The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - The new Herd Hierarchy, the Chiefs are on the brink, Nick Wright
Dec 9, 2025
Nick Wright, a sharp sports commentator from First Things First, joins to dissect the tense situation surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs as playoff hopes dwindle. They dive into Colin's latest Herd Hierarchy, debating NFL team rankings and Philadelphia's struggles. Wright draws parallels between Mahomes' current issues and Brady's Patriots, while also analyzing Justin Herbert's future. Additionally, they tackle LeBron James' agent Rich Paul's comments on the Lakers' playoff viability, adding a sprinkle of humor with tales from Nick's health scare.
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Herd Hierarchy Prioritizes Live Trust Over Hype
- Colin Cowherd ranks NFL teams by current roster balance and situational trust rather than reputation alone.
- He places the Rams first and doubts the Eagles despite their record because of coach/coordinator dependency.
Chiefs Face Real Midterm Decline
- Nick Wright argues the Chiefs are in a genuine down phase for the first time in the Mahomes era due to late-game failures.
- He compares the current slide to post-Super Bowl Brady Patriots downturns that lasted multiple seasons.
Eagles' Chemistry Is A Red Flag
- Nick Wright is concerned about the Eagles' locker-room dynamic and Jalen Hurts' turnover issues affecting clutch moments.
- He likens Hurts' situation to Russell Wilson's late-career locker-room disconnect in Seattle.