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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.
Anthony Davis's career decline is tied to inconsistent fitness and preparation, not just team decisions.
Modern NFL teams are prioritizing 'playmakers' over traditional positional archetypes in the draft.
Quarterbacks like Mendoza and Simpson are valued for execution and consistency, not just physical traits.
The NFL's offensive evolution allows versatile players like Sadiq and Love to be drafted higher than traditional norms.
Teams are increasingly using veteran QBs as mentors, not just starters, to develop young talent.
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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.
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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Guests
Colin Cowherd
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Greg Cosell
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Anthony Davis
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Fernando Mendoza
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Arvel Reese
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Ty Simpson
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Makai Lemon
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Jeremiah Love
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John Harbaugh
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Kirk Cousins
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