THE HERD – HOUR 1 – Seahawks Are Under Rated | Lane Kiffin Is Villain Of CFB | Giants Surprisingly Good

Media coverage of coaches' personal lives and Colin Kaepernick is irrelevant to fans, who care only about the games. Football is a business, not a moral institution like the Vatican.

Media should act as a conduit rather than a scolding gatekeeper.

Lane Kiffin's mercenary, disruptive approach aligns perfectly with LSU's win-at-all-costs culture.

Kiffin's willingness to embrace the villain role and use NIL and the portal makes him superior to stubborn traditionalists like Dabo Swinney.

His job is not to please critics but to do what he believes is right for the players.

The Rams' minimalist, business-trip approach to the Australia game is superior for elite athletes. The Niners' extensive, experience-focused preparation reflects overthinking and poor decision-making.

The Rams' travel plan is designed to keep players at their best for the game window.

Offensive line cohesion is universally poor in September due to limited preseason reps.

Losing a key offensive lineman early is less impactful because O-line play is generally bad everywhere for the first few weeks.

The Cowboys will have to adjust their interior offensive line quickly against the Giants' pass rush.

The Ravens' new offensive coordinator and rookie receivers create uncertainty despite the team being well-run.

He wants a Super Bowl ring above all else and doesn't care about individual stats.

Derrick Henry remains an elite, durable running back who consistently finds the end zone.

The Colts' elite offensive line and run game make them a playoff contender regardless of other roster areas.

A great offensive line elevates every other offensive component and is the most reliable predictor of team success.

Josh Allen is the quarterback he would most want to coach due to his late-game performance and physical tools.

Tomlin's preference for Allen stems from his history with physical, dual-threat quarterbacks like Ben Roethlisberger.

Tomlin likes physical football players, which explains his interest in Allen over more pocket-oriented quarterbacks.

Modern quarterbacks have little financial incentive to play into their 40s because current contracts are so lucrative.

Players like Josh Allen will not extend their careers like Tom Brady did, as teams often regress after paying top dollar.

The Giants and Bengals will be the most improved teams this season due to coaching upgrades and defensive spending.

The Giants will double their win total and the Bengals will reach the conference championship.

He wants to win this year and believes the team has a chance to win every game.

College football is purer now because the landscape includes academically rigorous schools like Notre Dame alongside traditional powers.

The sport's diversity of programs, including those with high academic standards, represents an ideal balance.

Deion Sanders and Bill Belichick hired staff based on loyalty and friendship rather than elite competence.

Neither coach will fundamentally change their schools' athletic identities.