Podcast Summary: The Herd with Colin Cowherd – Episode: THE HERD - Hour 3 Release Date: August 7, 2025
Host/Authors: iHeartPodcasts and The Volume

Introduction

In the third hour of The Herd with Colin Cowherd, the hosts delve into an in-depth analysis of the Kansas City Chiefs' significant improvements from the previous season and the burgeoning offensive prowess of the Cincinnati Bengals. Albert Breer and Jason McIntyre provide expert insights, while Colin Cowherd facilitates engaging discussions and predictions. This summary captures the key points, discussions, and notable quotes from the episode.

Kansas City Chiefs: Addressing Left Tackle Concerns

Albert Breer opens the discussion by addressing the Kansas City Chiefs' pressing need for a left tackle, a position critical to protecting the quarterback. He highlights the acquisition of Josh Simmons from Ohio State, emphasizing the Chiefs' strategic moves to strengthen their offensive line.

Albert Breer [03:02]: "The two times the Chiefs have been blown out in a playoff game, they've had a left tackle issue. You pay the quarterback at that becomes one of those positions."

Jason McIntyre echoes Breer's sentiments, praising Simmons' performance during training camp and his potential as a late first-round pick.

Jason McIntyre [03:41]: "Josh Simmons has taken every single first team through three weeks of training camp. No one else is working there, just Josh Simmons. They feel like he is rare physically."

Colin Cowherd emphasizes the importance of not being average at such a pivotal position, reinforcing the necessity of Simmons' role.

Colin Cowherd [03:44]: "You can't be average at left tackle. How are they there?"

Cincinnati Bengals: Offense on the Rise

Transitioning to the Cincinnati Bengals, Breer discusses the team's improved offensive outlook, crediting Joe Burrow's leadership and the emergence of key players like Jamar Chase and T. Higgins.

Albert Breer [06:46]: "Cincinnati is one of those teams that didn't make it in. It's hard for me to go against Burrow, who I thought last year for many weeks was the best player in the league."

McIntyre supports this view, highlighting the return of Amarius Mims and the addition of talented tight ends, which collectively propel the Bengals' offense to new heights.

Jason McIntyre [07:04]: "The offense is going to be off the charts. I think Burrow has got a chance to be the MVP of the league."

He also touches upon potential defensive improvements under the new coordinator, Golden.

Jason McIntyre [07:04]: "A lot of it is going to come down to the new coordinator now golden and then the two edge rushers to me, Trey Hendrickson..."

Green Bay Packers: A Quiet Camp with Hidden Strengths

Breer provides an update on the Green Bay Packers, noting the surprisingly quiet nature of their training camp despite the team's competitiveness last season.

Albert Breer [04:43]: "It's interesting, the NFC north, the Bears have been noisy, the Vikings have been noisy, the Lions lost their coordinators. And you were at the Green Bay camp. It may be the quietest camp."

McIntyre elaborates on quarterback Jordan Love's resilience despite injuries, and the Packers' solid roster assembly.

Jason McIntyre [05:13]: "They still made the playoffs and they were still competitive with the super bowl champions when they got there."

He emphasizes the potential of key players and the importance of elevating good players to greatness to achieve a higher win count.

Jason McIntyre [05:13]: "If they're going to go from being a 9 or a 10 or 11 win team to being a 12 or 13 win team... they need a handful of those guys to elevate from being pretty good players on a balanced roster to becoming great players."

Player Highlights and Contract Discussions

The episode transitions into discussions about significant players and their contractual situations, with a focus on Terry McLaurin of the Washington Commanders.

Albert Breer [13:45]: "I'm a little surprised Terry McCloren's been such a good human being. He's been such a leader, durable..."

McIntyre analyzes McLaurin's value to the team and the challenges in negotiating his contract, balancing his contributions with the organization's budgetary constraints.

Jason McIntyre [14:05]: "He's been the bellwether through some real storms there... the player knowing I'm worth the world to them and I'm symbolic of what they've been trying to build here."

Playoff Predictions: "Tomorrow's Headlines"

One of the episode's highlights is the "Tomorrow's Headlines" segment, where the hosts project fictional headlines based on their predictions for the NFC playoff seeds.

1. Number Seven Seed: Arizona Cardinals

   Colin Cowherd [26:26]: "I have Arizona sneaking in as the seven seed."

   Breer discusses the Cardinals' potential, citing quarterback Kyler Murray's improvements and Marvin Harrison Jr.'s promising performance.

2. Number Six Seed: Washington Commanders

   Colin Cowherd [26:44]: "I like Washington a lot."

   The emphasis is on Washington's strategic acquisitions and the need to replicate their regular-season success in the playoffs.

3. Number Five Seed: Los Angeles Rams

   Colin Cowherd [28:16]: "The headline for the fifth seed will be Stafford infection. Rams quarterback spreads winning culture again."

   McIntyre highlights Matthew Stafford's leadership and the Rams' strong defensive lineup.

4. Number Four Seed: Philadelphia Eagles

   Colin Cowherd [29:24]: "Eagles pop their clutch after slow start."

   The discussion centers on the Eagles' defensive reinforcements and their journey to becoming playoff contenders despite early-season challenges.

5. Number Three Seed: Green Bay Packers

   Colin Cowherd [30:34]: "What's in your wallet. New gold card increases quarterback spinning."

   The Packers are lauded for their robust offense and coaching, positioning them as a strong third seed option.

6. Number Two Seed: Atlanta Falcons

   Colin Cowherd [31:49]: "The headline for the number two seed in the NFC will be Bijon voyage Swift family Robinson's sale pass mid-tier peers."

   Breer supports the Falcons' potential, citing their offseason acquisitions and defensive improvements.

7. Number One Seed: San Francisco 49ers

   Colin Cowherd [33:36]: "They're going to be number one. The schedule is the easiest in the NFL by any metric."

   Confidence in Brock Purdy's leadership and the return of key players underpins the 49ers' top-seed prediction.

Closing Remarks

The episode concludes with a brief recap of the discussed topics and a nod to upcoming segments, leaving listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the current NFL landscape and what to expect as the season progresses.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Albert Breer [03:02]: "You pay the quarterback at that becomes one of those positions."
• Jason McIntyre [03:41]: "Josh Simmons has taken every single first team through three weeks of training camp."
• Colin Cowherd [03:44]: "You can't be average at left tackle."
• Jason McIntyre [07:04]: "The offense is going to be off the charts."
• Colin Cowherd [26:26]: "I have Arizona sneaking in as the seven seed."
• Colin Cowherd [31:49]: "The headline for the number two seed in the NFC will be Bijon voyage Swift family Robinson's sale pass mid-tier peers."

Conclusion

In this episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd, the conversation navigates through strategic team improvements, standout player performances, and bold playoff predictions. With expert analysis from Albert Breer and Jason McIntyre, listeners gain valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of the NFL, setting the stage for an exciting upcoming season.