The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Dianna Russini stops by The Herd
Oct 30, 2025
Dianna Russini, a Senior NFL insider for The Athletic, brings her expertise on the swirling rumors in the NFL. She dives into Texas coach Steve Sarkisian's potential NFL interest and what it means for the Longhorns. The chemistry issues between Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown take center stage, revealing internal team dynamics. Dianna discusses Jerry Jones' trade talks and the demands for pass rushers before the deadline. Plus, insights on the Browns' stance on Miles Garrett's trade value and Lamar Jackson's leadership decisions.
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Agents Create Options Behind The Scenes
- Jimmy Sexton markets coaches by telling NFL decision makers a coach might be interested in jobs even if the coach publicly denies it.
- Agents create options and leverage for coaches, which can destabilize college programs despite coaches' public loyalty.
NFL Jobs Often Beat Top College Posts
- Many coaches and insiders prefer NFL jobs over top college positions because NFL roles avoid recruiting and donor pressures.
- The prestige of a program like Texas doesn't always outweigh the professional appeal of the NFL for coaches.
Hurts–A.J. Brown Chemistry Is Strained
- On-field chemistry between Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown is poor and publicly visible through Brown's comments and social media.
- The Eagles must balance Brown's dissatisfaction with team needs and offensive identity as the trade deadline approaches.
