DiscoverThe Herd with Colin CowherdHour 1 - Falcons shock the Eagles
Hour 1 - Falcons shock the Eagles

Hour 1 - Falcons shock the Eagles

Update: 2024-09-17
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The podcast begins with announcements for several new podcasts, including "Off the Edge with Cam Jordan," a podcast hosted by the New Orleans Saints defensive end, "The Fantasy Footballers Dynasty Podcast," a new addition to the Fantasy Footballers network, "Lucha Libre Behind the Mask," a podcast exploring the history and cultural richness of Lucha Libre, and "Senora Sex Ed," a podcast breaking the stigma and silence around sex and sexuality in Latinx communities. The podcast also announces the 2024 I-Hard Radio Music Festival, presented by Capital One, taking place in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena. The second half of the podcast features Colin Cowherd's analysis of NFL Week 2. Cowherd discusses the Atlanta Falcons' surprising win over the Philadelphia Eagles, praising Kurt Cousins' performance and defending the Falcons' decision to draft Michael Penix. He also analyzes the Eagles' performance, the Cowboys' struggles, and the Giants' kicker situation. Cowherd then addresses the low offensive output in the NFL through two weeks, attributing it to fewer padded practices and starters playing in the preseason. He believes offensive lines and rhythm are key factors and predicts offenses will improve in the coming weeks. Cowherd also analyzes the Cincinnati Bengals' 0-2 start, arguing that it is not a cause for concern, citing their strong coaching, quarterback, pass rush, and weapons. He believes they will turn it around once they get their rhythm and T. Higgins returns. Finally, Cowherd expresses concern about the Chicago Bears' performance through two weeks, highlighting red flags such as offensive line issues, coaching competency, and Caleb Williams' struggles. He questions whether the Bears have the structure to support Williams' improvisational style and predicts Lincoln Riley rumors if they continue to struggle.

Outlines

00:00:00
New Podcast Announcements

This segment announces several new podcasts, including "Off the Edge with Cam Jordan," "The Fantasy Footballers Dynasty Podcast," "Lucha Libre Behind the Mask," and "Senora Sex Ed." It also announces the 2024 I-Hard Radio Music Festival.

00:02:33
The Herd with Colin Cowherd: NFL Week 2 Recap and Analysis

Colin Cowherd discusses the Atlanta Falcons' surprising win over the Philadelphia Eagles, praising Kurt Cousins' performance and defending the Falcons' decision to draft Michael Penix. He also analyzes the Eagles' performance, the Cowboys' struggles, and the Giants' kicker situation.

00:45:50
Overreaction Tuesday: NFL Offenses Struggling

Colin Cowherd addresses the low offensive output in the NFL through two weeks, attributing it to fewer padded practices and starters playing in the preseason. He believes offensive lines and rhythm are key factors and predicts offenses will improve in the coming weeks.

00:48:16
The Bengals' 0-2 Start: Not a Cause for Concern

Colin Cowherd argues that the Cincinnati Bengals' 0-2 start is not a cause for concern, citing their strong coaching, quarterback, pass rush, and weapons. He believes they will turn it around once they get their rhythm and T. Higgins returns.

00:50:52
The Chicago Bears' Red Flags: A Cause for Concern

Colin Cowherd expresses concern about the Chicago Bears' performance through two weeks, highlighting red flags such as offensive line issues, coaching competency, and Caleb Williams' struggles. He questions whether the Bears have the structure to support Williams' improvisational style and predicts Lincoln Riley rumors if they continue to struggle.

Keywords

Lucha Libre


A form of professional wrestling originating in Mexico, known for its colorful costumes, acrobatic moves, and storytelling elements. It's a cultural symbol of Mexico, blending athleticism with theatricality.

Dynasty Fantasy Football


A format of fantasy football where players are drafted and managed over multiple seasons, focusing on long-term strategy and player development. It involves building a team for sustained success, considering factors like age, potential, and future value.

Overreaction Tuesday


A term used to describe the tendency to overreact to early-season performances in sports, often based on limited data and emotional responses. It highlights the need for perspective and patience in evaluating teams and players.

Improvisational Quarterback


A quarterback who relies heavily on instinct, creativity, and the ability to adapt to unexpected situations. They often make plays outside of the designed scheme, relying on their athleticism and decision-making skills.

Red Flag


A warning sign or indicator of potential problems or issues. In sports, it can refer to a player's injury history, a team's lack of depth, or a coach's questionable decisions.

Structure


The organization, framework, or system that supports a team or player's performance. It can refer to coaching philosophy, offensive and defensive schemes, and the overall culture within an organization.

Q&A

  • What are some of the key takeaways from Colin Cowherd's analysis of the Atlanta Falcons' win over the Philadelphia Eagles?

    Cowherd praises Kurt Cousins' performance, defends the Falcons' decision to draft Michael Penix, and believes the Falcons have a chance to win their division. He also highlights the importance of having a strong offensive line and a veteran quarterback.

  • What are some of the red flags that Colin Cowherd sees with the Chicago Bears?

    Cowherd expresses concern about the Bears' offensive line issues, coaching competency, and Caleb Williams' struggles. He questions whether the Bears have the structure to support Williams' improvisational style and predicts Lincoln Riley rumors if they continue to struggle.

  • What are some of the reasons why Colin Cowherd believes the Cincinnati Bengals' 0-2 start is not a cause for concern?

    Cowherd cites the Bengals' strong coaching, quarterback, pass rush, and weapons. He believes they will turn it around once they get their rhythm and T. Higgins returns.

  • What are some of the key factors that Colin Cowherd believes are contributing to the low offensive output in the NFL through two weeks?

    Cowherd attributes the low offensive output to fewer padded practices and starters playing in the preseason, which he believes hurts offensive lines and rhythm. He predicts offenses will improve in the coming weeks.

  • What are some of the key announcements made in the podcast transcript?

    The transcript features announcements for several new podcasts, including "Off the Edge with Cam Jordan," "The Fantasy Footballers Dynasty Podcast," "Lucha Libre Behind the Mask," and "Senora Sex Ed." It also announces the 2024 I-Hard Radio Music Festival.

Show Notes

Colin gives the Falcons big time props for their comeback win over the Eagles and why they're silencing all their critics from the offseason

Eagles fans need to relax, Philly will be fine

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