The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel, the NFL HC openings, Matt Stafford vs Drake Maye
Jan 8, 2026
The podcast dives into the shocking firing of Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel and what it means for NFL coaching dynamics. There's a heated debate over MVP contenders Matt Stafford and Drake Maye, with a focus on strength of schedule. Colin analyzes coaching job desirability across the league, giving special attention to John Harbaugh's future. College football's financial boom and its sustainability is also discussed, alongside thrilling Wild Card previews and intriguing quarterback comparisons that spotlight emerging stars.
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McDaniel: Coordinator, Not Culture Builder
- Colin Cowherd argues Mike McDaniel is a brilliant coordinator but not a true NFL head coach who changes culture.
- He suggests Miami firing McDaniel opens the door for John Harbaugh and gives Harbaugh leverage to pick a GM in Miami.
Miami Firing Reshapes Coaching Market
- The Dolphins firing creates a hiring chessboard where John Harbaugh could get GM control and shift Miami above the Giants as a destination.
- Kevin Stefanski now has major leverage and becomes a prime immediate target for teams like the Giants.
Move Fast To Hire Stefanski
- If you're the New York Giants, move quickly and offer Kevin Stefanski the job to avoid losing him to Miami or Buffalo.
- Let Stefanski build his staff immediately to secure top assistants and gain a roster-building edge.