The Herd with Colin Cowherd

THE HERD - Hour 1 - Shedeur Sanders Sabotage?

Aug 25, 2025
Rachel Nichols, a veteran journalist and analyst, and Matt Mosley, a Cowboys expert, dive into the tumultuous NFL preseason. They discuss Shedeur Sanders' shaky debut and the media's role in his image. The duo also weighs in on Micah Parsons' contract drama with Jerry Jones and its implications for the Cowboys. Additionally, they touch on the impact of contract negotiations on young athletes and the importance of team dynamics in shaping careers. Tune in for insights that blend humor and in-depth analysis!
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ANECDOTE

Vegas Trip Framing The NFL Pulse

  • Jason McIntyre describes attending Vegas and watching preseason action, framing his take on the week before the season starts.
  • He uses that trip to introduce the Shedeur Sanders and Cowboys stories as major offseason narratives.
INSIGHT

Sanders' Performance Exposed Team Issues

  • Shedeur Sanders' preseason collapse revealed deeper concerns about protection and readiness rather than just hype.
  • The Browns' decision to cut linemen after the game fueled a narrative but doesn't prove intentional sabotage.
ANECDOTE

Two QBs, Same Line, Different Results

  • Jason points out Dylan Gabriel played the first half with those same linemen and wasn’t sacked while Shedeur was overwhelmed in the second half.
  • Snoop Hundley then led the final drive without sacks, highlighting the contrast.
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