Best of The Herd

John dives into the issues surrounding the 49ers and how the holdout and contract situations will likely play out, how the Browns are telling the media one thing and what they are seeing is something completely different when it comes to Deshaun Watson, will Matt Stafford get a new contract, and the NFL giving Pittsburgh the draft next year. Lastly, John does an early Fugazi Friday segment. Later, John answers your questions on this episode's mailbag segment 6:14 - Holdouts in SF 16:02 - Watson isn't practicing 17:29 - Matt Stafford's contract 25:40 - Pittsburgh gets the draft 29:49 - Fugazi Friday 33:37 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the biggest highlights from Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks' 108-105 Game 1 win over Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. Jason breaks down Luka and Kyrie's big nights, what went wrong for the Wolves, and shares his main takeaways ahead of Game 2 in Minnesota. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin dissects the Celtics pulling off a miraculous win in overtime of game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals over the Pacers after trailing late in regulation and why Jayson Tatum is getting pass for almost losing the game for Boston. Plus, NBA reporter Rachel Nichols joins the show to preview the Western Conference between the Mavericks and the Timberwolves and defend Tatum from Colin's criticismsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin dissects the Celtics pulling off a miraculous win in overtime of game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals over the Pacers The reason Jayson Tatum is getting pass for almost losing the game for Boston Thoughts on the recent comments made by Aaron RodgersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Players Colin would take over Jayson Tatum NBA reporter Rachel Nichols joins the show to preview the Western Conference between the Mavericks and the Timberwolves and defend Tatum from Colin's criticismsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More on the Eastern Conference Finals and thoughts on the big game 1 Western Conference game tonight between the Timberwolves and the Mavericks Tomorrow's headlines today   Guest: Chris BroussardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John dives into the latest with the storylines surrounding the Steelers, Justin Fields, and Russell Wilson on who will be the starter week one. Later, John discussed the pressure on the Jets and what should be expected from New York if Aaron Rodgers is healthy all season, and lastly, does Jaden Rashada have a case to sue Billy Napier over not getting 13-million dollars on NIL deals. Later, John answers your questions on this episode's mailbag segment 5:58 - Fields and the Steelers 16:22 - Pressure on the Jets 25:35 - Jaden Rashada sues over NIL deal 39:29 - Mailbag Follow John on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest. Check out Gametime - the fastest growing ticketing app in the US, and the official ticketing app of 3 & Out and GoLow -  for tickets to all of your favorite NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA teams. Concert and comedy show tickets, too. Go to Gametime now to create an account, download the app and use code JOHN for $20 off your first purchase. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics' miraculous 133-128 Game 1 win over Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Jason breaks down Indiana's late-game collapse, Jayson Tatum's dominant overtime, and the rest of the biggest highlights from a WILD Game 1. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 for part 2! They start with some sports history, when college hoops and boxing used to be huge (5:00) and Colin tells the story of the first time he saw “the greatest prospect in NFL history” in person (12:45).  Then, they switch gears and Colin explains his theory for online discourse which is “Avoid Needy, Mute Crazy” (25:00). They debate why conspiracy theories have gained so much traction with the public (30:30) and why America faces a huge dilemma in not being able to agree on basic facts (34:00). (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates! #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 to talk NBA playoffs! They start by lamenting the NBA and fans missing out of the enormity of a Celtics vs Knicks series (3:30) and why Jayson Tatum is talented, but not “hard” (12:00). They also discuss the impact of the influx of talented european players in the league (24:00), the lack of personality that comes with Euros that don’t really talk trash (28:00) and why Anthony Edwards makes a better “face of the league” than Ja Morant (31:00) Finally, Colin explains why the NBA will thrive compared to baseball because the stars actually get real screen time. (36:00). Don't forget to check back for part two of the conversation with Nick! (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) Follow Colin and The Volume on Twitter for the latest content and updates!  #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.