The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Colin's Blazing 5 NFL picks, the best QBs from the 2024 draft, Mike Sando
Nov 7, 2025
Mike Sando, Senior NFL writer for The Athletic and Pro Football Hall of Fame selector, shares sharp insights on the NFL landscape. Colin’s Blazing 5 picks highlight intriguing matchups like the Colts vs. Falcons and Ravens vs. Vikings. They explore the struggles of young quarterbacks, discussing Caleb Williams and JJ McCarthy’s potential. The conversation shifts to coaching dynamics, addressing Pete Carroll's challenges and the varying difficulties in college versus NFL coaching.
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Don't Overreact To A Single Loss
- Back the Lions after a tough divisional game; expect focused bounce-back practice and pass rush dominance.
- Avoid overreacting to one loss when interior O-line issues for opponents ease Goff's passing window.
O-Line Injuries Shift Game Scripts
- Colin picks Steelers as an underdog because Chargers' o-line injuries hamper Herbert and force turnovers.
- He notes the Chargers may need to throw more, increasing interception risk for a rushed Herbert.
Bo Nix Regression And Second-Year Trap
- Colin and Mike Sando discuss Bo Nix's regression and visible nervousness under Sean Payton.
- Mike notes second-year adjustment issues and how off-schedule play may not be sustainable.