The Herd with Colin Cowherd

First, (3:00) Colin explains why the Vikings and Kirk Cousins will shine without Mike Zimmer around.

Then, former Bears and Dolphins HC and FOX NFL analyst Dave Wannstedt joins Colin to discuss how USC and UCLA will adapt to the B1G (8:00), if the new Bears regime is committed to Justin Fields (13:00), if the Steelers will start Kenny Pickett over Mitchell Trubisky in Week 1 (25:00), if Tua can have a breakout year in Mike McDaniel’s QB friendly offense (28:00), and why the Niners can't keep Jimmy G around another year (33:00).

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John reacts to Cam Smith's Sunday charge to win the British Open, and ruin the fairytale ending for Rory McIlroy. Follow John and The Volume on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest content and updates and check out FanDuel for the best wagering and daily fantasy action!

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This is Prime Cuts! The best of The Colin Cowherd Podcast. First, (3:00) Colin explains why Lamar Jackson isn’t a top 10 QB, and why journalists claiming inside knowledge about the length of the upcoming Deshaun Watson suspension don't have a clue. 

Then, (8:00) New York Times best-selling author and contributor Chuck Klosterman discusses his latest book, The Nineties: A Book, the coverage of Michael Jordan’s pursuit of a baseball career, the difference in media in the MJ and LeBron eras, and the case for KD becoming an unapologetic, permanent NBA mercenary.

Next, (26:00) The Athletic NBA Writer Marcus Thompson on what it was like watching the Warriors clinch in Boston, why the trade market for Kevin Durant has been so limited, if Chet Holmgren can handle the nightly punishment of an NBA season, and if Russell Westbrook still has value in the right situation.

Finally, (44:00) 3 and Out podcast Host John Middlekauff on possible landing spots for Jimmy G with Baker Mayfield in Carolina, if the Niners have doubts about Trey Lance heading into camp, if Zach Wilson tabloid headlines are cause for bigger concern, and if the Patriots are in big trouble without Josh McDaniels calling plays.

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With Colin out, Chris Broussard and Jason McIntyre step in to give their thoughts on Kevin Durant’s future and what it would mean for his legacy if he returned to the Golden State Warriors. They debate the likelihood the Lakers should consider trading LeBron James for another NBA superstar. Chris explains why he believes Lamar Jackson has limitation despite his success in the NFL. Plus, NBA champion Eddie House joins the show to share his take on how KD ranks in today’s NBA landscape.

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Chris Broussard and Jason McIntyre in for Colin.

Would be a bad idea for Kevin Durant to return to the Warriors?

Would you consider a LeBron-for-KD trade? 

Guest: Ephraim Salaam

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Chris Broussard and Jason McIntyre in for Colin

Would you consider a LeBron-for-KD trade? 

Is the answer for Dallas really less Dak Prescott?

Guest: Brian Lewis

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Chris Broussard and Jason McIntyre in for Colin

Should Steph even want KD back in Golden State? 

Best for Last: McIntyre’s top 5 players in the NBA 

Guest: Eddie House

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John discusses the grind mentality that makes the greats like Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning to keep coming back with nothing left in the tank, why the NFL Sunday Ticket is a landmark moment for NFL fans, why he wouldn’t extend Kyler Murray until after the season, Bill Belichick’s best quality as a GM. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff mailbag.

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Chris is joined in LA by Ade Oladipo, who is part of the broadcast team that will be calling Ryan Garcia - Javier Fortuna. Ade breaks down that fight and what we can and should expect from Garcia. They also dive into the latest with Jake Paul and if he wins his upcoming fight, who should he consider fighting next. Later, Jake Paul sits down with Chris to talk about his upcoming fight with Hasim Rahman Jr., and if he wins that, Chris has an idea of what former champion he should look to get in the ring with next. #Herd

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Colin talks about the possibility of Kevin Durant returning to the Warriors and why this would be bad for the NBA. He looks at one All Star potentially ending up with the Knicks and why this would make them "better" for all the wrong reasons. He agrees with a Super Bowl champion who says top WRs in the NFL don't want to play with Lamar Jackson. Plus, Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show to discuss Durant's future and why Giannis Antetokounmpo is clearly the best player in the NBA right now. 

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The NBA owners aren't happy with Kevin Durant wanting to be traded with 4 years left on his contract

The Twitter feud between Lamar Jackson and Bernard Pollard

Will the Knicks do what it takes to get Donovan Mitchell?

Guest: Nick Wright

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Kevin Durant isn't good for a team's culture

Looking at the AFC and the problems with the Jets

Wide receivers have become more important in the NFL

Guest: Eric Mangini

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The 8 NFL quarterbacks who are facing the most pressure this season

Guest: Bernard Pollard

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One of the greatest New York Giants of all-time, friend of the podcast Tiki Barber joins Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter to talk about about Russell Wilson, the value of teamwork, his reality show athletic prowess, a new partnership with Knights of Degen and so much more. #Herd

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First, Fake Questions, Real Answers (3:00), including why Colin has been so hard on the NBA recently, why he takes issue with Andre Iguodala saying Rasheed Wallace would be better than Giannis in today’s NBA, if Zach Wilson reportedly hooking up with his mom’s friend is a big deal, and why accusations that Colin is anti-Cowboys are completely ridiculous. 

Then, New York Times best-selling author and contributor Chuck Klosterman joins Colin to discuss his latest book, The Nineties: A Book, the coverage of Michael Jordan’s pursuit of a baseball career (10:00), the difference in media in the MJ and LeBron eras (14:00), why Phil Jackson’s “Zenmaster” reputation has aged so well (24:00), what the media missed during the McGwire/Sosa home run chase (26:00), if college football was better in the BCS era (32:00), how the OJ Simpson chase and trial changed television (44:00), the best thing about the decade (47:00), and the case for KD becoming an unapologetic permanent NBA mercenary (1:04:00).

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Colin points out the biggest problem facing the NBA right now and it centers around Kevin Durant. He pushes back against the criticism that "mega conferences" is ruining competitive balance in college football. He also explains why it's looking like Kyrie Irving might be forced to return to the Brooklyn Nets. Plus, Fox Sports college football reporter Bruce Feldman joins the show in studio to give insight into concerns the top college football coaches have about conference realignment. 

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The NBA is facing a huge problem and it centers around Kevin Durant

Nick Saban's comments on realignment

Kyrie Irving is realizing his options are limited

Rasheed Wallace wouldn't be better than Giannis Antetokounmpo if he played today

Guest: Ric Bucher

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The market for Kevin Durant is shrinking

Is Bill Belichick making a mistake having Matt Patricia be the Patriots OC?

Guest: Bruce Feldman

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Possible NBA trade scenarios 

Which teams would be a good fit for Kevin Durant?

Guest: Chris Broussard

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John previews the British Open, the elephant in the room with Greg Norman being excluded from the tournament for spearheading LIV. He also handicaps the field, talks best bets with Action Network’s Jason Sobel, and empties out the GoLow mailbag!

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First, (3:00) Colin explains why more teams want to win now rather than build for the future, why Lamar Jackson isn’t a top 10 QB, and why journalists claiming inside knowledge about the length of the upcoming Deshaun Watson suspension don't have a clue. 

Then, The Athletic NBA Writer Marcus Thompson joins Colin to discuss what it was like watching the Warriors clinch in Boston (12:00), why the trade market for Kevin Durant has been so limited (20:00), if Chet Holmgren can handle the nightly punishment of an NBA season (28:00), where James Wiseman fits into the Warriors' future plans (30:00), if Russell Westbrook still has value in the right situation (34:00), and how Andrew Wiggins transformed himself from a trade asset to a foundational piece for Golden State (41:00).

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Baker Mayfield is now a Carolina Panther, and NFL questions have been streaming in for Action Network Chief Content Officer Chad Millman and his pro gambler co-host Simon Hunter. So together they wade through questions about the Panthers prospects in the NFC South, MVP longshots, Patrick Mahomes as a poker player, the worst stadium name in the NFL and so much more. #Herd

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Colin looks at the possible teams Jimmy Garoppolo could end up on for next season and why there is one team that seems to make the most sense. He thinks this one NBA team made the right call by passing on a Kyrie Irving trade in order to continue building around their young superstar. He also calls out Tiger Woods for being a bit of a hypocrite for his comments about players choosing to participate in the LIV Tour. Plus, Nick Wright from First Things First joins the show in studio to debate if the Lakers should be looking to trade Anthony Davis. 

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Jimmy Garoppolo would be a good fit for the Seahawks

Kyrie Irving to the Mavericks doesn't make sense

Tiger Woods' comments on golfers playing on the LIV Tour

Guest: Nick Wright

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Baker Mayfield spoke to the media today as a Panther

NBA trade rumors and why the market is weird right now

Anthony Davis is still trying to show he's committed to staying healthy

Guest: Dwight Freeney

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Who is calling the shots for the Lakers now?

Possible NBA trades

Thoughts on the Steelers new stadium name

Guest: Bill Oram

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John discusses the ongoing back-and-forth between Baker and the Browns, if Russell Wilson’s apparent weight gain will make him less effective, the weirdness surrounding Aaron Rodgers super deep tattoo, and if the Zach Wilson tabloid headlines are signs of a bigger problem. He also answers listener questions in the Middlekauff Mailbag.

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Colin discusses the fallout from Baker Mayfield getting trade to the Panthers and what other young QBs in the league can learn from this. He believes the Warriors have no interest in bringing back Kevin Durant and why they are better off without the talented 2-time NBA champion. He tells you why he was right about Kyrie Irving and wrong about Derek Carr. Plus, former number 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence joins the show to talk about the challenges of his rookie season and how to improve this year. 

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The Cleveland Browns feelings toward Baker Mayfield, and what it says about the former number 1 pick.

Why Kevin Durant wasn't happy playing for the Golden State Warriors.

Thoughts on the best QBs in the NFL

Guest: Joe Vardon

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Where Colin was right and wrong

There appears to be a rift between LeBron James and Russell Westbrook

Guest: Greg Jennings 

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Looking back at the career of Andrew Luck and if he would ever come back.

Guests: Zak Keefer, Trevor Lawrence

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National championship winning quarterback - and host of the Always College Football Podcast - Greg McElroy discusses expectations for Sark in year two at Texas, if Arch Manning can live up to the hype, if the transfer portal needs to be reigned in, if the reports of astronomical NIL signing numbers are inaccurate, the culture shock of Nick Saban’s first year at Bama, and how he continues to adapt to get his message across.

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Colin and  3 and Out podcast Host John Middlekauff discuss possible landing spots for Jimmy G with Baker Mayfield in Carolina (4:00), if the Niners have doubts about Trey Lance heading into camp (7:00), if Zach Wilson tabloid headlines are cause for bigger concern (10:00), if the Patriots are in big trouble without Josh McDaniels calling plays (13:00), if Deshaun Watson is a Top 10 quarterback (23:00), if Lamar Jackson should hire an agent and get his extension (27:00), if USC’s move to the B1G is the best thing for the sport (29:00), and if the media is overreacting to top golfers leaving for the Saudi LIV golf tour (32:00).

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Jason Timpf shares his observations from the NBA's summer league, discusses LeBron James and Russell Westbrook showing up to games but not sitting together, his impressions of Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, and Jaden Ivey in action, and notes why he is not impressed with Damian Lillard despite supporting him staying in Portland with the Trail Blazers. #Herd

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John answers listener questions in his weekend Mailbag, including Baker’s impact in Carolina, if Notre Dame and Oregon will join the B1G, what he expects from the Deshaun Watson suspension, and if the Packers need an owner.

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This is Prime Cuts! The best of The Colin Cowherd Podcast. First, (3:00) Colin explains why Kyrie to the Lakers makes sense in a crowded LA sports market and the bottom line on the careers of Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold.

Then, (11:00) FOX Lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt discusses the major repercussions of USC & UCLA joining the Big Ten, and if Notre Dame joining is an inevitability. 

Next, (29:00) longtime NFL writer - and host of the Open Mike podcast - Mike Silver reacts to  Baker Mayfield being dealt to Carolina, if there’s any chance the Niners hold onto Jimmy G as insurance for Trey Lance busting, and if the Bears are already thinking about moving off Justin Fields.

Finally, (52:00) the Action Network's Chad Millman tells Colin if he's sharp or square with his early Week 1 bets, including the Eagles at Lions, Raiders at Chargers, and Packers at Vikings.

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Colin explains why teams should pause before trading away tons of assets for Kevin Durant as the Nets continue to field offers. He puts most of the blame on Baker Mayfield for his departure from the Browns and why the relationship fell apart. He also tells you which young NBA stars he would take over Kevin Durant. Plus, NBA Insider Ric Bucher joins the show to give the latest on Kyrie Irving potentially joining the Lakers. 

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Baker Mayfield and the Browns didn't work because Mayfield wasn't good enough

You shouldn't give too much to trade for Kevin Durant

LeBron James' relationship with the Lakers now

Guest: Ric Bucher

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The Nets are not going to get the picks they want for Kevin Durant

How the Baker Mayfield trade to the Panthers happened

Colin's thoughts on Draymond Green defending Kevin Durant

Guest: Joe Person

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Thoughts on the MLB season so far

Tomorrow's headlines today

Guests: Tom Verducci, Jason McIntyre

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First, Fake Questions, Real Answers (3:00), including if Draymond Green was right to defend Kevin Durant bailing on the Nets, what Zion Williamson re-signing with the Pelicans says about his future, what Aaron Rodgers new tattoo really means, if Colin will still talk Baker in Carolina, and if college football conference expansion is out of control.

Then, the Action Network's Chad Millman tells Colin if he's sharp or square with his early Week 1 bets, including the Eagles at Lions (13:00), Raiders at Chargers (15:00), Packers at Vikings (22:00), Millman’s favorite early bets from Week 1 (24:00), and if Baker Mayfield to Carolina has shifted their season win total O/U (31:00).

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Chris talks with the legendary boxing broadcaster, Al Bernstein about Claressa Shields getting back in the ring to take on Savannah Marshall and what it will do for the sports. They also dive into the Ray Vargas-Mark Magsayo and what we can expect from that. Later, the President of Showtime Sports, Stephen Espinoza joins Chris to discuss the latest with Boxing on Showtime. #Herd

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Colin analyzes the Baker Mayfield trade landing him with the Carolina Panthers and what we can expect from the former number 1 overall pick and Heisman Trophy winner. He wants Kevin Durant to escape the Brooklyn Nets so we can see him on a great team like the Suns or the Heat. He believes this NBA star player is not a "grinder" despite recent reports about his offseason workouts. Plus, Fox Sports NFL analyst Eric Mangini joins the show to give his thoughts on Mayfield in Carolina and what's next for Jimmy Garoppolo. 

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Baker Mayfield was just average for the Browns

Kevin Durant isn't talking to anyone right now, but why?

Anthony Davis is trying to show he's committed to basketball

Jimmy Garoppolo is a good bridge QB

Guest: Kevin Clark

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The Panthers may move on from Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield after this season

The Niners need to figure out what they are going to do with Jimmy Garoppolo

Looking at the MLB teams that spend the most money

Guest: Geoff Schwartz

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Will Baker Mayfield be a good fit for the Panthers?

The NFC doesn't have a lot of star QBs

Guest: Eric Mangini

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John reacts to Baker Mayfield getting dealt from the Browns to the Panthers, and how Baker and Darnold can co-exist. He also gives his take on USC’s defection to the B1G, how UCLA can become relevant from the move and his thoughts on the death of the Pac-12 from the perspective of a lifelong West Coast sports fan, and who’s to blame. #herd

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Jason Timpf discusses the moves he has liked and has not liked for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. Later, he describes how Kyrie Irving would fit in with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the rest of the Lakers roster. #Herd

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Draymond Green gives his take on the "baffling" narratives surrounding Kevin Durant after his reported request for a trade from the Nets and recaps NBA free agency so far including the important decisions made by the Golden State Warriors front office. #Herd

Produced by: Jackson Safon

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First, (3:00) Colin explains the bottom line when it comes to Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold. Then, longtime NFL writer - and host of the Open Mike podcast - Mike Silver joins Colin react to Baker Mayfield being dealt to Carolina (8:00), if Cleveland is expecting a shorter suspension for Deshaun Watson than the worst-case predictions (21:00), if Sam Darnold could be on the move (24:00), if there’s any chance the Niners hold onto Jimmy G as insurance for Trey Lance (28:00), if the Bears are close to moving off Justin Fields (41:00), and if the Cardinals will commit to Kyler Murray (46:00).

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