Kansas City Chiefs rival shares competitive message for Patrick Mahomes
The ongoing status of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes as a top player in the league will likely make him a target. He continues to face challenges from rivals, especially within the AFC West.
During a recent appearance on Johnny Manziel's 'Glory Daze' podcast, Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby gave in-depth details into his rivalry with Mahomes.
"Me and Pat (Patrick Mahomes) have had a very healthy rivalry for years now; I take a lot of pride in that. He's the best of the best, and I view myself as the best of the best." Said Crosby, "So, every time you put two competitors out there, you know, I'm trying to literally kill him every play, and he's trying to make plays every time."
Mahomes and Crosby have continued their rivalry over the years with moments in games that have gone viral and been featured on Netflix.
"That's a matchup I look forward to every time. He's a f*** dog," and yeah, just when we're out there, we know what time it is. Like, we have ultimate respect." Said Crosby, "Hug his kids after the game, dap it up, we talk our s. But when we're in between the lines, it's war. And that's what it's all about."
Mahomes and the Chiefs have won most of the matchups, but the Raiders have continued reminding Kansas City of their shocking victory on Christmas Day in 2023.
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