The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Jun 30, 2025
Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck shares his insights on the evolving landscape of football, discussing the Steelers' aggressive defensive strategy. He emphasizes the critical need for enhanced leadership from young players like Caleb Williams in their second year. The conversation also dives into the challenges of developing quarterbacks amid a league increasingly prioritizing offensive plays. Hasselbeck reflects on how these dynamic changes are impacting team culture and coaching effectiveness across the league.
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Steelers' Defensive Spending Flaw
- The Pittsburgh Steelers consistently overspend on defense despite the NFL trending towards offense-first strategies.
- Spending more on defense has not translated into sustained success for the Steelers compared to offensive-focused teams like the Rams and Eagles.
Goalie Execution Decides World Cups
- Execution in key moments like penalty kicks and goalkeeping decides World Cup outcomes.
- Team USA's emerging goalie Matt Freeze showed clutch performance, critical for World Cup success.
QB Advice: Cut Sacks First
- Young quarterbacks must prioritize stabilizing fundamentals like cutting sacks before chasing big stats.
- Caleb Williams should work on reading protection and playing on time to reduce sacks significantly.