The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 2 - Colin's Blazin' 5, Chicago Bears issues, Dave Wannstedt
Sep 12, 2025
Dave Wannstedt, former NFL and college football coach, shares insights from his 39 years in coaching. The discussion reveals challenges faced by the Chicago Bears and the coaching dynamics that shape player success. Wannstedt offers thoughts on the potential of young quarterbacks like Caleb Williams while humorously reflecting on the evolution of coaching. The talk also covers strategies and performances as teams make critical decisions that define their seasons, making it an engaging blend of sports wisdom and personal anecdotes.
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Aggressive Speed Trumps Experience
- Green Bay's defense plays aggressively because it trusts speed and personnel to recover from mistakes.
- Young, inexpensive roster plus confident coaching explains their dominant early performance.
How Hafley Got His Break
- Dave Wannstedt tells how Jeff Hafley earned his way from observer to Pitt assistant by showing up every day.
- Hafley's persistence led to Rutgers and then the NFL, illustrating coaching opportunity paths.
Youth Reduces Super Bowl Pressure
- Younger teams often focus on establishing themselves rather than chasing a Super Bowl immediately.
- That mindset can be an advantage because players concentrate on improvement game-by-game.