Loading summary
Transcript65 lines
- [00:01]
Colin Cowherd
With AMEX Platinum, you can really be in the now access to resi priority notify yes 4pm checkout with fine hotels and resorts booked through AmexTravel.
- [00:12]
Tanya Rad
We needed this and dedicated card Member.
- [00:15]
Colin Cowherd
Entrances at select events. Let's go. Means you can focus on the present moment. That's the powerful backing of American Express. Terms apply. Learn more@americanexpress.com withamex card member entrance access not limited to AMEX Platinum Card what.
- [00:31]
Matt Hasselbeck
Gift are you going to get that person that's impossible to shop for? Give the gift of sound. JLab has the perfect gift for anyone with a variety of styles, sizes and colors. And they have products for under $100, under $50 and even under $25.
- [00:46]
Colin Cowherd
I love that.
- [00:47]
Matt Hasselbeck
Save up to 60% on select JLab products this holiday season on JLab.com look for the JLab Blue Box at retailers everywhere or visit jlab.com today. Hey, so if I say Aflac, you probably think that famous duck. You should also think supplemental insurance. So that's like in football, what you'd call the second level of your defense. I mean, if there's gaps in your health insurance, Aflac's job is to help fill them. If you're sick or injured, Aflac can pay cash to help cover things your health insurance doesn't unexpected medical bills, even rent or mortgage payments. To learn more about how Aflac can help fill the gaps health insurance can leave behind, visit aflac.com the herd brought to you by Grainger Grainger knows space at your facilities limited As a maintenance specialist, you only have so many spots for backup products in your inventory roster, which means space on your bench comes at a premium.
- [01:47]
Colin Cowherd
Well, when it comes to breadth and.
- [01:49]
Matt Hasselbeck
Depth, Grainger's got you covered. They've got over 1 million industrial grade products. Plus fast delivery helps reduce the inventory you need to keep on hand, freeing up space and capital while giving your operation a winning edge. Call 1-800-GRAINGER Click grainger.com or just stop by a local branch. You know our trusted partner Tirerack.com for their fast free shipping, free road hazard protection, convenient installation options and their great selection of best tires like the highly consumer rate bfgoodrich all terrain tak02. But did you know they sell other automotive products? Wheels, brakes, suspension, just to name a few. Go to tirerack.com collin tirerack.com the way tire buying should be thanks for listening to the Best of the Herd podcast. Be sure to catch us live every.
- [02:42]
Colin Cowherd
Weekday on Fox Sports Radio and noon.
- [02:44]
Matt Hasselbeck
To 3 Eastern 9am to noon Pacific. Find your local station for the herd@foxsportsradio.com or stream us live every day on.
- [02:53]
Colin Cowherd
The iHeartRadio app by searching Fox Sports Radio or FSR. This is the Best of the Herd with Colin Cowherd on Fox Sports Radio. Oh, it is a Monday and a busy one. Live in Los Angeles, it's the Herd. Wherever you may be and however you may be listening, thanks for making us part of your day. One hour from now, Colin right? Colin wrong. Plenty of both. Matt Hasselbeck will stop as is customary on this show. J. Mac I am so glad that we got the Bills and the Rams followed by. I mean, talk about two great quarterback performances followed by two other great quarterbacks, Kansas City and the Chargers. Because it let America see who's wasting talent and who's not. That's a spicy team. Yeah. So let's talk about that. Josh Allen had the greatest day ever for a quarterback. Three passing touchdowns, three rushing touchdowns. It hadn't been done in a long time and the Bills lost. Of course they did because they've been wasting Josh Allen's talent forever. I mean, the rams had almost 30 first downs. We're 11 of 15 on third. Almost perfect in the red zone, 38 minutes. Time of possession. They dominated that. The Bills had a punt blocked. Stafford did whatever he wanted. You ever consider rolling coverage over on Puka? It can't look that easy if you're Matt Stafford. Was that the Bills scout team? Listen, Josh Allen is the greatest quarterback talent I've ever seen. He's better than Elway, he's better than Mahomes as a talent. Andrew luck couldn't do that. 6. 6. Huge arm. 255 and produced 400 plus yards. Again, he's done it 11 times and you know what his record is in those games 5 and 6? This franchise continues to let him down. Mahomes has the better coach and the trophies and is the second most talented quarterback in this league. But if you give Patrick Mahomes or he gives you six touchdowns, Kansas City wins. There are games. He can give you one touchdown on a pick and Kansas City wins. Josh Allen, I mean, how many times are we going to see this? He literally is jaw dropping. There's nothing you can do. He doesn't scramble for nine yards, he'll scramble for 39. He doesn't throw at 40 yards on the line. He throws it 58 yards on the line. He's a jaw dropping once in a lifetime talent. He had four touchdowns and no picks once against this Kansas City Chiefs team, which I'll show in a minute and lost. Of course he did. I'm looking at his numbers. It is just a total waste of his talent and you can blame whoever you want. I like the owner, GM Sharp. Sean McDermott's good, but I've compared him to Chuck Knox. Legendary bounce around coach that won everywhere but couldn't get the trophy. Josh Allen is four and five. That is it. In games in which he produces 400 plus yards. You know what Mahomes record is in those games? 14 and 2. Ball game. Ball game. They are wasting his talent.
- [06:02]
Matt Hasselbeck
Yes.
- [06:02]
Colin Cowherd
Don't get me wrong, Matt Stafford, we've been saying this for years. He is and was an all time passing talent. He's what Aaron Rodgers wishes he was. The last three years. He was better in high school and college than Aaron. He's better now than Aaron. He was better for the first three to four years in the league than Aaron, but he ended up in Detroit. McVay's like, get me that guy. They did. He's magical when he's upright. If they can protect him, he's one of the only guys in the league that can go toe to toe with Josh Allen. Wow. To wow.
- [06:34]
Matt Hasselbeck
To wow.
- [06:34]
Colin Cowherd
To wow. 76% completion percentage, 132 passer rating. But it can't look that easy. I mean the Rams were making Josh Allen throw in tiny windows, making him run around. That Rams defense is young, talented, fast, athletic. They were making Josh Allen work for it. Matt Stafford, it was like a summer drill. It was seven on seven football. So the kid is absolutely jaw dropping and I feel terrible for him because they've got to do something when he puts the cape on. Mahomes is 14 and 2 and he is 4 5. And again, it's not like the Rams defense doesn't have talent. Their last couple, two, three drafts they've spent it on defensive guys up front and you can see them. But Allen's ability to cut through it is remarkable. And yet he loses again and this time to an inferior team. Here is Sean McVeigh, the winning coach after Josh Allen is a, is an alien. Some of the stuff that he can.
- [07:40]
LeVar Arrington
Do and the things that he can.
- [07:41]
Colin Cowherd
Create, we knew he was capable of that. He's shown that. It's why he is, you know, as well respected and regarded in this league as he is, it's all deserved and earned. But our guys found a way to just make enough plays to be able to come out on top. Now I'd like to talk About a team that doesn't waste their quarterback's talent. The Kansas City Chiefs, who just won their ninth straight AFC west title. Now they were facing Justin Herbert, who was so hot in the second half, he went forever until he had an incompletion. The pass rush for the Chargers was giving Mahomes fits. Jim Harbaugh made tweaks at halftime. Quinton Johnson, the receiver, redeemed himself. I mean, the Chargers put up a fight. I've said this all year. The Chargers feel like a little bit of a poor man's Chiefs coach quarterback pass rush. Just enough weapons and they were missing their best back and probably their best receiver. And yet, did anybody doubt Reid Mahomes? Travis Kelsey would figure out a way to win it in the fourth quarter. If you keep delivering on earnings day as a CEO, it's not luck. It's a business model. You don't do anything 10, 15 times, they're 10 and oh, in one score games. 15 straight wins in one score games. That is beyond luck. That is efficiency luck. Luck is like a bad team doing it two times in a row. Luck isn't a dynasty doing it 15 times in a row. Some people are smarter. They're more clutch. Kansas City, even the doinks work in their favor. But when they called that play on the sidelines and Reid, Nagy and Mahomes go over and they're talking, they've done this now 15 straight times. Losers call winners lucky. I'm sure Caroline and the Bears are like, what a lucky team. Winners get how hard it is. Mahomes, look at Kelsey sitting down. That is a designed play. They manipulated and toyed with a defense who's very good. And once again, Kansas City, they've rebuilt the O line, they've rebuilt the defense, They've two times rebuilt the receiving core for Mahomes. And they ask Mahomes a couple of times a game to jump into the phone booth and put on the Superman cape. A couple times a game, the Bills asked Josh Allen to put on the cape right before the anthem starts. He has to come dressed as Superman because they'll have a punt blocked or Matt Stafford will have a 7 on 7 drill against them. And this is what I love. I'll say this about New England in Brady's prime. They didn't always have the best roster. But I said this two months ago. Kansas City has become a more clever offensive version of what New England was. Was it lucky when New England for 20 years kept winning all those close games? No, it's a business model. They're just smarter. I've had multiple players and executives, they would practice things in New England all summer long, all summer long. Call it once in November, they were just more prepared. And when Mahomes and Reid and Nagy are on that sideline, it's like, yeah, it's a third down, it's over. They're going to get it. And again, they ask Mahomes occasionally to put on the cape. Josh Allen has to wear it to the game. Four and five is Josh Allen. In games in which he's Superman. Mahomes is 14 and 2. And I love. They were juxtaposed. I love that you got Josh Allen against the great quarterback playing out of his mind and losing. And Mahomes playing against the great quarterback with a team that's kind of ham and egging it at left tackle. They brought a guy in, he got hurt. And yet winning efficiency, smart. Doing anything multiple times over and over.
- [11:41]
Doug Gottlieb
And over and over.
- [11:42]
Colin Cowherd
It's not luck. Luck is a scratch off ticket. Luck is a losing company having a good earnings quarter. Yeah. Nvidia doing another big day for Nvidia stock is not luck. They're ahead of the industry and that's what Kansas City is and what New England was. And here's Mahomes after. As long as we have a chance.
- [12:04]
LeVar Arrington
To go out there and have the.
- [12:05]
Colin Cowherd
Football and make a play happen, I.
- [12:07]
LeVar Arrington
Feel like we're going to make it happen.
- [12:08]
Colin Cowherd
To be able to win this division.
- [12:10]
LeVar Arrington
To gain another game in the playoff.
- [12:11]
Colin Cowherd
Picture, it was an important game for us. It's a really good football team. We found a way to get a win, but now we got to keep building if we want to get to our ultimate goal. I actually thought that was one of the three or four best losses of the year for the Chargers. They didn't have their best receiver, they didn't have their best back. And Herbert, they made adjustments at halftime. Herbert had, I think 10 straight completions. They had opportunities to win the game. They made a couple of key defensive plays. But it's just, it's. It's very difficult when you're facing the best quarterback along with Josh Allen. Mahomes the best coach, the best tight end, and a team that situationally, I mean, I don't know how you guys watch these games. I always feel like, yeah, they'll figure it out. That confidence, they, even the Chiefs, even, you know, their confidence doinks in the winter, it's just who they are. It defines them. A hundred years from now, you will talk about the Kansas City Chiefs, and you'll look at the records and you're like, you're like, man, they won a lot of close games. Yes, because that's what happens when you eventually have to pay your quarterback $450 million, that you aren't very good at offensive tackle, that you have to make midseason moves, that you really don't have a number one receiver, that your tight end is getting old. He's good in spots, but not for the duration of the season. That's what happens. But Kansas City always figures a way to make it work, and Buffalo never does. And I don't think that's just some zany coincidence. Be sure to catch live editions of the Herd, weekdays at noon Eastern, 9am Pacific on Fox Sports Radio, FS1 and the iHeartRadio app this podcast is sponsored by PayPal.
- [13:53]
Matt Hasselbeck
Did you know the PayPal debit card now earns you 5% cash back in the monthly category of your choosing groceries, health restaurants, beauty, gas and apparel in up to $1,000 of monthly purchases. On top of that, you can get cash back offers within the app from brands like DoorDash, Sephora and Instacart. It's like having a little extra in your pocket every month. I'm using PayPal debit card to earn 5% cash back on apparel. With my travel schedule, I'm on the go. Sometimes I have to buy clothes online. It's the new normal. Just sign up for the PayPal debit card through the new app and you're ready to go. Download the new PayPal app. Sign up Start earning 5% cash back today. Don't just pay PayPal terms and limits apply.
- [14:36]
Colin Cowherd
See paypal.com rewardspal Cashback earned as points redeemable for cash and other options on up to $1,000 spend per month. The PayPal Debit MasterCard is issued by the Bancorp Bank N.A. pursuant to license by MasterCard International, Inc. And may be used everywhere MasterCard is accepted.
- [14:48]
Matt Hasselbeck
What makes the holiday special are the details from Genesis. And every little detail in a Genesis is another gift to you. Like during winter, you'll be thankful for the available heated steering wheel and the available snow mode to help get you through the snowiest of snow days. And the available all wheel drive is helpful all year round, but especially during the winter. I mean, Genesis has put a lot of thought into the details. And of course the best gifts are thoughtful ones like the available Nappa leather seating. Oh, speaking of gifts, you'll have plenty of room to haul around everything you've picked up for family and friends, no matter which Genesis you're driving. And with a lineup featuring SUVs, EVs, Sedans, something for everybody, experience the Genesis Signature event. And as one big final gift, Genesis is offering you a $1,000 bonus on select Genesis vehicles. The deal ends January 2nd. See participating Genesis retailers for details. Visit genesis.com to see how Genesis can make your holidays even brighter. Details make the holidays hey, this is.
- [15:48]
Doug Gottlieb
Levar Arrington here from up on game and listen, I want to talk to you about something very serious for a minute, all right? Something personal to me and right now, something that should be personal to you as well. In our country, the hate is at an all time high and it's like we're going backward. The hate is winning. We can't allow that, all right? It's out of control. So many different people, so many different groups are facing too much hate. And it's enough. It's time for it to stop. We need to stop, regroup, change the momentum as a team, because that's what we are. Everyone in this country is on the same team, so let's act like it. And when a team can't get it together, what do you do? You call a timeout. And that's what we need to do. Call a time out against hate. Let's think about what we say and do. And when we see hate, when we see someone doing or saying those things we know are wrong and hateful, we need to call it out. I'mma call it out. You need to do the same thing. Visit standuptolhate.org to help. And join me in calling for a timeout against hate by following at what's up with hate? Or posting the blue square emoji.
- [17:05]
Matt Hasselbeck
Hey, y'all know the Aflac commercials, right? With the famous duck and the coaches? Great commercials. But did you know that Aflac is a leader in supplemental insurance? That's what the Duck is quacking about, helping cover gaps. So, like, this is how I think of Aflac. Let's say you have an all pro linebacker. Anytime there's a gap in the defensive line, you know he's going to fill it, no problem because he's an all pro. Aflac does the same thing. If there's a gap in your health insurance, Aflac wants to better protect you by helping close the gap. You're sick, you're injured. Aflac can pay cash to help fill the gaps. Your health insurance can leave behind. You can use the cash, put it towards whatever you need, rent, mortgage payments, medical bills. It's completely up to you. Look, life can be tough. Fortunately, Aflac is tougher. I mean, we're talking middle linebacker tough. To learn more about how Aflac can help fill the gaps health insurance can leave behind, visit aflac.com it's time to start thinking about holiday gifts. What are you going to get that person that's impossible to shop for? We all know somebody like that. What do they want this holiday season? What do you want? Give the Gift of sound with JLab headphones JLab headphones are the perfect gift. I love them. For the podcast lover in your life or the one that wants to stream sports all day long. JLab Perfect gift for anybody with a diverse collection of headphones, which makes it easy to find the gift for your family and friends with a variety of styles, colors and sizes. JLab. They have products for under $100, under 50, even under $25. Gift yourself a new pair of JLab headphones too. If you're traveling this holiday season, pick up the JLabs J buds, Lux, ANC, tune out the Drove of the Jet Engine or your talkative relative. Save up to 60% on select JLab products this holiday season. On JLab.com find your perfect pair of headphones. Look for the JLab Blue Box at retailers everywhere or visit JLab.com to upgrade your sound and style today.
- [19:12]
Colin Cowherd
Where Colin was right Matt Stafford. I've said before he was better in high school, college and first four years in the NFL than Aaron Rodgers. And he's better now. He was always the most talented guy in the NFL in a bad spot. He's only 36. He's got two to three more Super bowl runs with his young team. In my opinion, he's still a complete workhorse fifth and past attempts. If they can protect him for the next three years, there's no reason to get another quarterback on his I mean, how many people could have beaten Josh Allen last night? Mahomes Stafford burrow with a better defense like Stafford's in a completely elite class. Where Colin was wrong, I thought the committee like J. Mac said would choose Alabama. I think the SEC is certainly good enough to get four teams, but Alabama lost to Vandy and by the way, that Oklahoma game I still can't figure out. They got run out of the stadium against an Oklahoma team that was 2 and 6 in the SEC. So nobody to blame except Alabama. But I just don't think the SEC deserves just one more team than the ACC. So I was surprised where Colin was right Kansas City 1001 possession games. I keep pushing back on the they're lucky. No, it's a business model. When they called that timeout in the fourth quarter, it was Matt, Nagy, Mahomes and Andy Reid and then through to a sitting Travis Kelce. This is what they do. It wasn't luck when Brady, Josh McDaniels, Edelman and Grong did it. And it's not luck now. Kansas City is great at it because it's the best quarterback, the best coach, one of the best tight ends. It's how they win. Where Colin was wrong. I'll stop mining to Texas football someday. But it is. Does anybody lose games they should win more than Texas. Georgia was down to a backup, but they had 11 penalties and that's 19 penalties in two games against Georgia. Quinn Ewers, not a huge fan. Banged up a lot. Don't see a lot of special there. They average 1.1 yards per rush against Georgia. Georgia couldn't run the ball in the first half either. But when the game really mattered, suddenly Georgia, with a backup quarterback, found a way to run the ball. I have always loved Texas. Sark's a friend. He's very good at what he does. They recruit at an elite level, but in these big games, not shocking that Georgia, with better play calling, better decision making with a backup quarterback could win the game. Where Collin was right. This was my concern for Caleb Williams. I don't trust the Bears ownership. The executive suite yesterday was embarrassing. Seven straight losses. I mean, they couldn't get the press conference right when they fired Matt Eberflusse. This is the concern again. They had a chance at Jim Harbaugh, but apparently Kevin Warren, the president and Harbaugh have a history and it's not a good one. They were outgained 319 yards to four in the first half. That's beyond bad. That's embarrassing. Where Colin was wrong. I defend Kyler Murray more than anybody. But you know something, and somebody mentioned this to me a couple of weeks ago, when he starts poorly, he gets moody. His body language changes. It's just a fact. And that game early he played poorly and it felt like, yeah, it's over. He only has only one game all year with over one touchdown pass. And again I defend him. But he is five, nine and a half. There was the Internet gaming over study issue. I don't love his body language when he starts slow. He's got five picks in the last three games and I don't think it's talent. I think I like Arizona's Defensive effort. I like their coach, I like their weapons. Some of this my bad is just on Tyler Murray where Colin was right Robert Sala got fired. I said you're nuts. He's the best coach on the staff. Yesterday's a prime example Tua dropped to throw 47 times. No sacks, barely got hit. Would that have happened with Robert Sala as the head coach? The jets are a circus and I never bought into them as a playoff team but they're one in seven since Robert Salah got fired and they couldn't get to two with their defensive personnel in their corners. Didn't like the firing. Never let the best coach out of the building. Where Colin was wrong I thought Kirk Cousins for about a year and a half was a really good signing as Michael Penix the rookie waited and watched Kind of a Flacco Lamar Jackson thing But boy Kirk has aged quickly Last four games, zero touchdowns, eight picks Listen, he's older he's never been a dynamic athlete but I mean in the fourth quarter this year and we've seen a little bit of this Aaron Rodgers he has a 56 passer rating so I thought Kirk Cousins for a year and a half until maybe late October next year that handed the Penix was the right call I did not think it would look like this by December Where Colin was right I said in preseason keep your eye on my dark horse pick for the national championship the Tennessee Volunteers only losses Georgia and on the road at Arkansas they're 10 and 2 they now face Ohio State and Tennessee's defensive line is elite and Ohio State's offensive line has been injured for the last several weeks Ryan days on the hot seat Josh H One of the best young coaches I actually think Tennessee is better served facing arguably the first or second best team be a giant killer early in this playoff so Tennessee was my pick for the Natty I didn't look very smart middle of the season I if I'm Ohio State this is one of the last teams I want to face tremendous defensive line against a so so Ohio State banged up offensive line where Colin was right where Colin was wrong and with that Matt Hasselbeck 18 years Super Bowls 3 time Pro Bowler joins us so I want to start and it sounded kind of But Mahomes is 14 and two in games and when he puts the cape on and all you guys have pretty good yeah pretty good and we all know Andy Reid's great Now Josh Allen's 5 and 6 and I sat there yesterday and I and I was happy for Matt Stafford who we both think is great. But I thought, no, you got to win these games. You can't have a pump blocked. It can't be that easy for Matt Stafford. I have moved to the point where I think they need to do something. If they can't get through, they are really built to win it all. You got a Kansas City team, Matt, that can't get their tackles right. What did you make of the Buffalo loss despite Josh's performance?
- [26:04]
LeVar Arrington
Yeah, listen, it's like a Hallmark movie. I mean, if you've seen that Kansas City Chiefs movie, I highly recommend it. But it's like a happy ending. No matter what drama is going on during the day, they're going to find a way. And listen, I just think it's intangibles for Kansas City. It's players that are playing, a group of players playing above the X's and O's. And right now, unfortunately for Josh Allen, he just was born at the wrong time. I mean, Josh Allen to me is the MVP this year. He's. He's absolutely incredible. A ton of fun to watch. But when you're playing in the AFC and you're playing in a tight game, certain teams know how to finish and they. You just know that they're going to do it. And other teams are struggling to learn how to do it. I thought last night Buffalo had an opportunity, but they made a couple calculated mistakes that ended up costing them the game. Now, they'll learn from that and they'll be better for it, but when you talk about Kansas City, they're just a team that has those intangibles and other people besides just the quarterback who can rise above.
- [27:05]
Colin Cowherd
So there was a moment on the sideline. It was a big third down late in the game for Kansas City, and I want you to take me there. It was Nagy Reid and Mahomes, and they went over there and he's like, yeah, yeah, yeah. So like it. And they. Then they throw to Travis Kelsey, who's sitting down. What are they saying right there? Probably.
- [27:20]
LeVar Arrington
Yeah. So usually the night before on that big call sheet, that Andy Reid call sheet, you'll have fourth and two to win the game. You probably don't have third and seven with under two minutes to go. Like, what are we going to call? But they called a safe play. And Kelsey, on that play, he's got what's called a corner Route A7. Route 7, 8 and 9 are your deeper routes in, like the passing tree. He's supposed to go to the back corner of the end zone. He immediately realized realizes that it's not there. Andy Reid lets his star players play within the system with creativity, and he knows where his teammates are not going to be. So Kelsey being on the same page being a Hall of Fame player, puts his own cape on. Mahomes is ready for it, and he basically runs what equates to a seven stop. He comes back into the area. Mahomes isn't surprised by it. Kelsey's confident that he can do it. And this is just an example of two hall of Fame players playing above the X's and O's. Quite honestly, the Chargers. You know, defensive coordinator Minter, he's sitting there, he's got the perfect play call on like they're sitting in the defensive staff meeting today being like, what would you do different? Like, nothing. We called the perfect call. These guys just rose above and you know, I think some of that is continuity and playing together. But a lot of it also is a coach like Andy Reid allowing those guys to have some creativity within this, within the playbook.
- [28:40]
Colin Cowherd
One more herd the herd streams 24 hours a day, seven days a week within the iHeartRadio app search herd to listen live or on demand whenever you'd like.
- [28:50]
Matt Hasselbeck
This podcast is sponsored by PayPal. Now here's the kicker. The PayPal debit card earns you 5% cash back in a monthly category of your Choice. Up to $1,000 of monthly purchases. So groceries, health and beauty, gas, apparel, restaurants. On top of that, you can get cash back offers within the app from brands like Doordash, Instacart, Sephora. This month, it's all about that apparel. I got a crazy schedule. I shop online a lot, Snag a suit here or there, fresh gear, 5% cash back adds up fast and signing up is easy. Just Download the new PayPal app to sign up and you're ready to start earning cash back on your everyday purchases. Pay smart. Earn cash back. Enjoy peace of mind with a PayPal debit card. Don't just pay PayPal.
- [29:36]
Colin Cowherd
Terms and limits apply. See paypal.com rewardspal Cashback earned as points redeemable for cash and other options on up to $1,000 spend per month. The PayPal Debit MasterCard is issued by the Bancorp Bank N.A. pursuant to license by MasterCard International, Inc. And may be used everywhere MasterCard is accepted.
- [29:48]
Matt Hasselbeck
How do you recognize elegant design? It's all about the details and the 2025 Genesis GV70 has athletic lines and a graceful coupe like profile. An artfully crafted SUV down to the smallest detail. An SUV with dynamic design with a premium interior that is both graceful and sporty. The GV70 offers a thrilling performance no matter where you're going. Exciting performance always at your fingertips and with launch control. Enjoy the thrilling power of takeoff. Standard navigation system with a stunning 14.5 inch high def screen. You're never lost. Unless of course, you want to be. An advanced array of cameras and sensors. Never gets tired or distracted, so it always has your back. Standard advanced safety, including a segment first center airbag for peace of mind all the time. Visit Genesis.com to learn more about the GV70. That's Genesis.com hey, this is Levar Arrington.
- [30:55]
Doug Gottlieb
Here from up on Game and listen, I want to talk to you about something very serious for a minute, all right? Something personal to me and right now something that should be personal to you as well. In our country, the hate is at an all time high and it's like we're going backward. The hate is winning. We can't allow that, all right? It's out of control. So many different people, so many different groups are facing too much hate. And it's enough. It's time for it to stop. We need to stop, regroup, change the momentum as a team. Because that's what we are. Everyone in this country is on the same team. So let's act like it. And when a team can't get it together, what do you do? You call a timeout. And that's what we need to do. Call a time out against hate. Let's think about what we say and do. And when we see hate, when we see someone doing or saying those things we know are wrong and hateful, we need to call it out. I'ma call it out. You need to do the same thing. Visit standuptolhate.org to help and join me in calling for a timeout against hate by following at what's up with Hate? Or posting the blue square emoji.
- [32:11]
Matt Hasselbeck
Hey, y'all know the AFLAC commercials, right? With the famous duck and the coaches. Great commercials. But did you know that AFLAC is a leader in supplemental insurance? That's what the Duck is quacking about, helping cover gaps. So like, this is how I think of aflac. Let's say you have an all pro linebacker. Anytime there's a gap in the defensive line, you know he's going to fill it, no problem because he's an all pro. Aflac does the same thing. If there's a gap in your health insurance, Aflac wants to better protect you. By helping close the gap. You're sick, you're injured. Aflac can pay cash to help fill the gaps your health insurance can leave behind. You can use the cash, put it towards whatever you need. Rent, mortgage payments, medical bills. It's completely up to you. Look, life can be tough. Fortunately, Aflac is tougher. I mean, we're talking middle linebacker tough. To learn more about how Aflac can help fill the gaps health insurance can leave behind, visit aflac.com it's time to start thinking about holiday gifts. What are you going to get that person that's impossible to shop for? We all know somebody like that. What do they want this holiday season? What do you want? Give the Gift of Sound with JJ Lab headphones JLab headphones are the perfect gift. I love them. For the podcast lover in your life or the one that wants to stream sports all day long. JLab Perfect gift for anybody with a diverse collection of headphones, which makes it easy to find the gift for your family and friends with a variety of styles, colors and sizes. JLab. They have products for under $100, under 50, even under $25. Gift yourself a new pair of JLab headphones too. If you're traveling this holiday season, pick up the JLab's J Buds Lux ANC. Tune out the drove of the jet engine or your talkative relative. Save up to 60% on select JLab products this holiday season on JLab.com find your perfect pair of headphones. Look for the JLab Blue Box at retailers everywhere, or visit JLab.com to upgrade your sound and style today.
- [34:18]
Colin Cowherd
So obviously when you watch a Lamar or a Mahomes or like a Brett Favor and Allen, the talent's incredible. I could figure it out. Stafford doesn't run around. He's not gigantic. He's not leaping over people. But it's like there's an old saying, an actor's actor, a comedian's comedian. I always look at Stafford, I'm like, other quarterbacks must look at him and God didn't give him every gift. He doesn't run around. He's not the biggest guy. I don't know if I've ever seen a guy make it look that easy. Like, what's his gift?
- [34:49]
LeVar Arrington
Yeah, listen, I'm a huge fan. I think he's one of the best quarterbacks. But I think any franchise quarterback, if you're able to protect for him like in the past, like pass protection wise, keep the defense off balance, no sacks, no hits, like that kind of a thing, it'll be seven on seven for anybody, especially for Matthew Stafford. So I thought what Sean McVay did is he understands what the kryptonite is of the Buffalo defense. There really aren't that great if you commit to running the ball. Like, if you commit to it, you run the ball. I think that's their kryptonite and they got to prove that it's not. They got a tough one against Detroit coming up and there's blood in the water. And they're coming for it, too. They're going to have to prove that they can do that. No swim. No swim moves on a running play. No spin moves on a running play. You better be gap sound. And I think that's what The Rams did. McVeigh using Stafford to get him into the right runs, using play action, getting, changing the launch point for the quarterback. I mean, they were really doing whatever they wanted to do last night, but the tendency sometime is to get away from the run when you know, you're going up against a Josh Allen explosive type of. Type of offense on the other side. I thought McVay and Stafford were outstanding last night. And now the Buffalo defense has to prove to the rest of the league, mainly Detroit next, that, you know, they will basically stop the run first, which is the goal of most defenses.
- [36:09]
Colin Cowherd
So it's interesting with Darnold, he can. You can let him walk out the door. And now J.J. mcCarthy, who was at a running team in Michigan, he wasn't a 35. I mean, they didn't throw the ball at Penn State on the road. He's talented, but now he just had a second surgery on his right knee. And Daniel Jones is more of a backup than a foundational quarterback piece. And here's Darnold. And listen, I know he can be reckless, but I mean, he's had two games that he didn't play well and now he's got, I think. Does he have like 11 games with a passer rating over 100? I would franchise tag him, Matt. I just couldn't let him out of the building. What do you do if you ran the team?
- [36:52]
LeVar Arrington
Well, a couple of things. First off, on JJ McCarthy, the knee surgery doesn't worry me at all. It's a meniscus. First you try to, you know, see if you can do it one way. If it doesn't work, he just fixed the whole thing. That doesn't concern me. But if I'm Sam Darnold, first of all, if I'm the Vikings, I try to keep Sam Darnold. No doubt about it. He's earned it. He's played outstanding. If this last game didn't improve it to you, you know, I don't know what will. But if I'm Sam Darnold, it's not just about the money, okay? Like, you should want to stay in Minnesota also. You should value what you have there in a coach, a head coach, that understands how to see things through the quarterback lens. And I believe he does that. I think he. That Sam Darnold understands this. He was in. He was at the New York jets, who don't understand how to help a young quarterback. He was at Carolina who don't understand how to help a young quarterback. And then he got a taste of it in San Fran and he's like, you know what? There's value, there's money. I'd be willing to give up to be some. Be in the right place, in the right offense. And that's how he ended up in Minnesota in the first place. So now that he's tasted it, I mean, he's already been to kind of that, like, quarterback prison. He doesn't want to go back. So if I'm him, I stay in this kind of an offense no matter what. And truly, even if you feel a little disrespected that they haven't come to you with a deal yet, If I'm him, if I'm his friend, I would say, hey, listen, remember what it was like when you were with the jets in Carolina. You might want to take less money to stay in Minnesota.
- [38:19]
Colin Cowherd
Yeah. You know, it was almost predictable. Philadelphia's got, you know, they've played very well. They have a big game coming up. Here comes Carolina and listen, you guys, are you pro athletes. You know, who's good and who's not. You watch the film. I don't expect pro athletes to be, you know, at the highest apex of their emotions for 17, 18 weeks. That's just.
- [38:37]
Matt Hasselbeck
I get it.
- [38:38]
Colin Cowherd
In January, you are. But you guys watch film and you know who can play. But I do think there's something about Philadelphia that. Listen, A.J. brown feels like sometimes he leads the offense. He and Saquon. Would you be a little worried about Philadelphia's ability to. I mean, if they have to play catch up fast, Rams could do it, Bills could do it. A lot of teams can. That passing game, it. There's. It's just not there. And that means if you have to catch up quick, it can be. They'll kill the clock with Saquon. But do you Worry about the A.J.
- [39:13]
Matt Hasselbeck
Brown?
- [39:14]
Colin Cowherd
Jalen hurts and sort of the pedestrian nature of the passing game sometimes.
- [39:19]
LeVar Arrington
Well, I would just say on every team, you're going to deal with star wide receivers kind of having that, like. I don't know. I don't call it diva, but, like, you know, hey, I was open. Like. Yeah, I know you were open, but there's. There's. There's a bigger situation here. You know, I would use, like, Jamar Chase as an example. I think he's one of the smartest wide receivers in the game. One of the best receivers in the game. He's putting up crazy numbers, but he gets frustrated sometimes because there's other things going on around him that he's maybe not fully aware of. I think the same things kind of happen in Philly, so I think the key right there is for them to, like, just stick together. Yeah. Would he like to. Would A.J. brown like to be more explosive in the passing game? Sure. Sure. I think that'll come for them. I'm still believing in this team. I just. I guess what my point is is, like, there's going to be roller coasters of emotions throughout. Throughout the NFL season where guys get frustrated. Can you stick together? I believe Jalen Hurts is a great leader. I think Nick Sirianni is the perfect coach for this team. And I think if that. If that group of guys in that locker room sticks together weathers the storm, Dallas Goddard's out for a little while. If they can stick together, I still think the Philadelphia Eagles are alive for that one seed in the nfc. In the nfc. People are going to be all talking about Detroit. I get it. They're great. They're going to talk about Minnesota. They're on fire. I get it. They're great. But don't sleep on Philly. Like, I just. I really think that this is just the normal ebbs and flows of human nature. Hopefully they learn their lesson for, you know, what they did, you know, yesterday, showing up in Carolina thinking that they're automatically going to win because of the emblem on their helmet. That's not how it goes. And, you know, hopefully they're better for it, but I think Philly's got some good football ahead of them.
- [41:01]
Colin Cowherd
Yeah, I mean, listen, I think their roster, along with Detroit's, is the best in football. I want to talk about this. So you had multiple coaches, and so I was talking to a friend yesterday. My buddy John Middle Coffee is a former scout for the Eagles. And I said, if you look at organizations that are broken, hiring a schematic wizard doesn't necessarily solve it. What Solved it in Detroit was a culture builder. Dan Campbell, ultimate alpha. And then he found a schematic guy. The Chargers were broken. Harbaugh, not a schematic whiz, a culture builder. D'Amico. Ryan's had that reputation as well. Tough guy, all business detail, no nonsense. Could do schematics, but basically hired Bobby Slowik to take care of that. I look at the Bears, and I think, this isn't about getting a clever offensive coordinator. I need a Mike Vrabel. I need a. I need. I need a Dan Campbell. And you had a variety of coaches, and you had some great coaches. But when something's broken in the NFL, does a schematic guy necessarily solve it?
- [42:11]
LeVar Arrington
Listen, there's a lot of things that need to be fixed in Chicago. I think the thing you need to get right is the quarterback. And they've got a very talented quarterback who's not playing very good football. And so there's a lot of reasons for that. I think he's got talent around him. But I think whoever you are in this case, if we're talking about Caleb Williams, I think you just need to look in the mirror and say, okay, what can I do to get better? There's a lot that's outside of his control, but what is in his control. And some of those things are leadership things. Some of those things are playing the position. You know, that's the one thing about being the number one pick overall. You don't get to choose what franchise you go to. Some of those things are outside your control. But again, I think the way to do it is to look in the mirror and focus on what you can control.
- [43:00]
Colin Cowherd
Finally, Bill Belichick spent five hours with the chancellor at North Carolina. I don't see this as a fit. I was just talking to J. Mac. You know, there are Mission Impossible and Tom Cruise. The reason it's so great, it's a perfect fit. A physical actor with a lot of juice and Michigan pop. Not every actor fits that role. Belichick in college, he didn't cater to Brady. Does this feel like a fit to you?
- [43:33]
LeVar Arrington
I would say. I mean, listen, I'm sure Coach Belichick will talk sometime soon, this week and kind of, you know, shoot the record straight or whatever. But, yeah, this could work. Listen, there's a lot of people that are coaching in the NFL. They don't want to go to college because of how much work it is and the challenge and MIL and transfer portal. We're going to know soon whether this is real or not, because the College timeline for hiring coaches is pretty immediate. You got all these guys in the portal right now. You need a plan. Signing day just happened. I don't think Bill Belichick's afraid of it. And I think there's one thing that people in the media and fans, they discount that they should put more stock in, and that's family. Like, if you get the chance to coach with your son or coach at a place where your father used to coach, like, there's some things that I would just say are kind of, like, intangible. So you got Bill Belichick right now, who's out. He's not coaching. You've got his son, Steve Belichick, who's the D coordinator for Jet Fish at the University of Washington. I could see a scenario where Bill Belichick says, you know what? I love it. I can do it. I've got friends. Bill O'Brien, who's doing it. I got friends. Nick Saban, I watched do it. I can do this. I like this challenge. I think this is a sleeping giant. UNC got all the Jordan money. There's a scenario where I think this is real. And I'm sure most people are like, oh, he's just doing this to let the rest of the NFL know. No, I'm serious about coach. That could be true also. But if Bill Belichick wanted to accept this challenge, I think he'd be up for it. And certainly, you know, he just seems like one of the people coming from the NFL that would embrace and could do the whole nil portal, the craziness that is college football right now.
- [45:17]
Colin Cowherd
By the way, somebody told me this yesterday. Deion Sanders has yet to make a single house visit. He's such a rock star. Players want to come to see him. So it's not like Belichick's going to be knocking on doors and, you know, the south trying to find a linebacker. You know, Bill can stay home and people can visit him.
- [45:38]
LeVar Arrington
And so listen, so much of being a head head coach in college football is like, who can you hire? Like, who's coming with you? Who believes in you? Who believes that? Like, oh, shoot, like, this would be great for my career. And there's a whole bunch of coaches that like learning from the great Bill Belichick or being on staff with him or he's not going to do it forever. So, like, hey, maybe, you know, yeah, pay my dues for a couple of years, and then I'm moving on up. Yeah, there's. Listen, I don't think it's crazy. I think Coach Belichick, you know, he's just a football coach. Shoot, if he wanted to coach lacrosse, he'd be a good lacrosse coach. He probably would succeed at whatever he was doing. But I think there's something intriguing about this opportunity for him. And again, I think it comes back to the opportunity to honor that family dynamic.
- [46:22]
Colin Cowherd
Yeah, that's a great, great way to contextualize this, because I thought it was nonsense, but I get it. He's kind of in legacy stage. I mean, if you really think about Bill, he's got the rings and the trophies. He's called the greatest of all time. He's in legacy stage. Legacy is family. Matt Hasselbeck, 18 years. Great seeing you as always, man.
- [46:42]
LeVar Arrington
Appreciate it, Colin. Always.
- [46:44]
Colin Cowherd
Yeah, that's an interesting perspective on that, I'll tell you that. You'd watch the games. I mean, I never watched Colorado football much. I watch the games.
- [46:54]
Matt Hasselbeck
This podcast is sponsored by PayPal. Now here's the kicker. The PayPal debit card earns you 5% cash back in a monthly category of your Choice. Up to $1,000 of monthly purchases. So groceries, health and beauty, gas, apparel, restaurants. On top of that, you can get cash back offers within the app from brands like Doordash, Instacart, Sephora. This month, it's all about that apparel. I got a crazy schedule. I shop online a lot. Snag a suit here or there, fresh gear, 5% cash back adds up fast and signing up is easy. Just Download the new PayPal app to sign up and you're ready to start earning cash back on your everyday purchases. Pay smart Earn cash back. Enjoy peace of mind with a PayPal debit card. Don't just pay PayPal terms apply. See PayPal app cash back earned as points you can redeem for cash and other options. This card issued by the Bancorp and a person went to license by Mastercard International Inc.
- [47:50]
Tanya Rad
This is Tanya Rad from Scrubbing in with Becca Tilly and Tonya Rad. This is what you do when you've just found that statement handbag on ebay and you want to build an entire wardrobe around it. You start selling to keep buying. Yep. On ebay over that all black everything phase. List it and buy all the color feeling more vintage than ever. It's out with the new and in with the pre loved. Next thing you know you've refreshed your wardrobe basically without spending a dime. Yeah, ebay the place to buy and sell new pre loved vintage and rare fashion ebay things people love Quest Empowers you to take control of your wellness journey with access to more than 100 lab tests@questhealth.com that's right. You can buy the same quality lab tests that Doctors use@questhealth.com get fast results online, and the option to discuss them with a physician at no extra cost for a limited time. I have a special offer for my listeners. You can save 20% when you visit questhealth.com justbe and use promo code justbe at checkout. That's questhealth.com just b with promo code just b for an exclusive 20% savings on lab tests. Terms apply.
- [49:03]
LeVar Arrington
This is Doug Gottlieb from All Ball with Doug Godley. Listen, I'm gonna get serious for a minute. The hate in our country is getting out of control. In fact, it's sadly at an all time high. But it's gonna take all of us to stop it. I mean, we're all on the same team in this country. So let's take a break from our hate so our team can regroup. We need to take a timeout against hate. Visit standuptolhate.org to help and join me in calling for time out against hate by following hatsupwithhate or posting the Blue Square emoji.
- [49:34]
Tanya Rad
Good sleep should come naturally, and with a new Natural Hybrid mattress, it can. A collaboration between Leesa and West Elm, the Natural Hybrid is expertly crafted from natural latex, natural wool and certified safe foams to elevate your sleep sanctuary and support a greener tomorrow.
- [49:50]
Matt Hasselbeck
Breathable organic cotton and moisture wicking Joma.
- [49:52]
Tanya Rad
Wool consistently provide cool and comfortable slumber. Every purchase helps fuel Lisa's work with shelters and those in need. Visit Lisa.com to learn more. That's L E E S A dot com.