Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 for part one of a two-part podcast! They debate how success for Jim Harbaugh, Justin Herbert and the Chargers should be graded on a curve with the obstacle of facing Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs three times a year standing between them and a Super Bowl (4:30). They weigh in on the public backlash by some to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift and throw cold water on the idea that NFL broadcasts are oversaturated with Taylor and blam...
Jan 31, 2024•28 min
Colin reacts to the Chiefs dominant performance over the Ravens! He’s completely baffled by the Ravens decision to abandon their running game (3:30) and analyzes Lamar Jackson’s late game meltdown (7:00). He also points to Andy Reid’s coaching for the late season improvement in the Chiefs offense (10:30). Then John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to discuss both games. They debate how much blame should be assigned to Dan Campbell for his aggressive play calling that backfired (17:30...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Colin’s top takes of the week! He gives his reaction to Jim Harbaugh taking the Chargers job and predicts an instant turnaround for the team. He weighs in on Bill Belichick being passed up for the Falcons job (7:30) and why Bill’s insistence on control over personnel and lack of acumen for offense could make the future Hall of Famer a tough candidate to hire. John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to weigh in on a devastating loss for the Bills and why they can’t rely on Josh Allen pu...
Jan 27, 2024•47 min
Colin gives his take on Bill Belichick being passed up for the Falcons job (3:00) and why Bill’s insistence on control over personnel and lack of acumen for offense could make the future Hall of Famer a tough candidate to hire (7:30). Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the AFC and NFC Championship games plus the effect of Jim Harbaugh on the Chargers 2024 win total! 14...
Jan 26, 2024•37 min
Colin’s instant reaction to the news of Jim Harbaugh becoming the next head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers! He explains why Jim Harbaugh should be able to immediately turn the Chargers around (3:00) and why this job wasn’t nearly as big of a lift as some of the other head coaching jobs. He predicts that Michigan will take a step back as it’s impossible to replace a legendary coach (10:30) and argues that what the Chargers needed most was a “culture changer”... and why Jim Harbaugh is exactly ...
Jan 25, 2024•16 min
Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of FS1’s “First Things First” for part two of the pod. They debate why Kevin Durant is more of an “artist” and less about the “business” part of basketball and why that’s kept him out of the GOAT debate with Michael and LeBron (3:00) They argue that in a game of 1 on 1… Durant WOULD be the GOAT (6:00). Then the guys go off the rails and dive deep into their own psychology, the weird ways their minds work, and why it makes them good at their jobs (15:30). (Tim...
Jan 24, 2024•34 min
Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of FS1’s “First Things First” for a special two-part pod. Colin and Nick look ahead to 2025 and the potentially great NFL coaching openings for teams with great quarterbacks and debate whether it might make sense for this year’s candidates to wait on taking a job (3:00). They weigh in on the rumors that Andy Reid could retire if the Chiefs win the Super Bowl (9:30) and whether Reid could surpass Belichick as the greatest coach of all time (19:00). They also d...
Jan 24, 2024•33 min
John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down the divisional round of the NFL playoffs! They break down Buffalo’s heartbreaking loss to the Chiefs and both agree that THIS was the year for the Bills to beat Patrick Mahomes (3:30), but have reservations about whether a flawed Kansas City team can win in Baltimore (13:00). Colin believes Jared Goff’s lack of flash and physical tools has led many people into undervaluing him (19:00),and they peer into the crystal ball to look at t...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Colin’s top takes of the week! He dissects the Eagles no-show in Tampa and why Philly’s regression in the second half of the season requires a coaching change (2:00). He gives an honest assessment of what Tua IS and what Tua ISN’T and why the Dolphins will struggle in the postseason with Tua under center (7:15). He applauds the performance of both the Lions and Rams, and gives a special shout out to the “true star” of the Lions (10:15). John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin for an au...
Jan 20, 2024•46 min
Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 joins Colin for part two! They debate whether the head coaching job for the Dallas Cowboys is a “good job” with Jerry Jones commanding as much control as he does (3:30). They look into the potential best fits for Bill Belichick’s next coaching gig (7:30) and discuss whether teams without an opening would fire their current coach in order to hire the future Hall of Famer (13:30). Moving to the NBA, they dissect why it’s working for the Clippers wit...
Jan 17, 2024•26 min
Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 joins Colin to talk NFL quarterbacks! Colin argues that when you put Aaron Rodgers political/vaccine opinions aside, his FOOTBALL related decision making is bad for having chosen a less talented team in the Jets (3:30) and compare his decision making to that of other star QB’s that changed teams late in their career (13:30). They debate whether Jordan Love could become a top 2-3 quarterback in the NFC in 2024 (16:00) and discuss the importance of ...
Jan 17, 2024•38 min
Colin reacts to the Bucs beatdown of the Eagles and the Bills knocking out the Steelers! He thinks Nick Sirianni should be shown the door after the Eagles became progressively worse as the season went on (3:00). He gives kudos to Baker Mayfield and thinks Baker finally found the right fit with Tampa (8:15). He also makes his picks for the divisional round of the NFL playoffs (13:00). John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” stops by to break down the Bills dominant performance and they both agree t...
Jan 16, 2024•46 min
Colin reacts to the Lions beating the Rams and the Packers embarrassing the Cowboys! He tips his cap to both Goff and Stafford for putting on great performances but saves his highest praise for the Lions’ true star… their front office (3:00). John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down the Green Bay’s beatdown of Dallas and debate whether the Cowboys should look to move on from Dak Prescott (17:00). Colin argues that Jordan Love is actually an upgrade for the Packers compared...
Jan 15, 2024•48 min
Colin’s instant reaction to the first two AFC playoff games! He lauds CJ Stroud’s nearly perfect performance in his first playoff game and says Stroud is already one of the ten best quarterbacks in the league (3:00). He also pours some cold water on the Browns by reminding them that at this point, Joe Flacco is a better story than a quarterback. (5:00). He points out that the Dolphins’ play calling showed a lack of trust in Tua’s abilities in cold weather and that his limitations as a quarterbac...
Jan 14, 2024•19 min
Colin’s top takes of the week! Colin reacts to the news of Pete Carroll’s firing and makes some predictions on what’s ahead for the former Seahawks coach (2:00). He also congratulates Nick Saban on being the greatest college coach of all time and has a pretty good idea of what the future holds for Saban (9:30). John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joined Colin after the national championship to break down how Michigan was able to smother Washington for four quarters and win the title (14:45). N...
Jan 13, 2024•50 min
Colin breaks down the craziest coaching carousel in years! He picks his favorite candidates for the job openings in Alabama (4:00), New England (5:45), Los Angeles (7:45), and Washington (8:30). He also chooses his favorite landing spot for Bill Belichick (9:15) and identifies a dark horse candidate for the Atlanta Falcons job (11:00). Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice fo...
Jan 12, 2024•36 min
Colin’s instant reaction to the breaking news of Pete Carroll being fired by the Seahawks and Nick Saban retiring from coaching at Alabama! He explains that despite Pete Carroll being a great coach, the game has changed to favor offense and the ground had shifted under Pete’s feet (2:00). He looks ahead to what’s next for Seattle and predicts that Pete will coach again (5:30). Just minutes after the announcement was made, Colin reacts to Nick Saban’s retirement. Colin makes a prediction on what’...
Jan 10, 2024•13 min
Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 joins Colin for an extended two-part podcast. In part two, they debate whether the emergence of international players as top NBA stars is an indictment of the AAU system and whether it’s bad for the NBA brand (3:00). They also discuss whether Jayson Tatum missed his window to win an NBA title (11:15). They wonder if the playoffs will expose Lions coach Dan Campbell and Eagles coachNick Sirianni as being over their skis (19:30) and Colin explains h...
Jan 10, 2024•46 min
Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 joins Colin for an extended two-part podcast. They look back on Jim Harbaugh’s coaching career and explain why he’s been vastly underrated (5:15). They also go over the best potential NFL job openings for Harbaugh (16:00). They offer competing theories on why Los Angeles is loaded with sports stars while why other large markets like New York and Chicago have virtually none (21:00). They also dive into the challenge NFL teams from warm weather citi...
Jan 10, 2024•35 min
John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to recap the national championship game between Michigan and Washington! They break down the way Michigan overpowered and strangled Washington in a game that was never as close as the score (3:30). They rate the draft stock of both Michael Penix Jr. (6:20) and J.J. McCarthy (20:30), and look at the best potential NFL jobs for Jim Harbaugh (13:30). They also do a quick look at the NFC playoff picture (29:00), and weigh in on Draymond Green followi...
Jan 09, 2024•42 min
Colin reacts to an “all-time” performance from Josh Allen in the Bills win over the Dolphins (3:00) and previews the AFC playoff picture (6:00). John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down the action from the final week of the NFL regular season! They analyze how the top of the NFL draft could shake out now that the order at the top of the draft has been finalized (14:30). They both agree that the Bears should move on from Justin Fields (16:30) and they preview the NFC playof...
Jan 08, 2024•59 min
Colin’s best takes of the week! He reacts to his beloved Washington Huskies getting to the title game (2:00) and marvels at the play of Michael Penix Jr (5:00). He explains why Michigan’s “cheating scandal” had absolutely nothing to do with their success this season(6:30 and gives a heartfelt thanks to the committee for selecting the four BEST teams and not the four most “deserving” (9:15). John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down the Raven’s win over the Dolphins and Lama...
Jan 06, 2024•36 min
Colin previews the College Football Playoff championship game between Michigan and Washington. He explains that while Washington pulls at his heartstrings, ultimately, Michigan is the better team. (3:00) He also dives into Michigan’s recent list of accomplishments and ascribes their success to Jim Harbaugh and their roster, and NOT to “cheating” (6:45). Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest...
Jan 05, 2024•30 min
Colin’s Instant Reaction to the College Football Playoff semi-finals! He explains why Michigan was the much better team despite the game going to overtime (3:00), and why the future of the SEC doesn’t reside in Tuscaloosa (10:00). He lauds the committee for picking four teams that provided the best day of playoff football ever (17:20) and Michael Penix for throwing the best ball in college football (19:30). He also compares and contrasts Michigan and Washington ahead of the championship game (21...
Jan 02, 2024•24 min
John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down all the week 17 NFL action! They start with the Ravens dominating win over the Dolphins and marvel at the evolution of Lamar Jackson’s game (3:30). They both agree that the media backlash to Russell Wilson’s benching and contract dispute was completely overblown (17:00), and that the Lions are better equipped for postseason success than the Cowboys (22:00). They weigh in on the Eagles late-season meltdown (29:30), and what the Bears...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Colin reacts to the Dallas Cowboys barely hanging on to win late over the Detroit Lions! Despite Dallas winning, Colin explains why he still likes the Lions more due to their consistency (3:00). He tips his cap to Jimmy Johnson as one of the all-time greats on the night he was inducted into the Cowboys Ring of Honor (9:40), and weighs in on why we’re seeing the end of the “old college football” and why next year will be completely different (12:30). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)...
Dec 31, 2023•16 min
Colin’s best takes of the week! He gives props to Sean McVay for a brilliant coaching job that has the Rams punching above their weight (2:00), and lists several reasons why Eagles fans shouldn’t panic despite their recent losing streak (7:00). John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down the Bills demolition of the Dallas Cowboys and why the Bills could be primed for a deep playoff run (14:00). Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, joins Colin for a round...
Dec 23, 2023•31 min
Colin reacts to the Rams win over the Saints on Thursday Night Football! He highlights the coaching mismatch between Sean McVay vs. Dennis Allen and why McVay’s coaching has been the driving force behind the Rams late season playoff push (3:00). Chad Millman, Chief Content Officer of the Action Network, joins Colin for a round of “Sharp or Square,” to help provide Colin with the sharpest betting advice for the Week 16 NFL slate! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) 21:00 - Steelers vs....
Dec 22, 2023•33 min
Colin reacts to the Seahawks last minute win over the Eagles! He argues that Drew Lock’s go-ahead touchdown pass was the greatest moment of his career (3:00) and that despite the loss, the Eagles will still be fine (5:30). He also argues that Geno Smith and Drew Lock have been a great story, but the Seahawks the roster is solid and is only “a quarterback away” from being a contender (7:30). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest conte...
Dec 18, 2023•11 min
Colin argues that Sean McVay deserves to be in the running for coach of the year for taking a team that was supposed to win five games to potentially winning ten (4:00). John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” joins Colin to break down all the week 15 action, starting with the Buffalo Bills running over the Dallas Cowboys (10:00), and whether the Jets should bring back Aaron Rodgers (20:30). They debate whether the Bears should bring back Justin Fields (28:00) and whether the Bucs should re-sign B...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 3 min
