The Herd with Colin Cowherd Rams Chiefs makes MASSIVE trade, Latest with Max Crosby, Lou Holtz passes away
Mar 5, 2026
A blockbuster Rams-Chiefs trade and what it means for both teams' rosters and draft capital. A look at the growing trade market and why elite defenders like Maxx Crosby are sparking bidding wars. News of Stefon Diggs' release and how roster moves ripple through locker rooms. A tribute to Lou Holtz, celebrating his impact on football and culture.
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Chiefs Will Use Picks To Reset Around Mahomes
- The Chiefs can use the acquired first-rounder and current top-10 pick to aggressively reset around Mahomes with impact starters.
- Middlecoff predicts they'll target linemen or core defenders and be active in draft-day trades.
Rams Bought Immediate Secondary Upgrade With Flexibility
- The Rams view acquiring McDuffie as a cost-effective way to fix an unreliable secondary while keeping Super Bowl windows open.
- Their recent draft flexibility (pick 13) and prior trades made swapping for pick 29 straightforward.
Timing Contracts Can Create Locker Room Division
- Acquiring a player without immediately signing an extension can create locker-room salary politics, especially among productive teammates.
- Middlecoff warns Puka Nacua's contract talks may be complicated if McDuffie receives a big deal first.