The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - Don't believe Arch Manning would pass on the NFL, franchise QB traits, and distractions
Aug 7, 2025
Jason McIntyre, host of Straight Fire, joins to discuss Arch Manning's potential NFL draft decision and the pressures young quarterbacks face. Colin expresses skepticism about Manning's proposed choice to stay in college football. They debate the traits that define successful franchise QBs, with a keen focus on Shedeur Sanders. The duo also highlights Micah Parsons' contract situation as a distracting factor for the Cowboys, shedding light on team dynamics and the tension between individual successes and collective victories.
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Arch Manning's Smart Comments
- Arch Manning saying he'll stay at Texas for two more years is smart public relations, not literal intent.
- The Manings are skilled at saying what is necessary for business, despite lucrative NFL prospects.
Intensity Defines Franchise QBs
- Franchise quarterbacks share traits of intensity, obsession, and seriousness.
- Success in sports often correlates to these borderline "crazy" levels of focus, unlike lighthearted personalities.
NFL QBs Must Be Super Mature
- NFL quarterbacks must act far older and more mature than their actual age due to high expectations.
- Avoid being lighthearted or silly; always maintain seriousness as the face of the franchise.