The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Week 17 Blazin' 5, Giants Can Swap Jaxson Dart for Fernando Mendoza
Dec 26, 2025
Eric Mangini, a former NFL head coach and current FOX Sports analyst, joins to delve into Denver's surprise success under Sean Payton and Bo Nix's clutch performances. They tackle the precarious future of Lamar Jackson in Baltimore and whether the Giants should draft Indiana's Fernando Mendoza to replace Jaxson Dart. They also weigh in on Buffalo's Super Bowl chances and analyze the impact of offensive coordinators on team performances, particularly with Detroit's struggles.
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Back Underdogs With Momentum
- Take points on underdog teams with momentum and favorable matchups when analytics and recent form align.
- Colin used four underdogs and one over in his Week 17 Blazin' Five, showing a contrarian betting edge.
Winning Style Trumps Aesthetics
- Denver's 13‑3 record matters more than stylistic criticisms about how they win.
- Eric Mangini and Colin argue late-game execution and comeback ability are playoff assets.
Coordinator Changes Carry Hidden Costs
- Replacing coordinators or OC duties isn't simple even for good teams.
- Eric Mangini warns coordinator changes can disrupt attention and performance across a roster.