The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Feb 12, 2026
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Network analyst and veteran draft expert who breaks down scouting and combine trends. He and Colin debate Steelers culture, back Fernando Mendoza as a franchise QB, and compare QB development paths like Sam Darnold and Arch Manning. They also cover draft strategy, fits for prospects like Ty Simpson, and which positions could drive free agency moves.
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Brotherhood Can't Replace Smart Football
- Colin Cowherd argues the Steelers' 'brotherhood' culture masked tactical and schematic decline under Mike Tomlin.
- He says lack of outside criticism and innovation left Pittsburgh behind smarter, more creative teams.
Joey Porter Calls Out Big Ben
- Joey Porter Sr. publicly criticized Ben Roethlisberger and James Harrison for breaking the 'brotherhood'.
- Colin uses that confrontation to illustrate internal suppression of criticism in Pittsburgh.
Football Got Smarter; Pittsburgh Didn't
- Colin observes football has become 'smarter' with more motion, deception, and varied looks.
- He argues the Steelers failed to match that sophistication and thus became less relevant.