The Herd with Colin Cowherd What’s Wright - QB Interventions: Joe Burrow TRADE? Hurts & Lamar STRUGGLING, Lakers KNOCKED OUT | Nick Wright
Dec 12, 2025
Nick Wright dives into the NBA Cup quarterfinals, highlighting the surprising upset of the Lakers by the Spurs. He shifts focus to struggling NFL quarterbacks like Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson, analyzing their recent performance dips. A potential Joe Burrow trade sparks a discussion about its implications for the Bengals. Wright also previews key matchups in the upcoming week, including the Rams facing the Lions and the Bills battling the Patriots, examining how these games could shape playoff scenarios.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Baker's Slump Is Injury Driven
- Baker Mayfield's recent plunge looks temporary and tied to a left shoulder issue.
- Nick Wright expects Baker to rebound enough to stabilize his team and win the division.
Hurts' Limitations Dictate Scheme
- Jalen Hurts has clear limitations as a drop-back passer that surface when his line and run game slip.
- Wright warns the Eagles must scheme around Hurts or risk a laborious offense and a shaky division race.
Lamar's Struggles Look Bigger Than Football
- Lamar Jackson is in the worst stretch of his career and missing practices, signaling deeper issues beyond on-field play.
- Wright suspects Lamar may be emotionally checked out and possibly ready for a new chapter in Baltimore.