The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - Jayson Tatum's Return & Geno Smith's Release
Mar 6, 2026
A lively sports talk covering Jayson Tatum’s anticipated comeback timeline and whether Boston pressured his return. Debate about leadership shifts after his injury and comparisons to other Achilles recoveries. Reaction to Geno Smith being released and speculation on a potential Raiders rookie quarterback plan. Quick takes on WBC, Shohei Ohtani and LeBron milestones.
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Tatum Returns To A Team That Thrived Without Him
- Jayson Tatum's return creates a tension: the Celtics succeeded without him, elevating Jalen Brown into franchise-star status.
- That shift forces Tatum to reassert himself quickly or risk Brown becoming the clear face of the team.
Jalen Brown Emerging As Legitimate MVP Candidate
- Jalen Brown's performance this season has vaulted him into MVP and franchise-player conversations.
- Brown is averaging near 29 points and is being compared to top MVP candidates despite missing key title teammates.
LaVar's Personal Achilles Recovery Description
- LaVar describes his own Achilles recovery to explain how painful and long the process can be.
- He limped for years, lost the reactive 'bounce' in his foot, and compared the feeling to losing air in a tire.