The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Super Bowl Champion Mark Schlereth stops by The Herd
Oct 29, 2025
Mark Schlereth, a former NFL offensive lineman and Super Bowl champion now turned analyst, shares insights on coaching dynamics. He emphasizes Sean Payton's accountability-first approach and discusses the burgeoning talent of Drake Maye, particularly his deep-ball accuracy. Schlereth evaluates the Chiefs' strong performance and their potential as Super Bowl contenders, praising their balance and coaching strategies. He also touches on how elite coaches develop cohesive offensive lines to boost team success.
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Lawn And Order T-Shirt Moment
- Mark Schlereth wore a fan-sent "Lawn And Order" T-shirt after mowing his yard for hours.
- He joked about yard work being his free therapist and showed the shirt on the show.
Hold Players Accountable Immediately
- Do hold players strictly accountable and bench those who won’t execute team responsibilities.
- Mark Schlereth credits Sean Payton’s success to demanding execution and cutting noncompliant players quickly.
Salary Cap Is More Flexible Than It Seems
- The NFL salary cap is highly manipulable and not an absolute constraint on roster decisions.
- Schlereth argues cap excuses are often used to avoid making roster changes.