The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Feb 3, 2026
Tom Brady, retired NFL quarterback and seven-time Super Bowl champion, shares his prep rituals and mindset for big games. He contrasts surgical passing with explosive plays in gameplans. He recalls late-game installs with Josh McDaniels. He also defends Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick and discusses their roles in Patriots history.
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Owner Quality Drives Team Success
- Colin Cowherd argues owner quality directly shapes team success and long-term culture.
- He cites Robert Kraft turning the Patriots from worst record to dynasty as evidence of top-down impact.
Vision Over Managers And Players
- Cowherd compares George Steinbrenner's Yankees to post-Steinbrenner decline to show owner influence.
- He argues continuity of vision from the top matters more than individual managers or players.
Stay Humble After A Rough Start
- Colin praises Sam Darnold's attitude and says staying non-bitter opens future opportunities.
- He implies players should remain humble, keep working, and accept imperfect starts to get new chances.