The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - New Herd Hierarchy, the Chiefs are not there yet, thoughts on Jim Harbaugh, Nick Wright
Sep 23, 2025
Nick Wright, a sports commentator and co-host of First Things First on FS1, joins to discuss the latest NFL action. He reacts to Colin's updated Herd Hierarchy, noting the surprising absence of the Chiefs. They delve into Jim Harbaugh's coaching prowess, the potential overrating of the Ravens' defense, and the emerging control of the AFC West by teams like the Chargers and Harbaugh's squad. Wright also shares keen insights on Jalen Hurts' skill set and raises questions about Caleb Williams' consistency as a future NFL star.
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Offense First In Rankings
- Colin prioritizes offense over defense in his rankings because the NFL is an offensive league first.
- He moved Baltimore above Kansas City due to Baltimore being the road favorite and having an explosive offense.
Defense Is Harder To Mask
- Nick argues defensive problems are more worrying for teams with elite quarterbacks because QBs can't fix defense from the sideline.
- He thinks Baltimore's defensive struggles through two weeks make them potentially overrated.
Fix Defense To Win Big
- Colin insists you cannot win a championship with a bad defense and compares it to needing a reliable bullpen in baseball.
- He advises that teams must shore up defense to sustain postseason success.