The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Caleb Williams needs to improve, the Browns QB situation, tomorrow's headlines today, Eric Mangini
Aug 14, 2025
Colin chats with Eric Mangini, a FOX Sports NFL Analyst and former NFL head coach. They dive into the critical improvements needed from Caleb Williams this season and dissect the complicated QB situation in Cleveland. Mangini also reflects on the success of football dynasties like the Patriots and what makes them tick. They explore the competitive landscape of the AFC West and discuss the pressures faced by young quarterbacks while scrutinizing future playoff projections.
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Practice Reputation Matters
- Public reports about weak practices damage a coach and organization's reputation quickly.
- Eric Mangini says owners notice and will judge a team labeled 'soft' or undisciplined.
Veteran QB For Stability
- Coaches value a veteran QB's stabilizing influence for young offenses despite past decline.
- Mangini predicts Russell Wilson will start early to steady a developing Giants offense.
Delay Live Reps To Build Confidence
- Give a rookie quarterback extra practice time before game reps to improve early tape and confidence.
- Mangini explains Ben Johnson likely withheld Caleb Williams to script success for later preseason tape.