
The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Looking at the start of the NFL season, Packers getting Micah Parsons, will it get ugly in Miami, Albert Breer
Sep 2, 2025
Join senior NFL writer Albert Breer as he breaks down the exciting start of the NFL season. He discusses the potential trade of Micah Parsons to the Packers and how it could reshape team dynamics. Albert dives into the Miami Dolphins, analyzing their struggles and what could go wrong this season. There's also a look at college quarterbacks, with insights on Arch Manning’s performance and its implications for the draft. Expect a lively conversation about the evolving landscape of NFL teams and their strategic decisions.
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Arch Lacked The Pro-Ready Tape
- Arch Manning lacked the college tape and experience teams usually want before anointing a top pick.
- Albert Breer argues 25 starts is a common threshold NFL teams use to judge QB readiness.
Draft Control Can Undermine Talent
- Bill Belichick's late-era draft control correlated with poorer roster talent and controversial picks.
- Breer notes Belichick overruled scouts on several drafts, hurting personnel outcomes.
Time Big Trades Before The Draft
- Consider timing when trading star players because April trades widen market interest and add immediate roster help.
- Albert Breer and Colin Cowherd both criticize trading Micah Parsons later rather than prior to the draft.

