The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - What they are saying about Fernando Mendoza, the Lakers have problems
Feb 11, 2026
Heard about the NFL tug-of-war over Fernando Mendoza and a fiery case for him as the top pick. Debate over who truly built Indiana's rise and Mendoza's impact on key wins. Shift to the NBA with concerns about the Lakers' roster and why new ownership must act. Discussion on league trends favoring length and draft-and-develop models with Luka and Wembanyama as examples.
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Mendoza Is The Real Difference Maker
- Colin Cowherd insists Fernando Mendoza transformed Indiana from overrated to genuinely elite and credits Mendoza as the primary catalyst for their championship run.
- He argues discounting Mendoza as merely Kurt Signetti's system ignores how much quarterback play changes team outcomes.
Mendoza's Complete Skill Set Matters
- Colin highlights Mendoza's size, mobility, accuracy, and football IQ as traits that make him an elite prospect despite not being the most physically imposing quarterback ever.
- He stresses Mendoza's game-changing impact in high-pressure games against top opponents as validating his top-pick status.
Star Absences Hurt NBA Product
- Colin argues the NBA product suffers when superstars sit and fans expect to see stars every time they attend games.
- He says frequent absences harm fan experience and reduce value for ticket buyers.