The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Tom Brady joins The Herd, Bears vs Packers, the future for the Eagles
Jan 8, 2026
Tom Brady, the legendary seven-time Super Bowl champion, shares his insights on the challenges of playoff football, recalling the emotions of his first playoff start and discussing how modern scouting might have changed his draft position. He analyzes whether the Eagles can secure another Super Bowl and debates the upcoming Bears vs. Packers matchup, emphasizing the tension between familiarity and surprise. Brady also touches on the importance of preparation, pressure management, and the psychology of playoff success.
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Draft Outliers Are Exceptions
- Colin Cowherd argued top quarterbacks and left tackles overwhelmingly come from early drafts, so outliers like Tom Brady and Kurt Warner are exceptions.
- Tom Brady and Colin discussed that modern scouting and visibility would prevent Brady from slipping in today's draft.
Snowy First Playoff Start
- Tom Brady described his first NFL start as a memorable snowy playoff day where he scored a rushing touchdown.
- He recalled the vivid pregame snow and how the moment stayed with him despite Raiders fans' memories.
49ers Built To Lead Early
- Colin and Tom noted Kyle Shanahan's 49ers are structured to run and use play-action, making big comebacks difficult.
- Brady predicted San Francisco must get ahead early and exploit mismatches to win.