The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - People are not giving the Patriots a chance, the problem with the Lakers
Feb 2, 2026
Debate over why New England deserves more respect after a late-season surge and discussion of their schedule and record. A deep dive into the Lakers' roster flaws, defensive issues, and how aging stars affect team fit. Takes on NFL front-office moves and coaching hires, plus why college basketball still builds NBA faces and ideas to restore physicality to the pro game.
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Don't Sleep On The Patriots
- Colin Cowherd argues people underrate the Patriots despite strong metrics this season.
- He notes New England won 16 of 17 games after early struggles and ranks high in scoring and defense.
Easy Schedule Doesn't Preclude Champions
- Cowherd notes New England had one of the easiest schedules but cites a pattern.
- Seven of the last 10 Super Bowl champs had top‑10 easiest schedules, so schedule ease isn't disqualifying.
Lakers Built The Wrong Way Around Stars
- Cowherd criticizes Lakers roster construction around slow defenders like LeBron and Luka.
- He argues adding non‑athletic players undermines defense and pairing LeBron and Luka yields poor on‑court results.