Tag: Drew Bledsoe

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on recent milestones: ‘I’m going to enjoy this moment’

Kansas City #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on recent milestones: ‘I’m going to enjoy this moment’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has earned many accolades throughout his career and crossed more milestones off the list in Week 4.

After his 245 passing yards in last Sunday’s 17-10 win over the Chargers, Mahomes passed Drew Bledsoe to move into ninth place for most passing yards in a player’s first eight seasons in the NFL with 29,328 in 100 career games. Despite only being in his seventh year as a full-time starter, Mahomes has already eclipsed multiple quarterbacks in this category.

In his press conference following Sunday’s victory over the Chargers, Mahomes briefly commented on completing his 100th game in the NFL.

“It’s cool because I know how it is in the NFL,” said Mahomes. “We’ve been blessed to play in a lot of games, a lot of big games, and win a couple of Super Bowls here. But at the end of the day, you don’t take it for granted, man. I mean, you’re on a platform that you dreamed of as a little kid. And I think I (will) try to enjoy those moments and have 100 games in. I’m going to enjoy this moment, and we’re going to move on. That’s how the NFL works.”

After one touchdown pass in Sunday’s game, Mahomes has 225 career touchdown passes in his first eight seasons, ranking fourth in NFL history. He trails Russell Wilson by two touchdown tosses to break into the top three.

Drew Bledsoe on Tom Brady calling games: ‘I’ll be annoyed by his squeaky voice’

Drew Bledsoe shares his thoughts on Tom Brady’s move to the TV booth and Drake Maye’s development.

Mackenzie Salmon, host of Sports Seriously, sat down with former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Drew Bledsoe, who shared insights on various topics, from the New England Patriots’ future to Tom Brady’s “squeaky voice”.

Bledsoe expressed strong confidence in Jerod Mayo, the Patriots’ new head coach, describing him as a unique combination of intelligence and physicality. “Jerod’s almost like some sort of Bond villain or superhero… a computer nerd in an NFL linebacker’s body,” Bledsoe said, pointing out Mayo’s intriguing background as a white-hat hacker during his high school years.

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Turning his attention to the Patriots’ offensive coordinator, Alex Van Pelt, Bledsoe highlighted the importance of Van Pelt’s experience in developing rookie quarterback Drake Maye.

“Drake has a ton of natural ability… but he’s still a little raw,” Bledsoe observed.

When the conversation shifted to Tom Brady, Bledsoe couldn’t resist taking a playful jab at his former teammate, “I’m curious to watch how he does calling games… I’ll be annoyed by his squeaky voice… but I know he’ll be great at it.”

Drew Bledsoe explains why Tom Brady was the worst backup QB of all time

Drew Bledsoe cracked a hilarious joke at Tom Brady’s expense

Tom Brady’s New England Patriots Hall of Fame induction on Wednesday brought out many football legends, including former Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe.

Bledsoe had a hilarious remark when speaking at the event in celebration of the greatest quarterback of all time. He held the quarterback torch before Brady from 1993-2001.

The infamous hit from Jets linebacker Mo Lewis in Week 2 of the 2001 season paved the way for Brady to take over the offense, and the rest is quite literally history.

Bledsoe joked that Brady was the worst backup of all time.

“You never understood, when I got healthy, you were supposed to go sit the hell back down,” said Bledsoe. 

Bledsoe has made peace with the ending of his tenure in New England over the years, and he has even cracked jokes about it on more than one occasion. He recently reunited with both Brady and Bill Belichick for a skit in “The Roast of Tom Brady” Netflix special.

The course of Patriots history was undoubtedly altered on that day in 2001, but there’s no denying that Bledsoe has love for Brady.

At the end of the day, both quarterbacks had extremely successful NFL careers. Bledsoe was a four-time Pro Bowler and former NFL passing yards leader.

If anything, his appearance at the event on Wednesday was a great reminder of how much the Patriots organization truly means to him.

WATCH: Former Patriots QB Drew Bledsoe can still sling the football

In case you were wondering if Drew Bledsoe can still sling a football, don’t worry…he can.

Former New England Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe can still sling the rock, as evidenced in a social media video shared by Pardon My Take.

With barely a flick of a wrist, Bledsoe can still deliver strong and tight throws. It almost takes you back to the days when he was the franchise quarterback in New England.

Bledsoe is coming back into the spotlight following his appearance on “The Roast of Tom Brady” Netflix special. He recently gave his opinion on the Patriots’ decision to draft Drake Maye and the impact he believes offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt will have on the young signal-caller.

Bledsoe recorded 4,518 passing yards and 166 touchdowns in nine years with New England. He concluded his career with the Dallas Cowboys in 2006.

One has to wonder how Bledsoe would’ve fared in this offensive-minded league of today. At the very least, Patriots fans certainly have fond memories of him under center.

Drew Bledsoe thinks Drake Maye is in good hands with Alex Van Pelt

Drew Bledsoe had high praise for Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt

Former New England Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe weighed in on what he believes offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt can bring to the Patriots organization.

Not only did he give Van Pelt high praise, but he also explained why he thinks rookie quarterback Drake Maye is in good hands.

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said Van Pelt would take the lead in developing the rookie signal-caller. Van Pelt has a history of quarterback development, and this will be important as New England tries to ensure their future success at the position.

For reference, Van Pelt’s experience coaching the quarterback position can be traced all the way back to 2005. Bledsoe stopped by the “Up & Adams” show on Monday and talked about Van Pelt leading the offense in New England.

“One thing that (Maye) has that’s very, very significant going for him is Alex Van Pelt,” said Bledsoe. “We were together in Buffalo for a few years. No disrespect to Zo (Scott Zolak), Alex was, from a backup standpoint, he was the one that had the best football mind, and he also has just this incredibly calm demeanor. He played quarterback in the league for a decade. …I really think that Alex is one of those special quarterback whisperer kind of dudes that’s really going to help (Maye).”

These are certainly encouraging words to hear from a player who has a great football mind in his own right. With Van Pelt in his ear, there’s hope that Maye will get the best possible chance to succeed

Julian Edelman says backstage tension in room with Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick could cut glass

Julian Edelman and Drew Bledsoe gave a behind-the-scenes look at Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft being in the same room together

“The Roast of Tom Brady” Netflix special generated fireworks in more ways than one, as several former New England Patriots reunited to roast Tom Brady with their best jokes.

There were many notable names in Patriots history on the dais, including Bill Belichick, Rob Gronkowski, Randy Moss, Drew Bledsoe and Julian Edelman.

There were several memorable moments throughout the course of the night, including one where host Kevin Hart convinced Belichick and Patriots owner Robert Kraft to take a shot together. It was one of the highlights of the night for Patriots fans, as it represented the two sides supposedly making peace with each other.

However, things were not so rosy behind the scenes. Bledsoe appeared on Edelman’s podcast “Games with Names” earlier this week, and both noted there was some visible tension behind the scenes.

“Pre-show, we’re in the green room. …Bill’s opening up, he’s having fun,” said Edelman. “He’s talking war stories, talking rookies, talking fun (expletive) — doing (expletive) we know Bill is all about. But it was like amplified because we knew he was excited to see guys, cause he doesn’t have a job anymore.”

Things were lighthearted and fun, and then Kraft walked into the room.

“And then Kraft walks in,” Bledsoe said. “Belichick’s kind of holding court. As he’s in the middle of the story, Kraft walks in and so you guys all go over to say hi to Kraft. And the last man standing, to hear him tell it, is my bro. He’s like, ‘Well, Bill’s telling this story. If I leave then he’s telling the story to nobody because everybody is saying hi to Kraft.’”

Edelman added, “The tension in that room could cut [expletive] glass. I was so awkward. I was watching Coach, and I tried to give Coach a heads up. I see Kraft walk in, and I’m like, ‘Yo, Coach, woo.'”

Both Kraft and Belichick were able to be cordial when onstage together in front of people for the first time since they announced their split. Whatever the case may be, it was still good to see Patriots of years past join together to roast the greatest quarterback of all time.

With that said, it is hard to ignore the fact that there is still tension between Kraft and Belichick.

Netflix skit had Bill Belichick choosing Tom Brady over Drew Bledsoe, again

Bill Belichick picks Tom Brady over Drew Bledsoe, again, in a hilarious skit

Netflix’s “The Roast of Tom Brady” had more than just jokes for the greatest quarterback in NFL history. It also took aim at former New England Patriot Drew Bledsoe in a hilarious skit involving both Brady and former coach Bill Belichick.

One of the biggest moments in sports history was Belichick naming Brady the starter over Bledsoe for the Patriots in 2001. That moment kick-started the greatest dynasty in NFL history, while also officially bringing an end to Bledsoe’s run in New England.

On Sunday, the trio of Belichick, Bledsoe and Brady were involved in a hilarious skit on the same scenario playing out for the Netflix special.

“It’s great seeing you again. This is a big night,” said Belichick. “The fans want you. Everyone wants you. But it’s not your night. Sorry, Drew. Brady, you’re in. Let’s go.”

Bledsoe then responded, “Are you [expletive] kidding me? Again?”

There’s no shame in getting passed up for the greatest quarterback to ever do it. Of course, that goes without saying Bledsoe had a legendary career in his own right as a four-time Pro Bowler and former NFL passing yards leader.

Bill Belichick benched Drew Bledsoe for Tom Brady again during hilarious The Roast of Tom Brady bit

Drew Bledsoe once again took a backseat to Tom Brady.

Drew Bledsoe has once again taken a backseat to Tom Brady at the hands of Bill Belichick.

On Sunday, The Roast of Tom Brady premiered live on Netflix to the delight of many across the football world. It was a night that had Brady clearly uncomfortable as he was roasted for nearly everything across his football career.

However, the event started with a bit of a blast from the past. In one of the most hilarious bits of the night, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick benched Drew Bledsoe from the event, tapping in Brady once again as the star of the show.

Of course, we all remember how Brady’s career started with the Patriots; how he took over New England in the wake of Bledsoe’s injury before the team ultimately traded him to the Buffalo Bills.

Bledsoe, at the very least, got the last laugh on Brady during the roast with some incredible zingers.

Patriots and Steelers take the field in unusual circumstances Sunday

Here’s a really cool history nugget ahead of Sunday’s clash between the Patriots and Steelers.

Sunday’s game between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers will be historic in a unique way as the two teams take the field.

This Patriots-Steelers game will be the first meeting since 1998 to not feature either Tom Brady or Ben Roethlisberger at quarterback.

Some fan-favorites were under center for both teams that day. The Patriots came away with a 23-9 victory in December 1998. In that game, the Steelers defense frustrated Drew Bledsoe as he threw three interceptions. However, he was still able to get 327 yards through the air.

Kordell Stewart was bothered by the Patriots defense all afternoon. He went 25-of-41 on the day, throwing for 206 yards and two interceptions. It was the kind of game where points were hard to come by for both sides.

This time around, the Patriots will be taking the field with quarterback Mac Jones, while the Steelers trot out Mitch Trubisky as their starter.

New England will be looking to avoid their second straight loss. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh is riding high on their Week 1 win against the Cincinnati Bengals. They’ll be looking for their second win of the season against a Patriots defense looking to find its footing.

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Drew Bledsoe reflects upon raw emotions after losing his job to Tom Brady

“That’s my job that he’s got.”

Over the years, Drew Bledsoe could take solace in the fact that Tom Brady became the greatest quarterback of all time. So when it comes to losing a job, it might feel somewhat better to lose to someone who is the best to ever do that job. In the moment back in 2001, it couldn’t have been easy.

Brady and Bledsoe discussed that key moment in NFL history during the first episode of “Tom Brady: Man in the Arena” on ESPN+.

“With Tom it was bittersweet; love the guy,” Bledsoe said in the first episode, as transcribed by NESN.com. “But at the same time, that’s my job that he’s got. And that’s my team that he’s leading. And I don’t get to go out there and do that. … But I do think that I was able to, in spite of that, actually get my job done and still be supportive. If Tommy was an (expletive), it would have been really, really hard to do that. But he’s not.”

Brady sat behind Bledsoe for the 2000 season when the younger QB was a rookie. In the second game of the 2001 season, Bledsoe suffered from internal bleeding after a hit from New Yor Jets linebacker Mo Lewis. Brady took over in that game — and for the next two decades.

“When Drew got hurt, no one would’ve wanted that, no one hoped for that,” Brady said in the episode. “And I think what I respect so much about him is he never let any of those emotions negatively impact me in any way. And I love Drew, and I respected Drew for everything that he had done.”

Even after Bledsoe recovered physically, coach Bill Belichick stuck with an unproven Brady at quarterback over Bledsoe, who finished his career with four Pro Bowl appearances.

“I never looked at it like it was me against Drew,” Brady said. “He and I personally, we’ve never had an issue. I’m sure it was much harder on him than it was on me because I was the one playing.”

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