THE HERD - Hour 3 - Talking about the current NFL news and rumors
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The Herd with Colin Cowherd dives into the latest NFL draft buzz, focusing on quarterback prospects and team needs ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. The episode opens with a flurry of sponsor plugs for iHeartMedia podcasts, including NFL Daily, Math & Magic, and The Away End, before transitioning into a deep dive on Jalen Hurts' reported locker room issues in Philadelphia. Cowherd and guest Lance Zerline discuss whether Hurts is hard to coach, the Eagles' potential need for a backup, and the intriguing possibility of drafting Ty Simpson in the second round to learn behind Hurts. They also praise Fernando Mendoza’s impressive pro day, calling him a franchise quarterback in the making, despite concerns about his 'robotic' style. The conversation shifts to team strategy, with analysis on the Giants, Dolphins, Jets, and Raiders as potential trade or draft movers. Later, Cowherd reflects on the durability of LeBron James and the impact of Steph Curry’s injury, drawing parallels between elite athletes' longevity and resilience. The episode closes with a mix of humor, hyperbole, and sharp commentary on NFL culture, player development, and front office decision-making.
Fernando Mendoza’s pro day performance suggests he may be a top-tier quarterback prospect, with elite arm strength and composure.
The Eagles may draft Ty Simpson as a developmental quarterback to learn behind Jalen Hurts, avoiding first-round pressure.
Jalen Hurts’ reported locker room tensions and coaching challenges raise questions about his long-term fit in Philadelphia.
Teams like the Giants and Dolphins have strong draft capital and multiple needs, making them prime trade-up or trade-down candidates.
LeBron James’ sustained health and playoff longevity are unprecedented, highlighting his elite physical and mental conditioning.
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Sponsor Breaks & Draft Countdown
The episode opens with multiple iHeartMedia podcast promotions, including NFL Daily, Math & Magic, Amy and TJ, and Games With Names, setting the stage for the NFL draft coverage.
Jalen Hurts & Eagles Drama
“You know, for the record, there are qualities about both I really, really like. They're grownups. They're adults. They're very optimistic. They're very positive. They don't start fires.”
Ty Simpson & the Backup QB Debate
The discussion turns to Ty Simpson as a potential second-round pick, with the Eagles seen as a likely landing spot for a developmental quarterback to learn behind Hurts.
Fernando Mendoza: The Franchise QB in Shorts?
“This may be the best I've ever seen a quarterback look in shorts and a t-shirt. It's like a superhero.”
Team Needs & Draft Strategy
Analysis of the Giants, Dolphins, Jets, and Raiders as teams with capital and needs, with debates over trade-ups, trade-downs, and quarterback development timelines.
“This may be the best I've ever seen a quarterback look in shorts and a t-shirt. It's like a superhero.”
“To me, it's remarkable. Kevin Durant gets banged up. Kawhi Leonard gets banged up. Damian Lillard got old very fast. Somehow LeBron just stays healthy.”
“The Raiders will be pretty good next. The feeling is his comp is Matt Ryan. He is bigger, thicker, better arm, stronger than Matt Ryan.”
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Jalen Hurts
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Fernando Mendoza
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Philadelphia Eagles
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Colin Cowherd
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Lance Zerline
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Ty Simpson
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LeBron James
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Steph Curry
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C.J. Stroud
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Giants
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