The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Ranking the best players in the NFC Championship game, Tom Brady stops by The Herd
Jan 23, 2026
Tom Brady, seven-time Super Bowl champion and legendary QB, joins to preview the championship matchups and QB development. He discusses coaching, ball security, first-year quarterback challenges, and scouting backups. Conversations also cover Seattle’s youthful roster, Rams discipline, and evaluations of rising signal-callers like Drake Maye.
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Season Consistency Explains NFC Peers
- The Rams and Seahawks were the two most consistent NFC teams across most of the season.
- Small roster differences and injuries turned perception into matchup parity by late season.
Top-10 List Reveals Team Strength Balance
- Colin ranks top players to evaluate game impact beyond just quarterbacks.
- The Rams edged in top-two spots while the Seahawks filled the middle of his list, showing balance.
Production Over Glamour For Quarterbacks
- Colin names Sam Darnold a top-five player based on win totals and production.
- He argues that sustained wins and 4,000-yard seasons across teams justify high placement.