The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Ryan Fitzpatrick stops by The Herd
Feb 5, 2026
Ryan Fitzpatrick, former NFL quarterback turned broadcaster, stops by to talk quarterbacks and media life. He praises Sam Darnold's resilience and compares QB journeys. He explains his move into broadcasting and podcasting. They debate coaching authenticity, game-readiness, and Super Bowl coaching matchups.
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Quarterback Success Is Contextual
- Quarterback success is highly dependent on context like offensive coordinators and protection.
- Ryan Fitzpatrick and Colin Cowherd both stress environment and coaching shape QB careers.
Fitzpatrick's Longtime Support For Darnold
- Ryan Fitzpatrick recounts knowing Sam Darnold since his rookie year and admiring his resilience.
- Fitzpatrick highlights Darnold stepping into the McVay-Shanahan coaching tree in San Francisco as pivotal.
Take A Step Back To Learn
- Learn from better players and absorb coaching even if you are older than teammates.
- Fitzpatrick praises Darnold watching Brock Purdy and learning within the system as a growth move.