The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Dec 12, 2025
Former NFL quarterback Carson Palmer, a 3-time Pro Bowler, joins to delve into critical issues in the league. He evaluates Caleb Williams’ progress and highlights the Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff troubles, stressing the urgency for Patrick Mahomes. The discussion also touches on how offensive coordinators are becoming essential, especially with shaky head coach choices leading to team struggles. Additionally, Palmer shares insights on NIL impacts at USC and the balance between player pay and team construction.
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Coordinator Turnover Harms Defensive Head Coaches
- Colin Cowherd argues defensive-minded head coaches struggle because they must repeatedly replace offensive coordinators.
- Offensive head coaches avoid that risk since they control scheme and staffing continuity.
Losing Coordinators Can Collapse Offense
- Cowherd uses the Buccaneers to show losing elite offensive coordinators can collapse an offense.
- Tampa added a top receiver yet dropped from top-five offense to bottom tier after coordinator loss.
Widen Your Head Coach Search
- Colin advises organizations to widen searches and avoid hiring the in-house candidate by default.
- He urges teams to pursue top available coaches rather than comfort hires down the hallway.