The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - MLB continues to evolve for the better, top prospects of the NFL draft, Joel Klatt
Mar 26, 2026
Joel Klatt, college football analyst known for draft breakdowns, previews top NFL prospects and draft narratives. He discusses spring leagues as testing grounds for rules and talent. Conversations cover quarterback evaluations like Ty Simpson, positionless prospects such as Arvel Reese, and intriguing first-round fits and evaluations.
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Why MLB's ABS System Improved Game Pace
- MLB's ABS automated balls-strikes system made opening day faster and more watchable by offering quick, in-stadium replays and two team challenges per game.
- Colin Cowherd praised MLB's minor-league experimentation model that trialed the pitch clock and ABS before big-league rollout, calling it a success.
Experiment Rules In Development Leagues First
- Use lower-tier or developmental leagues to experiment with rule changes before full adoption in the major league.
- Joel Klatt noted the UFL introduced kickoff and no-punt rules that the NFL could test for real-game effects.
UFL Rules Will Force Different Fourth Down Strategy
- The UFL's 4-point 60+ yard field goal and no-punt past midfield will significantly alter game strategy and fourth-down decisions.
- Klatt highlighted the no-punt rule forcing defenses to actually stop fourth downs instead of celebrating short gains.