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USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Joe Milton's four reasons why leaving Patriots for Cowboys was a 'blessing'
Joe Milton's four reasons why leaving Patriots for Cowboys was a 'blessing' Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III, who was traded after only one year with the New England Patriots, called his new situation a "blessing" in a recent interview. There was plenty of confusion surrounding the Patriots' decision to trade Milton for a fifth-round pick in the second year of his rookie contract. He showed plenty of promise in practice, and he led the team to a regular season win over the Buffalo Bills in the season finale. Granted, the Bills rested their starters in the game, but Milton still flashed real potential under center. The former sixth-round draft pick shared four reasons why he believes the move to Dallas was a blessing, via The Athletic's Jon Machota: Warm weather, home games played indoors, being a part of "America's Team" and learning from Dak Prescott. Milton's role won't change in Dallas. He essentially went from being a backup to Drake Maye to a backup for Dak Prescott. With that said, the weather is warmer in Dallas, and the home games are played indoors. The Cowboys are still referred to as "America's Team", and Prescott is a three-time Pro Bowler with plenty of NFL experience. You don't have to love the move or even agree with it. But you can understand it from Milton's perspective. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes expresses excitement for Thanksgiving game vs. Cowboys
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes expresses excitement for Thanksgiving game vs. Cowboys The Kansas City Chiefs' Thanksgiving matchup against the Dallas Cowboys will also serve as Patrick Mahomes' homecoming, as the Texas native can play in front of his family and friends. "It's going to be special. I've wanted to play at the Cowboys stadium, obviously just because I haven't had the opportunity to actually play in the game," said Mahomes during Thursday's press conference, "My first year we were there, I was at the game, but I didn't get to play. I'm growing up watching those games, going to those games – it was a special experience for me and my family, so I'm excited to get everybody there. Then, to play on Thanksgiving, if you're in Thanksgiving in Texas, you're watching the Cowboys play, and so it'll be a special moment. I know those ticket prices went up a little bit for me, but other than that, it's going to be cool to play on Thanksgiving, have the primetime, have that 3 o'clock kick, and be able to go out there and play in front of hopefully a lot of my friends and family." Mahomes was a rookie in the Chiefs' 2017 game in Dallas and spent the day on the sidelines as Alex Smith's backup that year. This will also be the two-time MVP's first Thanksgiving game and will have an extra layer of special meaning this year. "I haven't been to a Thanksgiving game, but I obviously went to a lot of games growing up." said Mahomes, "I played there when I was in college, so it'll be exciting, and my son's birthday is the day after so hopefully we can find a way to win and then get to celebrate my son's birthday after that." CBS Sports' Jim Nantz believes the holiday showdown will break television records as fans see Mahomes lead the battle for the 'America's Team' nickname.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid opens up about the 2025 schedule: 'It's quite a tour'
Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid opens up about the 2025 schedule: 'It's quite a tour' The 2025 NFL schedule featured multiple nationally televised games for the Kansas City Chiefs, including many primetime games. Head coach Andy Reid addressed the media after Thursday's voluntary OTAs press conference, giving his take on Kansas City's unique schedule. "No, it's good. It's quite a tour," said Reid, erupting the press room with laughter on Thursday, "You're playing all the teams. (It) doesn't matter where you play. You've got to play these guys. They're doing the same thing we're doing, playing on the same day as we are. So, (we) gotta get ourselves ready and go. You've only got so many weeks you can play. And want to make sure you take advantage of that so I don't get caught up in all that, whatever, whenever, and whatever goes we go." The Chiefs will play seven primetime games in 2025, the most of any team in the league. They were revealed as the Los Angeles Chargers opponents for the Week 1 international game in Brazil, continuing to expand their exposure representing the league. The 'America's Team' honor is often associated with the Dallas Cowboys, their Thanksgiving opponents. Their extra games nationally have garnered rumors that they are living up to the nickname in this era.
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Travis Kelce weighs in on the Kansas City Chiefs earning the ‘America's Team' nickname
Travis Kelce weighs in on the Kansas City Chiefs earning the 'America's Team' nickname During the recent episode of New Heights, Travis Kelce shared his thoughts on the rumor that the Kansas City Chiefs have taken over the slogan of America's Team from the Dallas Cowboys. 'Yeah, so I'm kind of out on just the whole America's Team deal; I don't give a…about that (talk),' said Kelce, 'I want to be in Kansas City. I want to be the Chiefs. That's all I want to be. I'm gonna be the big bad Chiefs. Come join if you want. But America's team? The Boys can have that if they want it.' The Cowboys and Chiefs will headline a Thanksgiving battle this year, while Kansas City will host a Christmas evening game. Kansas City will play seven prime-time games in 2025, the most of any team in the league. The Kelce brothers showed a clip of a Cowboys fan changing allegiances to the Chiefs with an extensive back tattoo cover-up of the former's logo. 'We'll treat you right over in Chiefs Kingdom,' said Kelce. 'We'll make it so you will never have to cover up that Chiefs logo, dude.' The Chiefs' recent success and polarizing players like Kelce and Patrick Mahomes have catapulted them to more mainstream attention. They have handled it well through the years, whether or not they are viewed as America's Team.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
$260 million man does as much as allowed as OTAs pull curtain back on 2025 Cowboys
Fans of the Dallas Cowboys can breath a sigh of relief. Looking to erase all memories from a disappointing 2024, the club has systematically changed the constitution of America's Team this offseason. WIth a new head coach and offensive system, and a new defensive coordinator as well, things will look much different in 2025. But to completely erase the stain of 2024, the team will need a healthy quarterback leading the way. On Tuesday, the second day of the Cowboys' first OTA session, it seems that will be the case. Dak Prescott, out of action since Week 9 after suffering a severe hamstring injury, was a full go for the non-contact session. Teams are allowed to run 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills in the Organized Team Activities phase of the offseason, but they aren't allowed to hit. Advertisement Prescott was witnessed by the media going as hard as he could, and then spoke of his only remaining limitation after practice was over. 'Pretty much can do it all,' Prescott said via the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 'Feel good. I think I'm just not cleared for contact, which we've got a while for that anyways. I'm out there in the team activities, feel good, just trying to stay that way.' Prescott was having a down season before the injury occurred, so not only is he trying to recover from the bad wheel, he also has some performance issues he's looking to correct. After leading the NFL in completions and passing touchdowns in 2023, he was far from the guy who earned the league's largest contract prior to the 2024 regular season opener. Now getting ready to play the first new season of his four-year, $260 million extension, Prescott is now the offense's resident old man after the retirement of Zack Martin in the offseason. Prescott is entering his 10th season, all as a starter since being drafted in 2016. This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Cowboys Dak Prescott full participant in non-contact OTAs
