The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Super Bowl Preview, Belichick Hall of Fame Snub? Broncos Win With Bo Nix, NFL Coaching Carousel
Jan 31, 2026
John Middlekauff, NFL analyst and film-breaker, and Danny Parkins, fiery sports commentator, join Colin. They revisit Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub and past Patriots controversies. They preview the Super Bowl, debate Sam Darnold’s redemption arc, recap a snow-soaked Patriots-Broncos game and argue whether Bo Nix changes Denver’s fate. They finish with analysis of the NFL coaching carousel and Mike McCarthy’s Steelers hire.
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A Voter Explains His Ballot Choice
- Vahe Gregorian publicly explained he used his Hall of Fame vote to prioritize senior-committee candidates over Belichick.
- Colin respects him for stating his reason amid general silence from other voters.
Experience Versus Youth In Super Bowl Pressure
- Colin thinks Seattle's youth could make them tight under Super Bowl pressure while New England's experience reduces that risk.
- He notes New England bought veteran depth and might handle the bright lights better than a younger Seahawks roster.
Seattle's Season Shows Greater Dominance
- John Middlekauff and Colin view Seattle as more battle-tested with superior point differential and tougher opponents.
- They project Seattle would win the matchup more often than not despite New England's strengths.