The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - NFL teams on the up and down, Nick Wright
Feb 10, 2026
Nick Wright, sports TV personality from First Things First, reacts to NFL teams trending up and down and debates why Baltimore and Cincinnati were left off the up list. He discusses Sam Darnold’s market, defensive coaches’ recognition, and why the Lakers missed championship windows with LeBron and Luka. Quick takes on the Chiefs’ AFC sway, Seattle’s draft assets, and Cooper Kupp’s Super Bowl impact.
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Cowboys Hampered By Poor Construction
- The Dallas Cowboys are structurally misaligned with poor cap allocation and defensive neglect.
- Colin predicts roster dysfunction and a regression to a losing record without major changes.
Stability Beats Musical Chairs
- Avoid frequent coordinator churn if you want consistent playoff success.
- Colin argues Philadelphia's constant staff turnover and aging line threaten their ceiling.
Offense Gets More Public Credit
- Nick Wright largely agrees with Colin but highlights the pattern that offense-driven narratives get more credit than defensive coaches.
- He notes public perception favors visible offensive creativity over defensive craft.