The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts -,Seahawks Roster Is SCARY, 49ers QB Controversy, Lane Kiffin To NFL? What’s Wrong With The Bills
Nov 15, 2025
John Middlekauff, a former NFL scout and host of the '3 and Out' podcast, joins to discuss the Rams' impressive play and the looming QB controversy for the 49ers between Mac Jones and Brock Purdy. They also examine the Seahawks, praising their roster as potentially the best in the league. College football analyst Josh Pate jumps in to analyze Indiana's Fernando Mendoza's potential Heisman moment and discuss Kalen DeBoer's performance at Alabama, along with speculation about Lane Kiffin's future in the NFL.
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49ers Quarterback Dilemma
- The 49ers could face a genuine QB controversy between Brock Purdy and Mac Jones due to Purdy's toe injury and Jones' strong play.
- John Middlekauff and Colin argue Mac's cheap two-year contract makes him valuable and trade calls likely.
Rams' Coaching Drives Efficiency
- The Rams' efficiency and discipline (few penalties, no turnovers) drove a dominant win over the 49ers.
- Colin and John credit coaching and Matthew Stafford's elite play as key factors.
McVay's Honesty About Stafford Pay
- John recalls McVay admitting the Rams underpay Matthew Stafford yet still built a winning, disciplined team.
- That transparency and coaching buy-in helped Stafford produce a career-high level of play.