THE HERD - Hour 2 - Top 10 NFL Offseason Additions, Nick Wright
The Herd with Colin Cowherd dives into the NFL's most impactful offseason moves, spotlighting a controversial ranking by host Colin Cowherd that elevates wide receivers like A.J. Brown and Jalen Waddell despite their age and injury concerns. Cowherd argues that the Patriots' acquisition of A.J. Brown is transformative, not just for his stats but for how it forces defenses to adjust, creating space for the entire offense—comparing him to Randy Moss in impact. Nick Wright pushes back, calling the list 'new age' and questioning the overvaluation of aging receivers, while defending Kenneth Walker's move to the Chiefs as a massive upgrade for a historically weak running back room. The debate intensifies around the Miles Garrett trade to the Rams, where Cowherd praises the risk-taking, noting that the Rams now have a sack machine in a team that leads in the fourth quarter—creating more opportunities than ever. Wright counters that while the Browns are clearly tanking, the trade is a win for them, but the Rams face long-term risk if Stafford gets hurt or if Ty Simpson doesn’t develop. The episode also explores the cultural moment of the NBA Finals, with both hosts debating whether Victor Wembanyama is already the greatest player ever, and whether the Knicks’ run is sustainable against a stacked West.
A.J. Brown’s move to the Patriots is a strategic upgrade that forces defenses to respect the deep pass, opening up the entire offense—making him a game-changer beyond his stats.
Kenneth Walker’s impact on the Chiefs may be greater than his raw numbers suggest, as he transforms a historically weak running back room into a credible threat.
The Rams’ trade for Miles Garrett is a high-risk, high-reward move that maximizes sack opportunities by acquiring a pass rusher for a team that leads in the fourth quarter.
The Browns are clearly tanking, but their trade for Garrett was a win—giving them elite talent, multiple picks, and financial flexibility while avoiding a rebuild with a bad quarterback.
The Knicks’ playoff run may be impressive, but their path was weak—beating sub-.500 teams and teams with defensive flaws—making their true strength uncertain.
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The NFL's Trade-Friendly Culture and Why Fans Love It
Cowherd opens the episode by praising the NFL's ease of trading, contrasting it with the NBA's complex salary rules, and celebrating the excitement of offseason moves.
Cowherd's Top 10 Offseason Moves: Wide Receivers Dominate
“I think Jalen Waddell is going to be a big deal, especially with Sean Payton's play design. I think he's going to be excellent.”
Nick Wright Challenges Cowherd's Receiver Obsession
“I'm old enough to remember when Colin Cowherd called wide receivers the icing on the cake. Yeah. And now you're just a flutter over them.”
The Miles Garrett Trade: Risk vs. Reward
“I think there is no scenario where the Browns are like, wish we hadn't done this. There is a scenario where the Rams regret this.”
The Spurs’ Rise and the Knicks’ Overrated Run
“It feels like, and I would bet on the Spurs are going to be there a bunch of times. But Akeem made the finals in his second year, did not get back for eight more years.”
“I'm old enough to remember when Colin Cowherd called wide receivers the icing on the cake. Yeah. And now you're just a flutter over them.”
“I think there is no scenario where the Browns are like, wish we hadn't done this. There is a scenario where the Rams regret this.”
“So I think Jalen Waddell is going to be a big deal, especially with Sean Payton's play design. I think he's going to be excellent.”
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nick wright
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miles garrett
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a.j. brown
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cleveland browns
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los angeles rams
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new england patriots
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victor wembanyama
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