THE HERD - Hour 3 - Fox Sports NFL analyst Greg Olsen joins The Herd
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In this episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd, Fox Sports NFL analyst Greg Olsen joins the show to discuss the evolving role of tight ends in the modern NFL, the psychological impact of being drafted as a replacement, and the strategic decisions teams face when developing young quarterbacks. Olsen shares personal insights from his own career, reflecting on how being drafted as a replacement for a veteran player—like when the Bears signed Brandon Marshall and drafted Kellen Davis—mirrors the current situation with Matthew Stafford and the Rams' selection of Ty Simpson. He emphasizes Stafford's security and leadership, suggesting that the Rams' move was not a threat but a strategic hedge. The conversation also explores Aaron Rodgers' recent tender from the Steelers, examining the business side of NFL contracts and how performance often outweighs controversy. Olsen highlights the shift in tight end value due to hybrid athleticism and offensive schemes that prioritize big bodies for passing downs, while also discussing the importance of versatility and on-field presence. The episode closes with reflections on the Lakers' season, LeBron James' unique role as a Swiss Army knife, and the broader trends in player development and team building in the NFL and NBA.
Tight ends are now more valuable than ever due to hybrid athleticism and offensive schemes that prioritize big bodies for passing downs.
Veteran players like Matthew Stafford experience emotional challenges when their teams draft replacements, but elite players can remain secure in their roles.
The Rams' strategy of drafting young quarterbacks and developing talent through later rounds reflects a long-term, process-driven approach to team building.
Aaron Rodgers' low salary despite elite performance highlights the disconnect between market value and actual production in the NFL.
LeBron James' ability to adapt to multiple roles—scorer, playmaker, leader—makes him the most versatile player in NBA history.
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Matthew Stafford & the Psychology of Being Drafted as a Replacement
“If you're Matthew Stafford, you are looking, this is not a threat to me. This is not a threat to my season. This is not a threat to my future here.”
The Rise of the Hybrid Tight End & Offensive Evolution
“If I can keep you on the field on neutral downs, on rundowns, even if you're not a killer, even if you're not a great devastating run blocker, maybe your size, your length, whatever it is. Just being serviceable in the run game and the defense having to account for you on every single play of this is going to open up.”
Quarterback Development: Start Young or Wait?
“Unless you are putting your quarterback in harm's way. They are walking into such a bad situation up front, offensive weapons, offensive line. If you just know in your heart this roster is not ready to compete and that experience has actually come at a detriment to my quarterback, then I'm not going to put him in there.”
Aaron Rodgers, Leverage, and the NFL's Business Side
The conversation shifts to Aaron Rodgers' recent tender from the Steelers, analyzing the strategic move behind the restricted tender with rights of refusal and how it reflects the NFL's complex salary cap dynamics.
“If you're Matthew Stafford, you are looking, this is not a threat to me. This is not a threat to my season. This is not a threat to my future here.”
“If I can keep you on the field on neutral downs, on rundowns, even if you're not a killer, even if you're not a great devastating run blocker, maybe your size, your length, whatever it is. Just being serviceable in the run game and the defense having to account for you on every single play of this is going to open up.”
“Unless you are putting your quarterback in harm's way. They are walking into such a bad situation up front, offensive weapons, offensive line. If you just know in your heart this roster is not ready to compete and that experience has actually come at a detriment to my quarterback, then I'm not going to put him in there.”
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Greg Olsen
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Matthew Stafford
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Los Angeles Rams
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Aaron Rodgers
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Ty Simpson
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LeBron James
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Pittsburgh Steelers
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Clifford Taylor IV
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Kenyon Sadiq
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Sean McVay
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