After a disappointing loss on Sunday night, Colin explains why it's time to downgrade the 49ers from "elite" status they were given after making a run to the Super Bowl a couple seasons ago. He shares the truth about Patrick Mahomes after the Chiefs fell to 3-4 and why it's okay to admit he's struggling right now despite his unbelievable talent. He tells you why he was right about Carson Wentz and wrong about the Lakers. Plus, NFL insider Mike Silver joins the show to give his thoughts on the Rams becoming Super Bowl contenders with Matthew Stafford and if Mike Tomlin would consider the USC job.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The 49ers are not an elite franchise Patrick Mahomes is playing bad but he will recover Jared Goff looks horrible without Sean McVay Tom Brady should keep playing Guest: Michael Vick Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Where Colin was right and wrong over the weekend Quarterbacks can't always use certain excuses Guest: Geoff Schwartz Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Who will be the next HC at USC? Colin describes the NFL games over the weekend in 3 words Guest: Mike Silver Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Colin talks about the NFL coaching hires that are backfiring, why the Browns and Steelers are getting lapped by the Bengals (3:00), the reason Belichick poured on the points against the Jets (7:00), why it's clear that the Dolphins have moved on from Tua for Deshaun Watson (9:00), and why the media is afraid to criticize Mahomes (12:00), and then what Joe Burrow has overcome that other QBs haven't (15:00). Then NFL writer Mike Silver and Colin discuss whether Derrick Henry's impact has become overrated (22:00), which teams should seriously consider acquiring Deshaun Watson (26:00), the complicated history between Sean McVay and his ex-QB Jared Goff (30:00), if there's a case to made for Kyler Murray as the NFL's best player (34:00), the story behind the Cardinals' massive turnaround this season, why the Raiders are succeeding without Jon Gruden (38:00). Make sure you subscribe NOW! Also, follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com