THE HERD - Hour 2 - Last Herd Hierarchy before the playoffs, NFL predictions, Nick Wright

NFL senior NFL reporter Albert Breer talks about the head coach opening in the NFL, John Harbaugh and the Ravens parting ways, the NFL playoffs, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay joins the show to breakdown the college QBs in the playoff and Ty Simpson declaring for the draft More thoughts on John Harbaugh being fired by the Ravens and what steps should each take in the aftermathSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin breaks down the John Harbaugh firing in Baltimore, why he will be just fine going forward, and explains why the Packers have been the biggest beneficiary from the new playoff format He then gives out his head coaching tiers for the current openings around the NFLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Cowherd broke down the John Harbaugh firing in Baltimore and explained why the Packers have been the biggest beneficiary from the new playoff format. He unveiled his head coaching tiers for the current openings around the NFL. Plus, NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay joins the show to breakdown the college QBs in the playoff and Ty Simpson declaring for the draftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Sherman reacts to a chaotic NFL Black Monday as teams across the league make significant coaching changes, including the Las Vegas Raiders firing Pete Carroll after just one season and the Cleveland Browns parting ways with Kevin Stefanski, a two-time NFL Coach of the Year. Sherm analyzes the Raiders’ ongoing dysfunction and the Browns' reset once again and explains why the Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, and Tennessee Titans face very different levels of opportunity for new head coaches. He also examines the Arizona Cardinals moving on from Jonathan Gannon, the Falcons firing Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot, and perplexing roster decisions by front offices — from Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta to Kyler Murray’s uncertain future in Arizona. Sherman and Mitch discuss Max Crosby’s frustration in Las Vegas, the Browns’ quarterback situation with Shedeur Sanders, and which top coordinators (Brian Flores, Jeff Hafley, Mike LaFleur, Clint Kubiak, and others) are ready for interviews. A comprehensive breakdown of every firing, every opening, and the real story behind the NFL’s Black Monday coaching chaos. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL scout John Middlekauff reacts to the news of the day that saw John Harbaugh being fired in Baltimore. John dives into how we knew all season that this was possible, what's next for Baltimore and where should Harbaugh look to next to coach? Next, John talks about Washington moving on from Kliff Kingsbury and why they both decided to part ways, the changes made to the Cowboys defense, and the wild college transfer portal and how it's changing the college football landscape. Finally, John answers your questions in this episode's mailbag segment. 04:22 - John Harbaugh fired in Baltimore 21:01 - Cowboys make a change on defense 29:41 - Carlie Irsay Gordon and the Colts 34:12 - College football transfer portal 41:45 - Dad Diaries 53:11 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Use promo code “3ANDOUT20” on https://nicokick.com/zone for 20% off at checkout! Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet.  Nick Wright recaps Week 18 of the NFL season, starting with the Baltimore Ravens being eliminated after losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers. What's next for Lamar Jackson and John Harbaugh as tensions continue to rise in Baltimore? Are Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers the dark horse team to watch out for in the NFL Playoffs? Then, Nick debates whether or not Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks deserve to be the Super Bowl favorites heading into the playoffs. After, Nick recaps “Black Monday” and decides what the best head coaching vacancies in the NFL are. Later, Nick and Damonza answer your questions. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The betting slate for 2026 NFL Wild Card Weekend is here, and betting expert Chad Millman is joined by professional sports gambler Simon Hunter to discuss every game for this opening round of the NFL Playoffs!Together the duo provide initial betting picks and predictions for the Wild Card games, covering both spreads and totals as their free SHARP OR SQUARE PRO FOOTBALL PICK 'EM CONTEST continues throughout the playoffs at https://sharporsquare.thevolume.com/ Today's betting action starts with two huge Saturday matchups, as Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers play host to Matt Stafford and the favored L.A. Rams. Then in the nightcap, Jordan Love returns for the Green Bay Packers as they square off against Caleb Williams and the rival Chicago Bears in frigid Soldier Field. Moving on to betting picks and predictions on the Sunday slate, we hear our duo's opinions on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills as they hit the road to battle the Jacksonville Jaguars with red-hot quarterback Trevor Lawrence. In the City of Brotherly Love, Jalen Hurts and the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles defend their crown against Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers. And on Sunday night, coach Jim Harbaugh and captain Justin Herbert lead the L.A. Chargers to Foxboro to take on Drake Maye and the New England Patriots. And finally, today's episode wraps up with a breakdown of Monday's game between the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers, as C.J. Stroud looks to hand Mike Tomlin yet another Wild Card defeat. Plus, we hear Simon's favorite NFL playoff futures and longshot bets! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:13:20 - LA RAMS VS. CAROLINA PANTHERS 0:23:30 - GREEN BAY PACKERS VS. CHICAGO BEARS 0:32:55 - BUFFALO BILLS VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 0:38:35 - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS VS. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 0:45:30 - LA CHARGERS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 0:55:55 - HOUSTON TEXANS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS 1:04:50 - FAVORITE NFL PLAYOFF FUTURES & LONGSHOT BETS-- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He reveals his Herd Hierarchy ranking the top 10 teams in the NFL before the playoffs begin. Colin talks to First Things First host Nick Wright about his top 10 teams and what to expect in the playoffsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin talks to Fox Sports NFL analyst Greg Olsen joins the show to breakdown the Bears v Packers match up and why Chicago’s defense could be a liabilitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.