EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 35 MIN

Best of The Herd

from The Herd with Colin Cowherd · host iHeartPodcasts and The Volume

Colin Cowherd declares Caleb Williams as the #1 QB in the NFL entering the 2026 season and has the proof to back it up. He believes it’s time for Aaron Rodgers to make a decision on continuing his NFL career or retirement as the Steelers wait on his decision under head coach Mike McCarthy. Plus, NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein joins the show to tell Colin why Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza has some red flags entering the NFL and whySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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