The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 – Greg Cosell breaks down Philip Rivers, Santa Colin hands out gifts
Dec 24, 2025
Greg Cosell, an NFL Films senior producer and film analyst, shares insights on Philip Rivers' remarkable ability to thrive at age 44, citing his mastery of pre-snap reads and field vision. He also dissects the upcoming Bears vs. 49ers matchup and contrasts Rivers’ playing style with that of Brock Purdy. Cosell discusses the evolution of rookies like Caleb Williams and evaluates the Seahawks' impressive defense. Plus, Colin hilariously hands out holiday gifts to NFL quarterbacks, bringing a light-hearted twist to the conversation.
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Rivers' Timeless Quarterbackcraft
- Philip Rivers' core strength is pre-snap processing and accuracy rather than athleticism.
- Greg Cosell highlights Rivers still throws to the right receiver at the right time despite age and time away.
Two Successful QB Archetypes
- Colin and Greg contrast two QB archetypes: pre-snap controllers versus post-snap operators.
- Rivers controls the game pre-snap while Brock Purdy excels post-snap in reaction and execution.
Coaching Unlocks QB Decisiveness
- Coaching and scheme create decisiveness for quarterbacks like Trevor Lawrence.
- Greg credits Liam Coen's system, formations and motion for unlocking Lawrence's clarity and decisiveness.