The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Richard Sherman, former All-Pro cornerback and Super Bowl champ turned analyst, breaks down Seattle’s cap craft to make Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s $42M deal workable. He explains roster moves that bought the space. He discusses shifting expectations after a Super Bowl, why role players like Jake Bobo matter, Devin Witherspoon’s looming extension, 49ers cap flexibility with Trent Williams, flag football skill differences, and Odell Beckham Jr.'s outlook.

Doug Gottlieb, men's basketball coach at UW‑Green Bay and former broadcaster, joins to break down March Madness and NBA draft chatter. They react to UConn's late rally and roster makeup. Conversation covers recruiting shifts, the Big Ten's rise, coaching moves like Billy Donovan, Rick Pitino's longevity, and top NBA prospects including AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson.

Jake Ciely, Athletic writer and fantasy analyst, offers sharp RB valuations. Pat Fitzmaurice, FantasyPros evaluator, provides strategic RB draft advice. They run a round-by-round tour of 2026 running back targets. Short takes on Jonathan Taylor, Derrick Henry, Kyren Williams, upside sleepers like RJ Harvey and Blake Corum, and late-round lottery picks and handcuffs.

A live octagon reaction to Joe Pyfer's shocking TKO over Israel Adesanya and why that result shakes up rankings. A breakdown of Alexa Grasso's jaw-dropping left-hand KO into a lightning rear-naked choke. Highlights include a fairytale retirement submission, rising prospects making noise, and bizarre controversies that rocked the card.

Three analysts run through draft priorities for every NFC team in quick, punchy bites. They flag defensive reinforcements, offensive line and tackle needs, and who needs pass-catchers. Topics include Dallas’ defensive gaps, Philly’s protection concerns, Rams’ receiver hunt, and the QB or tackle dilemma in Arizona.

Colin breaks down Boston's statement win over OKC and the Celtics' second-half offensive fixes. He dissects Jaylen Brown's dominant surge and the debate around his MVP case. He recaps Houston's chaotic loss to Minnesota, highlighting late defensive flashes and the collapse in overtime. He closes with playoff matchup implications and what both teams must fix moving forward.

Rick Neuheisel, former college coach turned broadcaster now with the Dallas spring team. Dave Roberts, Dodgers manager who builds bullpens and balances Ohtani's workload. Dan Hurley, UConn coach focused on defense and player development. They discuss NIL impacts, roster construction, tournament coaching intensity, spring football value, and managing elite two-way stars.

Leonard Fournette, NFL running back and former LSU star, shares recruiting stories and why he picked LSU over Alabama. He revisits the stacked 2017 running back class and praises peers like Kareem Hunt and Nick Chubb. Conversation touches on rookie experiences in Jacksonville, spring practice previews, and cross-training in track and baseball.

A look back at a sports talk show's near cancelation and surprising Emmy nomination. A debate over Victor Wembanyama's MVP claim and where he ranks among contenders. A discussion on whether Nikola Jokic's greatness is taken for granted and why Luka Doncic's dominance deserves more respect.

David Ross, two-time World Series champion and former Cubs catcher, briefly reflects on the 2016 title and his new podcast with Anthony Rizzo. Jason Timpf, hoops analyst and 'Hoops Tonight' host, breaks down Luka's scoring surge, JJ Redick's coaching impact, and whether elite offense plus LeBron’s renewed focus can carry a title run. Multiple fast-paced takes and playoff implications discussed.