The Herd with Colin Cowherd

THE HERD - Hour 2 - The message Bears HC Ben Johnson is sending, players who fell in the draft, Nick Wright

Aug 12, 2025
Joined by Nick Wright, a prominent sports media personality and host on FS1, the conversation heats up around Caleb Williams' absence from preseason games and its implications. They also dive into the message being sent by Bears head coach Ben Johnson regarding team dynamics. Wright sheds light on Shador Sanders as he sits at the fourth quarterback spot on the Browns' depth chart. The duo discusses the intriguing twists of the recent NFL draft, focusing on players who unexpectedly fell in rankings and the potential impact on team strategies.
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INSIGHT

Ownership Shapes Franchise Success

  • Colin argues shaky ownership, not always coaches, explains why franchises stay bad.
  • He links organizational quality to sustained success beyond individual talent or coaches.
ADVICE

Look Beyond Coaches For Root Causes

  • Don't attribute team failure solely to coaches; examine scouting, front office, and structure.
  • Evaluate organizations holistically rather than blaming individual figures.
ANECDOTE

Shadour's Draft Drop And Browns Fit

  • Nick recounts pre-draft expectations for Shadour Sanders and how his draft fall surprised experts.
  • He describes how team context (Browns' QB room) changed Sanders' prospects quickly.
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