The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of the Week on The Herd
Sep 13, 2025
Matt Hasselbeck, an 18-year NFL veteran, shares valuable insights into quarterback performances and the challenges teams face. Seven-time Super Bowl champ Tom Brady discusses the mental aspects of the game and team dynamics, shedding light on quarterback development. Sports media personality Nick Wright analyzes recent NFL performances, emphasizing coaching effectiveness and team identity. The conversation dives deep into emotional resilience in high-stakes sports, stressing the importance of mentorship for upcoming quarterbacks amid their career challenges.
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Coaching Drives Team Success
- Colin argues coaching and coordinators heavily impact team performance, citing Detroit's decline after losing coordinators.
- He believes internal promotions can't always replace elite coordinators and hurt offensive output.
Some QBs Are Built Different
- Colin and Matt Hasselbeck highlight Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson as uniquely built quarterbacks.
- They say such players can flip games and create different playoff dynamics than home-field advantage.
Brock Purdy's Calm Breakout
- Colin admits he had been underwhelmed by Brock Purdy but was impressed by Purdy carrying his team on the road.
- Matt Hasselbeck recounts Purdy's calm, pro-level play and teammates' faith in him.