The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Mar 12, 2026
Johnny Manziel, former Heisman-winning quarterback and ex-NFL player, talks about mentoring QB Diego Pavia and offers candid takes on conduct and accountability. He discusses NIL, the transfer portal, and how college football parity is shifting. He also reflects on his personal growth, therapy, faith, and life after football.
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Lakers Require Deep Franchise Roots For Statues
- Colin Cowherd argues the Lakers demand a higher legacy bar for statues because of historic icons like Magic, Kobe, and Kareem.
- He contrasts LeBron as a short-term "life preserver" who boosted attendance but lacks embedded "Laker family" roots and sustained championships.
Kyler Murray Is An Elite Trait Quarterback With Caveats
- Colin spotlights Kyler Murray as an elite-trait quarterback comparable to Sam Darnold's profile of upside but hampered by organizational fit.
- He emphasizes traits: mobility, deep ball accuracy, baseball background that helps avoid hits, but notes size and commitment concerns.
Find The Right Coach To Reboot Quarterbacks
- Find the right coach to resurrect a quarterback's career, not just better offensive personnel.
- Colin cites Shanahan, Kevin O'Connell, Clint Kubiak and Dave Canales as "wizards" who retooled careers like Darnold and Baker.