THE HERD - Hour 2 - Anthony Davis speaks about his trade from the Lakers, breaking down the NFL Draft,

The Herd with Colin Cowherd40mApril 9, 2026

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The Herd with Colin Cowherd's hour two features a deep dive into Anthony Davis's recent trade from the Lakers, with Cowherd analyzing the player's career trajectory, physical conditioning, and the business decisions behind his movement through the NBA. The discussion centers on Davis's lack of consistent elite fitness, which Cowherd argues has contributed to his injury history and eventual trade to Dallas, where he reportedly returned to camp overweight. The segment critiques the narrative of Davis as a victim, emphasizing that his performance and preparation were key factors in his diminished role. The episode then shifts to a detailed NFL Draft preview with guest Greg Cosell, who breaks down top prospects like Arvel Reese, Makai Lemon, Kenyon Sadiq, and Fernando Mendoza. They debate evolving draft trends, including the devaluation of traditional positional archetypes and the rise of 'playmakers'—athletes like Jeremiah Love and Sadiq who thrive in modern, flexible offensive schemes. The conversation also touches on quarterback evaluation, with a focus on intangibles like decision-making and consistency over flashy athleticism. Later segments cover NBA award eligibility rules, the Raiders' quarterback strategy with Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins, and a lighthearted debate on cell phone etiquette at private golf clubs.

Key Takeaways
1

Anthony Davis's career decline is tied to inconsistent fitness and preparation, not just team decisions.

2

Modern NFL teams are prioritizing 'playmakers' over traditional positional archetypes in the draft.

3

Quarterbacks like Mendoza and Simpson are valued for execution and consistency, not just physical traits.

4

The NFL's offensive evolution allows versatile players like Sadiq and Love to be drafted higher than traditional norms.

5

Teams are increasingly using veteran QBs as mentors, not just starters, to develop young talent.

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Chapters
0:00
5 min

Sponsor & Intro: The Herd Live from Chicago

The episode opens with a series of iHeartRadio podcast promos before transitioning into The Herd live from Chicago. Host Colin Cowherd welcomes listeners and previews the day's topics, including Anthony Davis's trade and the NFL Draft.

4:59
10 min

Anthony Davis: The Trade, Fitness, and Legacy

The why isn't why you got traded. The why isn't why you're not in great shape. It's been a knock on AD. I don't think it's a coincidence that players who are in marginal shape or play themselves in shape get hurt more.

Highlight
15:00
18 min

NFL Draft Preview with Greg Cosell

You're not drafting Sadiq if you draft him. You're not drafting him to put him as an attached player. You're drafting him because he's an offensive weapon.

Highlight
33:20
10 min

Quarterback Evaluation & Draft Trends

I think we do have to get away at times from thinking that every quarterback we evaluate has to be Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes because it's not going to be like that.

Highlight
43:20
10 min

NBA Awards Rule Controversy & Raiders QB Strategy

Cowherd and guests debate the NBA's 65-game rule for All-NBA teams, criticizing its rigidity when applied to injured stars like Cade Cunningham. They then discuss the Raiders' decision to bring in Kirk Cousins to mentor Fernando Mendoza, highlighting the value of veteran presence.

High-Impact Quotes
You're not drafting Sadiq if you draft him. You're not drafting him to put him as an attached player. You're drafting him because he's an offensive weapon.
Greg Cosell11:45
Viral: 88.0
The why isn't why you got traded. The why isn't why you're not in great shape. It's been a knock on AD. I don't think it's a coincidence that players who are in marginal shape or play themselves in shape get hurt more.
Colin Cowherd6:15
Viral: 85.0
I think we do have to get away at times from thinking that every quarterback we evaluate has to be Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes because it's not going to be like that.
Greg Cosell18:28
Viral: 78.0
Speakers

Host

Colin Cowherd

Guests

Greg CosellJohn MiddlecoffP.J. Carlissimo
Topics Discussed
Anthony Davis Trade and Career92%NFL Draft Analysis89%Modern Offensive Schemes88%Quarterback Evaluation Trends85%Player Fitness and Conditioning80%NBA Award Eligibility Rules75%Team Culture and Mentorship70%Golf Club Etiquette55%
People & Brands

Colin Cowherd

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45xPositive

Greg Cosell

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22xPositive

Anthony Davis

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18xMixed

Fernando Mendoza

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10xPositive

Arvel Reese

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8xPositive

Ty Simpson

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7xPositive

Makai Lemon

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6xPositive

Jeremiah Love

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6xPositive

John Harbaugh

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6xPositive

Kirk Cousins

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5xPositive

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