The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - More on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce engagement, Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons, Brian Billick
Aug 26, 2025
Join Cowboys reporter Jon Machota as he dives into the intricacies of Micah Parsons' contract negotiations and their potential impact on the Dallas Cowboys' season. The conversation also touches on the buzz around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement, exploring its cultural effects within sports. Former NFL coach Brian Billick adds insights on the beginning of the season and team strategies, creating a lively discussion about celebrity intersections and football dynamics.
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Cowboys Holdouts Often End Predictably
- Jon Machota says Cowboys contract fights look ugly but usually end with players getting paid.
- This pattern creates distractions and costs valuable time with new coaches and schemes.
Run Game Shapes Passing Success
- Machota flags uncertainty about Dallas's run game and how defenses will respond to pass-heavy sets.
- If they can't run, opponents can drop safeties deep and force the Cowboys to beat them through tempo and play design.
Fantasy: Pick Javonte Williams
- For fantasy owners, Jon Machota recommends Javonte Williams as the Cowboys' starter.
- He also suggests Jaden Blue could add explosive plays but is coming off an ankle issue.