Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Lakers Are Limited, Bears Draft Strategy, Kyler’s 2nd Act? Celtics Impress

Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Lakers Are Limited, Bears Draft Strategy, Kyler’s 2nd Act? Celtics Impress

February 28, 2026

36:04

About this episode

<p>First, he&rsquo;s joined by Jason Timpf,&nbsp; host of &ldquo;Hoops Tonight&rdquo;.</p> <p>They begin by evaluating Luka Doncic&rsquo;s first year as a Laker and debate whether his volatility and lack of effort on defense makes him a poor emotional leader for the team (2:00). Jason argues Luka really ISN&rsquo;T the leader of the team, but his high ceiling, lower floor style of play makes for more unpredictable results on a night-to-night basis. Colin dives into the massive stylistic differences between regular season &amp; playoff basketball and they agree that the Lakers are really only built for the regular season (11:30).&nbsp;</p> <p>They pivot to the Celtic&rsquo;s &ldquo;shoot 3&rsquo;s and play your ass off defensively&rdquo; strategy and debate how viable they&rsquo;ll be in the playoffs and what to expect from the return of Jayson Tatum (17:30).</p> <p>Then, he&rsquo;s&nbsp; joined by John Middlekauff, host of &ldquo;3 and Out&rdquo;.</p> <p>They start with the NFL Draft Combine &amp; discuss the behind the scenes wheeling &amp; dealing nature of the coaches and executives at the combine, and John&rsquo;s experience speaking with legendary Seahawks GM John Schneider and what the defending champs will do with Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker (26:00).&nbsp;</p> <p>They debate whether there&rsquo;s a market for Kyler Murray to have a second act and what teams may be interested (31:15), and what positions the Bears will look to solidify in the draft (34:00).</p> <p>(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)</p> <p>Follow<a href="https://twitter.com/ColinCowherd/header_photo"> Colin</a> and<a href="https://twitter.com/TheVolumeSports"> The Volume</a> on Twitter for the latest content and updates!</p> <p>&nbsp;#Volume&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>