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All-Pro RB Eddie George gives his take on Chiefs’ three-peat chances

Retired All-Pro RB Eddie George shared his thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl three-peat chances w/ @EdEastonJr

This week, Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke to retired Pro Bowler and Heisman winner Eddie George.

In his interview with Easton Jr., George discussed his support for The Wuerffel Foundation at the Pickle Bowl: Heisman Edition event at Life Time Pickleball NYC and his thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs’ chances at a three-peat.

“Danny (Wuerffel) is doing this for his foundation. I know he’s a hell of a pickleball player,” said George. “What a great way to raise money awareness for his great cause, and do it in a fun way.”

Pickle Bowl: Heisman Edition brought together college football legends, including Cam Newton, Tim Tebow, Eric Crouch, Charlie Ward, and Johnny Rodgers, for an action-packed day of pickleball exhibitions, VIP play, and fan engagement.

Pickleball pros Ryan Sherry and Kate Fahey joined them on the court. The Tennessee Titans franchise legend and current head football coach at Tennessee State University weighed in on the Chiefs Super Bowl chances this season.

“They (the Chiefs) look pretty strong. I mean, they’re winning close games. They’re getting better toward the tail end of the season, but there are some other teams that are starting to emerge,” George explained. “Buffalo, you have Detroit, which will be a problem in the NFC. The Eagles, I mean, there will be some teams that can contend. But anytime you have a battle-tested unit with a championship pedigree with your team at the helm.

“You know you better be able to put the team away late in the game. He’ll find a way to win the ball game with two seconds left because you put that ball in his hands. They are great at situational football. They don’t panic under pressure and have the best closer in the game as far as (Patrick) Mahomes.”

The following links provide more information on Pickle Bowl and The Wuerffel Foundation.

Heisman legend Eric Crouch shares his thoughts on the Chiefs’ success this season

2001 Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch shared his thoughts on the Kansas City #Chiefs’ success this season w/ @EdEastonJr

This week, Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke to retired NFL player and 2001 Heisman winner Eric Crouch.

In his interview with Easton Jr., Crouch discussed his support for ‘The Wuerffel Foundation’ at the Pickle Bowl: Heisman Edition event at Life Time Pickleball NYC, and shared his thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs’ success this season.  

“It’s a special group of guys, and I have enjoyed coming back for the last 23 years, so I had a very special moment when I won the award,” Crouch said. “I’m looking forward to sharing that again tonight when the new winner is announced and being there for them.”

Crouch joined fellow Heisman award winners Tim Tebow, Cam Newton, Charlie Ward, and Johnny Rodgers, along with pickleball pros Ryan Sherry and Kate Fahey, for Pickle Bowl: Heisman Edition. The Wuerffel Foundation’s mission is to counsel and mentor community leaders in under-resourced neighborhoods across the United States and facilitate introductions to philanthropically minded supporters.

Crouch briefly joined the Chiefs practice squad in 2005 after converting to safety after years as a quarterback at Nebraska. He gave his take on this year’s team’s success and potential for another Super Bowl run.

“Every time I turn those games on, it’s so much fun to watch them, (Patrick) Mahomes and (Travis) Kelce and (Isiah) Pacheco, and just the defense, they fly around,“ Crouch explained. “What I’m starting to see about the Kansas City Chiefs is that they’re playing so well as a team and finding a way to win.

“They may not be playing the greatest football, and they’re not reaching the same numbers that they may have reached in the last couple of years, but they’re still finding ways to win, and at the end of the day, that’s what matters most, is who’s putting that W up on the board. So I can only imagine they’re going to go deep into the playoffs and be playing for another Super Bowl.”

The following links provide more information on Pickle Bowl and The Wuerffel Foundation.

Heisman winner Caleb Williams shrugs off comparisons to Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes

Heisman winner Caleb Williams dismissed comparisons of himself to #Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in a recent podcast interview.

Heisman winner Caleb Williams shrugged off comparisons to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during a recent podcast interview, telling the Ringer’s Kevin Clark that he hasn’t won enough big games to put himself in the same league as the NFL’s reigning MVP.

“I am my own self,” Williams explained in his interview with Clark on the Slow News Day podcast. “The man [Mahomes] has two Super Bowls under his belt, and I have not even [won] one national championship.”

While Williams is correct in asserting that Mahomes has proven his worth at football’s highest level, he may have sold himself a bit short after winning college football’s most coveted award last season.

Williams will be in the conversation to be the first-overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft next year, and with a Heisman trophy to show for his efforts at the University of Southern California, he certainly has the potential to rival Mahomes in the coming years if his skillset translates to the pros.

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LOOK: Twitter reacts to Bryce Young winning the Heisman Trophy

Bryce Young wins the Heisman and Twitter is loving it!

Alabama sophomore quarterback Bryce Young has been named the 2021 Heisman Trophy recipient. He is the fourth member of the Crimson Tide football program to claim the highly-coveted award, and the second consecutive Alabama player to win it, after wide receiver Devonta Smith hoisted the trophy in 2020.

Fans of the Crimson Tide have long campaigned for the starting quarterback to be considered for the Heisman. After impressive performances when it mattered against Auburn and Georgia.

Now that their wishes have been granted, fans have taken to Twitter to display their excitement. Media members and organizations have also chimed in following the ceremony.

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Alabama QB Bryce Young named the 2021 Heisman Trophy recipient

Alabama QB Bryce Young wins the 2021 Heisman Trophy!

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young is the 2021 Heisman Trophy recipient.

This is the Crimson Tide’s fourth winner of the highly-coveted award, and its second consecutive winner succeeding 2020’s winner, Alabama wide receiver Devonta Smith.

The Heisman Trophy recognizes the most outstanding player in college football, which Young has certainly made a convincing argument for.

Young is a first-year starter for the Crimson Tide and a true sophomore. Though young, he has become a proven leader and an effective on-field offensive threat for any opposing defense in the nation. He has led his team to a 12-1 record and an SEC Championship, dethroning the then-top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs in blowout fashion.

Now, the Heisman-winner will look to take down Cincinnati in the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal and compete for a national championship.

Through 13 games, Young has totaled 68% completion percentage, 4,322 yards and 43 touchdowns while only throwing four interceptions. He has also rushed for 31 yards and three touchdowns.

Young receives the award, beating out the three other finalists that joined him in New York for the ceremony: Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud, Michigan  defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson and Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett.

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