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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Are the Chiefs following Tom Brady's mid-career slump before bouncing back with another ring?
Chiefs' Super Bowl reign might be over—analyst draws shocking parallel with Tom Brady's fourth ring wait (Getty Images) After years of dominance, the Kansas City Chiefs have become a familiar fixture on the NFL's grandest stage. But following a crushing 40-22 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, questions are beginning to swirl. Have the Chiefs finally hit a wall, or are they simply reloading for another run? Is this the beginning of the end for Kansas City's dynasty led by Mahomes and Kelce? For Fox Sports analyst Jason McIntyre, the answer seems clear. 'It's over for the Chiefs, guys. You had a great run… Tom Brady won in 2004, had three Super Bowls at the time. It took him a decade to win another one. This stuff is not easy. Just because you have Mahomes and Reid does not guarantee you a spot in the Super Bowl,' he stated on The Herd with Colin Cowherd. Why Mahomes, Kelce & Chiefs are DONE being contenders | THE HERD NFL McIntyre is not alone in his skepticism. He believes Kansas City is entering its own version of the Brady-Belichick drought—an era marked by regular-season success but postseason disappointment. 'Again, history is just a guide here, but it took Brady a decade before winning another. They were favored against the Giants in two Super Bowl trips, they lost both of them,' he added. The doubts don't stop at Super Bowl expectations. McIntyre even went as far as to claim that the Chiefs might not make the playoffs at all this season. A bold prediction, especially considering the talent still on their roster. But his reasoning stems from the meteoric rise of their AFC West rivals. The Denver Broncos have potentially struck gold with quarterback Bo Nix. The Los Angeles Chargers have retooled their offense, adding high-impact rookies like Joe Alt and Omarion Hampton. Even the Las Vegas Raiders, desperate to turn things around, are starting the 2025 season with a completely new trio at head coach, quarterback, and running back. It's become evident that Mahomes and the Chiefs have inadvertently ignited a divisional arms race. Teams are no longer content with second place—they're building specifically to topple the reigning kings. On top of that, the dreaded 'Super Bowl hangover' looms large. 'The recent history of Super Bowl losers ain't pretty. Go ask the Niners, who fell apart after that overtime loss. The Chiefs beat the Eagles in the Super Bowl. And what happened to the Eagles? They fell apart the next year. There is a bit of a curse for the Super Bowl loser. Oh, and by the way, 12-0 in one-score games last year. Good luck duplicating that one,' McIntyre pointed out. The loss to the Eagles wasn't just a defeat—it was nearly historic in its margin. Had it not been for two late touchdown passes from Mahomes to rookie Xavier Worthy, the game could've gone down as the biggest blowout in Super Bowl history. The Chiefs, once praised not just for their on-field talent but also for their off-field sparkle thanks to the Taylor Swift buzz, are suddenly facing criticism from all corners. Yet, if there's one player you don't bet against, it's the man known as 'Magic Man.' Patrick Mahomes has rewritten the rules of quarterback play since entering the league. And now, with the 2025 season approaching, the Chiefs are hungry for redemption. The offseason saw plenty of roster movement. While Kansas City lost several key contributors, they also made strategic additions aimed at solving last year's problems. Veterans like Travis Kelce and Chris Jones, possibly entering their final season together with Mahomes, are laser-focused on one mission—getting back to the Super Bowl and finishing the job. Pro Football Network's latest power rankings placed the Chiefs at No. 5, a respectable spot but not where reigning champions want to be. According to simulations, the team has only a 21.2% chance of reaching the AFC Championship Game. But those are just numbers—and Mahomes has always been more than stats. For a team that's lived under the brightest lights, the pressure is nothing new. The 2025 season could mark a turning point—either the beginning of the end, or the start of a bold new chapter in the Chiefs' dynasty. One thing's for sure: doubting Mahomes has never been a good bet. Also Read: Why the Jets are lucky to have avoided the unpredictable Aaron Rodgers situation this offseason
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Could Patrick Mahomes be facing the Tom Brady curse? Analyst says the Chiefs' Super Bowl era may be ending
The Kansas City Chiefs have been the NFL's gold standard in recent years, winning three s in just six seasons under the dynamic leadership of head coach Andy Reid and superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But with their crushing 40-22 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, some analysts are beginning to question whether the Chiefs' reign is already on shaky ground. A dominant dynasty now facing cracks beneath the surface While Kansas City still managed to tally 12 regular-season wins, the narrow margins of victory and the team's overall struggles against elite defenses have sparked concern. Their Super Bowl loss to a physically dominant Eagles squad exposed vulnerabilities that had been quietly building throughout the season. Jason McIntyre, analyst for Fox Sports, believes the Chiefs could be heading for a dramatic downturn — and he's drawing historical comparisons to another NFL legend. Drawing parallels between Mahomes and Tom Brady's decade-long drought During an appearance on The Herd with Colin Cowherd, McIntyre made a bold claim: 'It's over for the Chiefs, guys.' He pointed to Tom Brady's career trajectory after winning his third Super Bowl ring with the Patriots. Brady then went ten long years without another title, despite multiple deep playoff runs and two heartbreaking Super Bowl losses to the New York Giants. 'This stuff is not easy,' McIntyre said. 'Just because you have Mahomes and Reid doesn't guarantee a Super Bowl run.' He added, 'History is a guide here. It took Brady ten years to win another title.' The Super Bowl runner-up curse may be real Why Mahomes, Kelce & Chiefs are DONE being contenders | THE HERD NFL McIntyre also highlighted a concerning trend for teams that lose the Super Bowl. 'Look at the Niners, who unraveled after their overtime loss. The Eagles fell apart the season after losing to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl,' he noted. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'There's a bit of a curse for the Super Bowl loser.' His forecast became even more dramatic as he suggested the Chiefs could miss the playoffs entirely in the upcoming season. With AFC West teams like the Chargers and Broncos retooling their rosters, Kansas City's path to continued dominance could get significantly tougher. Also Read: Still, writing off Mahomes may be premature. The 28-year-old continues to showcase unparalleled poise, leadership, and playmaking ability. If anyone can rewrite the narrative, it's him. But as the Chiefs look ahead to a new season, one thing is clear — nothing in the NFL comes easy, not even for a dynasty.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Colorado Announces Historic Team GPA Under Deion Sanders Ahead of 2025 Season
Colorado Announces Historic Team GPA Under Deion Sanders Ahead of 2025 Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Deion Sanders is heading into his third season as head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes. When he accepted the job in Boulder, taking over a program that had won just one game the previous year and was at the bottom of its conference, it was a major leap of faith. Advertisement Yet, he has remarkably shifted the culture and elevated the program to unprecedented heights—both on and off the field. Sanders has made it clear what kind of culture he wants to build long-term in Boulder, and his players are buying into that vision. This was especially evident on Friday when the program announced its team GPA for the spring semester under Sanders' leadership. While the team already saw academic success last year, this spring was particularly historic. As a collective, Colorado football maintained a 2.957 GPA—the highest spring semester GPA in program history and the second-highest overall, just behind last fall's 3.011 GPA. "The standard is the standard," Colorado's socials posted. "SMART, TOUGH, FAST, DISCIPLINED, "WITH CHARACTER." They continued, "The Herd made history this spring, earning a 2.957 GPA — the highest ever for Colorado Football in a spring semester." This success is a testament to what Sanders has emphasized to his team and staff since taking the job. He's been adamant about the importance of performing in the classroom before focusing on what happens on the field—and so far, that approach has paid off. Colorado head coach Deion Sanders.© Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images "I don't get involved in what you make," Sanders told his players back in October 2024. "But when you stop going to class, now you're affecting me. So we're going to affect your check. When I see a multitude of Fs and Ds, we're going to affect your check. Do we understand that?" Advertisement He added, "When you stop doing certain things that you're supposed to do, that you signed up to do, then you're going to be affected." Related: Marcus Freeman Reveals the One Team He Wants Notre Dame to Play Every Year This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'He's still extremely relevant' - Fans divided over Colin Cowherd's name-dropping Jason Tatum while praising Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Fans divided over Colin Cowherd's name-dropping Jason Tatum while praising Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Images via Getty Images) Colin Cowherd made a weird comparison between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jason Tatum while praising the former as a true alpha. Cowherd's dragging Jason Tatum's name in a demeaning manner in his comment stirred fans. A majority of fans took Tatum's side and considered Cowherd's comparison completely unwarranted. Jason Tatum Fans give mixed reactions to Colin Cowherd's comparison of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Jason Tatum Colin Cowherd talked about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's rising glory on his podcast, The Herd. During his review, he commented on Shai's work and said: 'He is delivering and fulfilling everything I've been told Jayson Tatum does.' — TheDunkCentral (@TheDunkCentral) The comment sparked mixed reactions from fans. Most of them did not like Jayson Tatum's name being mentioned in a demeaning manner. They supported Jayson Tatum and found it unnecessary to pull him down just to praise another player. One fan commented, 'Bashing tatum for no reason to prove a point ts so unnecessary.' Another fan wrote, 'The obsession with jt is wild,man is recovering from his injury and he keeps talking about him' 'Mentioning Tatum for literally 0 reason and especially after the injury is so weird,' was another comment. 'the fact you gotta bring up tatum tells you he's still extremely relevant,' wrote a fan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Plymouth: People Born 1945-1975 Could Be Eligible For This British Seniors Read More Undo Even an OKC fan couldn't digest the comparison and wrote, 'I'm an okc fan but this tatum hate is so forced it's getting ridiculous.' However, a few fans had their views similar to Colin Cowherd. One of them said that Cowherd was not lying. SGA fans were happy about his praise and shared their views, such as: 'SGA leads by example, was one of the reactions. Another fan supported Shai, and commented, 'YUP that's what i've been saying! He's a true Alpha male. 6 pack tall handsome and just gets shit done!!!' Jason Tatum's season was shortened by Achilles' tendon tear Jason Tatum's performance in the 2024-25 regular season was exceptional. On December 21, 2024, he became the first Celtics player with a 40-point, 15-rebound, 10-assist game to his credit. Tatum during the regular season averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 6.0 assists with an FGP of 45.2%. However, his season was cut short by an Achilles' tendon tear he suffered during Game 4 of the playoffs against the New York Knicks. Before the injury, he had scored 42 points in that game, delivering an exemplary display of athleticism and IQ. JAYSON TATUM GRUESOME LEG INJURY (WHEELCHAIRED OFF COURT) He underwent the surgery the following day. Legendary players like Dominique Wilkins advised him not to come back sooner and take the recovery period seriously, sharing experience from his past when he too suffered from the same injury. Also Read: Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson issues an apology to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and company after Oklahoma City Thunder's 30-point Game 5 win Jason Tatum is expected to make a faster recovery owing to his young age, experts suggest. While he is away, his fans are holding the front for him and won't stand for any comment made against him. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deserves all the praise. He is named the Western Conference Finals MVP unanimously after his team's win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Fox Sports
4 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
2025 NBA playoff odds: Bettors backing OKC to win the West, title
Oklahoma City is thundering past Minnesota in the Western Conference finals. At least that's been the case so far in the series, as OKC has a 3-1 lead over the Timberwolves. The Thunder's lone loss in the WCF was in Game 3, when they fell 143-101. And according to BetMGM, the public believes in Shai & Co. and is putting money behind it. At the sportsbook, the Thunder have the highest handle to win the West at 28.1% and the highest handle to win the title at 22.1%. In road playoff games, though, they've gone 0-7 against the spread (ATS). This is something to consider when placing wagers on the spread if the series goes back to Minnesota for Game 6. But in the meantime, let's take a look at some of the odds and ways to wager on Wednesday's Game 5 at BetMGM as of May 28. Game 5 odds Spread: OKC -8.5, MIN +8.5Moneyline: OKC -350, MIN +280 O/U: 220.5 First-half props Spread: OKC -4.5, MIN +4.5Moneyline: OKC -235, MIN +190 O/U: 111.5 Both teams to score 55+ points in first halfYes: +200 No: -300 Full-game total pointsOdd: -118 Even: +100 Game to go into overtimeYes: +1350 No: -5000 On "The Herd," Colin Cowherd attributed much of OKC's success to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. "SGA is the MVP, and you get the same game every night," he explained. "That's why Oklahoma City — in these late-game, clutch-time stretches — is very, very good. "With SGA … you know what you get. He doesn't fall out of his game. He makes great decisions." But according to FOX Sports NBA writer Melissa Rohlin, there could be a path forward for Minnesota in the series, despite the "chaotic" Game 4 ending. "The Timberwolves are staring down an ominous 3-1 series hole. "For them to have a chance, Edwards can't have any more lackluster games and the Timberwolves need to take control from the beginning, as they did in Game 3." recommended Get more from National Basketball Association Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
