The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Alex Monaco and Liv Moods discuss whether some passing props are too high or too low for some of the most interesting QBs in the league going into the 2022 NFL season. #Herd

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DeMar DeRozan joins ‘The Draymond Green Show’ to discuss the impact of himself and LeBron James playing at The Drew League, how he overcame his doubters after his San Antonio Spurs seasons, how his mental health played was affected in free agency before joining the Bulls, what the next steps are for himself, Zach LaVine, and the Bulls, and what it’s like playing in the same building and on the same team as Michael Jordan did. #Herd

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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).

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Welcome in to the Best of The Herd with Colin Cowherd! Colin explains how Jimmy Garoppolo left a bad taste in San Francisco’s mouth; Kevin Durant was passed on three major teams for a trade by being lumped in with major diva players. College Football is just fine but they’re truly being underachieving, and when Mike Tomlin talks, we all listen! Plus, Colin brings you his Quarterback Tier List! 

Guest: Jimbo Fisher

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The San Francisco 49ers are moving on from Jimmy Garoppolo

The Miami Heat are pulling out of the Kevin Durant sweepstakes

College football doesn't have enough leadership

Guest: Nick Wright

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Colin discusses NFL QB tiers

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin's comments on their QB situation

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones comments on this upcoming season

Guest: James Jones

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More on NIL and why college football needs some tweaking.Colin gives some NFL predictions for this season.

Guest: Jimbo Fisher

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Today's guest Jimmy Traina has spent over 20 years as a writer/producer at SI.com, becoming one of the most widely-respected names in sports media today. Both his daily column Traina Thoughts and his weekly Sports Illustrated Media Podcast episodes are mandatory consumption for those eager to understand the evolving landscape of sports media. 

Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter pepper Jimmy with questions about the ManningCast, the impact of sports betting on modern sports broadcasting, and more. But first, the longtime bettor makes his stance as fervently "pro-gambling" crystal clear. #Herd

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Colin explains how Kyler Murray is a pure instinct quarterback rather than being a prepper, every professional athlete has a process that works for them. The Cincinnati Bengals are starting to realize the new normal for high priced quarterbacks, if Arizona could take five more amazing years with Kyler, they absolutely will take it. Plus, Russell Wilson has just dropped from a Tier 1 quarterback to a Tier 2 since he's been called a diva.

Guest: Brian Billick

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Thoughts on the details of Kyler Murray's contract and why it isn't a big deal

The Cardinals owner most likely leaked the details of Murray's contract


Guest: Brian Billick

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Colin discusses some of the criticisms QBs get 

Mike McCarthy is on the hot seat and he knows it

Looking at the Cowboys schedule

Guest: Jason McCourty

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Which NFL coaches are on the hot seat this season

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John explains why Kyler Murray’s mandatory film study clause in his new extension is major concern, gives his thoughts on the annual preseason QB tier rankings, and what the Packers extending Matt LaFleur and GM Brian Gutekunst says about Mike McCarthy. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag.

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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).

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In this Best of The Herd with Colin Cowherd, Colin reveals the "Three Bs" of the last NFL team to win back-to-back Super Bowl championships and why many Super Bowl champion teams do not repeat. And Colin has a bone to pick with a certain publication's list of the NFL's top players.  Also, Colin explains why football is "us" and why he'll be talking about this uniquely American sport for 70% of the time over the next 7 months. Plus, another edition of Where Colin was Right, Where Colin was Wrong, followed by senior NFL writer Mike Sando--who joins the program to explain some of his placements of quarterbacks in his quarterback tiers piece published in The Athletic. 

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Matthew Stafford not being listed on Pro Football Focus' top 50 players is disrespectful

The Celtics are interested in Kevin Durant

Derek Carr should be considered a future hall of famer

Guest: Mark Dominik

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Where Colin was right and wrong

The top NFL stories going into the season


Guest: Mike Sando

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More on the top NFL stories going into this season and PFFs top 50 list

Guest: Bucky Brooks

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Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller joins Mike to discuss his time in Los Angeles, playing with Aaron Donald, the tough decision to leave the Super Bowl champion Rams, his infamous Halloween party in Denver, hanging out in Josh Allen's man cave, and why he should have never talked trash to Tom Brady. #Herd

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The guys are back for a REAL summer podcast. They dive into the "white fight" between Jerry West and JJ Redick, the weirdest word in the English dictionary, and the huge Marvel news that dropped. #Herd

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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.

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After signing a massive contract extension, Colin points out how Kyler Murray clearly made the right decision by choosing to play in the NFL over professional baseball. He discusses Deebo Samuel's contract standoff with the 49ers and why Samuel has a legitimate compliant with how he's used in the offense. He also has bad news for one NFL team that believes they're in contention for winning a Super Bowl. Plus, QB expert Jordan Palmer joins the show to tell Colin how Joe Burrow can improve after a break out season and what to expect from Trevor Lawrence in year 2. 

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It makes more sense for young athletes to choose football over baseball

Charles Barkley's comments on the LIV Tour

Colin defends Deebo Samuel for not wanting to play RB

Guest: Jordan Palmer

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Patriots will not have an offensive or defensive coordinator this season

Kyler Murray got his deal because it was good for business

Guest: Jim Jackson

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More on the Patriots deciding to not have coordinators

Tomorrow's headlines today

Guest: Rich Ohrnberger

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John reacts to Richard Sherman joining The Volume, Kyler Murray signing a gigantic 5-year, $230 million extension, and why he would have waited until after the season to do the deal.

Then, Steelers All-Pro Defensive Tackle - and host of the Not Just Football podcast - Cam Heyward joins John to discuss his offseason, how he’s approaching his younger brother Connor being drafted to Pittsburgh, his relationship as a mentor and teammate with budding superstar RB Najee Harris, what it’s like not having Big Ben at QB, his take on the battle between Mitchell Trubisky and Kenny Pickett, how the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade showed the Steelers winning culture, why he respects how TJ Watt handled his contract “hold-in”, why he admires Mike Tomlin as a coach and a person, his take on the Ravens rivalry, the inside story between the infamous 2015 Wild Card war with the Bengals, and what it would mean to win a Super Bowl.

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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).

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Jason Timpf answers listener questions including why Giannis Antetokounmpo is sometimes disrespected by other NBA players, if the Clippers are the biggest threat to the Warriors in the Western Conference, if the Steph Curry-Kevin Durant Warriors were better than the Kobe-Shaq Lakers, and what his thoughts are on an NBA midseason tournament. #Herd

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This week, Chris is with Tim Bradley Jr. to talk about a possible Ryan Garcia - Tank Davis fight and if Ryan Garcia should even consider that fight right now. Later, Adam Kownacki stops by to talk about his two losses to Robert Helenius, what went wrong for him during those fights, and what's next for him. #Herd

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It's not everyday we're joined by a four-time champion, but today we're lucky enough to welcome "The All-American" Chris Weidman, former UFC middleweight titleholder. Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, along with UFC betting expert Sean Zerillo, hit Chris with questions about his comeback status from a devastating leg break last year, his abilities as a MMA bettor, his acting career on "Kevin Can Wait" and so much more. Plus, Chad is once again forced to confront the greatness of Nassau County, this time via an athlete's superior resting heart rate. #Herd

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Colin explains why he's not degrading the Raiders by picking them to miss the playoffs, rather it's the strength of their division holding them back. He believes this once storied college football powerhouse is no longer pretending to be cool and finally taking a step in the right direction. He reacts to the BREAKING NEWS of the day with Kyler Murray signing a multiyear extension with the Cardinals making him the second highest paid QB in the NFL. Former NFL QB Chris Simms joins the show to tell Colin if the Cardinals made the right decision by signing Murray to a massive extension. 

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The Raiders are great but they're the 4th best team in the AFC West

Miami Hurricanes are getting rid of the turnover chain

Cardinals and Kyler Murray agree on a new deal

Teams like the Warriors are being punished for drafting well

Guest: Chris Simms

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Stories are leaking about the relationship between LeBron James and Russell Westbrook

More on Kyler Murray's new contract with the Cardinals

Guests: Dan Woike, Lavonte David

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Colin discusses UCLA and USC going to the Big 10 while also supporting NIL

Guest: Peter King

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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).

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Draymond Green explains why LeBron James playing at The Drew League is so significant and should not be analyzed via the box score. Then he goes into DeAndre Ayton returning to the Phoenix Suns after his offer sheet was matched and the reports that the Utah Jazz are open to trading Donovan Mitchell. Then Lou Williams joins ‘The Draymond Green Show’ for a conversation about raising kids as NBA players, Lou’s draft and short-lived D-League journey, how Allen Iverson’s trade directly affected his playing time, the importance of veterans to young players, how he almost retired twice, sixth man comparisons to Jamal Crawford and Manu Ginobili, the bizarre Magic City chicken wings story, and much more. #Herd

Produced by: Jackson Safon

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Colin praises the NFL for being bold and making big moves that aren't always viewed as popular after reports show the success of teams that have moved to Las Vegas and Los Angeles. He believes this NFL team should be targeting Jimmy Garoppolo as he returns from shoulder surgery and the 49ers look to go all in on Trey Lance. He also shares his predictions for the 2022 NFL standings. Plus, 11 year NBA veteran Cuttino Mobley joins the show in studio to talk about the struggles of Russell Westbrook and how the NBA owners are working to get power back from the superstar players. 

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The NFL was right letting the Raiders move to Las Vegas

Jimmy Garoppolo would be a great fit for the Giants

NIL is not causing a class system in college football

Guest: Albert Breer

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Colin gives his NFL predictions 

The Cardinals would be lost without Kyler Murray 

Guest: Warren Moon

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Thoughts on college football realignment

The struggles of Russell Westbrook

Guest: Cuttino Mobley

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Former NFL quarterback Jordan Palmer has become the go-to QB coach for prospective NFL starters, utilizing the knowledge he gained during his professional career to establish the elite training camp QB Summit, where his recent trainees have included Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, and Trevor Lawrence, among many others. Palmer provides fascinating answers to Action hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter about players like Derek Carr and Russell Wilson, offers insight into why so many teams whiff at developing the position, and what it's like to be the greatest quarterback in the history of the UTEP Miners. #Herd

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Colin discusses the new documentary covering Derek Jeter's career and why we don't appreciate his career enough. He defends the big moves across the college football landscape and why there is nothing to worry about regarding the "health" of the sport. He criticizes the Nets for chasing attention instead of building a real championship contender. Plus, award winning journalist Tom Rinaldi of Fox Sports joins the show in studio to talk about his new podcast series and covering the MLB All-Star game. 

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Thoughts on Homerun Derby and the Derek Jeter docuseries

Nick Saban's comments on the changes to college football because of NIL

The Nets wanted attention more than building a good culture

Guest: Greg Jennings

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Is QB Trey Lance ready to start for the 49ers?

The Warriors believe they can dominate the league

Guest: Tom Rinaldi

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Looking at the career of Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw

Previewing the MLB All-Star game

Guests: Gregg Berhalter, Tom Verducci

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John is joined by former Rams All-Pro Tackle, Super Bowl champion and Walter Payton Man of the Year winner Andrew Whitworth to discuss if he's ruling out a comeback, how much the NFL has changed during his career, how he changed his approach as the league changed, what separates Sean McVay from other coaches, how he handled the transition from close friend Jared Goff to Matthew Stafford, how it all came together during the Rams Super Bowl run, and what it meant to be named Man of the Year.

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Colin reacts to Russell Westbrook and his agent parting ways after 14 season and what this says about the former MVP at this point in his career. He tells you exactly which quarterback is the NFL's most underrated player. He tells you why he was right about Kevin Durant and wrong about Lamar Jackson. Plus, Super Bowl Champion Will Blackmon joins the show to discuss the expectations for Tom Brady and the Buccaneers after Brady's short retirement this offseason. 

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Russell Westbrook and his agent part ways

Jimmy Garoppolo is the most underrated player in the NFL

Juan Soto turns down of 15 year deal from the Nationals

LeBron James playing in the Drew League

Guest: Ric Bucher

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Where Colin was right and wrong

Looking a the the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and more likely Tom Brady's last season

Guest: Will Blackmon

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Preview of the MLB All-Star game

There isn't much certainty for young QBs like Tua Tagovailoa

Guest: Joe Davis

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