The Herd with Colin Cowherd The Herd - HOUR 3 - What's wrong with the Chiefs? Urban Meyer, Trouble brewing with CJ Stroud and the Texans
Sep 26, 2025
Urban Meyer, former college head coach and Fox Sports analyst, dives into the Chiefs' alarming 1-3 start, emphasizing their need for a more robust running game. He shares insights on Ohio State's challenges in hostile environments and their offensive struggles this season. The conversation takes a turn as they discuss CJ Stroud's behind-the-scenes issues with the Texans, raising questions about his development amidst turmoil. Meyer also critiques the adjustments in college football's power dynamics and highlights USC's strategic roster changes.
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Problem Definition Trumps Power Struggles
- Colin argues NFL problems often stem from disagreement about what the problem is, not from who holds power.
- He concludes Kansas City's issues are personnel-related rather than schematic or leadership-based.
Chiefs' Woes Are Personnel Not Scheme
- Colin pins the Chiefs' struggles on missing receivers, aging Travis Kelce, and weakened running game after losing Joe Tooney.
- He highlights Mahomes being the team's leading rusher as an unsustainable symptom of personnel shortcomings.
Calm Crowds By Sustaining Drives
- Urban Meyer advises slowing the game early with sustained drives to calm a hostile crowd for young QBs on the road.
- He recommends practicing third-down, red-zone, and loud-stadium scenarios specifically to prepare.