For years, the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs have had a chokehold on the AFC West Division.
Andy Reid’s crew has dominated the division virtually at will, with no reputable competitor.
Even so, that doesn’t imply that it’s been a simple journey for Patrick Mahomes.
If something, he is aware of that he has to take care of Maxx Crosby twice a 12 months.
Speaking to Kay Adams on her “Up & Adams” present, the three-time Tremendous Bowl champion tipped his hat to Crosby, going so far as to say that he’s one of the best pass-rusher he’s ever performed in opposition to (through Raiders 1022):
“I believe [Maxx Crosby’s] sacked me essentially the most out of anybody I’ve ever performed in opposition to,” Mahomes mentioned. “To me, he’s one of the best cross rusher that I’ve performed in opposition to. He offers you the hassle, he has the strikes and he has the ability. I believe it’s laborious to have all three of these and do it 12 months in and 12 months out.”
Patrick Mahomes on #Raiders Maxx Crosby
“After we step on that soccer subject we all know we’re 2 of the best within the league going at one another each snap”
“He’s one of the best cross rusher that I’ve ever performed in opposition to, he offers you the hassle, has the strikes, and the ability” 🦅☠️ pic.twitter.com/fuAJzL12Xj
— ShifftttyyyQB1🏴☠️ (@raiders1022) July 7, 2025
Notably, that’s so much to say, contemplating that he performs in the identical league because the likes of Myles Garrett, Trey Hendrickson, Nick Bosa, and T.J. Watt.
Even so, the Las Vegas Raiders star is a power to be reckoned with, and he’s additionally gushed about Mahomes and the way a lot he likes to compete in opposition to him a number of instances up to now.
Crosby was tousled in a number of commerce rumors final season due to his crew’s struggles, however he’s all the time doubled down on his dedication to the group and the fan base.
Now, with Pete Carroll taking the reins of the crew and an improved roster, the Raiders would possibly nonetheless not be prepared for playoff competition, however they’ll actually pose an even bigger risk to the Chiefs’ divisional aspirations.
The Raiders have taken pleasure in banging Mahomes up lately, and issues received’t get a lot simpler this season when Crosby takes the sector once more.
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