The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Julian Edelman stops by The Herd
Jan 5, 2026
Julian Edelman, a three-time Super Bowl champion and MVP, shares his insights on the critical playoff atmosphere compared to regular season nerves. He highlights Drake Maye’s standout traits and discusses how to tackle Seattle's disciplined defense. Edelman delves into the playoff mentality of teams like Buffalo and warns about the Rams' late-season struggles. He also evaluates attractive NFL coaching jobs, specifically the Falcons, and anticipates intriguing upset scenarios in the playoffs, offering a veteran's perspective on game strategy.
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Attack Aggressive Defenses Deliberately
- Against disciplined, fast defenses, go vertical, protect the ball, and avoid negative plays.
- Edelman says manufacture runs and hit your limited chunk-play opportunities.
Experience Isn't A Sure Advantage
- Teams can't assume inexperienced opponents are easy; self-scouting and discipline matter more.
- Edelman warns Buffalo must execute multiple things perfectly against Jacksonville to win.
Go Into Playoffs Playing Your Best
- Enter the playoffs playing your best football and with momentum from recent weeks.
- Edelman says he prefers teams to be 'going in hot' and would worry about teams that stumbled late.