The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Oct 1, 2025
Mark Sanchez, a former NFL quarterback turned FOX Sports analyst, dives into the current NFL landscape with insights on Brock Purdy's struggles and Aaron Rodgers' adaptation to the Steelers. He discusses whether the Packers are genuine Super Bowl contenders and shares thoughts on Daniel Jones' development as a franchise QB. Sanchez emphasizes that closing out games is a learned skill for young teams and highlights how Trevor Lawrence is thriving under a new scheme. A must-listen for NFL fans!
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Yankees Loss Rooted In Clutch Hitting
- Colin argues the Yankees lost due to poor clutch hitting, not just bullpen moves.
- He says Boone made a reasonable choice pulling Max Fried at ~100 pitches given command issues.
Dodgers Need Starters And Bats To Compensate
- Colin says the Dodgers will win the series but their bullpen makes a World Series repeat unlikely.
- He argues their starters and big bats must carry them because the relief corps is unreliable.
Yankees' Past Success Was Situational Hitting
- Colin contrasts 1996-2001 Yankees with current team, noting past success came from situational hitting.
- He believes modern Yankees overvalue home runs and neglect small-ball margins.