The Colin Cowherd Podcast

This is Prime Cuts! The best of The Colin Cowherd Podcast. First, (3:00) his top takes of the week, including why he's defending Kyler Murray over 'study clause' criticism, and why Big Ben is in no position to question the commitment of younger players. Then, (19:00) longtime NFL writer - and host of the Open Mike podcast - Mike Silver on if Kyler Murray’s film study clause is really a red flag, and if the Niners are internally concerned about Trey Lance taking over at QB. Next, (35:00) longtime Cowboys columnist - and host of The Doomsday Podcast - Matt Mosley is in Oxnard discussing Jerry Jones creating early distractions with his backhanded ‘vote of confidence’ for Mike McCarthy, if the Cowboys window is already closing, what it would take for Mike McCarthy to get fired during the season, and if Dak’s production will suffer without Amari Cooper. Finally, (56:00) 2-time Super Bowl Champ former Steelers Cornerback Ike Taylor on if Mitchell Trubisky or Kenny Pickett has the edge in the camp QB battle, and if Big Ben is out of line for calling current players 'coddled.’ Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Fake Questions, Real Answers (3:00), including if Colin has been too critical of Trey Lance, why he’s defending Kyler Murray’s film study habits, if the Raiders printing cash in Vegas is surprising, why he’s advocating for Draymond Green to get a max extension, and if Charles Barkley will be a hit as a LIV tour commentator. Then 2-time Super Bowl Champ former Steelers Cornerback Ike Taylor joins Colin to discuss his new role as a scout for his former team (15:00), if Mitchell Trubisky or Kenny Pickett has the edge in the camp QB battle (20:00), if Big Ben is out of line for calling current players 'coddled' (23:00), if the Steelers can compete in the AFC North with the their current QB’s (27:00), what Pittsburgh rookie will make an immediate impact this season (32:00), if Joe Burrow and the Bengals can sustain success after a surprising Super Bowl run (41:00), and why players roll their eyes at Russell Wilson (45:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, (3:00) Colin explains why he disagrees with Big Ben calling out younger players after his legendarily lukewarm commitment. Then, longtime Cowboys columnist - and host of The Doomsday Podcast - Matt Mosley joins Colin from Oxnard to discuss Jerry Jones creating early distractions with his backhanded ‘vote of confidence’ for Mike McCarthy (10:00), if the Cowboys competitive window is closing (13:00), what it would take for Mike McCarthy to get fired during the season (25:00), if the loss of Amari Cooper will hurt Dak’s production (32:00), and why Oklahoma fans can’t get over Lincoln Riley leaving for USC (40:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, (3:00) Colin explains if the media is overreacting to the mandatory film study clause in Kyler Murray’s new contract, and why the best run NBA franchises aren’t willing to overpay for Kevin Durant. Then, longtime NFL writer - and host of the Open Mike podcast - Mike Silver joins Colin to discuss if Kyler Murray’s film study clause is really a red flag (12:00), if the Niners are internally concerned about Trey Lance taking over at QB (31:00), and if Lamar Jackson should hire an agent to expedite his extension (41:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Prime Cuts! The best of The Colin Cowherd Podcast. First, (3:00) Colin explains why Kirby Smart is wrong about NIL money ruining the motivation of young athletes, and why the Vikings and Kirk Cousins will shine without Mike Zimmer around. Then, former Bears and Dolphins HC and FOX NFL analyst Dave Wannstedt on if the new Bears regime is committed to Justin Fields, if the Steelers will start Kenny Pickett over Mitchell Trubisky in Week 1, and if Tua can have a breakout year in Mike McDaniel’s QB friendly offense. Next, former Vikings linebacker and current analyst Ben Leber on the viral reaction to his reporting of a rift between Kirk Cousins and former Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer, if Minnesota should be favored over Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in the NFC North, and how the Vikings will look different under new head coach Kevin O’Connell. Finally, longtime Sports Illustrated golf writer Alan Shipnuck and author of  Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized!) Biography of Golf's Most Colorful Superstar - on how Phil and Greg Norman decided to join forces to wage war on the PGA with LIV, why the PGA Tour was so vulnerable to real competition, if flaws make Phil a more sympathetic figure, if he needed the LIV money due to gambling losses. Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Fake Questions, Real Answers (3:00), including if Kyler Murray’s massive new contract proves he made the right decision choosing football over baseball, if Patriots players were brainwashed by the ‘Patriot Way’ during the height of the dynasty, if Georgia overpaid Kirby Smart with his new 10-year contract, why California Governor Gavin Newsom’s outrage over USC and UCLA moving to the B1G is so hypocritical, and why James Harden deserves a lot of credit. Then, longtime Sports Illustrated golf writer Alan Shipnuck joins Colin to discuss his latest book - Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized!) Biography of Golf's Most Colorful Superstar - and how Phil and Greg Norman decided to join forces to wage war on the PGA with LIV (16:00), why the PGA Tour was so vulnerable to real competition (20:00), if flaws make Phil a more sympathetic figure (31:00), if he needed the LIV money due to gambling losses (34:00),and why Greg Norman is uniquely equipped to lead a challenge to the PGA Tour (45:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, (3:00) Colin explains why Kirby Smart is wrong about NIL money ruining the motivation of young athletes.  Then, former Vikings linebacker and current analyst Ben Leber joins Colin to discuss his recent viral comments reporting a rift between Kirk Cousins and former Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer (8:00), if Minnesota should be favored over Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in the NFC North (14:00), why the franchise hasn’t been able to win a Super Bowl (22:00), the impact of Brett Favre on the ‘09 team (27:00), why playing QB in Green Bay is unique to anything else in the NFL (35:00), and how the Vikings will look different under new head coach Kevin O’Connell (40:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, (3:00) Colin explains why the Vikings and Kirk Cousins will shine without Mike Zimmer around. Then, former Bears and Dolphins HC and FOX NFL analyst Dave Wannstedt joins Colin to discuss how USC and UCLA will adapt to the B1G (8:00), if the new Bears regime is committed to Justin Fields (13:00), if the Steelers will start Kenny Pickett over Mitchell Trubisky in Week 1 (25:00), if Tua can have a breakout year in Mike McDaniel’s QB friendly offense (28:00), and why the Niners can't keep Jimmy G around another year (33:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Prime Cuts! The best of The Colin Cowherd Podcast. First, (3:00) Colin explains why Lamar Jackson isn’t a top 10 QB, and why journalists claiming inside knowledge about the length of the upcoming Deshaun Watson suspension don't have a clue.  Then, (8:00) New York Times best-selling author and contributor Chuck Klosterman discusses his latest book, The Nineties: A Book, the coverage of Michael Jordan’s pursuit of a baseball career, the difference in media in the MJ and LeBron eras, and the case for KD becoming an unapologetic, permanent NBA mercenary. Next, (26:00) The Athletic NBA Writer Marcus Thompson on what it was like watching the Warriors clinch in Boston, why the trade market for Kevin Durant has been so limited, if Chet Holmgren can handle the nightly punishment of an NBA season, and if Russell Westbrook still has value in the right situation. Finally, (44:00) 3 and Out podcast Host John Middlekauff on possible landing spots for Jimmy G with Baker Mayfield in Carolina, if the Niners have doubts about Trey Lance heading into camp, if Zach Wilson tabloid headlines are cause for bigger concern, and if the Patriots are in big trouble without Josh McDaniels calling plays. Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Fake Questions, Real Answers (3:00), including why Colin has been so hard on the NBA recently, why he takes issue with Andre Iguodala saying Rasheed Wallace would be better than Giannis in today’s NBA, if Zach Wilson reportedly hooking up with his mom’s friend is a big deal, and why accusations that Colin is anti-Cowboys are completely ridiculous.  Then, New York Times best-selling author and contributor Chuck Klosterman joins Colin to discuss his latest book, The Nineties: A Book, the coverage of Michael Jordan’s pursuit of a baseball career (10:00), the difference in media in the MJ and LeBron eras (14:00), why Phil Jackson’s “Zenmaster” reputation has aged so well (24:00), what the media missed during the McGwire/Sosa home run chase (26:00), if college football was better in the BCS era (32:00), how the OJ Simpson chase and trial changed television (44:00), the best thing about the decade (47:00), and the case for KD becoming an unapologetic permanent NBA mercenary (1:04:00). Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action! #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.