The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - Vikings are a mess, Lakers fans should be worried
Mar 2, 2026
Cold QB drama in Minnesota with salary cap pressure pushing a move away from J.J. McCarthy. Tension surrounding Luka Dončić, team fit with LeBron, and a sideline confrontation that raises chemistry questions. Draft and combine buzz highlights Ty Simpson, Mendoza, and coaching pedigrees shaping quarterback value. Trade chatter includes edge rusher fits, Lions backfield moves, and Knicks defensive surge.
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Why Luka Plays Like An Entitled Ballhandler
- Cowherd traces Luka's attitude to being pro since early teens with extreme usage and worship shaping his ball-dominant play.
- Dončić turned pro at 13, Euro MVP at 19, and has had the highest usage rate in the NBA since entering the league.
Account For Injuries When Critiquing Coaching
- Colin defends J.J. Redick's approach and warns that roster construction and injuries limit the Lakers' defensive identity.
- LeBron and Austin Reaves missed many games, creating continuity issues that mask coaching interventions.
Quarterback Market Is Perpetually Inflated
- Cowherd compares the quarterback market to housing: perpetual demand and rising prices with multiple teams desperate each year.
- He cites Kyler Murray and Tua as examples with cap hits over $50M driving teams to rearrange payroll.