The Herd with Colin Cowherd — Hour 3 Summary

Date: August 27, 2025
Episode Theme: The changing NFL landscape — Is the Chiefs’ dynasty over, what’s going on with the Cowboys, the wide-open AFC, and deep dives with NFL insider Tyler Dunne.

Episode Overview

This episode, hosted by Jason McIntyre (in for Colin), features an in-depth conversation with NFL writer Tyler Dunne, focusing on shifting tides in the NFL: the possible end of the Chiefs’ dominance, drama in Dallas surrounding Micah Parsons, evolving AFC rivalries, and why the Green Bay Packers and Buffalo Bills are “teams to watch.” The episode closes with a discussion on Brock Purdy’s expectations, NFC quarterback rankings, and a look at upcoming college football storylines.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Packers Preview & Jordan Love’s Leap

[02:57–08:14]

Jason McIntyre introduces Tyler Dunne, founder of GoLongTD.com, and immediately dives into Tyler’s bullish view on the Packers.

Tyler Dunne’s Analysis:

• Jordan Love is ready for a breakout. After three years behind Rodgers and now entering his third year as starter, “he’s ready to really take the keys of this offense. …I really do think this year Jordan Love takes a huge leap.” (Tyler Dunne, 04:23)
• Love’s physical and mental makeup: Tyler highlights Love’s size, athleticism, and—most importantly—dedication off the field.
  Quote: “So much of this position is what you don’t see. …Everything I know about Jordan Love [is] this is somebody who is dedicated in a way that will allow him to potentially be that superstar.” (Tyler Dunne, 07:26)
• NFC’s wide-open landscape: With top QBs in the AFC, Tyler argues it’s open for Love and the Packers to make a run: “The NFC’s totally wide open for a quarterback and a team like Green Bay to win a Super Bowl.” (Tyler Dunne, 07:53)

McIntyre’s pushback:
Jason questions if Love can be the NFC's best QB over Hurts, Stafford, or newcomers, to which Tyler confidently repeats: “Absolutely, man. I posted up on that hill. We're dying there.” (07:17)

2. The Matt LaFleur Era: Packers’ Identity Shift

[05:33–07:05]

• LaFleur’s demanding style fits a young roster:
  “That demanding nature is something that works with a young roster. …With a young quarterback who's hungry, I think that’s a big reason they drafted [Love].” (Tyler Dunne, 05:52)
• Packers built ‘in his image’: Packers now reflect LaFleur’s vision, after years under Favre and Rodgers.

3. Hard Work & Quarterback “Homework”

[13:52–14:43]

• Dunne’s subtle call-out: Many starting NFL QBs don’t work as hard as the public assumes (“they’re putting ‘homework clauses’ in Kyler Murray’s contract”). Love stands out for his work ethic and preparation.
• “Not everybody needs to be Tom Brady… but so much of modern football — you better have a counter. …I just think Jordan Love is one of those players.” (Tyler Dunne, 13:52)

4. Buffalo Bills: This Year or Never?

[14:43–19:40]

McIntyre: “This kind of has to be it for McDermott, Allen, right?”
Dunne covers:

• Defensive reload, not offensive arms race: GM Brandon Beane “loaded up on defense” rather than just on receivers, signaling the coaching staff has to produce results on that side.
• Josh Allen doesn’t get enough help:
  “The Bills never have any of those [clutch] plays. They're never able to give Josh Allen any of that help. So any criticism of Josh Allen in January, to me, is just absolutely absurd.” (Tyler Dunne, 17:07)
• Receiver depth a concern?
  “Absolutely. This team’s leading receiver in the AFC Championship game was Mack Hollins… but [Allen] was still able to field an MVP-level offense.” (Tyler Dunne, 17:56/18:03)
• Buffalo must adapt:
  The Bills evolved, diversified their offense, and prioritized toggling “between play styles” rather than over-investing at receiver.

5. Cowboys Drama: Micah Parsons Standoff & Jerry World Issues

[19:40–22:25]

• Micah Parsons standoff:
  “We all know where this is going — Jerry Jones is going to wait until opening night… then the news breaks that [Parsons] resigns.” (Tyler Dunne, 20:09)
• Front office dysfunction:
  Dunne sharply criticizes Dallas: “They don’t care about winning… If the Cowboys prioritized winning, they would have locked up Dak, CeeDee, Micah Parsons a year ahead of time.” (20:27)
  • Mike McCarthy, as per Dunne, has privately been “fed up” with the circus and the lack of support.
• Ownership split:
  “Jerry and Stephen Jones have different philosophies. Stephen doesn’t want to spend, doesn’t want dead money. …They just jerk around their best players because they can.” (21:21)

6. Brock Purdy & NFC QB Rankings

[22:25–23:52]

• Properly rated, but not a superstar:
  “He’s properly rated… he knows where the ball has to go, processes quickly… Is he going to blow you away? No. But he is one of, if not the smartest, quarterbacks in the NFL.” (Tyler Dunne, 22:40)
• If healthy, San Francisco is a sleeping giant: Praise for the fit between Purdy and Shanahan’s system.

7. Quick Hits: Vikings, College Football Trash Talk, and More

[29:21–35:40]

Rachel Nichols delivers news:

• Jordan Love’s hand surgery:
  “A Packers insider is saying that the thumb surgery ‘is not insignificant’; the team is heavily dependent on the health of their starting QB… I’m not sure that to a quarterback, there is a minor hand injury.” (Rachel Nichols, 29:21–30:17)
• Adam Thielen returns to the Vikings — a veteran presence for their thin receiver group and rookie QB J.J. McCarthy.
• College Football:
  Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons stirs the pot by posting a (context-free) photo of Ohio State’s new QB Julian Sayin ahead of their showdown. Nichols: “Just posting a picture, that's creepier… Hannibal Lecter, like, staring at Jodie Foster…” (Rachel Nichols, 34:59)

8. Extended Purdy/NFC QB Debate

[36:24–41:56]

• Steve Wyche and Greg Cosell both praise Purdy’s mental traits — “a high-level post-snap operator,” “really, really good timing and anticipation thrower.” (Cosell, 38:08)
• Jason and Rachel argue Purdy is “underrated,” in part due to his draft status, despite statistical output near the NFC’s best.
• Rachel: “Even if he wins the Super Bowl, people will say, ‘Can you believe it? Mr. Irrelevant won a Super Bowl.’” (39:16)
• Jason: “He was in the Super Bowl against Mahomes, led them in overtime… Purdy wasn’t bad in that Super Bowl.” (39:46)
• Healthy debate about QB rankings rounds out the segment, covering Hurts, Stafford, Stroud, Herbert, and more.

Notable Quotes

• On Jordan Love:
  “He has everything you could possibly want. …This could be the best quarterback in the NFC.”
  — Tyler Dunne (06:46)

• On the Cowboys: “They don’t care about winning. …If the Dallas Cowboys prioritized winning, [they’d] have locked up Dak… CeeDee Lamb… Micah Parsons… then figured out a way to get three or four different starters… they just jerk around their best players because they can.”
  — Tyler Dunne (20:27)

• On Brock Purdy:
  “Purdy is a high-level post-snap operator. …He’s just not a dynamic athlete who’s necessarily going to make those kind of special plays on his own. But as a pocket quarterback, he’s pretty high level.”
  — Greg Cosell (38:08)

• On Jerry Jones’ Cowboys:
  “When you’re the richest sports franchise in the world… winning is just not priority number one.”
  — Tyler Dunne (20:44)

• On the Bills’ Super Bowl chances:
  “The Bills never have any of those [clutch] plays. …Any criticism of Josh Allen in January is just absolutely absurd. …He shouldn’t have to be perfect.”
  — Tyler Dunne (17:07)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 02:57 — Introduction to Tyler Dunne / Packers optimism
• 04:23 — Dunne on Jordan Love’s development
• 05:52 — Packers’ new look under Matt LaFleur
• 13:52 — QB work ethic, “homework clause” discussion
• 14:43 — Deep dive on the Buffalo Bills
• 17:56 — Bills’ receiver depth concerns
• 19:40 — Cowboys/Micah Parsons impasse, Jerry Jones criticism
• 22:40 — Brock Purdy: Overrated/Underrated/Properly rated?
• 29:21 — News: Jordan Love’s thumb, Vikings bring back Thielen
• 34:59 — College football trash talk: Texas vs. Ohio State
• 36:24 — Brock Purdy deep-dive w/ experts and panel
• 39:16 — Underdog narrative around Purdy
• 41:44 — NFC QB ranking debate

Tone & Style Notes

• Lively, opinionated, fun back-and-forths between Jason, Tyler, and Rachel
• Signature blend of analysis, NFL “inside baseball,” and pointed critique
• Mix of statistics, anecdotes, and mock-serious banter (“we’re dying on that Jordan Love hill!”)
• Consistent skepticism toward media narratives and NFL “groupthink”

TL;DR

This episode gives a candid, inside look at the NFL’s shifting balance of power: why the Packers could be sneaky contenders with Jordan Love, why the Bills’ Super Bowl window is do-or-die, the structural failings of the Cowboys under the Jones family, and the true value of “overlooked” quarterbacks like Brock Purdy—a segment packed with strong opinions, expert analysis, and a few hard truths for fans of America’s most popular teams.