The Herd with Colin Cowherd Hour 1 - Grading the new head coach hires
Jan 28, 2025
The discussion highlights the Raiders' bold choice in hiring Pete Carroll, emphasizing the importance of strong leadership. Colin critiques Sean McDermott's strategic missteps during the Bills' playoff loss to the Chiefs, pointing out key errors. The tension between Pat Riley and Jimmy Butler adds drama as they navigate the dynamics of player treatment. Additionally, the Dallas Cowboys face scrutiny for declining competitiveness under new management, while the Steelers struggle to find a successor to Ben Roethlisberger amid challenges in their defensive strategies.
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Coordinator Hires vs. Culture Changers
- Hiring good coordinators is a 50/50 proposition, similar to the NFL draft.
- Proven culture changers like Pete Carroll, Mike Vrabel, and Mike McCarthy are safer bets.
Coaching Hire Evaluation
- Don't overvalue opening press conferences, as coaches may be nervous.
- Organizations have different needs, so evaluate hires based on those needs.
Bills Fans Scrutinize McDermott
- Buffalo fans, after blaming officials, are now scrutinizing Sean McDermott's coaching.
- Articles highlight McDermott's errors in the Chiefs loss.