Colin Cowherd Podcast - Nick Wright On Mahomes Being A Mt. Rushmore ATHLETE, Chiefs Roster Underrated, Most WRONG NFL Take Of The Year, Colin’s Big MOVE
Jan 30, 2025
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In this lively discussion, sports analyst Nick Wright, known for his sharp insights on FS1's 'First Things First,' joins Colin Cowherd. They tackle the myth that officiating helped the Chiefs against the Bills and dive into Patrick Mahomes' statistics, arguing he’s a future Mt. Rushmore athlete. The duo debates the least likely elite AFC quarterback to make a Super Bowl and shares their most wrong NFL takes this season. Nick also highlights the underrated talent on the Chiefs' roster, discussing critical draft strategies and team dynamics.
Patrick Mahomes is not just a remarkable quarterback, but a potential Mount Rushmore athlete due to his extraordinary stats and partnership with coach Andy Reid.
Adaptability was crucial for the Chiefs' success against the Bills, highlighting pitfalls of predictability in modern NFL strategy.
Both hosts exchanged their most wrong NFL takes of the year, focusing on Nick Sirianni and the Eagles' unexpected trajectory.
Deep dives
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The Influence of Coaching in Football Success
In discussions surrounding football talent, coaching effectiveness plays a pivotal role in a player's performance and team success. The conversation often highlights how offensive coaches who prioritize innovative strategies can maximize the potential of star quarterbacks compared to their defensive counterparts. The distinction lies in the ability to adapt and create new plays, which can be critical for teams aiming to reach the highest levels of competition, such as playoffs or Super Bowls. Hence, the synergy between offensive coaching and quarterback talent is essential for any team's long-term success.
Colin’s joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1!
They begin with the NFL and shoot down the controversy surrounding the Chiefs getting help from the refs against the Bills (4:30). In true Nick Wright fashion, Nick provides a laundry list of Patrick Mahomes stats to support his argument that Mahomes will be a Mt. Rushmore ATHLETE, not just quarterback… and why the partnership between him and Andy Reid has produced greatness(7:15).
They discuss why adaptability was key for the Chiefs beating the Bills and predictability was the Bills downfall and they talk about the massive disadvantage for defensive minded head coaches in the modern NFL (12:45).
They trade their “Most Wrong NFL Takes” from this past season and both involved Nick Sirriani and the Eagles (27:00). They debate which elite quarterback from the AFC is least likely to ever MAKE a Super Bowl in the next decade in a conference flush with quarterback talent (34:30).
Colin floats his theory that outside of the NFL, other sports like baseball will require top talent to land in the large market cities in order to make games feel like “events” and keep up ratings and fan interest (39:00).
They go back to the Chiefs and why the talent on their full roster isn’t given enough credit for their talent (51:30), and Nick points out two draft day transactions where the Chiefs outmaneuvered the Bills (53:30). They review the list of recent Super Bowl winners and find one common denominator: incredibly aggressive general managers (57:00).
Finally, they discuss Colin’s upcoming move to Chicago and Nick’s newfound love of Broadway since moving to New York (59:00).
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