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Middlekauff – 3 & Out – Kitchens faces impossible expectations; Invisible stars in bad markets; Rookie QB minicamp overreactions; Middlekauff Mailbag

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Best of the Week on The Herd

This week John continued to react to the Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. and what that pick means for the future of Kirk Cousins (4:21), he questioned why people are programmed to root for the underdog but when it comes to Scottie Scheffler people want to see him continue to win (22:42), and finally how drafting Caleb Willams has put the Bears in a win now mode (33:20). #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 & Out - Best of - What are the Falcons doing, Scottie Scheffler and his greatness, Bears need to win

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 Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Nick Wright On LeBron & Brady Being Ageless, No New Weapons For Dak, Giants Win The Draft?

Joining Mannix on this episode is veteran boxing trainer Joe Goossen. Mannix and Goossen discuss everything going on with Ryan Garcia, why Goossen believes boxing should bring back same day weigh-ins, an all action clash between Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia and more; later, Edgar Berlanga joins to discuss his chances of landing a Canelo fight and why he believes he is up for that level of challenge. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boxing with Chris Mannix - Canelo-Munguia is Here

Anthony Smith joins Daniel Cormier in his newest edition of the DC Check-In, and he had plenty to say on the king of light heavyweight division, Alex Pereira. Plus, why Smith thinks he’s one fight away from a shot at the title. Smith admits that he’s still embarrassed after getting knocked out in his last fight. And don’t miss what the star thinks of Jose Aldo’s return to the UFC! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Middlekauff – 3 & Out – Kitchens faces impossible expectations; Invisible stars in bad markets; Rookie QB minicamp overreactions; Middlekauff Mailbag

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