Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had another classic performance in his young career with Sunday’s victory over the Buccaneers, highlighted by his magical second-quarter touchdown throw to running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Mahomes has made countless incredible plays and throws since he became a starting quarterback in 2018. And head coach Andy Reid said Monday that he’s … [Read more...] about Andy Reid on Patrick Mahomes: These things we’re seeing from him are special
Todd Bowles: Hurricane relocation impacted preparation for Chiefs game
Last week, Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady said that the disruption caused by Hurricane Ian shouldn’t be an excuse for poor performance against the Chiefs on Sunday night. Tonight, Bucs coach Todd Bowles kind of made the hurricane an excuse for the team’s poor performance against the Chiefs on Sunday night. Via JoeBucsFan.com, Bowles addressed the impact [more] … [Read more...] about Todd Bowles: Hurricane relocation impacted preparation for Chiefs game
NFL: Spotters concluded Cameron Brate was hit in the shoulder, not the head
The NFL’s “Concussion Game Day Checklist” consists of a flow chart that commences with a first step: “Player receives impact to the head.” In the case of Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate, the NFL contends that step one didn’t happen. “Immediately following the game, the NFL contacted team and unaffiliated medical personnel to gather information concerning [more] … [Read more...] about NFL: Spotters concluded Cameron Brate was hit in the shoulder, not the head
Raiders sign Blake Martinez to practice squad
The Raiders needed linebacker help after Denzel Perryman was diagnosed with a concussion Sunday. On Tuesday, they signed veteran linebacker Blake Martinez to the practice squad, according to the NFL’s personnel report. Las Vegas used the NFL’s veteran provision. Martinez played the past two seasons with the Giants under current Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. … [Read more...] about Raiders sign Blake Martinez to practice squad
Patrick Mahomes: When OL dominates like that, it makes my job easier
The Chiefs were in Tampa on Sunday night and that made it hard not to think about their last visit to the city. Super Bowl LV did not go well for the Chiefs as the Bucs overwhelmed their offensive line and pressured Patrick Mahomes constantly en route to a 31-9 victory. Sunday night’s game featured [more] … [Read more...] about Patrick Mahomes: When OL dominates like that, it makes my job easier
Tony Dungy decries “broken system” after Cameron Brate returns to play following apparent head injury
At a time of supposedly unprecedented sensitivity to ensuring that players who may have suffered head injuries are removed from play, common sense suggests that everyone connected to the process will be more careful than ever about flagging potentially concussed players and properly checking them out. Alas, common sense ain’t. Late in the first half [more] … [Read more...] about Tony Dungy decries “broken system” after Cameron Brate returns to play following apparent head injury
Todd Bowles: “Nobody called down” to check Cameron Brate for a concussion
On Sunday night, Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate took a blow to the head late in the second quarter. He exited the game, and then he re-entered. During halftime, he was placed in the concussion protocol. On Monday, Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles confirmed that Brate was not checked for a concussion on the sideline. “He [more] … [Read more...] about Todd Bowles: “Nobody called down” to check Cameron Brate for a concussion
Buccaneers expect Chris Godwin, Julio Jones to play tonight
The Buccaneers should have a full complement of wide receivers on Sunday Night Football against the Chiefs. Buccaneers wide receivers Chris Godwin and Julio Jones, both of whom missed last week’s loss to the Packers with injuries, are both expected back tonight, according to multiple reports. They’re listed as questionable on the injury report. Mike [more] … [Read more...] about Buccaneers expect Chris Godwin, Julio Jones to play tonight
After AFC Championship loss in early 2019, Patrick Mahomes got great advice from Tom Brady
In past years, quarterback Tom Brady declined to give advice to other quarterbacks who are competing with him for the ultimate prize in pro football. After beating the Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes for a berth in Super Bowl LIII, Brady gave an unsolicited tip to Mahomes. While it may not have meant much to [more] … [Read more...] about After AFC Championship loss in early 2019, Patrick Mahomes got great advice from Tom Brady