The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - BEST OF John Middlekauff - Broncos Incredible Turnaround, Packers Projections, Top 10 QBs, NFL Win Totals
Aug 26, 2025
John Middlekauff, NFL analyst and host of the "3 and Out" podcast, shares his expert insights on football. He discusses Sean Payton's remarkable turnaround of the Denver Broncos and predicts NFL win totals for key franchises. The conversation dives into the intricacies of quarterback performance, ranking the top QBs and the influence of coaching on team culture. Plus, Middlekauff evaluates the Packers' future and how their strategy stands out against the competition, sparking intriguing debates on player dynamics and coaching effectiveness.
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Sean Payton's Fast Broncos Rebuild
- Colin and John argue Sean Payton rebuilt Denver rapidly, improving QB play and offensive line dramatically in one year.
- Payton's culture work plus key defensive additions turned Denver into a serious contender despite limited weapons.
Win Totals Face Greater Variance
- Colin and John discuss NFL win totals and expect the league's divisions to tighten, making some favorites vulnerable.
- They cite offensive line losses and changing divisional QB play as reasons to take unders on teams like the Chiefs and 49ers.
Back The Titans Over Their Line
- Bet the Titans over the 5.5 win total because of a weak division and an improving run game under Brian Callahan.
- Expect rookie playmakers and scheme fit to push them past the line set by oddsmakers.
