The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Mar 10, 2026
Matt Hasselbeck, former 18-season NFL quarterback turned analyst, joins to break down quarterback development and roster moves. He discusses Malik Willis’ fit in Miami, why a veteran center helps rookie QBs, and the impact of signings like Mike Evans and Travis Kelce. Short, sharp takes on coaching fit, pass protection, and how roster construction shapes outcomes.
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Raiders Rebuild By Buying Winning Culture
- The Raiders rebuilt smartly by signing leaders from winning cultures and adding draft capital to pair with their top pick.
- Moves like acquiring Tyler Linderbaum and trading Max Crosby for two firsts give rookie QB Fernando Mendoza veteran protection and multiple day-one starters.
Buy A Center To Protect Your Rookie Quarterback
- Invest in a high-level center to accelerate a rookie quarterback's development by shifting pre-snap and protection responsibilities.
- Colin says Tyler Linderbaum will take mental load off Fernando Mendoza and help call protections in that offense.
Dolphins Bought A Cheap High-Upside Quarterback
- Miami signed Malik Willis cheaply because their new coach and GM directly observed him in Green Bay practices and games.
- At $22 million, Willis's arm, athleticism, accuracy and durability made him a low-risk bargain fit for Jeff Hafley's system.