BEST OF THE HERD – Packers Lack Toughness, Steelers Living In The Past, Cowboys Are For Real
Summary
Colin Cowherd praises the Hall of Fame Game and argues that NIL benefits college football by producing more NFL-ready quarterbacks like Carson Beck. He critiques Packers coach Matt LaFleur for lacking toughness and compares the Steelers’ hiring of Mike McCarthy to the Bengals’ outdated model. Robert Mays joins to discuss training camp vibes, highlighting optimism for the Cowboys, Rams, and Ravens while noting urgency in Washington.
Topics discussed
Intro ads: Samsung, Verizon, and Wasabi
Hall of Fame Game and the trend of older college players
NIL impact on QB development: Carson Beck and Haynes King
Matt LaFleur's 'soft' reputation vs. aggressive NFC North rivals
Mid-roll ads: McDonald's, Verizon, and Regeneron
Mike Tomlin hired by Steelers and modern NFL front office trends
Mid-roll ads: McDonald's, Verizon, Regeneron, and Berna
Cowboys camp vibe and offensive system changes
Rams and Seahawks: Managing expectations for favorites
Packers' fragility and Ravens' new coaching staff
Commanders' struggles and closing ads
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