The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - An End of an Era in Pittsburgh, Placing the Blame for Eagles Loss
Jan 13, 2026
The Texans dominated the Steelers, highlighting their strong performance and the struggles in Pittsburgh. Colin analyzes Mike Tomlin's future, emphasizing he won't be fired, while Aaron Rodgers defends him. There's a lively debate about the Eagles' loss, with blame placed on management rather than players. The discussion also touches on coaching impacts in the playoffs, underscoring how elite coaches often define team success over star quarterbacks. Plus, there's chatter about the Lakers' roster issues and coaching candidates like John Harbaugh.
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Steelers' Stability Is Holding Them Back
- The Steelers are stuck in a "stability over risk" loop that limits Super Bowl viability.
- Colin Cowherd argues Pittsburgh must shift spending from defense to offense to compete.
Mocked Trade Suggestion About T.J. Watt
- Colin recalled suggesting trading T.J. Watt for draft picks before the injuries and being mocked.
- He uses Watt's later injury history to illustrate Pittsburgh's misplaced priorities.
Spend On Offense, Not Just Defense
- Spend on offensive building blocks: quarterback, left tackle, and weapons instead of concentrating on defense.
- Take swings in free agency and drafts to acquire a true franchise QB and complementary offensive pieces.