The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Dec 16, 2025
Nick Wright, a sports television personality known for his work on First Things First, joins to discuss the Kansas City Chiefs' surprising dip from playoff contention. They debate whether the team needs a complete rebuild or just minor adjustments. Colin breaks down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ mediocrity, suggesting it's worse than a full rebuild. The conversation also explores the rise of the Chicago Bears and Colin’s latest NFL rankings, which see the Packers fall out and the 49ers gain traction.
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Mediocre Wins Can Mask Structural Decay
- The Steelers' steady winning-but-not-great model masks deeper roster problems and lack of long-term QB planning.
- Colin Cowherd warns consistent mediocrity can prevent necessary rebuilds and asset accumulation.
Missed Playoffs As A Rebuild Signal
- Missing the playoffs forced Kansas City into self-reflection after years of sustained success.
- Colin Cowherd says the Chiefs likely need a rebuild, not a tweak, based on offensive decline metrics.
Rebuild When Core Metrics Decline
- Take the roster back to port when core production metrics fall consistently.
- Rebuild through the draft and reset rather than relying on short-term veteran fixes.