The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Jan 14, 2026
Albert Breer, a veteran NFL reporter, joins to dive into the coaching landscape following Mike Tomlin’s departure from the Steelers after 19 seasons. They discuss potential replacements, evaluating candidates like Chris Shula and Marcus Freeman. The duo also explores which teams like the Ravens and Giants boast the best coaching vacancies. Breer offers insights into the strong defensive coaching pipeline and shares thoughts on the future of Aaron Rodgers, debating whether it's time for him to retire.
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Ravens Top Coaching Job; Giants Over Steelers
- Colin and Albert rank job attractiveness and conclude the Ravens are the best head-coaching job.
- They place the Giants above Pittsburgh due to clearer roster upgrades and less aging depth in Pittsburgh.
Let Tomlin Reset With A Year Off
- Colin advises Mike Tomlin should take a year off and reset before returning, possibly doing TV in the interim.
- He frames sitting out as beneficial to recharge and plan a stronger return.
Hire Coaches Who Can Build A Staff
- Albert suggests teams value coaches who can build staffs and identify coordinator talent, citing Robert Sala's strengths.
- He recommends owners prioritize candidates who can sustain coaching-tree continuity and replace coordinators smoothly.