Colin Cowherd Podcast - Bears Win The Offseason, Cousins/Penix Situation Could Get Awkward, No New Weapons For Dak, Kevin Durant Is Irrelevant
Apr 29, 2024
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John MIddlekauff, host of '3 and Out,' joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the NFL Draft. Topics include Cowboys' lack of weapons for Dak Prescott, Bears winning the offseason, predicting division standings, Titans' weird draft, dysfunctional NFL organizations, and why Kevin Durant is considered irrelevant in the NBA.
Dallas Cowboys focused on reinforcing the offensive line instead of adding more weapons for Dak Prescott in the draft.
Concerns about Dak Prescott's playoff performance and pressure on him to deliver due to a lack of skilled players on the Cowboys' roster.
Philadelphia Eagles projected as NFC East favorites with strategic draft picks and acquisitions to boost defensive and offensive capabilities.
Deep dives
Dallas Cowboys Draft Strategy Focused on Building Offensive Line and Defensive Line Strengths
Dallas Cowboys strategically opted not to select a running back or receiver until the sixth round of the draft, signaling a focus on reinforcing the offensive line and providing protection for Dak Prescott. Jerry Jones seemed intentional in sparing Dak too many weapons, emphasizing a gradual rebuild of the team's offensive core.
Evaluation of Dak Prescott's Contract Extension and Performance Expectations
Despite Dak Prescott's significant contract extension, concerns arose regarding his playoff performances and the pressure on him to deliver at a high level. With a dwindling roster of skilled players, a decrease in Dak's production was predicted, signaling challenges for Dallas in optimizing his playing potential.
Philadelphia Eagles Poised as NFC East Contenders Based on Roster Talent and Offseason Decisions
The Philadelphia Eagles stand out in the NFC East as favorites to secure a lead position within the division. Given their talent, acquisitions, and strategic draft picks, particularly focusing on defensive structures and bolstering offensive play with notable talents like AJ Brown and Devonta Smith, the Eagles exhibit strength and promise.
Tennessee Titans draft choices Raises Concerns about Character and Decision-Making
The Tennessee Titans' draft selection of Devontae Sweat, despite character issues and a recent DUI incident, raised eyebrows and drew criticism as a questionable move for the team. The decision to invest in a player with such off-field concerns, particularly in light of character struggles within the franchise in recent years, indicates potential organizational mismanagement and lack of strategic foresight in player selection.
The Importance of Character in Team Building
Building a successful team involves prioritizing players' character alongside their talent. The podcast emphasizes the value of having high-character individuals like DeForest Buckner, Quinn Nelson, and Michael Pittman on a team. It discusses the strategic approach of team managers like Ballard in recruiting players with both talent and strong character to enhance team dynamics and competitiveness.
Kevin Durant's Career Trajectory
The podcast examines Kevin Durant's career trajectory and his transition to a more mercenary-like approach to team selection. It highlights the implications of Durant's decision to leave successful team environments for challenging ones, like opting for the Nets over the Warriors. The discussion underscores how Durant's shift in focus towards purely scoring and individual success has impacted his relevance and effectiveness in the NBA landscape.
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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