The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Is Shedeur A Franchise QB? Caleb Williams Becoming A STAR, OKC’s Dominance, Lamar Jackson’s Lost Season
Dec 13, 2025
Danny Parkins, a sports radio host known for his insights on NFL and NBA, joins to discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder's analytics-driven success and the feasibility of parity in sports. They explore Shedeur Sanders' rise from draft snub to impressive starter, debating his potential as a franchise quarterback. Later, John Middlekauff, a football analyst, joins to dissect Lamar Jackson's challenging season with the Ravens and the LA Rams' offensive prowess. They also highlight Caleb Williams' impressive year-two development and J.J. McCarthy's standout performance.
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Stop Obsessing Over Tanking
- Colin advises not to overreact to tanking fears and accept that players and owners will concentrate talent in preferred markets.
- He suggests leagues should embrace both money-driven and analytics-driven dynasties as part of sports.
Dynasties Are Part Of Sports
- Colin argues dynasties are inevitable because players choose where they want to play and markets concentrate talent and wealth.
- He says trying to force parity is idealistic and often clashes with fan and player preferences.
OKC Built Through Analytics, Not Money
- Colin praises Oklahoma City's long-term build as analytics-driven rather than money-driven like the Dodgers.
- He suggests the new CBA punishes ineffective GMs and rewards smart, efficient organizations.