The Herd with Colin Cowherd
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PodcastThe Herd with Colin Cowherd
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The NFL offseason is heating up, and Richard Sherman is breaking it all down. In this episode, Sherm reacts to the Houston Texans trading for David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions, what it means for C.J. Stroud, and how it alters their playoff potential. He then keeps it real on NFL combine hype, 40-yard dash times, and why tape still matters more than testing for draft prospects. Next, Richard dives deep into the Seattle Seahawks’ free agency decisions involving Kenneth Walker III, Rashid Shaheed, and how paying stars fits under the modern salary cap. Then, the focus shifts to the San Francisco 49ers, Brandon Aiyuk’s future, potential landing spots, and how a split could reshape the NFC. Sherm concludes with the league-wide quarterback carousel, Malik Willis’ next team, Kirk Cousins rumors, and a raw breakdown of the NFL franchise tag debate. Tune in if you're following NFL free agency, trade rumors, draft buzz, and all the biggest football storylines this offseason. All lines are provided by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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We’re rolling all off‑season with free agency, the draft, and everything in between—stick around and hit subscribe so you don’t miss a thing.
Texans just landed David Montgomery for a fourth, and it’s a smart insurance play that boosts CJ Stroud while raising real questions about Joe Mixon’s future there. Montgomery wanted a bigger role, he’s steady, and he can be a thousand‑yard back in the right fit.
The combine is exciting, but tape has to lead. We’ve seen elite testing create hype that doesn’t translate, so don’t chase the fastest forty over proven football.
If I could tweak the combine, I’d add football‑specific work—mirror drills for corners, coverage checks, motion recognition—less flashy for fans, way more useful for coaches.
On Seattle, keeping Kenneth Walker Jr. will be tough given where their cap is heading with core pieces. I could see him drawing offers in the mid‑teens per year from teams that need a dynamic back.
Rashid Shaheed’s usage dipped in Seattle compared to New Orleans, but his return game swung multiple games and that matters. He may hit a strong market—potentially mid to high teens—and I don’t see the Seahawks wading into a bidding war unless he really wants to stay.
With the 49ers, I expect them to move on from Brandon Aiyuk and for him to take a one‑year reset, with Washington a logical landing spot. Jauan Jennings earned a real payday and is a long shot to return, while Mike Evans’ wish list—elite QB, Super Bowl shot, top OC, and premium targets—narrows his options and likely forces trade‑offs whether it’s Kansas City, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco, or staying put.
My swing free agent is Malik Willis after legit progress with LaFleur. Arizona makes sense, and Miami does too if he reunites with a familiar coordinator amid talk of moving on from Tua and reshaping that offense.
More dominoes could fall—think Aaron Jones, Javon Hargrave, Kyler Murray, Geno Smith—and Atlanta’s Cousins‑Penix combo is already messy. If San Francisco ever gets an offer they can’t refuse for Mac Jones, I could see Kyle bringing in Kirk Cousins as a trusted, low‑drama backup.
On the franchise tag, I’m good with it for stars like George Pickens and Kyle Pitts because it keeps talks alive and signals value. Players can’t kill the tag without real leverage and unity—meaning a willingness to miss games—so it’s not going anywhere for now.
You could be anywhere, but you’re here with me and I appreciate it. Stay locked for off‑season news and guests—yes, we’re bringing on some Broncos to settle that secondary debate—see you next time.
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