Patrick Mahomes waited for perfect moment to clap back at Ja'Marr Chase
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes found the perfect moment to respond to Ja'Marr Chase's disrespectful comment.Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said it best.There's really no argument these days as to who the best quarterback in football is.It's Patrick Mahomes.Next question.Yet, that didn't stop Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase from backing his signal-caller.
Shanahan details losing leads in Super Bowls vs. Mahomes, Brady
Kyle Shanahan has lost three Super Bowls in nine seasons, all against Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes.
Shanahan acknowledges that facing quarterbacks of Brady and Mahomes' caliber is challenging and emphasizes the need to never feel comfortable with a lead against them. [ more ]
Patrick Mahomes pushes back against Tom Brady comparisons, again
Patrick Mahomes acknowledges that Tom Brady beating him in the Super Bowl makes it tough for him to be compared to Brady as the greatest quarterback in NFL history.
Mahomes is focused on chasing greatness and striving to be the best player he can be. [ more ]
What we learned in 49ers' heartbreaking Super Bowl loss to Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII, marking the second time 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has lost the Super Bowl.
Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to victory, completing 34 of 46 passes for 333 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.
The 49ers' Super Bowl drought now reaches its 30th season, and there may be questions about Shanahan's ability to win the big game. [ more ]
Chiefs solidify their dynasty by becoming first repeat champion since 2003-04 Patriots
The Kansas City Chiefs won their second straight Super Bowl title, becoming the first repeat champion since the 2003-04 New England Patriots.
The Chiefs are now considered the next dynasty in the NFL, having won three championships under quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid. [ more ]
Bill O'Brien would reportedly be 'on board with' Patriots signing DeAndre Hopkins
Patriots In just nine games with the Cardinals last season, Hopkins reeled in 64 catches for 717 yards and three touchdowns.Bill O'Brien's return to Foxborough stands as a step in the right direction for both Mac Jones and a once-dysfunctional Patriots offense.But could the Patriots' new OC also give the green light on a significant free-agent pickup for New England?
Patriots among teams interested in DeAndre Hopkins, per report
The old "Where there's smoke there's fire" does not always apply to the NFL.Will apply to the New England Patriots and DeAndre Hopkins, though?The team of head coach Bill Belichick has been linked to the star wide receiver throughout the offseason, and with him recently released by the Arizona Cardinals there appears to be a chance that it will indeed go after him.
Patriots are reportedly still in the DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes
Patriots "It may be the one that makes the most financial sense."It's been close to a week since DeAndre Hopkins was cut by the Cardinals and entered free agency.And according to multiple reports, the Patriots are still in the mix for the 30-year-old wideout's services."There are several teams, including the New England Patriots, that are interested in DeAndre Hopkins," Dianna Russini said on ESPN's "Get Up" program on Thursday.
Sherman explains how Purdy could become Mahomes' new rival
Richard Sherman believes that if Brock Purdy leads the 49ers to a Super Bowl victory over the Chiefs, he will become Patrick Mahomes' main rival.
Sherman acknowledges that Purdy haters won't change their minds, but a win over Mahomes will make him a formidable opponent in the eyes of critics. [ more ]
Kansas City Stars, With Help From Taylor Swift, Are Advertising Champs
The Kansas City Chiefs and their star players have been featured in numerous commercials, with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce appearing in the most ad spots.
The estimated amount spent to air the commercials featuring the Chiefs players was significantly higher than other sports figures. [ more ]
49ers' playoff and Super Bowl veteran Charvarius Ward prepares to face former team
Charvarius Ward, a cornerback for the 49ers, was teammates with Patrick Mahomes on the Chiefs and watched him develop into one of the best players in the NFL.
Ward believes that the 49ers have a similar feeling of confidence heading into the Super Bowl as the Chiefs did in 2019 when they won against the 49ers. [ more ]
Bears owner jokes about Tommy DeVito as 'generational talent' during crucial NFL vote
NFL owners are not ready to place Tommy DeVito in the same category as top quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen.
Bears owner George McCaskey made a lighthearted comment about Tommy DeVito being a 'generational talent' while opposing the NFL's international expansion. [ more ]
Leonard Williams is "open to staying" beyond 2023, but are Giants open to keeping him? - ProFootballTalk
Giants defensive tackle Leonard Williams is "open to staying" on a long-term deal.The question is: Are the Giants interested in keeping him on a long-term deal?Williams said "there hasn't been much" in terms of extension talks."I think I have a good camaraderie with my teammates," Williams said, via Ed Valentine of bigblueview.com.
With weeks to go until training camp, the fodder for football discussions is thinner than Brian Davis' credibility.Bill has done an admirable job of stoking the conversational fires, but I've struggled to come up with topics I can really dig into during this lull in the NFL calendar.In the meantime, this seems like as good an opportunity as any to revisit last season's predictions by past and current writers at Hogs Haven, which is what follows below.
What a successful season could look like for Eric Bieniemy
The Washington Commanders roster turnaround under Ron Rivera has not been the quickest we've seen around the NFL.But Rivera and staff have continued chipping away at finding the right fits for his team that represents the culture he wanted to establish in Washington since he took over in 2020.The turnover was significant over the past few years, including some failed off-season additions such as William Jackson III, Ryan Fitzpatrick, and Carson Wentz.
Patrick Mahomes Coors Light commercial circumvents all the rules
Since the NFL won't allow Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to promote beer, Coors Light found a loophole to include him in a commercial.Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the biggest star in the NFL, given his success through his first five years as a starter.He has won the Super Bowl twice and won NFL and Super Bowl MVP awards twice each.
Patrick Mahomes would make most teams into instant Super Bowl contenders - ProFootballTalk
During Thursday's PFT Live, Chris Simms and I made the case for Patrick Mahomes being the best quarterback in the league.That's hardly a controversial take.So we found a question that could create a little natural debate.Which teams would Mahomes not turn into immediate Super Bowl contenders?There aren't many.
Ja'Marr Chase fires savage shot at Patrick Mahomes: 'Pat who?'
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase continues the team's feud with the Kansas City Chiefs by throwing shade at quarterback Patrick Mahomes.There is a new heated rivalry in the NFL, and it's between two AFC powerhouses, the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals.From the Bengals calling Arrowhead Stadium "Burrowhead Stadium," to the Cincinnati mayor Aftab Pureval throwing multiple shots at the Chiefs, to tight end Travis Kelce calling Pureval a "jabroni" after their AFC Championship Game win.
Multiple teams already dropping out of the DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes
We can probably cross off two teams from the DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes at this time.With former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins still a free agent, don't expect for contending teams like the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants to drop whatever they are doing and sign the former All-Pro.
Patrick Mahomes couldn't get Travis Kelce off a White House mic more quickly
Patrick Mahomes saw Travis Kelce attempt to speak into the White House microphone and immediately stopped him.Never leave an open microphone in front of Travis Kelce because if Patrick Mahomes isn't there to stop him, who knows what he'll say?The White House got that lesson out of the way quickly.President Joe Biden welcomed the Super Bowl Champions for the first time as their last visit was canceled due to COVID.
Chiefs: Matt Nagy outlines important task for Patrick Mahomes this offseason
Matt Nagy knows how important it is for the Kansas City Chiefs to have Patrick Mahomes and Kadarius Toney further develop their rapport this offseason.One of the better mid-season acquisitions made last year was the Kansas City Chiefs adding former Florida standout Kadarius Toney to their robust receiving corps.
Patrick Mahomes brings ridiculous throwing motion to the baseball diamond
Patrick Mahomes does stuff like this all the time for the Kansas City Chiefs, so it was only a matter of time before he showed off his ridiculous throwing motion in front of Kansas City Royals fans.For those who don't remember, Patrick Mahomes was an incredible high school baseball player.He was a middle infielder and had a promising MLB career.
Chiefs' early lead for DeAndre Hopkins is about to evaporate
The Kansas City Chiefs had a leg-up on the race to acquire DeAndre Hopkins, but that all changes now.Much like with Odell Beckham Jr., the Kansas City Chiefs found themselves in the mix in regards to DeAndre Hopkins's availability when it looked as though the Arizona Cardinals would trade him earlier this offseason.
Joe Burrow speaks the truth about Patrick Mahomes, NFL's top QB battle
The Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs have become big-time rivals in a brief time.Quarterback Joe Burrow had some high praise for Patrick Mahomes.The teams have met a total of four times over the past two seasons, including the last two AFC Championship Games.The regular-season clashes have taken place in Cincinnati, the postseason encounters at Arrowhead Stadium.
Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes new backup offers glowing comparison to Tom Brady
Blaine Gabbert spent years backing up Tom Brady on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he says Patrick Mahomes is just like the seven-time Super Bowl champion.The Kansas City Chiefs needed a quarterback this offseason to backup two-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes.After spending five years with the Chiefs and 15 years in the NFL, Chad Henne retired.
NFL rumors: DeAndre Hopkins latest visit links him with former coach
DeAndre Hopkins is on the move again, this time up north to visit a former colleague: Current Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien.A familiar face keeps cropping up in the DeAndre Hopkins offseason sweepstakes: the New England Patriots.Hopkins has been rumored to join a wide breadth of teams since being released from the Cardinals, with most recent speculation directed toward him signing with the Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans.
Sauce Gardner wants in on Madden cover in the worst way
NY Jets star defender Sauce Gardner has set his sights on a lofty career goal: gracing the cover of Madden NFL.When Madden 24 released its cover featuring quarterback Josh Allen, New York Jets' Sauce Gardner took one look and said: "Naw."Call it ambition or delusion, but Gardner firmly believes a different player should be on the cover of Madden.
Kirk Cousins caught a vicious stray in the Madden 24 trailer
The winner of Madden 24 is all too obvious: Josh Allen.The loser is a fellow NFL quarterback who body-slammed by the Madden 24 trailer: Kirk Cousins.Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins could hardly be considered the villain of the NFL.So why did Madden 24 have to do him so dirty?The trailer for Madden 24 came out on Wednesday afternoon, and it showed some of the league's most beloved players in their natural element.
Put Josh Allen in bubble wrap after the Madden 24 cover reveal
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen is the latest NFL star to grace the Madden cover.Godspeed, Josh.Josh Allen is arguably the best QB in football not named Patrick Mahomes.His combination of arm talent and mobility has made him a premier dual threat quarterback.He can toss downfield bombs or power-drive his way through the defense.
3 legendary NFL defenders who changed their position
The NFL is a storied league with legendary players, but some have changed their position so much that they are still referenced today in debates and comparisons.For over 100 years, the NFL has stood the test of time, armed with legendary football players that continue to inspire the new generation.Whether it be quarterbacks, wide receivers, linebackers, etc., the legends left their mark on the game, so much so that their play is constantly being attempted to be emulated in the modern era, a task too daunting for even the most skilled of our time to accomplish.
Chiefs fan-favorite quickly raises eyebrows at OTAs with help from Mahomes
One player on the Kansa City Chiefs offense has received the praise of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and he made a great highlight in OTAs on Wednesday.The Kansas City Chiefs are on top of the NFL mountain right now, as they won Super Bowl 57 after an epic comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles.This offseason, they did have some departures, most notably wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman.
Even advanced stats can't bring Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes down
Patrick Mahomes is the most dominant NFL quarterback is just about every measurable category.Every consensus ranking would tell you Patrick Mahomes is the best QB working today.The 27-year-old led the NFL in both passing yards (5,280) and passing touchdowns (41) last season.In five years as the Chiefs ' starting quarterback, Mahomes has already led the NFL in touchdowns twice.
'I'm having fun playing football again': Reinvigorated Trey Lance ready to help 49ers
Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff WriterMay 30, 2023, 06:00 AM ET
Close Covered Rams for nine years for stlouisrams.comPreviously covered University of Missouri football Member of Pro Football Writers of America
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-- As the San Francisco 49ers opened organized team activities last week, quarterback Trey Lance and linebacker Curtis Robinson were discussing being back to work when Lance fully realized how much it meant to him to simply participate.
Chiefs: Meet the 4 players jockeying to get into Patrick Mahomes' inner circle
Who wouldn't want to catch passes from the reigning NFL and Super Bowl MVP?The Chiefs have some intriguing wide receiver prospects.He comes off one of the greatest seasons by a quarterback in league annals.The Kansas City Chiefs rallied to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 38-35, in Super Bowl LVII.Patrick Mahomes capped off a magnificent 2022 by hitting on 21-of-27 passes for 182 yards and three scores on the way to capturing game MVP honors.
1 big reason each DeAndre Hopkins suitor won't sign star WR
DeAndre Hopkins is the hottest free agent out there after being released.But some of the biggest teams linked to him have big reasons not to sign him.The Cardinals couldn't find a trade partner to ship out DeAndre Hopkins so they started the weekend by releasing him.Now, half of the NFL is being linked to the former All-Pro.
NFL's best conspiracy theorist has a new one about Tom Brady returning to play for Raiders
This outrageous NFL conspiracy theory has Tom Brady suiting up for the Las Vegas Raiders.NFL owners are not going to allow this to ever happen, but who wouldn't want to see Tom Brady Jackie Moon it for the Las Vegas Raiders, baby?! Despite there being pretty good reasons why the Silver and Black decided to pay Jimmy Garoppolo all that money to be their starting quarterback, Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio certainly galaxy brained it a bit on getting The GOAT to play for Josh McDaniels once again in Sin City!
Bills' notable OTA absence is a low-key advantage for Super Bowl hopes
The Buffalo Bills should be just fine without Stefon Diggs taking part in OTAs this spring.It should be viewed as no Stefon Diggs, no problem for the Buffalo Bills during OTAs.Diggs loves to make big-time plays as a pass-catcher, but he also loves his money.After essentially forcing his way out of Minnesota, he once again is playing hardball with the Buffalo brass.
NFL rumors: 3 worst possible DeAndre Hopkins outcomes for Chiefs
With the Arizona Cardinals releasing DeAndre Hopkins, the free-agent wide receiver is now free to sign with any NFL franchise of his choosing, including the Kansas City Chiefs.While Hopkins would surely love to catch passes from Patrick Mahomes (who wouldn't?), the Chiefs have the worst cap situation in the league.
3 teams whose Super Bowl odds will improve by signing DeAndre Hopkins
Breaking news hit the NFL world on Friday when it was announced that DeAndre Hopkins has been released by the Arizona Cardinals.There were rumors that DeAndre Hopkins wanted a split from the Cardinals, with most people assuming a trade would happen at some point.Now, instead of a trade, Hopkins will have his choice of where he ends up.
Are the Chiefs making a mistake with Patrick Mahomes contract?
The Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes have no immediate plans to restructure the QB's historic contract.Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are on top of the NFL world.The reigning Super Bowl champ, now with two rings to his name at 27 years old, Patrick Mahomes could easily demand the biggest contract in league history.
Everything Patrick Mahomes said about Jackson Mahomes arrest
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was asked about the arrest of his brother, Jackson Mahomes, at OTAs.Jackson Mahomes faces aggravated sexual battery charges from an incident which occurred last February.Per police, a restaurant owner alleged Jackson "grabbed her and forcibly kissed her multiple times at her Kansas establishment three months ago.
Patrick Mahomes doesn't include himself on list of top-5 quarterbacks ever
Patrick Mahomes is quickly ascending the ranks of all-time quarterbacks, but he doesn't put himself in the top five... yet.Patrick Mahomes has accomplished more than your average quarterback by age 27.He's a five-time Pro Bowler, a two-time MVP, and a two-time Super Bowl MVP.The Chiefs are the most intimidating offensive force in football, and Mahomes is the consensus best quarterback working today.
Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes puts 1 thing above all else, and it isn't his contract
Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes has his own definition of success, and his latest quote on his future contract status should make every Chiefs fan jump for joy.Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes prioritizes one thing before everything else, and that's... his family.Just kidding.As much as one Phoenix Sports employee thinks Mahomes should be taking better care of his brother after Jackson Mahomes was arrested earlier this year, he isn't his brother's keeper.