The Herd with Colin Cowherd
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PodcastThe Herd with Colin Cowherd
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Richard Sherman reacts to Robert Saleh landing the Tennessee Titans head coaching job and breaks down why it’s one of the toughest rebuilds in the NFL, from roster holes to AFC South competition. Sherm and Mitchell Green discuss what Saleh brings as a leader, how the Titans can establish a defensive identity, and why hiring the right offensive coordinator will be critical. The conversation shifts to the San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator vacancy, potential candidates like Jim Schwartz and Raheem Morris, and whether Sherm would ever consider coaching himself. Sherm also gives his unfiltered take on the Buffalo Bills moving on from Sean McDermott, questions the GM’s promotion, and explains why Buffalo’s roster construction is the real issue. To close, Sherman reacts to the NFL’s push for an 18-game regular season, international games, increased injuries, and what players would need in return for that kind of workload. Insightful, honest, and straight from someone who’s lived it — this is NFL talk you won’t get anywhere else. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Welcome back to the Richard Sherman Podcast. I appreciate you rocking with me for your NFL fix—hit that sub so you don’t miss new drops, and I hope your New Year’s goals are rolling and your health’s on point.
Head coaches are landing jobs—Robert Saleh to the Titans, Jeff Hafley to the Dolphins. How are you feeling about these moves?
I don’t love the fit for Saleh, even though he wanted it. The cap space and a high pick help, but that roster’s thin, Vrabel’s exit still feels wrong, and the division’s tougher now, so it’s a climb—though he’s a real leader who can build a culture if they shore up the lines and secondary.
After the Jets spotlight, Tennessee’s a calmer runway, and the OC hire seems huge. Would a veteran play-caller raise your confidence?
We’ll see, but a steady OC would help while Saleh locks in the defense. He’s on a five-year deal, and if their young quarterback is the real deal, they’ll be in most games.
Saleh leaving opens up the 49ers DC job. Are you throwing your hat in the ring?
Not me—I expect Kyle to chase an established DC. Jim Schwartz would be a home run if he’s free, Raheem Morris makes sense, Flores feels like a head coach fit in Pittsburgh, and in-house Gus Bradley knows ball even if the style might be less aggressive; KJ Wright and DeShawn Shead are rising names who’ll get their shot soon.
The Bills moved on from Sean McDermott. Are you surprised?
I’m more stunned the GM got a promotion when the roster hasn’t matched Super Bowl talk—receiver help, line depth, and defensive hits have been light. McDermott pushed it about as far as it could go as built, so keeping the front office while cutting the coach doesn’t add up to me.
Who fits Buffalo with Josh Allen in place?
Buffalo wants a tough, blue-collar head coach vibe—what works in Miami isn’t the look for Buffalo, Pittsburgh, or Baltimore. I’d expect someone with experience who matches that city’s edge.
Robert Kraft says the league wants 18 regular-season games, two preseason games, and an international game for everyone. Thoughts?
Owners have chased 18 for years, but players will need major concessions. Injuries are already up, travel loads matter, and ideas like a 16-game player cap were floated before and didn’t work; you could be asking playoff teams to play 22 times, which hits careers hard.
Would two bye weeks change your mind?
Not really—extra rest doesn’t offset league-wide overseas travel and the added mileage on bodies.
Thanks for hanging with us—wild times with wins, losses, hires, and fires. I love y’all, keep those resolutions alive, keep fighting the good fight, and hit subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next.
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