The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Nov 20, 2025
Phil Simms, former NFL quarterback and Super Bowl MVP, shares his insights on quarterback dynamics and team strategy. He discusses Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles’ struggles, focusing on play-calling and team identity. Simms also defends aggressive quarterbacks and contrasts different playing styles. The conversation shifts to evaluating young QBs and the importance of quick assessments, including a look at talents like Shadour Sanders and Fernando Mendoza. His expert observations bring clarity to the evolving landscape of the NFL.
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Look Past Rookie Noise
- Do not judge a team by a single roster move; Keon Coleman’s benching doesn’t change Josh Allen’s value.
- Focus on quarterback-driven outcomes rather than peripheral draft talk.
Josh Allen Is Buffalo’s Singular Engine
- Colin Cowherd argues Josh Allen is uniquely essential to Buffalo's success, carrying most of the offense.
- He notes 76% of Buffalo's offensive touchdowns come from Allen, showing extreme quarterback dependence.
Team Depth Versus QB Dependence
- Cowherd compares teams that win without elite QBs to Buffalo, highlighting Allen's outsized impact.
- He emphasizes other champions (Chiefs, Eagles, Ravens) had more supporting depth than Buffalo does.