The Herd with Colin Cowherd — Hour 2 Summary

Episode: Blazin' 5 Picks for the Weekend, Jaxson Dart is Special, Jordan Palmer
Date: October 10, 2025
Host: Colin Cowherd
Platform: iHeartPodcasts & The Volume

Overview

This episode features Colin Cowherd’s signature “Blazin’ 5” NFL picks for the upcoming weekend, a quarterback deep-dive with expert Jordan Palmer, and lively debates about top sports headlines. Major themes include the evolving landscape of NFL quarterbacks, the criticality of coaching, comparison of QB archetypes, and anticipation for college and pro football matchups.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Blazin’ 5 Weekly Picks

[04:00–08:56]
Colin and Dan Beyer present and analyze five NFL games for the “Blazin’ 5” segment, emphasizing both strategic betting viewpoints and each game’s broader context.

• Seahawks @ Jaguars

  • Colin predicts Seattle (+1.5) will win outright, citing their road strength and Jacksonville’s recent emotional win and upcoming turnover regression.
  • Quote: “Seattle wins outright in a bad mood, cross country.”
    —Colin Cowherd [04:45]

• Patriots @ Saints (Under 45.5 points)

  • Cites both teams’ struggles to score and run the ball, plus strong defenses.
  • Patriots expected to win an “ugly, choppy game.”
    —Colin Cowherd

• Chargers @ Dolphins

  • Colin sides with Miami (+4.5), attributing it to Tua’s solid home performance and the Chargers’ injury woes.
  • “Chargers probably win this game 24:23. I'm absolutely taking the points with the Dolphins.”
    —Colin Cowherd [06:13]

• Titans @ Raiders

  • Raiders (-3.5): Predicts a bounce-back after humiliation, citing Tennessee’s poor offense.
  • “Tennessee’s awful. Forget the win last week, they’re awful... The Raiders were humiliated. Maybe it's one of their few wins on the year, but I'm going to take it.”
    —Colin Cowherd [07:46]

• Bears @ Commanders

  • Commanders (-4.5): Highlights Washington’s home dominance and Bears’ ongoing struggles.
  • "My favorite bet of the week is the Commanders minus four and a half."
    —Colin Cowherd [08:29]

Memorable Collinism:
“You know what happens when you lie down with dogs? You get fleas. There’s some grossness here so I respect that.”
—Colin Cowherd on ugly bets [08:56]

2. NFL Quarterback Archetypes & Comparisons

[10:09–13:06]
Colin explores parallels between Jalen Hurts and Russell Wilson, digging into leadership style, play patterns, and skepticism around long-term greats.

• Similarities Between Hurts & Wilson:

  • Both are considered thick, athletic, undersized, transferred in college, and play best with strong run games and defense.
  • Both deemed not great pocket passers, more effective with designed ad-libs.
  • Neither a first-round pick, both faced teammate drama despite public poise.

• Notable Quote:

  • “I've been told that about Jalen Hurts. We've seen it with Russell... They threw under 200 yards. Russell seven times, Hurts eight. There’s a lot of similarities.”
    —Colin Cowherd [11:22]

• On Leadership & Media Persona:

  • “Oh, he's great at the podium. Russell Wilson always been great at the podium. Mature, start, start. You don't like the comms.”
    —Colin Cowherd [13:06]

3. Quarterback Development & Jordan Palmer Interview

[18:51–33:45]
Jordan Palmer, ex-NFL QB and renowned QB coach, joins for a robust football talk, touching on hot prospects, coaching impact, and the mechanics of success.

• Jaxson Dart’s Emergence:

  • Palmer on Dart’s upside: “He’s two and one with three big obstacles... Short personnel, losing franchise, rookie, all of them in New York under the microscope. He’s handled it.”
    —Jordan Palmer [18:51]

• Kyle Shanahan’s QB Mastery:

  • Palmer praises Shanahan for his communication and ability to explain “why” to quarterbacks, leading to optimized performance.
  • “Kyle helps quarterbacks understand why they are doing this footwork, why this route. That’s why guys go there and play their best football.”
    —Jordan Palmer [21:13]

• On Sam Darnold’s Persistence:

  • “He was a fumbler… But he’s been focused on the details. He has the ability to reset every year... and block out all the noise.”
    —Jordan Palmer [24:45]

• High Passing Ratings Era:

  • Analyzes why so many QBs now have 100+ ratings: “It’s the QB and the OC’s ability to manufacture more high-percentage throws… That moves your passer rating up.”
    —Jordan Palmer [26:44]

• Jalen Hurts Limitations:

  • Palmer weighs on Hurts’ issues throwing over the middle, noting constant coordinator turnover as a major challenge.

4. College Quarterbacks & Dante Moore’s Star Potential

[31:03–33:01]
Jordan Palmer spotlights Oregon’s Dante Moore as a future Heisman contender and NFL prospect.

• “This kid’s a star... his foundation is gratitude and humility. If that’s your base and you’re so talented and clutch? You have a sustainable athlete.”
  —Jordan Palmer [31:03]

5. NBA GM Survey & Jokic/Wembanyama Debate

[34:12–36:17]
Dan and Colin riff on NBA’s GM survey results, with some classic Cowherd candor.

• On Starting a Franchise:

  • Wembanyama: 83%, SGA: 13%, Jokic: 3%
  • “Apparently, GMs don’t watch their own sport.”
    —Dan Beyer [34:51]
  • “This SGA stuff is nonsense… You’re picking SGA over Jokic? Over Luca? Wemby?”
    —Colin Cowherd [34:53]

• Jokic’s Longevity:

  • “Jokic for the next four years, will be the best player in the world. You cross your fingers with Wemby's health.”
    —Colin Cowherd [36:15]

6. Quick Hits & Fun Segments

• Rams’ Jared Verse on Facing Lamar Jackson

  • “I want to play Lamar, just because, you know, he's one of the best quarterbacks... ever.”
    —Jared Verse [36:40]

• Top 10 All-Time QBs Discussion:

  • Is Lamar top-15 all-time without a Super Bowl? “Can you be top 15 without getting to a Super Bowl? How is that possible?”
    —Colin Cowherd [37:54]

• Joe Flacco to Bengals; Jamar Chase’s Thoughts

  • “Everybody know who he is. You know, one of the greatest quarterbacks ever played. It’s good getting him out there.”
    —Jamar Chase [38:57]

7. Closing Thoughts—QB Tech and Divisional Games

[44:40–49:41]

• Greg Cosell’s analysis on Jalen Hurts’ vision limitations re-emphasized.
• Ongoing concerns about size translating into passing success (“6'2.5’’+ helps”).
• On divisional matchups: “These divisional games are weird.”
  —Colin Cowherd [49:41]

Notable Quotes

• “You feast on ugly teams. You bet Carolina. More than like Carolina guy, but I, I, I got my picks this week and I like them.”
  —Colin Cowherd [03:42]

• “Both (Jalen Hurts & Russell Wilson) are playmakers from the pocket, but they're, they're not pocket quarterbacks.”
  —Colin Cowherd [11:14]

• “Kyle's ‘why’ as it pertains to helping quarterbacks understand the nuances of the offense is why guys go there and play their best football.”
  —Jordan Palmer [21:13]

• “This kid’s a star. I think the national media is going to start to… learn more about this guy.”
  —Jordan Palmer on Dante Moore [31:03]

Important Timestamps

• Blazin’ 5 Breakdown: [04:00–08:56]
• Jalen Hurts/Russell Wilson Comparison: [10:09–13:06]
• Jordan Palmer Interview & QB Insights: [18:51–33:45]
• College QB Watch—Dante Moore: [31:03–33:01]
• NBA GM Survey Reaction: [34:12–36:17]
• Jared Verse on Lamar Jackson: [36:40]
• Joe Flacco / Jamar Chase Comments: [38:57]
• Greg Cosell on Hurts' Limitations: [44:40]
• Divisional Games & Steelers/Browns: [48:26–49:41]

Tone & Style

• Fast-paced, opinionated, with Cowherd’s signature mix of rhetorical questions and strong takes
• Analytical yet conversational exchanges with both Dan Beyer and Jordan Palmer
• Frequent use of playful jabs and sports banter

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode is loaded with NFL betting strategy, quarterback evaluation from both the field and the film room, and up-to-the-minute sports news, all packaged in the vibrant Herd tone. If you want sharp insights for your football weekend and enjoy nuanced discussion about QB development, this hour is a must-listen.