The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - Green Packers are innovative, Chicago needs to make a decision at QB
Oct 27, 2025
The Green Bay Packers are lauded for their innovative offense, with Jordan Love thriving under a modern approach. Meanwhile, Chicago struggles with Caleb Williams, as his off-script style clashes with the timing-focused coaching of Ben Johnson. Colin highlights Sean Payton’s transformative impact in Denver and debates whether Aaron Rodgers is a right fit for the Steelers. The discussion touches on crucial young quarterback traits while also pondering the future of college football coaching and the implications of key roster decisions.
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Packers' Draft‑Develop‑Pay Formula
- Colin Cowherd argues the Green Bay Packers' draft-and-develop model created a long-term Super Bowl contender with Jordan Love.
- He highlights Matt LaFleur's play design and roster flexibility as key pillars of sustained success.
Offense Versus Old‑School Defense
- Cowherd contrasts Green Bay's offensive innovation with Pittsburgh's defense-first, conservative approach.
- He says the Packers' offensive agility makes them a multi-year Super Bowl threat while Pittsburgh lags behind modern NFL trends.
Tight End Emerges As Game Changer
- Colin singles out tight end Luke Kraft as a foundational, Pro Bowl-level weapon for Green Bay.
- He compares Kraft's impact to elite tight ends like Travis Kelce and George Kittle as a game-changer.