The Packers are transitioning from being Aaron Rodgers dependent team and Colin explains why.  He shockingly defends Baker Mayfield against the harsh criticism from Rex Ryan. Greg Cosell of NFL Films talks about Carson Wentz and the Eagles early struggles as well as how good Deshaun Watson is. Plus, Colin gives his three best bets in college football this weekend.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of The Herd: 09/26/2019

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Colin gives his 3 big predictions ahead of tonight's NFL draft. He unveils his final Mock Draft featuring a big trade for an NFC contender to get their QB of the future. Plus, NFL insider Dianna Russini joins the show with a surprising report about another potential blockbuster trade for a team in the top 10 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Colin gives his 3 big predictions ahead of tonight's NFL draft.
His thoughts on the Celtics having trouble playing at home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 - NFL draft predictions

Colin unveils his final Mock Draft featuring a big trade for an NFC contender to get their QB of the future
 
Guest: Joel Klatt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 - Possible NFL trade

NFL insider Dianna Russini joins the show with a surprising report about another potential blockbuster trade for a team in the top 10 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 - A potential blockbuster

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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Best of The Herd: 09/26/2019

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