The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - Reaction to Aaron Rodgers & Steelers DOMINATING Tua & Dolphins on MNF
Dec 16, 2025
John Middlekauff dives into the riveting clash between the Steelers and Dolphins, highlighting Tua's struggles in cold weather and questioning his future in Miami. He praises Aaron Rodgers' resilience despite injuries and assesses Pittsburgh's playoff prospects. The conversation shifts to coaching, where he lauds Kyle Shanahan's performance amid injuries and dissects the impact of Micah Parsons' absence on the Packers. Plus, he explores the trend of older quarterbacks starting in the NFL, revealing the complexities behind team decisions.
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Cold Weather Amplifies Arm Strength
- Cold, windy conditions dramatically favor quarterbacks with high arm velocity and spiral tightness.
- John Middlecoff argues Tua's weaker arm limits his ability to function in cold-weather NFL games.
West Coast Perspective On Playing In Pittsburgh
- John recalls living in hot climates and contrasts that with Pittsburgh's single-digit cold during the game.
- He uses personal experience to explain why cold-weather play is uniquely challenging for some QBs.
Performance Reveals Roster Decisions
- John contrasts Aaron Rodgers' performance in frigid conditions with Tua's struggles as evidence of skill-set mismatch.
- He suggests the Dolphins should consider moving on from Tua given repeated cold-weather failures.