The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - Honey Badger hangs it up, could J.J. McCarthy's job be on the line, Packers need to win
Jul 23, 2025
John dives into Tyrann Mathieu's retirement, reflecting on his remarkable journey from adversity to NFL stardom. He highlights job security concerns for rising quarterbacks, including J.J. McCarthy, and emphasizes the Packers' urgent need to win for playoff viability. The podcast also touches on the evolving perceptions of marijuana in the NFL, the pressures faced by draft picks, and a heartfelt tribute to music legend Ozzy Osbourne. Plus, a lively mailbag segment addresses fan questions!
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Honey Badger's Redemption Story
- Tyrann Mathieu was kicked off LSU for synthetic weed but became a multi-time All-Pro and team captain for every NFL team he played on.
- His journey symbolizes how late maturation and leadership can overturn early career setbacks in football.
Drafting Is a Human Development Challenge
- NFL teams can find high-end starters from mid- or late-round picks who mature and become team leaders.
- This makes drafting and building NFL rosters a complex human development challenge unlike other industries.
Falcons Under Pressure to Deliver
- NFL franchises underperforming face owner pressure leading to coaching job insecurity.
- Raheem Morris and Falcons exemplify this with aggressive draft moves amid playoff expectations.