The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Super Bowl Champion Sam Darnold stops by The Herd
Feb 24, 2026
Sam Darnold, Super Bowl champion quarterback who revived his career and credits teammates, and Kyle Van Noy, two-time Super Bowl linebacker with veteran savviness. They discuss combine importance, selling yourself, career comebacks, playing with stars like Jaxson Smith-Njigba and Justin Jefferson, playoff/Super Bowl preparations, and intense Seattle fan atmospheres.
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Why The Combine Still Matters
- The NFL Combine's core value is in-person evaluation beyond measurables.
- Kyle Van Noy says interviews and medical checks let teams assess leadership, personality, and health in ways tape can't capture.
Sell Your Talents In Person And On Film
- Sell your talents in person and on film to maximize draft/getting-signed value.
- Van Noy recommends showcasing leadership and detailed play-knowledge during teams' interviews to reinforce what tape shows.
Adapt Or Die In The NFL
- Adaptability is essential for NFL longevity.
- Van Noy says changing roles, schemes, and teams kept him in the league for 12 years and he continues to adapt to stay relevant.