BEST OF THE HERD – Fernando Mendoza Is The Real Deal, Caleb Williams Huge Improvement, Patrick Mahomes’ Biggest Flaw
Summary
Colin Cowherd praises the Raiders' prudent offseason moves, highlighting Fernando Mendoza’s potential alongside Kirk Cousins and a strengthened offensive line. He defends Caleb Williams’ completion percentage by emphasizing downfield accuracy over short-yardage stats. With Greg Cosell, Cowherd analyzes Mendoza’s preseason performance, Josh Allen’s fit with DJ Moore, and A.J. Brown’s impact in New England. The episode also critiques Patrick Mahomes’ recent efficiency dip and questions the hype surrounding next year’s quarterback draft class.
Topics discussed
Intro, ChatGPT ad, and OnePay sponsorship
NFL Preseason Week 2 and QB coaching importance
Raiders draft picks and division toughness
Caleb Williams stats and completion analysis
QB hit rates and market bearishness
Sponsorship breaks and public service announcements
Difficulty of QB position and draft class analysis
Scarcity of elite QBs and more ads
Fernando Mendoza story and Greg Cosell intro
Mendoza's timing and DJ Moore's reliability
Bills offense and A.J. Brown in New England
Chargers offense and Lamar Jackson's pocket play
Patrick Mahomes' decline in structured play
Closing ads and skin cancer PSA
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