The Herd with Colin Cowherd The Herd - HOUR 1 - Sam Darnold is underappreciated, West Coast cool comes to the B1G, Russ plays himself out of greatness
Sep 26, 2025
Colin dives into Sam Darnold's resurgence in Seattle, praising him for thriving with better coaching and talent. He contrasts this with Kyler Murray's struggles to engage his team, hinting at leadership issues. The podcast discusses how the influx of West Coast teams is refreshing the Big Ten with creativity and skill. Meanwhile, Russell Wilson's rapid decline raises questions about his future and Hall of Fame potential, as Colin analyzes how surrounding talent influences quarterback legacies.
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Landing Spot Shapes QB Success
- Colin argues Sam Darnold's success shows context matters: good coaching and teammates unlock quarterbacks.
- Darnold leads the NFL in big plays and tied for wins when surrounded by winners.
Darnold Compared Favorably To Dak
- Colin compares Darnold to Dak Prescott, calling Darnold the better athlete with similar intangibles.
- He credits Darnold's leadership and adaptability across different rosters.
Leadership Trumps Pure Talent Late
- Colin observes Kyler Murray struggles to unify teammates and often fades in close games.
- Murray's fourth-quarter stats drop and his body language suggests detachment when trailing.