The Herd with Colin Cowherd The Herd - HOUR 2 - Where Colin was right and wrong, We're not sending the best 12 teams to the college football playoffs
Dec 22, 2025
Matt Hasselbeck, a former NFL quarterback with an 18-year career, joins to dissect the latest in football. They delve into how the Pittsburgh Steelers are surprising many with their performance and the impressive turnaround of Trevor Lawrence with the Jaguars. Hasselbeck discusses the critical role of offensive coordinators in shaping team identity and the impact of quarterback depth across the league. Colin argues that the college football playoffs are failing to showcase the best teams, drawing parallels to March Madness.
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New England’s Unexpected Rebuild Story
- Matt Hasselbeck recalls New England exceeding expectations after trading away veteran captains and rebuilding via free agency.
- He credits Drake Maye's emergence and defensive fixes for their sudden success.
Coach Parameters Let Talent Thrive
- Coaches must balance letting a talented quarterback improvise with giving the team a clear identity.
- Hasselbeck says great QBs need parameters that preserve freedom while ensuring consistent play.
Protect Identity By Keeping Coordinators
- Maintain coordinator continuity to preserve team identity and execution when personnel change.
- Matt Hasselbeck says a strong OC creates answers everyone in the room recognizes instantly.