The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Look for defense to play a huge part in the Super Bowl, Greg Cosell, Liam Coen
Feb 5, 2026
Liam Coen, Jaguars head coach known for quarterback development, discusses Jacksonville's turnaround and Trevor Lawrence's rebuild. Greg Cosell, veteran NFL Films analyst renowned for deep tape study, breaks down why defense will dominate the Super Bowl. They talk trenches, short drives, run-game matchups, and why schematics and personnel will decide the contest.
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Defense Will Drive The Super Bowl
- The Super Bowl projects as a physical, low-scoring battle decided between the 30s rather than long touchdown drives.
- Greg Cosell highlights dominant defensive tackle rotations and versatile secondary pieces will determine run success and coverage matchups.
Interior Fronts Limit Running Games
- Both teams present high-level interior defensive fronts that make inside running very difficult.
- Cosell says defensive tackle rotations and edge setting will greatly limit outside runs and force situational football.
Under-Center Play-Action Works For Seahawks
- Seattle's under-center play-action creates conflict for second-level defenders and opens in-breaking routes.
- That scheme and movement get receivers like DJ and Smith-Jenkins consistently open in single-high coverage.