The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Greg Olsen joins The Herd
Sep 23, 2025
Greg Olsen, a former NFL tight end and now a Fox Sports analyst, shares his insights on quarterback development, particularly focusing on Chicago's Caleb Williams under coach Ben Johnson. He discusses the aggressive playcalling culture in Detroit and contrasts it with Sean McVay's strategic decisions. Olsen also emphasizes the potential for defensive teams to improve midseason and highlights the physical toughness needed in quarterbacks. His passion for college football shines through as he praises Mario Cristobal's program at Miami.
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Aggressive Identity Wins Games
- Dan Campbell built Detroit with a preplanned aggressive identity that dictates fourth-down calls and risky moments.
- Greg Olsen argues that baked-in aggressiveness is the optimal modern NFL approach to maximize win probability.
Avoid Short Field Goals
- Avoid settling for field goals in middle distances because it often reduces your chance to win long-term.
- Greg Olsen advises rarely kicking field goals under 35 yards unless it's a game-winner or very long yardage.
Coach-Quarterback Fit Matters Most
- Coaches like Kevin O'Connell uniquely extract performance by blending play-calling with quarterback mentorship.
- Olsen says that mentorship and schematic fit often resurrect struggling QBs more than raw talent alone.