The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - Massive Weekend Mailbag
Dec 6, 2025
Dive into a deep discussion about NFL and College Football with plenty of intrigue! Are the Chargers genuine Super Bowl contenders? Is Patrick Mahomes showing signs of slowing down? The conversation covers the importance of coaching dynamics, the evolving landscape of recruiting, and whether the Raiders made the right move to Vegas. Plus, John delves into the challenges of play-calling and the implications of experienced versus risky coaching hires. It's a whirlwind of analysis, predictions, and thought-provoking insights!
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Delegate Game Planning To Trusted Coordinators
- Do rely on coordinators to build game plans and handle situational details so the head coach can manage broader responsibilities.
- Trusting competent assistants lets play-callers avoid micromanaging and focus on culture, personnel, and leadership.
Head Coach Play-Caller Multiplies Influence
- A head coach who also calls plays multiplies his impact by shaping culture and game management simultaneously.
- John Middlecoff cites Andy Reid and Spags as the most powerful recent head-coach/coordinator combo in the NFL.
Go Introduce Yourself In Person
- Do show up in person when trying to break into football recruiting or operations rather than relying only on emails.
- John Middlecoff recommends meeting recruiting coordinators or directors of operations face-to-face to create opportunities.