The Herd with Colin Cowherd

A celebratory recap of Team USA's unexpected Olympic hockey gold and the human stories behind the win. A debate on the NFL Combine’s ongoing value for evaluating prospects, medical exams, and team decision making. A look at the controversy around the Chicago Bears potentially relocating and the financial and political forces at play.

Jake Ciely, FantasyPros analyst known for contrarian rankings, and Andrew Erickson, strategic fantasy writer, break down 2026 QB and TE tiers. They debate rushing QBs versus pocket passers, Hurts’ durability and upside, Herbert’s ceiling with McDaniel, Stroud and Burrow comparisons, plus tight end tierings, rookie fits, injury risks, and touchdown-dependency concerns.

A breakdown of Sean Strickland's shocking TKO and the tactics that made it happen. A focus on jab and distance control, plus the knees and body strikes that turned the tide. Discussion of Strickland's post-fight antics and a bold callout to Khamzat Chimaev. Quick rundowns of Jacoby Smith's TKO and Euros Medich's brutal KO.

A scouting debate over who should be the 2026 number one pick: Darryn Peterson or AJ Dybantsa. Comparisons of scoring styles, finishing ability, shooting and defensive traits. Discussion of availability concerns, physical tools, and upside relative to Cooper Flagg. Short breakdowns of each prospect's strengths, weaknesses, and development needs.

Andrew Erickson, a data-driven Fantasy Football analyst at The Athletic, gives research-backed RB rankings and hot takes. The conversation covers early top-50 RB consensus, controversial downgrades like Christian McCaffrey, rookie landing-spot effects, workload vs efficiency debates, and mid-tier depth and breakout candidates.

Nick Wright, television sports commentator and co-host of First Things First, weighs in on NBA roster construction and NFL roster choices. He and Colin debate Golden State’s handling of the Curry-era roster and the Kaminga fallout. They argue Kansas City should think twice about re-signing Tyreek Hill. Also: a top-10 list of American NBA players to build around, led by Cooper Flagg.

Reaction to the U.S. vs World All-Star format and a take on game length and intensity. Debate about Nikola Jokic’s All-Star effort and where he ranks historically. A hypothetical NFL 'Club Superstar' roster with must-have players named. Discussion on the possibility and impact of Tyreek Hill returning to Kansas City.

Danny Parkins, sports radio commentator known for sharp debates, and Art Manteris, veteran bookmaker with decades in sportsbooks. They spar over NBA tanking and whether rebuilds are inevitable. They lament how 3-point dominance changed the game and toy with rule fixes. Then wild sports gambling tales arrive, from proxy bettors to celebrity and boxing bets.

Discussion of immediate fixes to NBA draft tanking and a proposal to flatten lottery odds to reduce losing incentives. A candid evaluation of Adam Silver’s performance and what a new commissioner might prioritize. Ideas for revamping the All-Star game and the Dunk Contest. Breakdown of why Denver loses fourth-quarter leads and role recommendations for Jalen Williams and Cam Thomas.

A fiery debate comparing the 2013 Seahawks’ Legion of Boom and the 2015 Broncos’ No Fly Zone. Stat-by-stat and tape-by-tape breakdowns of interceptions, passing yards allowed, and playoff performances. Clear explanations of man versus zone coverage and how scheme, communication, and depth drove turnovers and dominance.