The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Aug 14, 2025
Greg Cosell, a veteran analyst at NFL Films with 46 years of experience, joins to discuss the evolving landscape of NFL quarterbacks. He shares insights on Caleb Williams and his potential under new coaching, while critically evaluating rookie performances, particularly Jaxson Dart. The conversation pressures the significance of robust offensive support and strong coaching in developing talent, alongside contrasting coaching styles in the league. Additionally, they touch on how celebrity influence, like Taylor Swift's connection to sports, shapes modern fandom.
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Expose Rookies To Real Offenses
- Playing a rookie in an upgraded offense and improved line reduces injury and development risk.
- Greg Cosell argues there's no point in hiding a QB who must learn to win from the pocket.
Even Elite Coaches Have Holes
- Every great coach has a recurring weakness; Mike Tomlin's appears to be building a complementary run game.
- That weakness limits how historically dominant his defenses can be long-term.
Run Game Dictates Defensive Durability
- Modern long seasons make defenses suffer without a strong run game to sustain drives.
- Pittsburgh's defensive decline late last season tied to lack of time-of-possession support from offense.