THE HERD - Hour 1 - Victor Wembanyama in the same category as Shohei Ohtani, Fernando Mendoza is a franchise QB
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The Herd with Colin Cowherd kicks off its hour-long episode with a deep dive into Victor Wembanyama's historic dominance in the NBA, comparing him to generational talents like Shohei Ohtani and Michael Jordan. Cowherd marvels at Wembanyama's 41-point, 18-rebound performance in just 29 minutes, emphasizing his unprecedented efficiency and impact across both ends of the floor. He argues that Wembanyama isn't just great—he's a disruptor who redefines what's possible, likening his presence to a UAP (unidentified aerial phenomenon) that defies conventional understanding. The conversation then shifts to the 2026 NFL Draft, where Cowherd praises Fernando Mendoza as a franchise quarterback, lauding his self-awareness, leadership, and commitment to excellence—qualities he believes are more valuable than 'coolness.' He passionately defends Mendoza’s 'cringy' persona, calling it the essence of true leadership, and predicts the Raiders will gain a culture shift with his arrival. The episode also covers the Buffalo Bills’ controversial DJ Moore trade, with Cowherd arguing that cold-weather teams need catch-and-run receivers, not deep threats, and that Moore’s stats were unfairly criticized due to poor team context. Finally, Cowherd reflects on the positive impact of NIL and the ABS system in baseball, celebrating how they’ve improved player development and financial literacy, even if imperfect.
Victor Wembanyama is a once-in-a-generation disruptor, comparable to Shohei Ohtani and Michael Jordan, with historic efficiency and dominance.
Fernando Mendoza embodies true leadership—self-aware, committed, and willing to be 'cringy' for the sake of winning, making him the ideal franchise QB.
Cold-weather NFL teams like the Bills need catch-and-run receivers like DJ Moore, not deep threats, due to weather limitations.
NIL has dramatically improved college basketball quality and player financial literacy, despite needing more regulation.
The ABS system in baseball, like NIL in college sports, is imperfect but overwhelmingly beneficial and should be accepted as such.
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Victor Wembanyama: The Next Great Disruptor
“I mean, watching him, the best defensive player in the league for years was Draymond Green. There are points Draymond can't do anything. The only other player in the league that Draymond acknowledges, I can't do much, is Jokic. Here's a stat for you. Only 15 other players in league history have had at least two career games with 40 points, 15 rebounds and a couple three-pointers. He's done it twice in the last three games. And again, he's doing it in like 28 minutes.”
Fernando Mendoza: The Franchise QB in the Making
“I'm going to buy a Mendoza jersey. In fact, I'm going to buy 20 of them. And try to get one autographed. I'm going to have them all over my house... I know it's not cool. I know it's cringy. I'm telling you right now, all these NFL scouts, they keep telling me the things they don't like. This kid, I know it's the Raiders, and they have no culture. The second they draft him, the Raiders have a culture.”
Buffalo Bills & DJ Moore: A Cold-Weather Strategy
“When you play in cold, windy locations like Buffalo... I want catch-and-run guys, multiple. I'm not interested in over-the-top guys... In January, that big Randy Moss year. In three games he averaged 31 yards and had one TD. Yeah, in that postseason in 2007, that big Randy Moss year.”
NIL & ABS: Imperfect But Revolutionary
“The ABS system is like another entertainment addition to a sport. It's like a niche-added entertainment division in the baseball industry. Our number two coming up, Steph Curry's dad, Del Curry, on the show today.”
“I'm going to buy a Mendoza jersey. In fact, I'm going to buy 20 of them. And try to get one autographed. I'm going to have them all over my house... I know it's not cool. I know it's cringy.”
“I mean, watching him, the best defensive player in the league for years was Draymond Green. There are points Draymond can't do anything. The only other player in the league that Draymond acknowledges, I can't do much, is Jokic.”
“I mean, watching him, the best defensive player in the league for years was Draymond Green. There are points Draymond can't do anything. The only other player in the league that Draymond acknowledges, I can't do much, is Jokic.”
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victor wembanyama
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fernando mendoza
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dj moore
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buffalo bills
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raiders
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clifford taylor iv
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shohei ohtani
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kirk cousins
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matt hasselbeck
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steph curry
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