The NFL is no stranger to rivalries, from historic clashes between teams to intense matchups between star players. One such rivalry that has been quietly brewing is between Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. However, this intriguing rivalry has largely gone unnoticed amidst the recent banter involving Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and Mahomes.
While the playful trash talk adds to the excitement, it’s essential to recognize the underlying rivalry that could shape the future of the league. Moreover, to create a frenzy this pre-season, Chase’s comments have sprinkled gas on top of the fire. Meaning, he sarcastically stated “Mahomes Who?” and a few NFL players including Mahomes are not liking it.
What’s cooking between Patrick Mahomes and Ja’Marr Chase?
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Ja’Marr Chase’s banter with Mahomes has generated buzz, it has veiled the simmering rivalry between the Chiefs quarterback and Bengals wide receiver. This rivalry extends beyond mere banter and has the potential to shape the future of the NFL. The upcoming clashes between the Chiefs and Bengals have the ingredients for an intriguing rivalry.
One of the youtube videos featuring Damien Woody, former NFL offensive guard, shares a glimpse on the matter. The conversation proceeds: “Here right last week Ja’Marr Chase was asked his opinion Ja’Marr’s opinion about the best player in the NFL and he named his quarterback Joe Burrow adding everybody knows that and then when they asked him how about Pat meaning Patrick Mahomes.” To which Chase replied, “Pat who”. Following Chase’s reply, Mahomes posted a photo with Super Bowl Rings on his Twitter replying “That’s who”
As this banter progresses, Travis Kelce comes in support of his teammate, Mahomes. Kelce appeared on his brother’s podcast and stated: “It was a little bold you know two-time League MVP two-time Super Bowl MVP yeah to say Pat who is like no disrespectful who doesn’t love some good locker room banter man shout out to Ja’Marr Chase you know holding it down for his QB but don’t you ever disrespect Pat Mahomes”. Now, we know what to expect from the upcoming NFL season.
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The clash between Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals
This exchange of feelings got everyone on their toes. Additionally, with the new NFL season ringing the bell, we exactly know what to expect. However, the youtube video host had an opinion to share on this rivalry, “I‘ve never spoken in my entire life and don’t anticipate I will, that said may I just say I love it, this trash talk between the Chiefs and the Bengals is exactly what the NFL needs it’s not mean it’s not mean spirited it’s not no one’s threatening to hurt anyone this is exactly the way it is supposed to be and so it’s got me.”
Let’s tighten our seat belts and hope for a sensational matchup between the Chiefs and the Bengals. But, let us know your expectations from this rivalry.
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