The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - CONCERN for Micah's back, Super Bowl FAVORITES, Jaxson Dart named BACK-UP
Sep 3, 2025
Concerns arise over Micah Parsons' back injury and its implications for the Packers. Super Bowl favorites and potential dark horses are analyzed, adding to the excitement of the upcoming season. Bill Belichick faces challenges with NFL scouting amidst changing dynamics. Jaxson Dart secures the backup quarterback role, raising questions about Russell Wilson's future in New York. The discussion wraps up with listener questions addressing player injuries and team strategies.
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Back Injuries Create Massive Uncertainty
- Back injuries are uniquely unpredictable and can flare up suddenly, unlike straightforward limb injuries.
- John Middlecoff argues teams would not greenlight huge contracts if a player's back posed a clear long-term risk.
AFC Depth Raises The Odds Complexity
- A clear Super Bowl tier exists: Eagles, Bills, Ravens, Chiefs, with several others within reach.
- Middlecoff sees the AFC as deeper top-to-bottom, making it harder for any single team to dominate the conference.
Look For Value Bets, Not Chalk Favorites
- Seek value bets where expectations underrate a team's realistic ceiling and roster continuity.
- Middlecoff highlights Seattle at 5-1 as a strong value play because they won 10 games last year and improved their roster.