The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Super Bowl MVP Phil Simms stops by The Herd
Nov 20, 2025
Phil Simms, the former Super Bowl MVP and NFL analyst, joins to dissect the Philadelphia Eagles' struggling offense. He delves into Jalen Hurts' conservative playstyle and discusses the impacts of simple passing concepts on team identity. Simms shares insights on young quarterbacks, highlighting Shadour Sanders and Bo Nix, and evaluates their draft potential. He argues that while likability helps, it’s not crucial for a QB's success. Simms also touches on the Rams' impressive discipline on the field and compares current young QBs to historic figures.
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Conservative Play Fits Strong Defenses
- Jalen Hurts plays conservatively and avoids risky throws into tight coverage.
- Phil Simms argues that ball security suits a team with a top defense like the Eagles.
Accept Picks To Chase Big Plays
- Throw the ball downfield to create big plays even if it risks interceptions.
- Phil Simms defends interception-prone quarterbacks as part of generating game-changing plays.
Pick Spots, Not Every Play
- Balance aggression with situational awareness; don't swing for fences every play.
- Simms advises quarterbacks to be careful when the game's tight and trust opportunities will come.