The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - Major concerns about Caleb Williams, JJ McCarthy looked great when it mattered most
Sep 9, 2025
The podcast dives into the disappointing performance of Caleb Williams and the impressive comeback from JJ McCarthy in high-pressure situations. It questions the consistency of young quarterbacks and the role of coaching in their development. Insights into team dynamics, especially for the Dolphins and their recent struggles, offer a broader view of the NFL landscape. The discussion underscores the necessity for strategic adjustments and highlights critical player performances that could shape future games.
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On-Script vs Off-Script Contrast
- Colin Cowherd observed Caleb Williams excel on-script but struggle off-script with accuracy and penalties.
- He concluded Williams' flaws mirror losing QB tendencies and limit him against elite competition.
Clean Up Penalties Immediately
- Avoid penalties and play behind the sticks to win close NFL games, per Colin's take on Belichick/Brady principles.
- Fixing Chicago's 12 penalties must be a priority before facing tougher divisional rivals.
Fourth-Quarter Breakthrough
- JJ McCarthy was ineffective for three quarters but transformed in the fourth with confident play and big throws.
- Colin likened McCarthy's sudden change to Baker Mayfield's confidence-driven spikes in play.