The Herd with Colin Cowherd

A massive mailbag tackles Kyler Murray’s fit with the Vikings and realistic expectations for his mobility and wins. A heated take on tampering and NIL-era enforcement problems. A playful debate on whether Tom Brady could still play at 48. Trade and value talks on AJ Brown, Nick Bosa trade risk, and which NFC East teams are worth investing in. Reflections on scouting misses and ranking short quarterbacks.

A lively debate about whether Victor Wembanyama belongs in the MVP conversation alongside Jokic, Luka, and Shea. Discussion of the Lakers' surprising loss and LeBron’s role shift. Dream NBA playoff matchups and March Madness trends. A look at NFL contract ripple effects and whether flag football deserves an Olympic spotlight.

Spring is in the air and that means Opening Day of the 2026 Major League Baseball season is finally here! Betting expert Chad Millman and professional sports bettor Simon Hunter return to talk all things betting for across MLB, welcoming Payoff Pitch podcast host Sean Zerillo back to the show! Together Chad and Simon talk to their favorite baseball analytics guru about Shohei Ohtani and the juggernaut Los Angeles Dodgers, and whether anyone in the National League can stop them from winning another World Series. We also hear about the mysterious changes to the baseballs themselves across Major League Baseball, and the impact that has on gamblers, fans and teams alike. Plus, we get futures bets from Zerillo for all those looking for action across the entire season, including player milestones, Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year, pitcher win totals, and much more. Is New York Yankees star Aaron Judge's home run total fraudulent? Are the Pittsburgh Pirates more to blame than the Dodgers for the current state of baseball? And what are the best bets for Opening Day this Thursday? All these questions answered, plus all the baseball picks and predictions you desire on today's episode! #Volume 0:03:00 - START 0:08:12 - THE AI REVOLUTION IN BASEBALL BETTING 0:15:30 - LOS ANGELES DODGERS SEASON PREVIEW 0:24:40 - NATIONAL LEAGUE BETTING PREVIEW 0:26:00 - MLB MANAGER OF THE YEAR BEST BET 0:32:07 - MYSTERIOUS BASEBALL CONTROVERSY 0:39:30 - MLB FUTURES BEST BETS 0:50:47 - BEST BETS FOR MLB OPENING DAY -- All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet Subscribe to Sharp or Square for gambling advice, best bets, and predictions from sports betting experts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter. Follow on all platforms: https://www.instagram.com/sharporsquare/ https://x.com/SharporSquare_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin champions Fernando Mendoza as the presumptive top draft pick and debates draft smokescreens. He breaks down what the Lakers' loss reveals about matchup vulnerabilities and why late-season streaks can be misleading. A debate over wide receiver pay versus consistency surfaces, and there's a deep dive into Victor Wembanyama as a potential defensive gamechanger.

Nick Wright, FS1 commentator and First Things First host, joins to debate NBA and NFL hot takes. They tackle the Lakers' snapped win streak and matchup weaknesses. They argue MVP merits between Wemby and Luka. They also weigh red flags around Darryn Peterson as a potential No. 1 pick.

Rachel Nichols, veteran sports journalist and NBA analyst, joins to dissect league politics and team trajectories. They debate MVP candidates and whether Wembanyama’s defensive impact outweighs SGA’s consistency. Conversations dive into Lakers’ contender status, LeBron’s role, draft prospects, red flags, and how certain players multiply team success.

Nick Wright, sports TV commentator known for debate-style analysis, joins to hash out the Luka Doncic vs Victor Wembanyama MVP debate. They also dissect Fernando Mendoza as top QB draft prospect and weigh concerns about Darryn Peterson’s draft stock. Conversation covers the Lakers’ late-season streak, matchup worries versus physical teams, and what Travis Kelce’s return means for the Chiefs.

DaBaby, rap artist from Charlotte known for high-energy hits, talks about his new album and the single 'Pop Dat Thang'. He recounts breaking out with no blueprint and how Charlotte backed him. Conversation also covers surviving public controversies, tour plans, and a viral high-school gym robbery story.

A deep dive into Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s megadeal and what it signals for the wide receiver market. Breakdown of how cash versus cap accounting is reshaping team decisions. Debate over Ty Simpson’s draft stock and whether limited college reps hurt his first-round chances. Analysis of Travis Kelce’s new contract and its implications for roster construction around Patrick Mahomes.

Reaction to the Timberwolves beating Boston without Anthony Edwards and the defensive factors behind it. Discussion of Luke Kennard’s shooting fitting with Luka and LeBron for the Lakers. Breakdown of Jonathan Kuminga’s return and Golden State’s offensive issues. Notes on Cameron Boozer’s strong NCAA weekend and the rising skill level across college basketball.