The Herd with Colin Cowherd 3 & Out - Massive Mailbag, Are the Packers for REAL, What's the future for the 49ers
Sep 13, 2025
In this discussion, the host dives into the sustainability of the Packers' hot start, questioning if their winning ways can last. The challenges facing the 49ers due to injuries are unpacked, considering how they can navigate the rest of the season. A massive mailbag segment reveals insights on how perceptions can shift throughout the season, alongside an exploration of NFL offensive evolution and the critical role of defense in establishing championship teams. The pressures on offensive coordinators and quarterbacks also take center stage.
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One Game Isn’t The Full Picture
- One game reveals surface traits but not long-term reliability for a quarterback like JJ McCarthy.
- Toughness and consistency over many games determine if a hot start becomes a sustained career.
Structure Beats Individual Title Changes
- Organizational continuity matters more than a change in title for sustained franchise success.
- John sees the Packers' infrastructure and draft/coach culture as the key reason they'll remain competitive.
Front Seven Can Make A Defense
- An elite defensive line alone can elevate an entire defense despite weaknesses elsewhere.
- Pass rush and dominant front play create coverage advantages that mask other deficiencies.