The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - More drama coming out of Pittsburgh, defending Fernando Mendoza
Feb 12, 2026
Drama around Pittsburgh’s locker room culture and why it may explain playoff failures. A look at Sam Darnold’s winding road and comparisons to Drew Brees. A defense of Fernando Mendoza as a franchise quarterback pick in the draft. Discussion on tanking, scouting disagreements, and patience in rebuilding through drafts.
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Brotherhood Can Mask Organizational Decay
- Colin Cowherd argues the Steelers' 'brotherhood' culture hides real problems and resists necessary change.
- He says lack of innovation and secrecy under Mike Tomlin contributed to playoff failures over the last decade.
Drew Brees Compares Careers To Teach Resilience
- Colin recounts Drew Brees relating Sam Darnold's early struggles to Brees' own early career setbacks.
- He contrasts that with modern five-star QBs who transfer early rather than endure adversity like Arch Manning did.
Endure Early Setbacks To Develop
- Do value persistence: Colin tells young quarterbacks to endure setbacks instead of transferring at first adversity.
- He urges sticking through sitting periods and working to improve rather than immediately seeking a new situation.