Tag: Kade Warner

Previewing Kansas City’s Week 17 game vs. Bengals on Chiefs Wire Podcast

On the latest episode of @TheChiefsWire podcast: @EdEastonJr’s chats with managing editor John Dillon #CINvsKC

We’re back with an all-new episode of the Chiefs Wire podcast! This week, we’re previewing the Kansas City Chiefs Week 17 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.

We check in with this week’s press conferences featuring comments from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, defensive tackle Chris Jones, and head coach Andy Reid as they look ahead to Week 17 and move on from the disappointing loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Day.

In honor of the new year, we flashback to some of our favorite exclusive Ed Easton Jr. interviews of 2023, featuring Kade Warner, Isiah Pacheco, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Lastly, Managing Editor John Dillon breaks down the Chiefs’ goals for 2024.

Listeners can look forward to being well-informed about the Chiefs’ mindset following the self-inflicted errors that cost them a shot at the top seed in the AFC during Monday’s loss to the Raiders. The challenge of facing another desperate team in the Bengals while trying to clinch the AFC West division title and host a playoff game. 

Check out the link below to get your fill of Chiefs talk ahead of Sunday’s kickoff:

Bucs WR Kade Warner claims he’s “smartest receiver” in draft class in new interview

The former Kansas State wideout is confident he can produce at the next level.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout Kade Warner has impressed recently in camp, and he believes he has the tools to go even further in the NFL.

Warner spoke to Pewter Report in an interview on Friday, and he talked about his mentality on the football field and how it translates to camp. He also made a big claim that he was the “smartest” receiver in the 2023 draft class.

Here is what he said in the interview:

“I take everything personally. Like I was saying, from that undrafted, that walk-on mentality, every little thing. Like if the coaches pick somebody else before me, I write that down, if somebody gets more reps than me in this walk through, I write that down. It’s kind of like that chip on your shoulder, I think just that expression is said a lot so I don’t like saying it, but I just take everything personally… So, I’m competitive like that and I’m the smartest receiver in this draft class. I’ve said it before. They’re going to get a good slot receiver out of me and I’m going to know exactly what to do on every play.”

Warner played mostly outside in college at Kansas State, but he is projected as a slot receiver in the NFL. In his career in college, including his stint at Nebraska before he transferred to the Wildcats, he caught 90 passes for 858 yards and five touchdowns.

Warner may be smart, but he has quite a few physical limitations to overcome as a prospect. He ran a very slow 4.72 in the 40-yard dash and isn’t particularly explosive, so he’ll have to overcome those deficiencies in the NFL.

Todd Bowles discusses new Bucs players on Rich Eisen Show

Todd Bowles had a lot of good things to say about the newest Buccaneers after rookie minicamp.

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HC Todd Bowles sat down with Rich Eisen on the Rich Eisen Show on recently, and he had a lot to say about the new players coming to the Bucs roster.

Bowles discussed DT Calijah Kancey, OG Cody Mauch and WR Kade Warner on the show, praising all of them when talking about their skill sets.

He talked about Kancey first, tabbing his speed as a main reason the Bucs picked him. He also mentioned that Kancey is a strong player and plays the position with intelligence.

“He’s a big three-down guy. We were like 320 [average weight] across the board, we felt we needed a little more quickness. He adds that for us,” Bowles said.

Bowles also reiterated that Mauch would play guard for the Bucs to get him “acclimated.”

“He’s a very good athlete, a very intelligent player, and a very hard worker,” Bowles said of Mauch. “We look forward to him getting better and better.”

Finally, he talked about Kade Warner, the son of NFL legend Kurt Warner. Kade came out of Kansas State as a UDFA for the Buccaneers, and Bowles seemed impressed with him so far in camp when asked about him by Eisen.

“Kade is going to make a name for himself,” Bowles said. “He’s very polished — he’s a coach’s kid, so he’s gonna be polished… I like everything that Kade’s done so far. He’s come in and put his head down and got to work.”

Check out the full portion of the interview below:

K-State WR Kade Warner found inspiration in Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVII performance

Our @EdEastonJr spoke with K-State WR Kade Warner, who found new inspiration for his NFL pursuits watching the #Chiefs play in #SuperBowlLVII.

The 2022 NFL season is officially in the rearview and teams will soon begin reloading for the new year. An essential part of the offseason is the build-up to the 2023 NFL draft as hundreds of the top collegiate prospects train for the opportunity to impress team scouts in hopes of being selected in April.

The work is underway for 128 top prospects training with performance brand Exos at their Phoenix headquarters. The brand has a stellar track record in preparing top NFL stars through the draft process, including Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Kansas State WR Kade Warner is one of the talented prospects focused on the dream of playing in the NFL. He has a great example to follow in his Pro Football Hall of Fame father, Kurt Warner, who recently invited his son to take in the festivities at Super Bowl LVII.

Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. recently sat down with the Kansas State receiver to discuss his thoughts on the Super Bowl after attending the game.

“Yeah, I was lucky enough to be there,” said Warner. “My dad works for the network. So, he was able to give me, my brother, and Grandpa’s tickets and stuff. And so, like, you have to be there and witness a great game.”

Warner spent his last two eligible years starring as a receiver for the Wildcats after spending his first three collegiate years at Nebraska. He explained how attending the game, he didn’t view it as a regular fan and focused on being in the game himself, eventually.

“100 percent, you know, and the game was super exciting, but the entire time  I don’t watch it like a fan, if that makes sense,” said Warner. “Like people are actually screaming, yelling, and cheering, don’t get me wrong. I’m cheering whenever the Chiefs are scoring; I’m excited. I’m a Chiefs fan. But I’m just watching it as kind of a player just being like, man. Even my family was being like, ‘This could be you in a year.’

“I mean, like just that mentality of like this is my next step. I feel like I belong when I’m at those games and stuff. I know it sounds crazy to say and everything, but it just feels like that’s where I want to be and that’s where I’m going to be, and so it was exciting to go to, especially during this process and see, you know how close I am to that goal I’ve had my entire life.”

Seeing the Chiefs, with 11 rookies on the roster, climb the mountaintop provided a new goal for Warner. He followed up his comments with his expectations if he had the chance to play in Kansas City or with any of the other 31 NFL teams.

“Yeah, I mean, I think I can fit into really any offense in the league,” said Warner. “But let’s say the Chiefs offense, though, the way they are a little bit of a run and gun, they spread people out, and they and they have Mahomes’ arm to really attack deep. I think (in) any offense, I’m able to go out there and do my best in the short, medium, and deep passing game and go out there and find holes in the zone and beat man and do everything offense needs me to do if that offense has a role for me. So I would love to be on the Chiefs. I’d love to be on any team. I’m just blessed to be here in this process, and I’m blessed at every opportunity.”

Warner was a standout during his time at Kansas State and believes a strong showing at the NFL Scouting Combine could land him a spot on a roster. Whether that’s as a draft pick or working his way up a roster as an undrafted free agent, his recent experience at the Super Bowl has added a new level of inspiration that should catapult his NFL career.

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Kurt Warner celebrates as son Kade, Kansas State capture Big 12 championship

The Warners were jubilant as son Kade and Kansas State won the Big 12

A bit of a diversion from NFL Sunday but for a good reason.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and his wife Brenda were in attendance on Saturday as son  Kade and the Kansas State Wildcats defeated previously unbeaten TCU in overtime for the Big 12 championship.

Nothing like watching parents rejoice as one of their children has a wonderful moment.