The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - The Draft, Teams approach heading into the draft, Players mindset on draft day
Apr 24, 2025
As Draft Day arrives, the podcast uncovers the strategies and pressures faced by GMs and coaches, highlighting how talent levels affect team decisions. The emotional turmoil for players awaiting their fate is explored, revealing how slipping in the draft can shake confidence. Engaging stories about player dynamics add an intriguing layer, while discussions on trades and the importance of character paint a vivid picture of the draft landscape. Insights into the rivalry between legendary quarterbacks provide added depth to the conversation.
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Draft As Economic Exercise
- The NFL draft is an economic exercise balancing talent and cost of picks.
- Smart GMs value positions where quality starters are scarce early to maximize draft capital.
Draft Slide Doesn't Define Career
- Not being drafted as high as expected can mentally impact players.
- Success depends on effort and performance after the draft, not draft position.
Brian Branch Draft Redemption
- Brian Branch dropped to pick 45 despite being a first-round talent.
- Several years later, he is a key player on a top NFL defense, defying draft expectations.