The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Some voters were probably being petty towards Belichick, USC's schedule next season, looking at Sam Darnold's career, Albert Breer
Jan 28, 2026
Albert Breer, veteran NFL reporter with insider access, reports from the Senior Bowl and breaks down Hall of Fame voting drama. He tackles why Belichick missed first-ballot selection, the quirks of seniors committee voting, USC’s brutal upcoming schedule, and how Sam Darnold’s career is being reassessed. Short, sharp takes on coaching hires, quarterback evaluations, and league decision-making.
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Practice What You Will Do In The Game
- Colin Cowherd recounts his dad teaching him to practice only what he'd do in a game using a driveway hoop labeled "Tiger."
- The lesson: rehearse game-relevant skills, don't waste time on unrealistic practice shots.
Decisions Often Happen When You're Absent
- Colin argues many career decisions happen in rooms you're not in and personal demeanor affects outcomes.
- He advises being nice because off-field impressions can influence votes and opportunities.
How The Hall Of Fame Vote Works
- Albert Breer explains Hall of Fame voting is a zero-sum process where voters pick three of five candidates.
- He says first-ballot status should mean the candidate is impossible to say no to, and Belichick fits that standard.