Colin explains why what Patrick Mahomes did on Sunday is sustainable and will last for another decade. He still isn't sold on the Packers because making an NFC Championship game does not mean they are capable of winning a Super Bowl. He wants the media to stop protecting Lamar Jackson and explains why. He admits where he was right and wrong over the weekend. Plus, former NFL QB Drew Bledsoe tells Colin why Russell Wilson is the best player in the NFL and why he loves his former teammate Mike Vrabel.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best of The Herd for Jan 13, 2020

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Colin explains why the Lakers continue to come up short against the Nuggets after losing a 20-point lead to fall behind 0-2 in the first round of the playoffs
The one constant thing in the 76ers playoff failures is Joel Embiid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 - Lakers are blaming the wrong people

He gives his annual "High-Low" comps for each of the top QB prospects in the NFL draft
LSU head coach Brian Kelly joins the show to share what we can expect from Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels in the NFL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 - NFL High-Low

Colin explains why the Lakers continue to come up short against the Nuggets after losing a 20-point lead to fall behind 0-2 in the first round of the playoffs. He gives his annual "High-Low" comps for each of the top QB prospects in the NFL draft. Plus, LSU head coach Brian Kelly joins the show to share what we can expect from Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels in the NFL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Which teams are looking to move up in the NFL Draft?
Colin gives some NFL Draft predictions
 
Guest: Albert Breer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 - NFL predictions

John dives into the trade that sent Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos and the thinking behind this move for the Broncos, and if Sean Payton is still the right guy for the job. Later, John talks about why NFL analysts and fans spend so much more time talking about the QB prospects in the draft than all other positions. Finally, John reacts to the noise surrounding the patriots and how they are taking calls for the number three pick and if that's the right decision or not.
Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.
6:21 - The Denver Broncos
16:38 - QB's are more fun to talk about
24:27 - Pats are taking calls
31:50 - Other NFL storylines
40:58 - Mailbag
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Best of The Herd for Jan 13, 2020

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