The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - Chiefs trade Trent McDuffie to the Rams, The Honeymoon is over for Luka and the Lakers
Mar 4, 2026
Tarek Skubal, Detroit Tigers ace and two-time All-Star, chats about baseball and the World Baseball Classic. He discusses WBC prep, pitch counts, and how pitchers are managed in short international stints. Short, lively takes on MLB health and competitiveness round out the conversation.
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Strike Now When Your Championship Window Is Narrow
- Do act decisively when your roster window is narrow; Cowherd urges teams to trade picks for proven impact players.
- He cites the Rams acquiring McDuffie and suggests the Bears should pursue Max Crosby while Caleb Williams is on a cheap rookie deal.
Chiefs Trading McDuffie Reveals Depth Concerns
- Cowherd critiques Kansas City's roster depth, saying trading McDuffie signals they prefer draft capital to retain competitiveness.
- He notes KC will gain two first-rounders plus additional mid-round picks to address needs like tackle and edge.
Luka Needs Protection Not Offensive Elevation
- Cowherd says the "honeymoon is over" for Luka Doncic with the Lakers, shifting focus from elevation to protection.
- He emphasizes Luka's offensive self-sufficiency but highlights defensive limitations and need for rim protection.