THE HERD – HOUR 2 – Josh Allen Is A Unicorn, Aaron Rodgers Final Season
Summary
Colin Cowherd discusses baseball’s renaissance and argues for salary floors over caps before interviewing former NFL quarterback Brian Hoyer. Hoyer shares insights on Mike Vrabel’s culture-building, the development of young quarterbacks like Caleb Williams and Fernando Mendoza, and his experiences across nine teams. The episode also covers Aaron Rodgers’ challenging Steelers schedule, Baker Mayfield’s status with the Buccaneers, and a debate on how weather influences sports fan engagement.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and start of Hour 2
Cubs rolling and salary cap discussion
Brian Hoyer interview: Experience and joint practice
Mike Vrabel's culture and Patriots energy
Talent vs. work ethic: Brady, Gronk, and Crosby
Coaching elite QBs: Allen, Mahomes, and Stafford
Fernando Mendoza's development with the Raiders
Best NFL owners and organizations
Undrafted QBs: Hoyer, Cousins, Wilson, and Hurts
Jalen Hurts' personality and locker room dynamics
The difficulty of moving cities as an NFL player
Ads, news, and transition to college football
Arch Manning, Texas, and SEC vs Big Ten
Aaron Rodgers' stats and brutal post-bye schedule
Buccaneers outlook and Baker Mayfield
Ads and Von Miller joins the Cowboys
IndyCar preview and Von Miller on Dallas fans
Weather impact on sports fandom and ratings
Global cities, travel, and final ads
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