The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Sep 10, 2025
Mark Sanchez, former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports analyst, joins Colin to discuss the highlights of this NFL season. They dive into the underrated importance of organizational support for quarterbacks like JJ McCarthy and examine why late-game collapses, like the Ravens', are more common than you think. Sanchez shares his insights on Caleb Williams under new coaching and analyzes the unpredictable nature of college football compared to the NFL. Together, they explore the challenges quarterbacks face and how coaching impacts their success.
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Fit Outweighs Draft Slot
- Organizational fit often matters more than draft position for quarterback success.
- Coaches and front offices can turn mid-round QBs into long-term winners.
Two QBs, Same Draft, Different Outcomes
- Colin contrasts J.J. McCarthy (fifth pick) and Bo Nix (sixth) to show coaching impact on outcomes.
- He credits Kevin O'Connell and Sean Payton for turning those quarterbacks into division winners.
Own Mistakes And Hold People Accountable
- Own your mistakes and hold people accountable to build a strong team culture.
- Be direct with feedback and model accountability as a coach or boss.
