The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Taking a look at Drake Maye and Sam Darnold
Feb 3, 2026
Jordan Palmer, quarterback coach who trains and scouts QBs, and Cameron Heyward, veteran Steelers defensive leader. They discuss Drake Maye’s growth and traits, Sam Darnold’s early development and mechanics work, facing Maye on the field, coaching styles like Mike Tomlin and Mike McCarthy, and how teams adjust schematically in big games.
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Mike Tomlin's Leadership Up Close
- Cameron Heyward described Mike Tomlin as approachable and honest, willing to discuss players' problems openly.
- Heyward credited Tomlin's preparation and insistence on putting the team first as key to long-term success.
Defense + Mobile QB = Team Turnaround
- Heyward noted Seattle and New England struggle with offensive line issues but have strong defenses and mobile quarterbacks.
- He emphasized Drake Maye's growth and stabilizing run game as reasons for their improvement.
Open DK Metcalf With Smarter Play Design
- Heyward urged a complementary run game and creative usage of DK Metcalf to get him more touches in space.
- He recommended mixing routes to create favorable matchups and avoid isolating your top receiver.