The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - The future of Pittsburgh, Willie Colon, Chris "The Bear" Fallica
Feb 19, 2026
Willie Colon, former NFL offensive lineman and Super Bowl champ turned analyst, and Chris Fellica, college football analyst known as The Bear, join the conversation. They discuss Pittsburgh's future without Mike Tomlin, locker room culture and Roethlisberger drama. Conversation shifts to NFL roster moves, quarterback questions for the Jets, Raiders draft strategy, and college basketball tournament picks.
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Fix Quarterback, Then Patch The Defense
- If you're the New York Jets, prioritize finding competent quarterback play rather than long-shot prospects.
- Use early draft picks to shore up defense and let a plug-and-play QB buy time for a rebuild.
Keep Locker-Room Grievances Private
- Public disputes among former teammates should stay private to protect the franchise's legacy.
- Willie Colon urges handling grievances behind closed doors to preserve Steeler Brotherhood and brand integrity.
Racial Angle Lacks Evidence
- Claims of racial motivation in the Ben Roethlisberger–Mike Tomlin spat are unfounded according to Willie Colon.
- Colon points out multiple Black figures criticized Tomlin, weakening any racial framing of the conflict.