The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - Knicks over the Spurs to win the NBA Cup, comparing Caleb Williams & Bo Nix
Dec 17, 2025
Colin Cowherd raves about the exciting NBA Cup Final, where the Knicks triumphed over the Spurs, and praises the league's bold innovations. He argues that this new event could redefine basketball traditions. Switching gears, he compares young quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Bo Nix, underscoring their striking similarities using advanced stats. The discussion also touches on rookie contracts in the NFL and how they can shift team dynamics. Plus, there are insights on Tua's management and the Eagles' play style as the playoffs loom.
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League Innovation Pays Off
- Colin Cowherd argues the NBA Cup is a smart, attention-grabbing innovation that made marquee players and teams more visible.
- He says leagues must take swings to create memorable events and grow viewership.
Caleb Williams And Bo Nix Parallels
- Colin says Caleb Williams and Bo Nix are essentially the same type of quarterback through two NFL seasons.
- He highlights comparable athleticism, coaching demands, fourth-quarter prowess, and complementary strengths.
Speed Validates The Comparison
- Next Gen stats showed Caleb Williams and Bo Nix among the fastest quarterback runs this year.
- Colin uses that data to validate his view of their similar athletic profiles.