The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Greg Cosell explains Brock Purdy Magic, Maxx Crosby is football obsessed
Dec 31, 2025
Greg Cosell, a veteran NFL Films producer and analyst, joins to dissect the magic of Brock Purdy's recent performances, highlighting his timing, anticipation, and clever scheme under Kyle Shanahan. Cosell also discusses the obsession with football displayed by players like Maxx Crosby, suggesting that it’s essential for greatness. Additionally, he analyzes the mechanics of other quarterbacks, including Derek Carr and Matthew Stafford, providing insights into their strengths and weaknesses in the ever-evolving NFL landscape.
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Pocket Toughness Preserves Play Structure
- Drake May's toughness in the pocket lets plays develop and preserves timing in structure-based offenses.
- Greg Cosell notes staying put helps the entire offense execute practiced plays fully.
Run-First Limits The Pass Arsenal
- Buffalo relies on the run because they lack true outside receivers who can win one-on-one matchups.
- Greg Cosell says their pass game must be highly schemed and therefore is limited and inconsistent.
Eagles Still Fundamentally A Run Team
- Philadelphia's offensive identity remains run-oriented despite flashes in the pass game this season.
- Greg Cosell highlights center Cam Jurgens' struggles and chemistry issues on the OL affecting their run attack.