Hour 3 - The Chiefs are the villain

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Herd with Colin Cowherd – Hour 3: The Chiefs are the Villain

Release Date: January 30, 2025
Host/Author: iHeartPodcasts and The Volume
Description: The Herd with Colin Cowherd is a thought-provoking, opinionated, and topic-driven journey through the top sports stories of the day.

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1. Introduction to the Episode

Timestamp: [02:59] – [03:54]

Colin Cowherd opens the episode by discussing recent changes within Fox Sports Radio, mentioning Peter Schrager's new role on the show. The primary focus quickly shifts to the central theme of the episode: evaluating whether fan fatigue is setting in for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Colin Cowherd:
"I think there's a chief's fatigue setting in?" [03:54]

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2. Chiefs Fatigue and Media Saturation

Timestamp: [03:54] – [05:53]

Peter Schrager delves into the concept of Chiefs fatigue, questioning why discussions around the team persist if fatigue exists. He highlights the high engagement levels, citing that "57 million people tuned into CBS to hear Nancy Romo call that game" [04:20]. Schrager attributes the fatigue to the extensive media presence of Chiefs players and their association with numerous commercials, making them ubiquitous and potentially overexposed.

Peter Schrager:
"Why are we still talking about it?" [04:10]
"These people who are part of the Chiefs five, 10 years from now, they're going to be lovable, warm, embraced characters, even if they're hated right now." [05:46]

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3. The Eagles vs. Chiefs: Super Bowl Outlook

Timestamp: [05:46] – [08:54]

Cowherd and Schrager compare the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, discussing the Eagles' improved roster and their potential edge in the upcoming Super Bowl. They highlight key players like Brandon Graham, whose recent activation despite injuries could be pivotal for the Eagles.

Peter Schrager:
"Brandon Graham is not only on the last Super Bowl team that played Kansas City, but the Super Bowl hero that stripped Tom Brady in 2018 up in Minnesota." [06:42]

Colin Cowherd:
"Do you think there's a Chief's fatigue setting in?" [03:54]

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4. NFL Draft Insights and Senior Bowl Analysis

Timestamp: [06:42] – [09:02]

The discussion transitions to the NFL Draft, focusing on the Senior Bowl's impact on draft positioning. Schrager emphasizes that this year's draft isn't strong at the quarterback position, predicting that running backs, defensive tackles, and tight ends will be more heavily valued.

Peter Schrager:
"Not a quarterback draft... running back class is absolutely loaded in this year's draft." [07:12]
"Rich, tight ends rich, and running backs rich... those are not position groups you see go in the top three, four, five." [08:54]

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5. Super Bowl Week Preparations

Timestamp: [08:54] – [10:36]

Schrager shares his excitement about covering Super Bowl Week, detailing his upcoming role in hosting Fox's Super Bowl opening media night and his plans to provide live updates from the Eagles’ hotel. This segment underscores the significance of the Super Bowl and the meticulous preparations involved.

Peter Schrager:
"I'll be giving you all the latest updates all the way to the road to the stadium then right up until kickoff." [09:02]

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6. Team Performance Analysis and Player Impact

Timestamp: [15:26] – [22:05]

In the "Herdline News" segment, Jason McIntyre and Schrager discuss Saquon Barkley's impact on the Giants compared to Christian McCaffrey's influence on the 49ers. They debate Barkley's potential legacy and his role in the Eagles' offense, highlighting his exceptional performance and the strategic advantages he brings.

Jason McIntyre:
"Saquon Barkley has had more of an impact than Christian McCaffrey had on the Niners." [15:46]

Peter Schrager:
"Why are we still talking about it?" [04:10]

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7. Evaluating Quarterback Prospects and Team Strategies

Timestamp: [19:32] – [22:09]

The conversation shifts to quarterback prospects, particularly Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward. Cowherd and McIntyre analyze their strengths, draft potential, and the challenges teams face in selecting the right quarterback. They also touch on the strategic moves of teams like the Rams and Raiders in acquiring or developing quarterback talent.

Jason McIntyre:
"Shadour Sanders shocker. He's not participating in the East West Shrine bowl today, but he did meet with a lot of quarterback needy teams." [19:32]

Colin Cowherd:
"I think he's a good solid quarterback prospect. Good, solid B plus Cam Ward, B plus." [20:15]

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8. Coaching Changes and Team Rebuilds

Timestamp: [30:35] – [37:35]

The hosts discuss the New England Patriots' coaching decisions, specifically the return of Drake May and the hiring of Josh McDaniels. They evaluate the impact of these changes on the team's performance and future prospects, comparing them to other teams undergoing similar transitions.

Jason McIntyre:
"I'm looking at the breakdowns. They are negative, 70 million in cap space." [30:35]

Colin Cowherd:
"Josh McDaniels is in the staff room. And I said, hey, we got to go through the red area." [19:02]

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9. Super Bowl 59 Predictions and Player Highlights

Timestamp: [40:02] – [43:35]

In the closing segments, Cowherd and McIntyre provide their predictions for Super Bowl 59, analyzing team rosters, key players, and potential game-changing moments. They emphasize the high stakes and the exceptional talent on both teams, referencing Tom Brady's insights on the game's significance.

Tom Brady:
"This is a great matchup for a lot of reasons. There's a lot of stars, there's champions, there's coaches, there's tremendous scheme, and then there's tremendous players that have played well under pressure." [41:12]

Colin Cowherd:
"If you had to put the 10 best players, I have 10 best players. I'd have six Eagles and four Chiefs." [42:03]

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10. Final Thoughts and Upcoming Segments

Timestamp: [43:35] – [45:45]

The episode wraps up with lighter discussions about upcoming shows, future podcast guests, and a brief mention of the NHL Unscripted podcast. The hosts maintain an engaging and conversational tone, ensuring listeners are primed for future content.

Colin Cowherd:
"We'll see you Monday at Ritual." [43:35]

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Key Takeaways:

• Chiefs Fatigue: Despite their success, the Chiefs may be experiencing media and fan fatigue due to overexposure.
• Eagles' Edge: The Philadelphia Eagles possess a stronger roster, with key players like Brandon Graham potentially tipping the scales in the Super Bowl.
• NFL Draft Dynamics: This year's draft favors running backs, defensive tackles, and tight ends over quarterbacks.
• Super Bowl Preparations: Extensive media coverage and strategic planning are underway, with Peter Schrager playing a pivotal role.
• Player Impact: Saquon Barkley's influence on the Giants rivals that of Christian McCaffrey's on the 49ers, emphasizing the importance of individual players in team success.
• Coaching Changes: The Patriots' strategic hiring aims to bolster their performance, reflecting broader trends in team management.
• Super Bowl Predictions: The upcoming Super Bowl features top-tier talent on both sides, with game outcomes hinging on pivotal plays and player performances.

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Notable Quotes:

• Peter Schrager:
  "Why are we still talking about it?" [04:10]

• Jason McIntyre:
  "Saquon Barkley has had more of an impact than Christian McCaffrey had on the Niners." [15:46]

• Tom Brady:
  "This is a great matchup... it's going to be a highlight of my life being there to call the game." [41:12]

• Colin Cowherd:
  "If you had to put the 10 best players, I have 10 best players. I'd have six Eagles and four Chiefs." [42:03]

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This episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd provides an in-depth analysis of the Kansas City Chiefs' current standing in the NFL, potential fatigue among fans, and the Philadelphia Eagles' strategic advantages leading into the Super Bowl. Through expert discussions and insightful commentary, listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of the key factors influencing the championship game.

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[Colin Cowherd]

The iHeartRadio app by searching Fox Sports Radio or FSR. You're listening to Fox Sports Radio Senior National Writer, foxsports.com, fox NFL Kickoff, NFL Kickoff Sundays in the fall on Fox. I think he replaced me. I think that, I think that's what happened is bosses came down and said, schrager, get rid of Coward. That's what I remember. He kicked me to the curb. Gladly. And he's joining us. Peter Schrager is now joining us. That's how I recall. That's what I remember about it. They upgraded the show. That's what they, if I recall that they needed to make an upgrade. Information guy. So, you know, we were talking about this all, it doesn't matter if it's a small market or a big market. There's fatigue. I lived in Connecticut. I love the Patriots. I love. But after a while I was like, I get everybody else getting bored to death. Do you think there's a chief's fatigue setting in?

[Peter Schrager]

It's the biggest topic of the week, which is interesting because if we're so fatigued by it, why are we still talking about it? And it's funny because the ratings came out on Sunday and it was 57 million people tuned into CBS to hear Nancy Romo call that game. I would say they might be wearing a different hat this time around. It used to be this wholesome Midwest story of Clark Hunt's family with Lamar the dad, and they finally win the AFC trophy, first time in 50 years. And they're going, and then it was okay, we like this guy Kelsey. And now it's like people are sick of seeing Kelsey's brother and Kelsey's brother's wife and the mom and the dad and Swift's mom and Smith's dad and Andy Reid doing State Farm commercials. Bundle Rooski, like, I think there's that. But I also think this happened with the Patriots also. And it's okay to wear the black hat as a team. And they're leaning in. You had Andy Reid on yesterday, and I don't know if you've spoken to any other people in that building personally, but, like, they kind of like this role. Come and beat us. Come and beat us. And it reminds me of the old Howard Stern movie Private Parts, where pig Vomit, played by the great Paul Giamatti, is. How come everyone. How come the ratings are so high? And he has a research guy do it, and the research guy says, well, people love him. And for the people that love him, we asked him and a million people said they love to hear what he's going to say next. And he goes, okay, but what about everyone else? And they said, yeah, yeah. Well, 2 million people chimed in and said they like tuning in because they want to hear what he has to say next. And it's the 2 million people who don't like him. So this is just what comes with success. And to put a button on it, we had Brady on, obviously, I work with Gronk and Edelman on Sundays. We've got Belichick on every media thing that can imagine. And even the McCourty brothers have jobs. Like, we're going to come full circle on this thing, too. And you'll see that a lot of these people who are part of the Chiefs five, 10 years from now, they're going to be lovable, warm, embraced characters, even if they're hated right now.

[Colin Cowherd]

You know, the Eagles, I think, have the better roster overall. It's getting better for the super bowl, is it not?

[Peter Schrager]

There's a little window now. So Brandon Graham is their leader, and he has been missing for most of the season, and it was all but assumed he was done for the year. But this little window emerged that he could be activated, and this could be the storyline of Super Bowl Sunday if they can get him up to speed despite his injury and get him on the field for the actual Super Bowl. This was not even a consideration earlier in the season, but he has been recovering and they would love to, at the very least have him to be a part of this team running out of the tunnel. Of course, Brandon Graham not only on the last super bowl team that played Kansas City, but the super bowl hero that stripped Tom Brady in 2018 up in Minnesota. So the Eagles are hoping not only do they get Juergens healthier and they get everyone on that offensive line good to go, but they might have their defensive leader even if he's just playing a few snaps. To have him dressed and in uniform and ready to go would be huge for the Eagles against the Chiefs.

[Colin Cowherd]

So the Senior bowl has been happening here in Mobile, Alabama, and there's a lot of Draft talk. The sense is it's not a great draft at the top. It's not very good, a quarterback draft. All your sources in the NFL, I mean, this is the positioning time. I mean, you got new coaches, new staffs, draft picks getting discussed in this kind of off week. Before we get to super bowl week, what are you hearing around the NFL, the Shrine bowl, the, you know, down in Mobile?

[Peter Schrager]

It all starts now. There's a bowl game tonight, the Shrine Bowls down in Dallas, and then on Saturday, you've got the Senior Bowl. But what happens is the entire front office for teams descend upon Mobile and it's not just, let's watch the players. It's gossip season. Also, it's you start figuring out your boards because there's group think and okay, well, this guy's better than this guy and this guy's better than this guy and this position group's better. The big takeaway I've gotten having not been in Mobile, but talking to everybody, is one, not a quarterback draft. So every year we see the quarterback get bumped up, and in this case it would be Cam Ward and Shador Sanders. Will they get bumped up enough to be 1 2? Despite the fact that guys like Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren are objectively viewed as much better prospects in this year's draft class. But we see the quarterback position, because of how important it is, rise. That's going to be a storyline. Also, the running back class is absolutely loaded in this year's draft. And you say, well, we don't value running backs anymore, so you won't see them go, do we not value running backs anymore? Is that going to come full circle based on the impact that we've seen from Saquon in Philadelphia, Derrick Henry in Baltimore, of course, Josh Jacobs in Green Bay, and then the young guys, Bijan Robinson and Jameer Gibbs are both taken as first round picks two years ago, and both those guys are two of the top 10 offensive players in the NFL. So the running back position, led of course by Gentry, who's the kid from Boise State, but it can go five, six deep. I just think it's a really interesting draft and that the positions that matter are not necessarily the positions that are going to be the best in this year's draft. So defensive tackles rich, tight ends rich, and running backs rich. Traditionally, those are not position groups you see go in the top three, four, five.

[Colin Cowherd]

Yeah. By the way, what's super bowl week look like for you? Obviously, there's executives down there. What's that look like for you it's.

[Peter Schrager]

Going to be cool because I think for me it goes full circle. I started off in 2005 covering it for foxsports.com and on Monday night on Fox Sports 1, I'm going to be hosting the Fox's Super bowl opening media night and it's going to be simulcasted with the NFL. But it's that event where they first see the teams and all the media is welcome to come and it's that kind of Monday night. Let's break through the ribbon and let's get out there. I'll be hosting it with Carissa and Mark Sanchez and Cooper Manning will be with me down there in New Orleans. And then Super Bowl Sunday, Colin I'll be a prominent piece to it. I'll be working with the big show and that's with Strahan and Howie and Terry and those guys. But we've got like a 10 hour pregame show and I'll be at the Eagles hotel before they even wake up and I'll be stationed there and I'll be giving you all the latest updates all the way to the road to the stadium then right up until kickoff. So really excited. Obviously I'll be doing stuff for Good morning Football in the morning, but I am pumped to be a part of the Monday night and then of course Sunday and then I'll be there post game on the field interviewing the players of the winning team. And this year, unlike others, like I think it's a pickle mirror in this one, this is really close between these two teams and you can go either way. So we'll see if I'll be celebrating with Kevin Hart or Paul Rudd.

[Colin Cowherd]

We'll see. Great seeing you, my man. Peter Schrager, FOX Sports thanks buddy.

[Peter Schrager]

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[Colin Cowherd]

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[Colin Cowherd]

J Mac with the news.

[Jason McIntyre]

No, no, no.

[Unknown]

Turn on the news.

[Colin Cowherd]

This is the Herdline news.

[Jason McIntyre]

All right, let's start out with Saquon Barkley, who's obviously been tremendous all season. Now, some of us saw this coming, including this show. However, one of our teammates here at FS1, Chris Broussard, believes that Saquon Barkley has had more of an impact than Christian McCaffrey had on the Niners.

[Peter Schrager]

Y'all laughed at me when I say.

[Jason McIntyre]

He'S going to have a Christian McCaffrey type impact. He's going way beyond Christian McCaffrey.

[Colin Cowherd]

That's true.

[Jason McIntyre]

And what this shows you, they've always.

[Peter Schrager]

Had a great run game.

[Jason McIntyre]

You put an elite back behind that offensive line in Philadelphia and this is what you get. And so let's just enjoy it.

[Joy Taylor]

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[Jason McIntyre]

And he's going to do this for.

[Unknown]

The next few years.

[Colin Cowherd]

Yeah. You know, it is interesting. Not all players are the same players based on where you put them. Saquon with the Giants. I mean, he just, he would get contact at the line of scrimmage. Saquon with the Eagles often doesn't see contact for four to five yards, sometimes more than that. So like McCaffrey with Carolina is one player. McCaffrey with Shanahan and the Niners is a much better player. Better player. And that. And that is. When you take. That is what the best GMs do, is that you spot great players, not in great situations.

[Jason McIntyre]

Yeah.

[Colin Cowherd]

And. And they're undervalued. Sake. I mean, again, it was. We thought it was obvious with this whole line. And A.J. brown is such a big component to this because you can't cheat as a safety against the Eagles. You have to shade your coverage to the sidelines, which means if he gets to the first line, how many big runs has he had in the last six weeks?

[Jason McIntyre]

He feels like a 60 yard touchdown every week. Yeah.

[Colin Cowherd]

So it's just there, there. I mean, McCaffrey was always good. And then you watch him when he was healthy with the Niners, it's like, oh, Shanahan doesn't lose with him. It's the same with Barkley. You're like, is he a top five running back of all time?

[Jason McIntyre]

Yeah. The numbers on the screen are 20, 22, his first season with the Niners. That was the year that Brock Purdy got injured in the NFC title game. So the numbers are down a little bit. You look at his numbers last year and they're like Saquon in the postseason. I mean, just unbelievable. I hope Seiko can do it in the Super Bowl. You think there's a. Would you bet him MVP or.

[Colin Cowherd]

Oh, I'd have no problem doing that.

[Jason McIntyre]

Because earlier you said Kelsey.

[Colin Cowherd]

Well, no, no, no, I didn't predict Kelsey. I said, do you think it's possible this is a very good tight end game between Goddard and Kelsey? You're talking elite tight. I mean, like, there are. These are the two best teams and they're here for a reason. These are great rosters. Kansas City's is great, and nobody quite gives it the credit. Philadelphia is great and we all know it.

[Jason McIntyre]

Detroit Lions fans right now are upset with you.

[Colin Cowherd]

Yeah, their roster is good, too, but they're not as elusive at quarterback.

[Jason McIntyre]

Headlines shortly. And not in a good way. All right, let's move on to the next story. Is the New England Patriots your team of destiny next season? I know you love them. Colin Vrabel's now at the helm. He brought back Josh McDaniels as OC to help Drake May in year two with the return of McDaniels, former Patriot and three time Super bowl champ James White has chimed in. He believes it was the perfect hire for New England and Drake Bay.

[Unknown]

From what I've watched from afar from this offense over the last couple years, it's been a lack of details and a lack of execution and that'll be the two things that Josh will emphasize the most. You know, the meetings. He's got to make sure you're attentive in there, the walkthroughs, make sure you're intent of in there on the field. He's going to make sure you're attentive out there and doing the right things. He doesn't miss a beat now for Drake May I think it's perfect too. You saw what he did for Mac Jones in his rookie year. Had a great rookie year, you know. Then you know, Josh ended up leaving. It became a little bit more difficult after that.

[Colin Cowherd]

Very, very interested. I'm going to call my friend Vrabel at some time, maybe sit down and chop it up on the personnel.

[Jason McIntyre]

When are you going to hang? Are you going to bring all these friends to the set at the Super Bowl? You're going to set up a gathering if you will. Can I get in on that action?

[Colin Cowherd]

I would say that a lot of times my friends are insiders and they don't like to be in the sun. They, they've worked their power in the shadows. Unbelievable.

[Jason McIntyre]

Final story is Shadour Sanders shocker. He's not participating in the East West Shrine bowl today, but he did meet with a lot of quarterback needy teams who are at the top of the draft. Then Chador met with the media and was asked how his experience at Jackson State and Colorado have helped him prepare for the next level.

[Unknown]

It is definitely a truly grateful experience. Going there and experience that and knowing that's my foundation and going to Power 5 and experiencing that also. So we went, we changed the program in Jackson, we went to Colorado, changed the program and we did everything people didn't think we was able to do. So that's why I know I'm the most guaranteed risk you could take.

[Jason McIntyre]

I'm the most guaranteed risk you can take.

[Colin Cowherd]

Well, I think he's a good solid quarterback prospect. Good, solid B plus Cam Ward. B plus. I think Cam's more athletic. Shedeur is about.

[Jason McIntyre]

Who did you like more coming out? JJ McCarthy or Shedeur?

[Colin Cowherd]

I think they're both B prospects.

[Jason McIntyre]

Pennix or Shador?

[Colin Cowherd]

Pennix does a better ball, but Shador throws a really good Ball too. I would say there are very few A prospects and a lot of it's not on their college stats. I mean Shador didn't win a ton of games. That's not why Josh Allen was an A prospect. Mel Kuiper called him top 10 prospect ever at quarterback. So Elway was.

[Jason McIntyre]

I don't know that everybody realizes how tough it is for GMs when you've got a quarterback. Essentially, if you draft Shad, linking yourself to him the same way the jets drafted Zach Wilson and the Bears drafted Justin Fields, you. You fail on a top first round pick at quarterback and there's a good chance you're out of a job in three years. The amount of homework involved in digging into Shador, his background, his skills, his abilities, it's beyond just watching tape him carve up Colorado State like that doesn't really mean much. This is a tough decision. It's, I don't, you know, maybe he does fall to 6. There's a chance.

[Colin Cowherd]

That's why the Rams with Matt Stafford, if they wanted to move him would get a first and a second, maybe a third like you, you can get. It's not there are no guarantee. I I'll say this, I would not be surprised if a quarterback taken in the second round is the best quarterback.

[Jason McIntyre]

Well, he's probably going to a decent team at that point, right? As opposed to dumpster fire like you know, Tennessee or the jets or you.

[Colin Cowherd]

Know, somebody's there's going to be a quarterback. I think I know it is going mid to late second round and he's going to go to a good team.

[Jason McIntyre]

Just go ahead and say you love this guy. You guys are you is he going to come on the show leading up to the draft like your boy Bo Nix last year?

[Colin Cowherd]

I only bring winners on. I think I can fit him in.

[Jason McIntyre]

Trash talking is just reaching Jordan levels here. Goodness.

[Colin Cowherd]

J. Mac with the news. Well, that's the news and thanks for stopping by the Herd lie news. We'll put the Tom Brady interview on the podcast if you want to listen to it. I, I, I, I did think my it was I was like I think it was the first question I asked Tom that I really liked. He went into detail about, you know, I said two weeks to prepare for a game I'd be bored out of my mind. You've looked at how much film and he said he liked the extra prep for the Super Bowl.

[Tom Brady]

One of my best kind of memories from the Super Bowl 2014. We're playing the Legion of Boom. And it's Friday night before the super bowl and I wasn't feeling great about the red area package we had. And I went in and Josh McDaniels is in the staff room. And I said, hey, we got to go through the red area. I said, it's just too hard down there. They play too much zone. And if I look to the left, Earl moves to the left. I look to the right, Earl moves to the right. So we install three plays on Friday night. After two weeks of preparation, all the practice is done. And one of the touchdowns is to JoJo LaFell, the first one of the game. And the second one is to Danny Amendola later in that game. And we hadn't practiced him at all for 11 days. And it was just, I like to use every minute of prep going up into those games because they're the hardest ones to win.

[Colin Cowherd]

Yeah, I mean, it's interesting. A lot of teams who are solid with maybe like a great quarterback. The Colts with Andrew Luck can get to a conference championship. You have to be a great team to get to a conference championship. You have to be really good. But the hardest two games to win are the conference championship in the Super Bowl. So, you know, you got a 17 game, 18 week schedule. They're going to add another game. And at the end, like, like the final exam is much tougher than the midterms and the weekly test. So every little ounce, I mean, you go back to that Seahawk Patriot Malcolm Butler interception. It came down to a play that, that I literally. Reaction, prep, Luck, fortitude, whatever it is. J. Mac, he's got his headlines. He's ready to roll. Live from Los Angeles, it's the Herd. Be sure to catch live editions of the Herd, weekdays at noon Eastern, 9am Pacific.

[Steve Covino]

Hey, it's Steve Covino. And I'm Rich Davis. And together we're Covino and Rich on Fox Sports Radio. You can catch us weekdays from 5 to 7pm Eastern, 2 to 4 Pacific, on Fox Sports Radio. And of course, the iHeartRadio app. Why should you listen to Covino and Rich? We talk about everything. Life, sports, relationships, what's going on in the world. We have a lot of fun talking about the stories behind the stories in the world of sports and pop culture. Stories that, well, other shows don't seem to have the time to discuss. And the fact that we've been friends for the last 20 years and still work together, I mean, that says something, right? So check us out. We like to get you involved, too. Take your phone calls, chop it up as they say. I'd say the most interactive show on Fox Sports Radio. Maybe the most interactive show on planet Earth. Be sure to check out Covino and Rich Live on Fox Sports radio and the iHeartradio app from 5 to 7pm Eastern, 2 to 4 Pacific. And if you miss any of the live show, just search Covino and Rich wherever you get your podcast. And of course on social media, that's Covino and Rich.

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[Katie Couric]

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[Bobby Bones]

Hey, it's Bobby Bones. Join me and former NFL quarterback Matt Castle every Wednesday for our new podcast, Lots to say. With Bobby Bones and Matt Castle between us, we have over 17,500 passing yards, multiple New York Times bestsellers, and one mirrorball trophy from Dancing with the Star. So where else you can find a show with that much athleticism and football insight? Based in Nashville, we're more than just your basic NFL show. We talk sports but we talk pop culture and music and a little bit of everything. Cuz we got lots to say. I I texted you and you texted me back. Now I don't know if you have the update but like all the little thumbs up and heart and stuff, like it's all colored. They changed it and the the heart's a little pink. It felt like I told you I loved you. I'm going to be honest, it was a little pink.

[Colin Cowherd]

There was something sentimental when you like when, when you send it you like do I send the heart Now I.

[Bobby Bones]

Don'T like the color edition. It's extremely pink Listen to lots to say with Bobby Bones and Matt Castle on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Katie Couric]

Hey everyone, it's Katie Couric. Well, the election is in the home stretch and I'm exhausted, but turns out the end is near. Right in time for a new season of my podcast. Next Question. This podcast is for people like me who need a little perspective and insight. I'm bringing in some foks friends of Katie's me out like Ezra Klein, Van Jones, Jen Psaki, Asted Herndon. But we're also going to have some fun, even though these days fun and politics seems like an oxymoron. But we'll do that thanks to some of my friends like Samantha bee, Roy Wood Jr. And Charlamagne tha God. We're going to take some viewer questions as well. I mean, isn't that what democracy is all about? Power to the podcast for the people. So whether you're obsessed with the news or just trying to figure out what's going on, this season of Next Question is for you. Check out our new season of Next Question with me, Katie Couric on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Jason McIntyre]

Next week we are headed to New Orleans. The herd and the entire FS1 lineup will be live from Bourbon street on Thursday and Friday as we get ready for Super Bowl 59. And next Friday we have a Super bowl special at 4 Eastern on Fox. We'll be joined by special guests all week long. Can't wait for super bowl week on FS1.

[Colin Cowherd]

You know, it's interesting. You grew up in the east coast and have never been to New Orleans.

[Peter Schrager]

Great.

[Jason McIntyre]

Is that really a shock?

[Colin Cowherd]

Great. Yeah. Great food city. I mean, it's like being from the west coast and never being to Vegas.

[Jason McIntyre]

Oh, stop it.

[Colin Cowherd]

Come on.

[Jason McIntyre]

New Orleans is not that close to. I mean LA. To Vegas, 45 minutes. It's not that close to. I was northeast, so a little different, but I don't know. New Orleans like a top 10 city in the country for partying, would you say?

[Colin Cowherd]

I think, yeah. Yeah, I think it is. It's known as a great. Not only has it got great food and drink, but the quality of service is amazing. Like it's a really. They treat you, the restaurateurs and the staffs. You mean every time you go to New Orleans and you go to dinner or lunch, you feel special?

[Jason McIntyre]

Have you locked up any Michelin star restaurant?

[Colin Cowherd]

I don't do Michelin star restaurants. I Don't do French food. No, you don't do French food. You could talk me into a cocktail and some oysters at noon. That. That part I'm willing to go. Okay. Yeah. Sounds like we can have some fun here.

[Jason McIntyre]

We. That's cool that you want to hang out with me. You know, I know you like to keep your distance when you're around the important people.

[Colin Cowherd]

Like Mozgoff drops 40 on you tonight. You'll be so beaten down, you'll need a friend. All right, we call it tomorrow's headlines today. J. Max doing it on Thursday. Best of the Herd tomorrow. So what's the headline gonna be for the team without a coach? Speaking of New Orleans, the Saints.

[Jason McIntyre]

So we're trying to tackle some coaches and outlooks for the season in New Orleans. They seem like they've zeroed in on one guy. They punted on McCarthy. The headline will be Saints hire a coach yet. More or less.

[Colin Cowherd]

Yeah.

[Jason McIntyre]

Kellen Moore. It seems like he's ticketed to New Orleans. I said earlier this week, I think McCarthy dodged one here. I don't think this is a great job, Colin. I'm looking at the breakdowns. They are negative. 70 million in cap space.

[Bobby Bones]

Oh, no.

[Colin Cowherd]

They're in big trouble. That's brutal.

[Jason McIntyre]

This four straight losing seasons. I mean, if you look at their roster, one of the best players they had this year was Taysom Hill. He's 35, and they're probably going to have to move off in for financial reasons. Carr was a bit of a disaster.

[Colin Cowherd]

They are 3 and 20 against playoff teams. And Sean Payton.

[Jason McIntyre]

That's a shocking stat. I mean, basically, they are. Are a mess. I. I can't find any positives here. They need basically everything.

[Colin Cowherd]

Yeah.

[Jason McIntyre]

Like, you look at the offensive line, they could lose two guys.

[Colin Cowherd]

A total rebuild, a complete rebuild.

[Jason McIntyre]

I. I don't see why Kellen Moore is leaving the Eagles for this. It's like you're literally going penthouse to the outhouse.

[Colin Cowherd]

Yeah.

[Jason McIntyre]

And I think it's a top uphill climb for him.

[Colin Cowherd]

All right, how about this one? Tomorrow's headlines today. This is an interesting one. I. Let's. Let's look at the headline for Aaron. I've actually, I think, kind of pivoted to a positive Aaron just because I thought he played well the last two months.

[Jason McIntyre]

Yeah, Smoke and mirrors. It's very fascinating the way the wording and the messaging from Aaron Glenn on Aaron Rodgers. It was not an overconfident. He's our guy. We want him back, blah, blah, blah. It was more like hey, this is about the team. As such, the headline for Aaron Rodgers will be now you conspiracy me, now you don't, Rogers vanishes to Vegas.

[Colin Cowherd]

Interesting.

[Jason McIntyre]

I know this is interesting. I think the Raiders have to get interesting here. Like you said, Pete Carroll, 73, he's going to want to win now. Yeah, they're not winning now with, with Aiden O'Connell or, you know, probably going.

[Colin Cowherd]

To move on, even a rookie quarterback.

[Jason McIntyre]

Yeah. However, there is a situation where Aaron Rodgers goes there and I don't know if you remember, but him and Pete Carroll had a Showdown in the Pac 12 way back. Might have been the Pac 10.

[Colin Cowherd]

I remember that. I remember watching that game.

[Jason McIntyre]

It was Rogers and Marshawn lynch against Pete Carroll, Matt Leiner and that Stack team. And Rodgers had like an amazing game. I think like 18 straight completions.

[Colin Cowherd]

Yeah, I remember that game. I watched it. I watched it at a wedding in Oregon. I was on a side TV watching it.

[Jason McIntyre]

Yeah, Very good game. And I just wonder if there's a world where, hey, we can rekindle something here. The Raiders actually are in decent shape. However, I did look this up. Their defense has some issues we'll get to shortly. But I, I just wonder if Rodgers goes to Vegas, feels like his kind of town, comes closer to the west, gets away from the New York noise. Yeah, I think he could fit there with Pete Carroll.

[Colin Cowherd]

Yeah, I don't. I don't think that's bad. I. I think. And by the way, they've got both tackles, a great target and a center. They need a back, a quarterback and a receiver if the offense is potentially pretty interesting. Tomorrow's headlines today. So Pete Carroll is the new coach of the Raiders. What do you make of it?

[Jason McIntyre]

So Pete Carroll, Errol Rogers, how would they fare together in the toughest, maybe second toughest division in football? The headline will be darkness, repeat. Rogers and Carol fall into black hole. Had to have fun with it. I thought they did a good job. Like I said, with the Raiders defense, they have 10 defensive free agents. Colin, seven are starters, five of their front seven, all free agents. They want to keep the safety. Morig.

[Colin Cowherd]

He's very good, very good.

[Jason McIntyre]

But like, I mean, in that division, you lose a bunch of defenders. Facing Herbert, your guy, Bo Nixon, Payton, and then of course, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. I don't see a path to success, whether it's Aaron Rodgers, Aiden O'Connell, Pete Carroll has an uphill climb. Now, like you said, the offense is good, but the defense, which is what they hung their hat on last year, Defense was good. Statistically. I think they got some work to do. I don't see this as a playoff team in 2025.

[Colin Cowherd]

Now, I want you to be objective on this next one because I am predicting this next team is the Washington Commanders of this year, which is they're my surprise playoff team. Tomorrow's headlines. Today, Mike Vrabel returns to familiar stomping grounds, the New England Patriots.

[Jason McIntyre]

I like how you've planted your flag in this team for this coming season. And I got some bad news for that flag. The headline for the Patriots will be ready, willing but not vel can't reach 500. I don't see it, Colin. Now let's start positive. You know you like this team. 91 million in cap space.

[Colin Cowherd]

Yeah.

[Jason McIntyre]

Fourth overall pick. Those are the good signs. And obviously Drake may we like. But I looked at some numbers, Colin, researching this. Yeah, they had the worst offensive line in the NFL the last two seasons past. Block win rate. One of the important stats, dead last. Like so many different combinations on the line. That's bad news. Now you probably invest in an offensive lineman at four and you got the cap space. You got to go sign. Maybe they get in a bidding war for the kid from KC who the Bears are interested in. And then you look at the defense and they could not get to the quarterback last year. Like no pass rush. I like Gonzalez in the secondary, but I'm just. I'm being real. You stack this roster next to some of the other bottom feeders, including my Jets. I don't think they've got the talent. They're still, I think, a year away. It's going to take some time for Vrabel to dig out from this ugly situation. And Yeah, I don't see 500 in the tea leaves.

[Colin Cowherd]

Now this next team is interesting. So before the season started, I went out and I said the Cowboys and the Niners are going to regress. And I don't think it was some amazing take, but they both did. I thought Denver and Washington would be much better. That's. I'm much more proud of it. So I'm taking New England as one of my launch teams. A team I think is going to pull back now. They're too good o line and running back. They're too good to fall into the abyss. But I'm. I. This is interesting. Keep your eye. The jets have poached, you know, their defensive coordinator. The Bears have poached their brilliant offensive coordinator. Tomorrow's headlines today, what's the headline going.

[Jason McIntyre]

To be for the Raiders no, actually we're doing the. The Lions.

[Colin Cowherd]

Oh, the Lions. My bad, my bad, my bad. The Lion.

[Jason McIntyre]

Here's the tough spot. I love this lion story the last two seasons, but they've had long excruciating seasons ending in just brutal defeat to the Niners. And then the Washington game. And now you lose both coordinators. The headline in Detroit will be no bends, no Glenns, no wins. How the Lions lost their roar. I do see a major pullback. Remember, the division got better with Ben Johnson going to Chicago. We know the Bears are on the upward trajectory. I don't see the packers going anywhere. I like the Vikings. Colin. I think there's a world where the Lions, I hinted to this this week, 10 wins. I think they could even drop further back. We know Washington's on the uptick. NFC is very difficult right now. And I just. They could not pressure the quarterback after Aiden Hutchinson. It was like we can't get to the quarterback.

[Colin Cowherd]

Let's just blitz and we.

[Jason McIntyre]

You leave your secondary on islands and they get cooked.

[Colin Cowherd]

Think how good Philadelphia's roster is when they lost their two hot coordinators to head jobs. They were a mess. People forget this. Dan Campbell is not. I don't think this is crazy. Dan's not a scheme guy.

[Jason McIntyre]

Yeah.

[Colin Cowherd]

He's a walk around culture builder. You know, there's nothing wrong with that. But the offensive guys, like, like, like LaFleur and Andy Reid and Sean Payton, they're scheme guys. So they can lose an offensive coordinator. It has no effect on McVeigh and Andy Reid and Sean Payton. But when you get culture guys or defensive coaches and they lose their offensive whiz and then they just bring somebody in house up the. Ben Johnson is a much higher grade coordinator than the young man replacing him.

[Jason McIntyre]

Yeah.

[Colin Cowherd]

So I don't think this is a hot day. We also think Green Bay will get better with time because it's a young team.

[Jason McIntyre]

Yeah.

[Colin Cowherd]

If J.J. mcCarthy is as good as he was in the preseason and we know Chicago. So this could, you could argue all three of the teams below Detroit will be. I mean it's hard to say Minnesota be better. They'll all be viable playoff teams, 100%.

[Jason McIntyre]

And Eagles in Washington going nowhere. I think we like Penix as a starter next year in Atlanta. I wouldn't rule out Baker Mayfield keeping this train going. Chris Godwin's coming back. Like, I mean there's. San Francisco's not staying down forever. Somebody drops off. What do you say? Every year two teams fall out of the playoffs.

[Colin Cowherd]

I mean there's Seven new playoff teams on average. And I mean, just. Let's just talk about this out loud. So I think, I think this is my take in the AFC is. I think Philadelphia. I think Indy is going to go after Darnold.

[Jason McIntyre]

Yeah.

[Colin Cowherd]

And I think if the Colts get Darnold, they're a playoff team. Okay. I think, I think there's a bunch of picks in cap space. I don't think New England's going to bring in six to eight new starters in the draft. And in free eight, they got a lot of money.

[Jason McIntyre]

So you got Pittsburgh falling out.

[Colin Cowherd]

You got Denver maybe falling out. I have. I don't know. I've got Pittsburgh falling out for sure.

[Jason McIntyre]

Chargers have cap space. I don't think they're falling out.

[Colin Cowherd]

No, I don't either. But, but I, but I, I can see a couple of teams emerging. I would say.

[Jason McIntyre]

Bengals with Burrow. They're coming back. They're not really going.

[Colin Cowherd]

I, I don't have as much promise as you do. I, I don't think. I think the next six, seven years for them are going to be very frustrating for Joe Burrow.

[Jason McIntyre]

I think Dolphins ish with Dan Marie don't buy it.

[Colin Cowherd]

Oh, I. Yes, a little bit like got to.

[Jason McIntyre]

The super bowl early and then could not get back.

[Colin Cowherd]

Well, we know, we know there's going to be teams that regress. You and I both agree with Detroit as a team that we think will pull back.

[Jason McIntyre]

Yeah.

[Colin Cowherd]

Yeah. And I would think this. I think Chicago's going to make a big jump. Yeah.

[Jason McIntyre]

And I think the Niners are going to come back pretty hard.

[Colin Cowherd]

They have too many smart people in the building.

[Jason McIntyre]

Yeah.

[Colin Cowherd]

And. Yeah. And I think they're also going to be, I think in the free agent market, moving people, accumulating draft picks.

[Jason McIntyre]

Seattle's a potential team to watch. You had a DK Metcalf take. That was kind of.

[Colin Cowherd]

I think I would move DK Metcalf. I would get another number one pick because in a weak draft, in a strong draft, maybe you get a two with him. Maybe you can get a one. I think Seattle needs to take a swing at quarterback. I mean, how many years can we do the Gino thing? Like, let's take a swing.

[Jason McIntyre]

What about a DK Metcalf Nico Collins combination in Houston still got the quarterback on the rookie deal tank.

[Colin Cowherd]

Del, I don't, I don't think Seattle. I think Seattle's fin at receiver. I think Seattle needs to move up or, or use it to get a Darnold. I think. I just think they have to take a swing.

[Jason McIntyre]

Jaylen Noro, that's my guy in Seattle.

[Colin Cowherd]

He did not look good down in the Senior bowl practices. Yeah, did not look great.

[Jason McIntyre]

Not a practice player.

[Colin Cowherd]

You know who did look great? Riley Leonard. Tom Brady came on earlier today. I think this is the. I think this super bowl is great regardless of what anybody says, and not because it's on fox. I think it's the best roster against arguably the best coach of all time and Patrick Mahomes, the current best quarterback. Tom Brady, on his thoughts and why he's looking forward to it.

[Tom Brady]

To me, the two teams that have been consistently great all season long that are in this game, which is exactly how it should be. And the outcome of this game is going to be determined by a few plays, and no one knows which plays they're gonna. Those are gonna be. That's why you got to be on it from the moment that you walk into the stadium. This is a. This is a great matchup for a lot of reasons. There's a lot of stars, there's champions, there's coaches, there's tremendous scheme, and then there's tremendous players that have played well under pressure. And it all kind of culminates in this great performance, you know, played out in front of the whole world and all these players that get to be involved in it. This is a highlight of their life, and it's going to be a highlight of my life being there to call the game.

[Colin Cowherd]

Yeah, I think you have the best roster in football with an underrated overall roster, Kansas City. And the best quarterback in the game with at times an underrated quarterback in Jalen Hurts. So, I mean, if you had to put the 10 best players. I was doing it in my head. I have 10 best players. I'm not going to tell you. I'd have six Eagles and four Chiefs. But number 11 is also a chief. So I think it's. I think it's closer than you think.

[Jason McIntyre]

I think probably got two Chiefs offensive linemen, Chris Jones and Patrick Bones.

[Colin Cowherd]

Trent McDuffie is a top 10 player. He's arguably, on any given Sunday, the best corner in football. They moved up to get him for a reason. Trent McDuffie is great.

[Jason McIntyre]

And you might have Kelsey at 11. Huh? Interesting.

[Colin Cowherd]

Maybe that maybe I would.

[Jason McIntyre]

I would go seven, three Eagles.

[Joy Taylor]

Well, you're.

[Colin Cowherd]

First of all, Mahomes, Chris Jones, McDuffie have to be in it. Well, I mean, what am I doing? What am I doing? What do I. What am I doing with Joe Tuney?

[Jason McIntyre]

McDuffie's excellent on the blitz. He was not as amazing as he was last year. He was very good. Is he better for sure than everybody? Anybody in the Eagles secondary again, historical or just a season?

[Colin Cowherd]

No, I mean, I'm basically saying coming up in the super bowl, who are the 10 best players? That's what I think. I think McDuffie, because of the Eagles, two receivers gonna be on an island a few times with Spags blitzing.

[Jason McIntyre]

AJ Brown will cook him.

[Colin Cowherd]

Be careful. He's not brawny. This is not. This is not Tyrese Maxey. I mean, this is. McDuffie is an elite corner.

[Jason McIntyre]

Very good.

[Colin Cowherd]

Yes, elite. Get used to that word. We'll see you Monday at Ritual.

[Katie Couric]

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[Bobby Bones]

Hey, it's Bobby Bones. Join me and former NFL quarterback Matt Castle every Wednesday for our new podcast, Lots to say with Bobby Bones and Matt Castle. Between us, we have over 17,500 passing yards, multiple New York Times bestsellers, and one mirror ball trophy from Dancing with the Star. So where else are you going to find a show with that much athleticism and football insight? We talk sports, but we talk pop culture and music and a little bit of everything. Listen to Lots to say with Bobby Bones and Matt Castle on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Katie Couric]

Hey, everyone, it's Katie Couric. Well, the election is in the home stretch right in time for a new season of my podcast, Next Question. I'm bringing in some foks friends of Katie's to help me out, like Ezra Klein, Jen Psaki, Asted Herndon. But we're also going to have some fun thanks to some of my friends like Samantha Bee and Charlamagne the God. We're going to take some viewer questions as well. I mean, isn't that what democracy is all about? Check out our new season of Next Question with me, Katie Couric on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Jason McIntyre]

What's up, everybody? Adnan Burke here to tell you about a new podcast. It's NHL Unscripted with Verkin Demers, Jason.

[Peter Schrager]

Demers here in half after playing 700.

[Colin Cowherd]

NHL games, I got a lot of.

[Peter Schrager]

Dirty laundry to air out.

[Jason McIntyre]

Hey, I got a lot to say here, too, okay? Each week, we'll get together to chat.

[Colin Cowherd]

About the sport that we love.

[Peter Schrager]

Tons of guests are gonna join in, too.

[Colin Cowherd]

But we're not just gonna be talking hockey, folks.

[Peter Schrager]

We're talking movies, we're talking TV, food.

[Colin Cowherd]

And EdNat's favorite wrestling.

[Peter Schrager]

It's all on le table.

[Jason McIntyre]

Listen to NHL Unscripted with Vir and.

[Colin Cowherd]

Demers, the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast.