The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - Credit to the Cowboys, Mark Dominik Stops By, Thankful Packers
Nov 28, 2025
Former NFL GM Mark Dominik joins to dive into the surprising resilience of the Cowboys, crediting Jerry Jones for savvy moves. He addresses the struggles of the Chiefs, pointing to injuries and defense issues, and discusses Matt LaFleur's bold play-calling in Green Bay. Dominik shares cautious insights on Shedeur Sanders’ debut and evaluates Joe Burrow's leadership amidst injury risks. The chat also touches on Lamar Jackson's accuracy concerns and how J.J. McCarthy needs more consistent competition. Plenty of juicy NFL analysis packed in!
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Cowboys' Midseason Identity Shift
- The Cowboys flipped a season of doubt into wins by committing to Dak Prescott and stabilizing the offense under Brian Schottenheimer.
- Trading Micah Parsons and focusing on stopping the run improved balance even without an elite defense.
Jones Doc Framed Parsons Trade Reaction
- Doug and Jason referenced the Jerry Jones documentary and the Herschel Walker trade as a flashpoint in Jones's decision-making lore.
- Mark Dominik noted the Micah Parsons trade drew early criticism but has paid off this season.
Chiefs' Problems Are Structural
- Mark Dominik attributes Kansas City's struggles to offensive line injuries and a lack of defensive speed rather than Patrick Mahomes himself.
- He predicts the Chiefs may miss the postseason and face a high draft pick as a result.