The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Aug 14, 2025
Greg Cosell, a veteran analyst at NFL Films with 46 years of experience, joins to discuss the evolving landscape of NFL quarterbacks. He shares insights on Caleb Williams and his potential under new coaching, while critically evaluating rookie performances, particularly Jaxson Dart. The conversation pressures the significance of robust offensive support and strong coaching in developing talent, alongside contrasting coaching styles in the league. Additionally, they touch on how celebrity influence, like Taylor Swift's connection to sports, shapes modern fandom.
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Play Caleb Early To Reveal Progress
- Get Caleb Williams on the field early to test which issues are solvable under Ben Johnson.
- Evaluate his improvement by Thanksgiving rather than hiding him in preseason.
Small Tweaks Yield Big QB Gains
- Small coaching tweaks can produce big percentage gains in quarterback performance.
- A 15% improvement could turn Caleb Williams into a Pro Bowl-level passer.
Expose Rookies To Real Offenses
- Playing a rookie in an upgraded offense and improved line reduces injury and development risk.
- Greg Cosell argues there's no point in hiding a QB who must learn to win from the pocket.