The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Rick Pitino, veteran college coach and two-time national champ now at St. John’s, reflects on four decades in the game. He talks NIL, the rise of international players and how European styles reshaped spacing and ball movement. He also discusses communication on multilingual rosters and what matters most for March success.

Derek Carr, former longtime Raiders quarterback and Fresno State standout, reflects on life after retirement and the possibility of returning to play. He talks about coaching his kids, mentoring young QBs, relationships with teammates like Max Crosby, locker-room moments, and how coaching changes shaped team culture.

Julius Erving, Hall of Famer famed for revolutionizing 1970s-80s basketball, joins to discuss the new Soul Power documentary about the ABA. He reflects on the league’s style, culture, tough travel, standouts who were overlooked, and how the ABA reshaped pro hoops. The conversation also touches on the surprising Drew Dalman retirement and what it means for the Bears’ future.

He recaps a fiery sideline spat between Luka Doncic and JJ Redick and what it means for team dynamics. Giannis’ return to Milwaukee and how it reshapes playoff outlooks gets attention. Tension from Lou Dort’s hit on Nikola Jokic and potential ripple effects for OKC are discussed. NFL roster moves and a surprising Chiefs roster decision are also debated.

Early 2026 NFL season win totals get unpacked with sharp debates about ten teams listed at 10.5. They break down Buffalo’s chances in the AFC East, Kansas City’s outlook depending on Mahomes’ return, and Baltimore’s coaching questions. Seattle’s ability to repeat and divisional value for teams like Green Bay, Denver, and the Chargers are hot topics.

Discussion about why a dominant team can actually boost a sport's popularity. Talk about recent rule changes that made baseball more exciting. Breakdown of a sideline confrontation that might signal tension between a star player and his coach. Quick hits on quarterback market oddities, trade rumors, and college basketball prospects.

Nick Wright, television sports analyst known for bold NBA and NFL takes, breaks down why he thinks the Knicks can contend for a title. He debates Fernando Mendoza’s prospect status and whether Mendoza truly merits top billing. They also dissect the Luka–J.J. Redick sideline confrontation and how Luka shapes roster building.

Alexi Lalas, former U.S. national team defender and Soccer Hall of Famer, shares World Cup perspective and Team USA expectations. He discusses goalkeeping, Pochettino’s roster choices, and whether the U.S. keeps its grit alongside rising technical talent. He also weighs England’s threat and why France stays dominant. Quick pivots into NFL QB market movers and trade considerations.

Nick Wright, sports TV analyst known for First Things First, weighs in with sharp takes. They discuss the Dodgers' dominance vs baseball’s rising popularity. Luka Doncic’s sideline spat with JJ Redick and how star power reshapes NBA coaching. Nick explains why the Knicks have real title hope and evaluates top QB prospects and international soccer and baseball storylines.

Mailbag dives into the David Montgomery trade and which teams might move next. A debate over what truly qualifies as first-round talent and why scouts only find 15–20. Discussion on quarterback contracts, team-building philosophies, and whether Baltimore would trade Lamar Jackson. Brief tangents on trades value, coaching perception, and draft strategy.