The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Super Bowl Preview, Belichick Hall of Fame Snub? Broncos Win With Bo Nix, NFL Coaching Carousel
Jan 31, 2026
John Middlekauff, NFL analyst and film-breaker, and Danny Parkins, fiery sports commentator, join Colin. They revisit Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub and past Patriots controversies. They preview the Super Bowl, debate Sam Darnold’s redemption arc, recap a snow-soaked Patriots-Broncos game and argue whether Bo Nix changes Denver’s fate. They finish with analysis of the NFL coaching carousel and Mike McCarthy’s Steelers hire.
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Collective Amnesia Around Patriots Scandals
- Colin argues there is collective amnesia about the Patriots' past cheating scandals and voters' reactions.
- He sees Belichick's Hall of Fame snub as inconsistent with those earlier punishments and historical precedent.
Vote Hall Candidates On Merit
- Colin says Hall of Fame voting should focus on accomplishments because the Pro Football Hall of Fame has no formal morality clause.
- He recommends treating the Hall as a meritocracy and voting based on resume, not perceived moral failings.
A Voter Explains His Ballot Choice
- Vahe Gregorian publicly explained he used his Hall of Fame vote to prioritize senior-committee candidates over Belichick.
- Colin respects him for stating his reason amid general silence from other voters.