The Colin Cowherd Podcast Colin Cowherd Podcast - Stafford To Giants? Bills Should Trade For Garrett, NFL Combine Preview, Is Streaming Bad For Sports? Travis Hunter Should Play CB
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Feb 24, 2025 In this lively conversation, host Colin Cowherd is joined by John Middlekauff, a sports pundit renowned for his insights on the NFL. They delve into the ramifications of ESPN dropping MLB and the surge in popularity of hockey due to patriotism. The duo debates a potential Stafford deal with the Giants and predicts Sam Darnold's next moves. They also preview the NFL Draft combine, discuss Travis Hunter's future as a cornerback, and urge the Bills to trade for Myles Garrett. Lastly, they question the impact of streaming on sports viewership.
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Hockey's Surprising Valuation
- ESPN prioritizing hockey over baseball.
- Hockey lacks iconic American stars and broad appeal, yet ESPN signed a multi-billion dollar deal.
Baseball's National Decline
- Baseball's national relevance is declining outside of playoffs.
- Unlike football, where even games between less popular teams draw large audiences nationally, baseball struggles beyond local markets.
Essential Sports Programming
- Must-have sports for TV networks include NFL, college football, World Cup, baseball playoffs.
- Colin Cowherd suggests these events are essential for any sports network, alongside the NBA and Olympics.