The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - Joe Brady introduced in Buffalo, Jimmy Haslam MAD at people, Fugazi Friday
Jan 30, 2026
Discussion of Joe Brady’s introduction in Buffalo and why his tone and respect for the existing staff matter. Heated reaction from Cleveland’s owner over a chaotic coaching search and the fallout for candidates. A recurring Fugazi Friday segment questioning subjective awards and Hall of Fame voting. Rapid-fire mailbag on coaching fits, draft strategy, specialists, and NFL offseason drama.
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Brady Acknowledged Buffalo's High Bar
- Joe Brady embraced the heavy expectations in Buffalo and gave clear credit to Sean McDermott for the team's foundation.
- John Middlecoff found Brady's press conference energy and humility made the hire understandable despite controversy.
Protect A Coordinator's Play-Calling Role
- Keep play-calling as a coordinator's core strength when elevated to head coach.
- Avoid hiring a coordinator and taking away what made them valuable: their play-calling role.
Browns' Search Looked Dysfunctional
- Jimmy Haslam's defense of the Browns masks a chaotic hiring process that repelled candidates.
- Stringing along Jim Schwartz while pursuing an offensive hire made the search look dysfunctional and cost credibility.