owners having the financial resources to be impatient with coaches, and who it hurts the most (5:50) He also applaus Sean McVay for coaching the Rams to an impressive, overachieving season (10:00).

Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 drops in to weigh in on the severity (or lack thereof) of the Michigan cheating scandal and Jim Harbaugh’s future (15:00)

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down the sloppy play from the Bills and why they’ve wasted their window with Josh Allen. They also weigh in on Philly always finding a way to win (25:40).

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, stops by for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to provide the sharpest betting advice for the Week 13 NFL slate! 

30:00 - Chargers vs Pats

32:00 - Eagles vs 49ers

34:20 - Lions vs Saints

36:00 - Broncos vs Texans

37:45 - Packers vs Chiefs

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Colin reacts to the Cowboy’s shootout win over the Seahawks! He gives props to Mike McCarthy for turning the cowboys from a “pretty good” into a “very good” team (4:45). He also looks at the level of play we’ve seen recently from Geno Smith and Russell Wilson and questions the idea that the Seahawks “won the Russ trade” (7:15).

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, stops by for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the Week 13 NFL slate! 

18:40 - Chargers vs Pats

20:45 - Eagles vs 49ers

23:00 - Lions vs Saints

24:40 - Broncos vs Texans

26:20 - Cardinals vs Steelers

27:55 - Packers vs Chiefs

29:45 - Browns vs Rams

32:15 - Falcons vs Jets

34:00 - Dolphins vs Commanders

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Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 joins Colin to chop it up! 

They dive into LeBron’s eye-popping career numbers and why those records might never be broken (3:00). In the wake of Frank Reich’s firing by the Carolina Panthers, they take a bird’s eye view of how the league has evolved in recent years and why ever richer NFL owners are stunting the growth of young quarterbacks (8:20)

Finally, they dissect some late game clock management issues by NFL head coaches and why these are mistakes that competent coaches just can’t make (21:00).

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Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 joins Colin to chop it up! 

They react to the news of Mark Cuban selling a majority share in the Dallas Mavericks and Colin wonders whether Cuban has his sights set on a presidential run (3:00). They explain why the cheating scandal at Michigan was barely a minor violation that Jim Harbaugh doesn’t deserve a harsh punishment for (11:30) and give their takes on the crazy level of faux outrage found on social media (22:30). 

They also contrast and compare TV hosts and journalists with “opinionists” like themselves (30:00) and talk about the TV play by play and color analysts they admire the most (34:30).

Don’t forget to check back for Part 2!

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Colin reacts to an ugly win for the Bears over the Vikings on Monday Night Football!

He reiterates that the Bears need to move on from Justin Fields, why Fields could still find success with another team, and suggests a potential suitor in the NFC South (3:00). He also looks at the Bears options with the likely #1 pick and another potential top 10 pick (5:30).

He also weighs in on the Carolina Panthers firing Frank Reich, why the uber-rich owners in the NFL are far less patient when it comes to coaching staffs and how it will stunt the growth of Bryce Young (8:45).

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Colin reacts to week 12 in the NFL! 

He dives into both teams from Los Angeles, why the Chargers brand has become “losing” (3:38) and why the Rams are the complete opposite (9:35).

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down all the action. They break down the sloppy play from the Bills and why they’ve wasted their window with Josh Allen (18:20). They weigh in on Philly always finding a way to win (26:30) and why the Broncos could compete with almost anyone in the AFC (29:40)

They both wonder if the Chiefs are missing the juice they’ve had in past years and what that could mean for them in the postseason (38:00), and predict the Seahawks will be making moves to draft a new quarterback (41:00).

Colin also gives his rankings for the college football playoff (56:00) and why he thinks Oregon is the best team in the country.

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Colin’s top takes of the week!

He lauds Sean Payton for turning around the Broncos and Russell Wilson and why he’s making them the best versions of themselves (2:00)

John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to debate the best draft strategy for the Bears with their future #1 overall pick(7:10). 

Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 stops by to talk about LeBron’s incredible performance in his 21st NBA season (11:20) and Jalen Hurts possibly being the greatest “face of the franchise” in NFL history(19:20).

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, stops by for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the Week 12 NFL slate! 

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29:10 - Colts vs Bucs

30:45 - Cardinals vs Rams

32:20 - Saints vs Falcons

34:24 - Chargers vs Ravens

35:50 - Broncos vs Browns

38:10 - Raiders vs Chiefs

41:00 - Michigan vs Ohio State

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Colin gives his take on why it’s so difficult to bet on the NFL on a short Thanksgiving week (3:30).

Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, stops by for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the Week 12 NFL slate, including the Thanksgiving day games! Plus, the guys dive into the headlining game of the college football slate, Michigan vs. Ohio State.

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7:00 - Lions vs Packers

8:36 - Colts vs Bucs

10:15 - Cardinals vs Rams

11:50 - Saints vs Falcons

13:55 - Chargers vs Ravens

15:20 - Bills vs Eagles

22:05 - Cowboys vs Commanders

23:38 - Texans vs Jaguars

25:30 - Broncos vs Browns

27:40 - Raiders vs Chiefs

30:39 - Michigan vs Ohio State

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