The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Feb 20, 2026
James Palmer, NFL reporter and insider for Bleacher Report, breaks down the Ravens and Eagles after underwhelming seasons. He discusses Lamar Jackson’s availability and role, Max Crosby trade factors and recovery, Tyreek Hill’s health and market, and the quarterback carousel including Jets’ long-term plan. Short, sharp takes on offseason moves and roster strategies.
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Don't Overreact To Midseason Streaks
- The Detroit Pistons' surge is real but February losses don't define playoff outcomes.
- Jason McIntyre warns not to overreact to a short sample versus playoff-tested teams like the Knicks.
Incentives Make Tanking Enduring
- Tanking is driven by strong incentives to acquire transformative stars via the draft.
- Adam Silver and Jason McIntyre both argue current incentives make full elimination of tanking unlikely.
Create Real Paths To Competitiveness
- Fix underlying pathways for bad teams to improve before curbing tanking.
- Rachel Nichols recommends creating more avenues for rebuilding so teams won't feel forced to lose intentionally.