THE HERD - Hour 2 - Giants will be much better next season, what to expect at the NFL Draft
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In this episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd, the focus shifts to the upcoming NFL Draft and the potential for the New York Giants to make a significant leap in the 2026 season. Cowherd and NFL draft analyst Dane Brugler discuss top prospects like David Bailey, Arvel Reese, Reuben Bain, and Carnell Tate, with Brugler emphasizing Reese as the best player in the draft due to his hybrid versatility and elite athleticism. The conversation also explores the Giants' draft needs—particularly at right tackle, receiver, and secondary—and how a strong draft could transform their roster. Cowherd highlights the Giants' 4-13 record despite leading by 10+ points in five losses, suggesting they’re a team poised to improve with better execution and draft success. The episode also touches on broader sports topics, including NBA tanking, the Lakers' decline, and the surprising college coaching hire of Michael Malone by North Carolina, which underscores the growing financial power of college athletics. Throughout, Cowherd critiques the lack of accountability for team owners and emphasizes the need for systemic change to combat tanking and improve league integrity.
The New York Giants are projected to be a playoff team in 2026, especially if they draft key players like Carnell Tate and address their offensive line and secondary needs.
Arvel Reese is considered the best player in the 2026 NFL Draft due to his hybrid versatility and elite athleticism, despite positional concerns.
Reuben Bain’s physical dominance and run-stuffing ability make him a top-tier defensive prospect, even with arm length concerns.
The trend of top-five draft picks making the playoffs continues—seven years in a row—suggesting a strong correlation between high draft picks and team success.
College coaching jobs are becoming increasingly lucrative, with Michael Malone’s $50 million, six-year deal at North Carolina highlighting the financial power of elite programs.
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NBA Tanking and Accountability
“We don't keep that same energy when it comes to teams, when it comes to officials, when it comes to everybody but players. We don't keep that same energy.”
NFL Draft Preview: Top Prospects and Analysis
“Arvel Reese is the best player in this draft. And I get there's some worries about, okay, is he in between positions? But I think there's a big difference between being a hybrid and being a tweener.”
Wide Receiver Talent and Draft Strategy
“I think there's gonna be a lot of teams. I mean, think about him with the Rams at 13. What that would look like.”
Giants’ Playoff Potential and Draft Outlook
“The Giants are a playoff team leading by 10 points. They blew five games. Leading entering the fourth, they blew three games and they were awful in one score games.”
“Arvel Reese is the best player in this draft. And I get there's some worries about, okay, is he in between positions? But I think there's a big difference between being a hybrid and being a tweener.”
“The Giants are a playoff team leading by 10 points. They blew five games. Leading entering the fourth, they blew three games and they were awful in one score games.”
“We don't keep that same energy when it comes to teams, when it comes to officials, when it comes to everybody but players. We don't keep that same energy.”
Host
Guest
New York Giants
other
Colin Cowherd
person
Dane Brugler
person
Arvel Reese
person
Reuben Bain
person
Carnell Tate
person
iHeartMedia
organization
North Carolina
other
Yaxson Lendeborg
person
Michael Malone
person
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