The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Julian Edelman stops by The Herd
Jan 5, 2026
Julian Edelman, a three-time Super Bowl champion and MVP, shares his insights on the critical playoff atmosphere compared to regular season nerves. He highlights Drake Maye’s standout traits and discusses how to tackle Seattle's disciplined defense. Edelman delves into the playoff mentality of teams like Buffalo and warns about the Rams' late-season struggles. He also evaluates attractive NFL coaching jobs, specifically the Falcons, and anticipates intriguing upset scenarios in the playoffs, offering a veteran's perspective on game strategy.
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Playoffs Crank Up Speed And Urgency
- Playoff football increases urgency and game speed compared to the regular season.
- Julian Edelman says machines are well-oiled and the game just gets faster each week.
Prioritize Coachability Over Flash
- Study attitude and coachability, not just talent, when evaluating young quarterbacks.
- Julian Edelman stresses Caleb Williams' hunger to learn and calm, collected play as key assets.
Bank On Game-Plan Variations
- Expect game-plan offenses to introduce new wrinkles each week to exploit defensive weaknesses.
- Julian Edelman advises that coaches will often use anything in the playbook in the playoffs because there is no next week.