The Herd with Colin Cowherd (Hour 3) — March 10, 2026
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A fast-paced, lively breakdown of NFL free agency’s legal tampering period, with hosts LaVar Arrington, Jonas Knox, and Greg Tuohy filling in for Colin Cowherd. The hour covers rapid-fire player moves, their implications for teams, and a deeper discussion about big signings, quarterback market realities, and the direction of several franchises—especially the Saints, Chiefs, Buccaneers, 49ers, and Dolphins.
1. Opening Vibe: NFL Free Agency Mayhem
(03:39 – 08:16)
- The legal tampering window is open and there’s “moving and shaking in the NFL” (Colin Cowherd, 03:39).
- Greg Tuohy, a.k.a. “Tongan Tuohy”, delivers live updates on transactions.
- Focus quickly falls on the Saints signing Travis Etienne, triggering playful banter about Alvin Kamara’s role and the Saints' running back situation.
- Quote:
- “If you do see Alvin Kamara, I’d rec the stairs.” — Colin Cowherd (05:09)
- “He’s under contract this year, so I think it’s a nice little one-two punch.” — LaVar Arrington (05:18)
2. Saints’ Moves and The NFC South Landscape
(06:09 – 11:03)
- The Saints signed QB Tyler Shuck, who finished last season impressively, going 4-1 down the stretch.
- Quote: “Tyler Shuck played much better than I think anybody thought he was going to play... And if they in fact found their guy in Tyler Shuck, that’s gonna be another guy... drafted later on and he performed at a high level last year.” — Colin Cowherd (06:17)
- Discussion: Have the Saints solved their long-running QB search? Are the Saints a threat in a weak NFC South?
- Broad view of the NFC South: Tampa Bay is adrift; Carolina flashed but still has questions; Atlanta's QB situation is murky; and Baker Mayfield is pegged as the best QB in the division for now.
- Quote: “I just think there are too big question marks... in Atlanta than even with Bryce Young... I like Baker Mayfield, I think Baker Mayfield is the best quarterback in that division.” — Jonas Knox (09:09)
- List of notable left-handed NFL QBs, with laughs (11:03-11:39).
3. Major Free Agency News Updates
(11:49 – 12:53)
- Saints-related: Uncertainty regarding Michael Thomas (“Didn't he beat up some guy who was doing construction on his street?... I think he threw a brick at some guy's window.” — Colin, 12:00)
- Kenneth Walker (Super Bowl MVP) to Kansas City.
- Travis Kelce re-signs with Kansas City (12:20).
- Malik Willis signs a 3-year, $45M contract with Miami.
- Quote: “LaVar is not convinced he could be the starter, but that’s a lot of money.” — Greg Tuohy (12:53)
4. Quarterback Market Reality Check: Malik Willis in Miami
(13:10 – 19:45)
- Debate over whether Malik Willis is truly a franchise quarterback and what Miami’s contract signals.
- Jonas Knox: “I do not think the figure is high enough for it to definitively say they’re not going to do something else... It’s not job security starting quarterback contract.” (13:14)
- LaVar questions whether Willis is genuinely a starting-caliber QB: “I just don’t know what to make of Quinn Ewers. I mean, a lot of people like him down there. I just... I just don’t know.” (13:52)
- Deeper dive into Willis’s NFL journey and skepticism around the “hype market” created for him.
- “What happened in Tennessee? ...He was a starter there for a moment in time, wasn’t he?” — Jonas Knox (15:09)
- “Where did we get to a point of where there’s this definitive approach to saying Malik Willis is the guy in free agency?” — Jonas Knox (15:51)
- Colin notes that often contracts like Willis’s look big, but are easy to escape from (“...when Teddy Bridgewater signed... it was really a one-year deal,” 19:45).
5. Fan & Franchise Expectations – How Much Faith in Malik Willis?
(20:48 – 23:25)
- Will Miami (or fans) actually be disappointed if Willis doesn’t succeed?
- “Would you be disappointed if Malik Willis did not produce and would there be any type of outrage?” — Jonas Knox (20:48)
- LaVar: “No, because I don’t really have that high of expectation for him.” (21:41)
- Collin references Matt Flynn as a cautionary tale for QBs who flash promise but don’t stick as starters (23:03).
- General consensus: Don’t get “carried away over this move.” (Jonas, 17:29)
6. Chiefs, 49ers, and the End of a Dynasty Run?
(28:35 – 33:40)
- KC bolsters roster: Kenneth Walker and Travis Kelce re-signed.
- Travis Kelce’s possible swan song? Referencing his age/personal life and whether he and Andy Reid are at their very last peak together in KC.
- “I can’t imagine this is more than this next year.” — Colin (30:27)
- Andy Reid’s coaching future: “He’s 67 years old... feels like the end is near. And that’s why I say this dynasty run... is probably over.” — Colin (31:34, 31:42)
- Notion that the KC “dynasty” is ending is backed by hosts and past guest TJ Houshmandzadeh.
7. Breaking: Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers
(32:31 – 39:03)
- Mike Evans, long-time Bucs WR, to sign with the 49ers (3 yrs, up to $60M).
- “Hard to imagine that guy anywhere other than Tampa Bay.” — Colin Cowherd (32:47)
- Agent’s statement shared on air, paraphrased: Evans wanted “a new challenge... it was never about money.” — Colin (35:11)
- Hosts are blunt: Evans wants out of Tampa due to coaching/organizational direction.
- “Translation: I don’t believe in Todd Bowles and what we got going on here. Time to go.” — Jonas (35:20)
- Jonas questions whether San Fran is closer to a Super Bowl than Tampa: “I don’t know that I’m totally convinced that San Fran is closer to a Super Bowl than Tampa Bay.” (39:34)
- NFC West assessment: Jonas leans Rams/Seattle ahead of SF; LaVar argues the Niners are still contenders.
8. Late-Breaking/Sidebar News
(47:27 – 50:28)
- “Herdline News” with Tuohy:
- Details on the Mike Evans deal: 3 years, up to $60 million (47:36).
- Maxx Crosby traded by the Raiders to the Ravens for two first-round picks (48:25). Rumor: Raiders wouldn’t trade Crosby to the Patriots due to Tom Brady not wanting to strengthen Mike Vrabel’s squad.
- “That’s shady if that’s true.” — Jonas (48:56)
- “At some point... how petty is that? Like Tom Brady. You’re Tom Brady. You won.” — Jonas (49:23)
- Colin points out he’d always take the best offer, inter-divisional or not.
9. Notable Quotes/Memorable Banter
- “If you do see Alvin Kamara, I’d rec the stairs.” — Colin Cowherd (05:09)
- “It comes across as I’m being a hateful person towards Malik Willis. And I’m not. I’m just saying don’t act as though this is, ‘Oh, we got him! Legal tampering!’” — Jonas Knox (22:14)
- On Mike Evans:
- “...He wants to win another super bowl and the Niners are closer to that than the Bucks are in his mind.” — LaVar Arrington (39:03)
- “I’m going to go practice next to a nuclear reactor.” — Colin Cowherd jokes about San Francisco’s history of injuries (39:31)
10. Segment Timestamps
- 03:39 – Opening / NFL Tampering Window Excitement
- 04:47 – Travis Etienne Signings & Saints Roster Chatter
- 06:16 – Tyler Shuck’s Emergence / Saints QB History
- 09:09 – NFC South Assessments
- 11:49 – News Updates (Kenneth Walker, Kelce, Malik Willis, Michael Thomas)
- 13:10 – Malik Willis Contract Debate
- 15:09 – Willis/Hype vs Reality Discussion
- 19:45 – Contract Structure Cautions
- 20:48 – Malik Willis Fan/Org Expectations
- 28:35 – Chiefs / Dynasty Ending Talk
- 32:31 – BREAKING: Mike Evans to 49ers
- 35:20 – Agent Statement Dissected, “It’s about a new challenge”
- 39:34 – Does Evans Move the Needle for the 49ers?
- 47:27 – Herdline News, Late Breaking Deals
- 48:25 – Maxx Crosby to Ravens, Tom Brady/Vrabel Blocked Trade Rumor
Summary Takeaways
- The tampering window is delivering non-stop movement, with hot takes and skepticism about which teams have truly improved.
- Saints and Dolphins made splashy moves but face big “wait-and-see” questions around their new QBs.
- Chiefs and 49ers continue to retool, but hosts believe KC’s dynasty is likely winding down.
- Mike Evans’ move to San Francisco is seen as a quest for winning—“not about money”—and a direct commentary on Tampa Bay’s uncertain direction.
- Malik Willis’ rise in contract status is met with strong skepticism by all.
- As always, the show melds inside info, humor, skepticism, and rapid banter, giving fans blunt and entertaining context for every headline.
For fans or those who missed the hour, this episode offers a sharp lens on the NFL’s fast-shifting landscape, blending transaction updates with big-picture context, skeptical analysis, and the show’s trademark irreverent humor.