The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Three time Super Bowl Champion Eric Mangini joins The Herd
Nov 12, 2025
Former NFL head coach Eric Mangini, a three-time Super Bowl champion, shares insights on coaching dynamics and player development. He discusses the intriguing possibility of Bill Belichick returning to coach the Giants and critiques their GM's roster choices. Mangini emphasizes the significance of a young QB's first coach and warns against rushing big contracts for promising talents. He also analyzes Sam Darnold's resurgence and tackles the current challenges faced by Green Bay's offense. Expect a deep dive into the ever-evolving landscape of NFL coaching and player evaluation!
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Proven Coaches Stabilize Troubled Teams
- Hiring an experienced, proven head coach can stabilize a troubled organization immediately.
- Eric Mangini says an established coach avoids a learning curve and reliably fixes at least the defense.
GM Continuity Can Mask Bad Decisions
- Keeping a general manager after major, controversial roster moves can confuse organizational accountability.
- Mangini points out lasting decisions like moving on from Saquon and eating dead money shape long-term direction.
Quarterback Development Is Nonlinear
- Young quarterbacks' development is rarely linear and needs the right opening coach.
- Colin Cowherd and Mangini stress early coaching fit strongly affects career trajectories.