BEST OF THE HERD – Seahawks Are Under Rated | Lane Kiffin Is Villain Of CFB | Nick Wright: Sam Darnold Is Elite
Summary
Colin Cowherd opens the NFL season by reflecting on the unique passion fans have for the sport despite its availability on television. He presents his "Herd Hierarchy," ranking the Seahawks as the top team due to Sam Darnold's prime and undervalued status, while placing the Rams second and the Bills third. The show also features a discussion with Nick Wright, who defends Lane Kiffin's mercenary approach at LSU and analyzes the contrasting travel strategies of the Rams and 49ers for their international game.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Patriots sign Gonzalez; fans care about games
Looking ahead to the NFL season
Lane Kiffin and LSU's winning culture
Week 1 preview: Patriots vs Seahawks
Sponsors: YouTube, ChatGPT, Indeed, Berna
Herd Hierarchy: NFL team rankings 10-1
Debate: Chiefs, Chargers, and Seahawks
Sam Darnold's rise and Seahawks value
Sponsors: ChatGPT, Indeed, Berna, Regeneron
Sam Darnold's legacy and coaching impact
Rams' international schedule logistics
Lane Kiffin's loyalty and college football
Sponsors: Regeneron, OnePay, Indeed, Wasabi
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