Colin Cowherd Podcast - Chiefs HUMILIATED By Eagles In Super Bowl! Eagles DOMINATE In The Trenches, Mahomes Not The GOAT Yet
Feb 10, 2025
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Colin Cowherd chats with John Middlekauff, host of '3 and Out' and NFL expert, about the Eagles' dominance over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII. They dissect the Eagles' impressive draft strategy and roster built by GM Howie Roseman. The discussion highlights Jalen Hurts as a 'modern-day Russell Wilson' and debates the implications of Mahomes' performance on his legacy. They also explore potential trade scenarios, including Myles Garrett, and Nick Sirianni's positive impact on team culture.
The Eagles dominated the Chiefs by leveraging their impressive defensive line, exposing weaknesses in the Chiefs' offensive strategy throughout the game.
Colin and John credit the Eagles' front office for exceptional drafting, creating a talented roster that significantly outperformed the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.
The discussion highlights Jalen Hurts' effectiveness within the Eagles offense, drawing parallels to Russell Wilson's impact on his team, emphasizing his deserving of MVP honors.
Deep dives
Game Day Cravings
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Quarterback Insights
The performance of quarterbacks during crucial matches is discussed, specifically focusing on Mahomes and Brady. It is noted that while Mahomes has faced significant point differentials in his Super Bowl losses, Brady's were less pronounced. The conversation reveals confidence in Mahomes' future ability to bounce back, especially given his offensive talents and the coaching acumen of Andy Reid. The emphasis is placed on understanding how a quarterback can dictate the tempo and outcome of a game.
Eagles' Dominant Defense
The Philadelphia Eagles' defensive prowess is highlighted through their overwhelming performance against the Chiefs. Emphasizing their strong defensive line and successful strategies during the game, it is noted that the Chiefs struggled substantially due to this. The pressure faced by Mahomes is detailed, showcasing how the Eagles' game plan effectively neutralized his offensive dominance. The analysis leads to discussions regarding how rival teams need to improve their line play to compete effectively in future seasons.
Roster Building Strategies
The podcast delves into the strategic drafting and roster-building efforts of the Philadelphia Eagles. Their recent successes in the draft have resulted in a young, competitive roster that's contributing to their elite performance. Discussion revolves around how their management's investments in the draft have set them apart, leading to a solid foundation for the team's future. Comparisons are made to how other teams need to adjust their approaches to keep pace with the evolving landscape of talent in the NFL.
Aaron Rodgers' Future
The conversation shifts to the uncertain future of Aaron Rodgers following his disappointing tenure with the Jets. Questions arise about potential trades or releases due to his underwhelming performance and apparent disinterest in the game. The discussion suggests that despite his past accolades, teams may be hesitant to invest heavily in an aging quarterback. The commentary reflects on the repercussions of Rodgers' character and professionalism in decision-making regarding his next potential landing spots.
Colin’s joined by John Middlekauff, host of “3 and Out” to react to the Eagles destroying the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59!
They start with the Chiefs being completely overwhelmed at the line of scrimmage by both the Eagles defensive front and offensive line (3:00). They break down the incredible drafting by the Eagles in recent years and the noticeable talent gap between the two teams and credit Eagles GM Howie Roseman for building the best roster in a decade (10:30).
They credit Jalen Hurts for being the perfect fit for the Eagles offense and call him the “modern day Russell Wilson” (14:00)and why the Eagles are the perfect example of a team that has built their team incredibly well through the draft and why he deserved to win the Super Bowl MVP award (25:00).
They discuss why one of the winners on the night is MYLES GARRETT in the trade market after a night where the Eagles pass rush dominated the game (31:00), and why the Eagles fans showed up in a huge way at the game (33:00).
They dissect why Nick Sirriani has proven himself as a great culture builder despite their earlier concerns and why he could be the perfect fit for Philly (38:00), and debate what this bad loss means for the legacy of Patrick Mahomes in the GOAT debate (42::30.
They float the idea of the Chiefs trading for Myles Garrett if Travis Kelce decides to retire and frees up salary cap space and how that could transform the franchise (52:00), and why the Cowboys should consider trading Micah Parsons in order to try to close the talent gap between them and the Eagles (56:15).
Finally, they talk about the importance of the Eagles landing Saquon Barkley, and the Jets deciding to move off of Aaron Rodges (1:03:00).
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