The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Taking a look at Josh Allen, head coach openings, Nick Wright
Jan 20, 2026
Sports television personality Nick Wright joins to discuss the shifting landscape of NFL head coach openings. They dive into the scrutiny surrounding Josh Allen's playoff struggles and the implications for the Buffalo Bills. Wright also critiques the potential of second-year QB Caleb Williams, highlighting his elite traits. The conversation touches on New England's resurgence as a playoff threat and the most attractive coaching vacancies, offering insights for fans and future analysts alike.
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Coaching Tier Is Narrow
- Colin identifies nine elite coaches who change culture and game plans, separating them from the rest of the league.
- He argues only about 14 coaches in total truly stand out among 32 franchises right now.
Bills Coaching Change Is Risky
- Nick Wright sees the Bills' firing of Sean McDermott as understandable given postseason collapse and emotional locker-room impact.
- He warns hiring many first-time head coaches to win-now rosters feels risky for Buffalo's immediate championship window.
Context Matters For Josh Allen
- Colin and Nick debate blame after Josh Allen's four-turnover playoff game and note Allen still had top defensive support and rushing success this season.
- They stress individual playoff failures coexist with broader roster and coaching context when judging quarterbacks.