The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - The Ravens may not be contenders, Shedeur Sanders turned off some teams, Justin Herbert
Sep 23, 2025
Justin Herbert, the dynamic starting quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers, joins Colin Cowherd to break down the Chargers' impressive start to the season. They discuss the impact of Keenan Allen on the offense and Herbert's approach to handling injuries while maintaining leadership. The conversation turns to Jim Harbaugh's coaching style, highlighting how his competitiveness aligns perfectly with Herbert's skills. Additionally, Colin questions the Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl potential and shares insights on Shedeur Sanders' draft challenges.
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Ravens' Offense Creates Defensive Fatigue
- Colin argues the Ravens cannot be true Super Bowl contenders with a very weak defense despite Lamar Jackson's explosive offense.
- Quick scoring by Jackson worsens defensive fatigue, creating a non-complimentary team dynamic that's hard to fix midseason.
Money Spent, Results Missing
- Colin points out Baltimore spent big on defensive talent but still ranks near the bottom across metrics this season.
- He warns that without significant changes (trades or personnel fixes) their Super Bowl odds look bleak.
Fourth-Down Aggression As Identity
- Dan Campbell's fourth-down aggressiveness evolved from perceived stubbornness into authentic self-belief built on roster trust.
- That identity and consistency define Detroit and help convert high-leverage fourth-down calls successfully.