The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Monday Night Preview
Sep 8, 2025
Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck shares insights from his 18-year career and analyzes critical NFL team performances. He discusses the upcoming showdown between J.J. McCarthy and the Bears and reviews Michael Penix's standout performance against the Buccaneers. The conversation delves into rookie quarterback challenges, coaching dynamics, and how psychological factors impact star players. With playoff implications on everyone's mind, Hasselbeck’s veteran perspective provides a deep dive into the strategies shaping this NFL season.
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Chiefs' Roster Limits Matter
- Colin argues Kansas City's roster looks thin beyond Mahomes and Reid despite individual talent.
- He warns you can't keep winning one-score games forever without deeper roster balance.
Coordinators Drive Team Performance
- Colin says Detroit lost crucial coordinators and won't coach at the same level this year.
- He connects coordinator turnover directly to the Lions' offensive decline and 2.1 yards per carry.
Hasselbeck Praises The Segment
- Matt Hasselbeck joined to discuss Colin's "right and wrong" segment and praised the format.
- Hasselbeck said he enjoys when Colin admits mistakes and doubles down on correct calls.