Tag: Kay Adams

49ers WR Deebo Samuel pranked with fake Cam Newton texts

Deebo told Cam to stop texting him. Cam told Deebo to stop the cap. Well, it turns out there’s a surprise ending to this bizarre back-and-forth.

Cam Newton always signs off with one finger, one pinky and one thumb. But, as it turns out, he never used any of them to text Deebo Samuel.

The Carolina Panthers great became a slightly awkward topic of conversation for the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver on Wednesday’s episode of Up & Adams. When host Kay Adams brought up Newton’s tweet from the middle of Monday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Samuel stood up for his quarterback and stood up the former Most Valuable Player.

Newton, who categorized Samuel’s teammate Brock Purdy as a game manager on his YouTube show a few weeks ago, tweeted three monocle emojis during the 49ers’ demoralizing Christmas night performance. Purdy, an MVP favorite entering Week 16, tossed four interceptions to the Ravens in the 33-19 defeat.

But, uh, Newton—according to Newton—did not text Samuel’s phone . . .

So, who was it?

Soon after Cam’s response, Samuel posted and later deleted screenshots of what he believed to be texts from Newton.

Well, it was seemingly all a prank . . .

So, since it’s still all love, maybe Deebo will actually end up on 4th & 1 with Cam Newton one day.

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NFL legend Rob Gronkowski questions Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney’s love for football

NFL legend Rob Gronkowski questions Kansas City #Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney’s love for football.

The spotlight has been uncomfortably on Kansas City Chiefs’ third-year wide receiver Kadarius Toney this season. He’s been a lightning rod for spectators regarding his subpar play and miscues catching the eye of current and former NFL stars.

Rob Gronkowski is considered one of the greatest tight ends of his era, winning multiple Super Bowls. He took time on Wednesday to share his unbridled thoughts on Toney’s performance on the latest episode of the “Up & Adams Show.” with host Kay Adams.

“Kadarius Toney is an athletic freak; the guy can run routes like no other can; he can return punts,” Gronkowski explained. “But when you’re making costly mistakes like that in and out, I mean from the beginning of the season to the middle of the season throughout your whole career.

“It’s kind of like you just don’t love the game of football. You’re just out there because you’re just so athletic that you were born with that type of athleticism. But you’re not out there to be the best teammate. You can be the best football player that you can be because those mistakes that he’s making should have been corrected after the first time.”

Toney has had the drops issues throughout the season, compounded with the penalty against the Bills. The high expectations entering the season haven’t been fulfilled in many critics’ eyes as Gronkowski continued his rant.

“If you love the game of football, you go back to the locker room,” said Gronkowski, “you take accountability of it all, you go hit the practice field, you make sure you look that ball in, catch it, and tuck it and secure that ball well, and that’s what you do if you love football, and then you don’t make that mistake again. But when you keep making mistakes like that, you must not be that much into the game, and you must not love the game.”

Toney has heard it from many different people this season, but the blatant comments from Gronkowski against the young receiver are alarming.

Retired WR DeSean Jackson offers his services to the Chiefs

Retired wide receiver DeSean Jackson offers his services to the #Chiefs while appearing as a Kay Adams’ show guest.

The Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers’ room has had more than its share of troubles this season, with drops mounting each game. The recent offensive offsides penalty of Kadarius Toney was pointed out as another example of the below-average play from the position group, leading to more criticism around the league.

The offensive woes have caught the attention of longtime wide receiver DeSean Jackson, who announced his retirement from the league after 16 seasons. Jackson appeared this week on an episode of the “Up & Adams Show.” to offer his services and potentially come out of retirement to play for the Chiefs while speaking with host Kay Adams. 

“You know what’s scary? My family has been telling me that they need you.’ I’m like, if they need me, coach (Andy) Reid. I talk to coach Reid pretty often,” said Jackson, “I think you know it’s a young man’s game. They’re (Chiefs) highly invested in the youth and the young, so I don’t know if I’m available, and I can still play, so I’m here.”

The veteran receiver played last season with the Baltimore Ravens, so he’s not far removed from the gridiron, leading to the eventual question about joining Kansas City. “Would you go?” Adams asked Jackson. “Do you think you could help this offense? Do you think you could go? Do you want to go?” The former Second Team All-Pro responded with a smile, staring at Adams’ white shirt. “Is your shirt white? Is the sweater that you have on, is it white? I think you answered that question.”

At the end of November, Jackson signed a one-day contract with the Philadelphia Eagles to retire as a franchise member at 37 years old. He was drafted by the Andy Reid-coached Eagles, earning three Pro Bowl selections in his career.

An atrocious Bengals trick play-turned-pick absolutely baffled the ManningCast

This awful Bengals trick play sparked a great ManningCast reaction.

An absolutely disastrous trick play for the Cincinnati Bengals turned into a wonderful reaction for the ManningCast.

While Peyton and Eli Manning were talking with NFL media personality Kay Adams during the third quarter of Cincy’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Bengals ran an absolutely baffling trick play where wide receiver Tyler Boyd got the ball and threw it right into the hands of Jaguars outside linebacker Josh Allen.

The play set Jacksonville up in the red zone and sent the Mannings and their guest Adams into absolute shock.

This play was just a nightmare for Cincinnati, and nobody on the ManningCast could believe what they had just watched.

This is the kind of bust of a trick play that gets immediately thrown out of the playbook, even more frustrating for Cincy when you consider how well backup quarterback Jake Browning was playing for the team.

Boyd is supposed to catch the ball, not throw it, and the ManningCast‘s bewildered reaction summed up how we all felt at home.

Feature image courtesy of ESPN. 

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49ers WR Deebo Samuel responds to Patrick Mahomes’ thoughts on best defense in NFL

#49ers WR Deebo Samuel responds to #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ thoughts on the best defense in the NFL

The Kansas City Chiefs are in the midst of their bye week, holding an impressive 7-2 record after nine games. The defense has rightfully received plenty of praise for the excellent start to the season, as it was acknowledged recently by quarterback Patrick Mahomes. 

The reigning NFL Most Valuable Player made the bold statement of calling the Chiefs defense the best in the league following their 21-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Berlin, Germany. The declaration wasn’t unanimous amongst the rest of the league, as immediately, 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel provided his commentary. Samuel appeared on Tuesday’s episode of the “Up & Adams Show.” to disagree with Mahomes’ statement while speaking with hist Kay Adams. 

“Suit yourself, man. I think everybody is going to think they’ve got the best offense in the league, best defense in the league,” said Samuel. “Why wouldn’t you? I’m going to say the same thing. I’m going to say we have the best offense in the league and the best defense in the league.”

The 49ers’ defense has continued to play well this season but hasn’t had the fanfare of the Chiefs unit, which is considered a surprise jump from past seasons. The two teams don’t meet each other this season, but there is always a possibility of a Super Bowl rematch in February. 

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Kay Adams took away Shams Charania’s phone during her show and he’s never looked more stressed

You just know he was STRESSED.

If there’s one thing we know about The Athletic’s NBA newsbreaker Shams Charania, it’s that he cannot be without his phone.

It’s been reported that he spends upwards of 17-plus hours per day on his phone because he does not want a competitor to beat him to a scoop. He’s even shared a screenshot of his screen time, which had him averaging 19 hours per day during NBA free agency.

Not even joking: If you take away Shams’ phone, you’re taking away a sense of security for him. He needs that phone. So, during Thursday’s edition of Up & Adams, we saw Charania at his absolute peak stress level when Kay Adams suddenly took away his phone.

He couldn’t believe it.

Charania was looking around as if he needed someone to help him and tried to smile through the most stressful 10 seconds of his career. Adams knew what that was doing to Charania too. Those precious seconds are all it takes for Woj to scoop him on a potential James Harden trade.

Fans thought that the exchange was hilarious even if Shams was STRESSED.

Sam Howell says he needs to be better, praises Commanders offensive line

Howell had the perfect answer when discussing the sacks, praising his teammates while taking accountability.

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell has been sacked 34 times through six games. If Howell continues at the current pace, he will shatter Derek Carr’s 2002 record of 76 sacks in one season.

The 3-3 Commanders face the New York Giants in Week 7. This will be Howell’s first career start against Big Blue.

Howell is 1-1 in his short career against NFC East foes, as he almost led Washington to an upset win over the Eagles in Week 4.

Howell recently spoke with Kay Adams of FanDuel on an episode of “Up and Adams,” where he discussed everything, including the sacks.

“That’s the worst part about sacks, is like, it looks like it’s just on the O-line, but I think at the end of the day, I’m the one who has the ball in my hand, and I’m the one has the ability to throw the ball before I get hit,” Howell said.

“That’s the reality of it, and I think a lot of those sacks that we’ve had so far have been opportunities where I could’ve gotten rid of the football. So it’s just an area where I’m trying to continue to grow and trying to continue to find ways to either find a short completion or throw it away. One of those two things, and I think it’s just a part of my game where I know I can improve, so it’s been kinda fun to come in each and every day and try to learn from those things and try to get better.”

That’s an impressive answer. Remember back in 2014 when Robert Griffin III essentially blamed his teammates after an awful performance?

“If you want to look at the good teams in this league and the great quarterbacks, the Peytons (Manning) and the Aaron Rodgers, those guys don’t play well if their guys don’t play well,” Griffin said at the time per NFL.com.

It’s safe to say you’ll never hear anything like that from Howell.

About his offensive line, Howell praised the group blocking for him.

“Those guys up front have done a heckuva job,” Howell said. “I think when you kind of look at numbers as far as how those guys are protecting across the league, they’re fine. They’re doing a good job. The sack numbers are higher than what they should be, and that’s because I need to do a better job of helping those guys out. I love those guys, and they fight and give it their all on every single play. I’ve just got to do my part.”

That’s as impressive as an answer you’ll find on any football-related topic from a young quarterback.

Howell has shown many traits of a franchise quarterback. If he can get the sack numbers down, there’s no question that Washington has finally found its guy as it moves into a new era.

Former Pro Bowl LT Taylor Lewan says 49ers are going 17-0

A former Titans Pro Bowl LT is all aboard the #49ers bandwagon.

The 49ers’ hot start to the 2023 season continued Sunday when they knocked off the Cardinals 35-16 at Levi’s Stadium. They’re now 4-0 to start their quest of avenging a second-consecutive NFC championship game loss. San Francisco’s strong first four games has former Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan believing the team can make some history.

In an appearance with Kay Adams on her show, ‘Up & Adams,’ Lewan threw out the idea that the 49ers would not only beat the Cowboys in Week 5, but would actually win the rest of their games.

“I think the Niners win that game,” Lewan said of the upcoming divisional playoff rematch. “I’m riding the Niners ’til they lose. And then I’ll come on this show and be like ‘hey, we finally lost. Thank God, I can start to think logically.’ But I think the Niners right now, in my mind, they’re going 17-0.”

A 17-0 run by the 49ers would be pretty remarkable considering the daunting schedule they have ahead of them.  Five of their remaining opponents are presently in the playoffs after four weeks. They also have a gauntlet late in the year where they go to Seattle on a short week, then visit the Eagles before heading home to face the Seahawks again.

They’ll certainly earn it if they wind up becoming the first team to win 17 regular-season games. There’s a long way to go until then though, and their first step is getting past the Cowboys at home in Week 5.

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Dan Orlovsky criticized Josh Allen’s erratic play in Bills loss: ‘We’ve got to grow up’

Dan Orlovsky didn’t hold back while describing Josh Allen’s lackluster performance on Monday night.

After his uninspired performance against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football, the lesser tendencies of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen have come into focus for NFL analysts.

While Allen is one of the more talented and successful quarterbacks in recent NFL seasons, his three-interception performance against a stingy Jets defense has earned him understandable criticism for his cavalier style of play.

While talking with FanDuel’s Kay Adams on her daily program, ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky nailed down what he feels are on-field maturity issues with Allen’s decision-making and quarterback mechanics.

It’s a pretty harsh take from Orlovsky, who actually seems to be right on the money with what’s holding the star quarterback behind some of his peers.

“I love Josh; I’m a huge fan of the person as well,” Orlovsky shared. “Last night is one of those games where you sit there and you watch it with them. If I was his coach and I would look him dead in the eye and go, ‘Bud, we’ve got to grow up. Like, we’ve got to grow up, man. We can’t have this conversation all the time about… When Aaron Rodgers goes down, there’s one chance, one way they lose that football game, and for $250 million dollars, it can’t be because of you, dude.”

Orlovsky’s critiques focus squarely on what he sees as Allen’s erratic style of play that takes away from the fundamentals of the position and forces far too many bad decisions in the name of trying to make a splash.

“I have seven clips where I [could] describe him as completely out of control; can’t have that,” he continued about Allen. “Your eyes are all over the place, your feet are all over the place, you run before you have to, you’re forcing the football down the field into double coverage again. … This isn’t being a jerk. He’s a grown adult. He makes a ton of money. He’s a great player. We’ve got to grow up.”

These are sharp words from Orlovsky about one of the game’s best players, but they seem to have weight behind them based on how Allen played on Monday night and considering his history with turning over the ball.

If the Bills are serious about pushing for a Super Bowl, it sounds as if Allen might want to heed Orlovsky’s stern advice here about tightening up his style of quarterbacking. Otherwise, Buffalo may never grow into the team it wants to be during Allen’s prime.

Kay Adams defends Bears QB Justin Fields’ play against Titans

Kay Adams weighed in on the Justin Fields debate after the Bears’ preseason win over the Titans.

The Chicago Bears impressed with their 23-17 victory over the Tennessee Titans last Saturday, with both the offense and defense stepping up and making highlight plays.

The Bears’ explosive performance and exciting players has drawn many eyes to the team, as Chicago has become something of a diamond-in-the-rough in the NFL world. Considering the club’s general affiliation with hard-nosed defensive football, low-scoring games and general mediocrity, the fans are used to the organization being swept under the rug by NFL.

Seemingly out of nowhere, however, NFL media has identified the Bears as a potential breakout team that could be a contender for an NFC playoff spot.

Even as recently as a couple of weeks ago, ESPN host Mike Greenberg took a drastic stance on QB Justin Fields, stating that Fields will be the next superstar QB in the NFL. Now in the last couple days, FanDuel TV’s Kay Adams weighed in on Chicago’s outlook for the upcoming season, propping up the likes of wide receiver DJ Moore and running back Khalil Herbert as major reasons for why the Bears will find success in 2023.

Some naysayers scoffed at Fields’ two-touchdown stat line following Saturday’s game, pointing out that Moore and Herbert were the reason the Bears scored on those two plays, not Fields. Adams flipped that argument to her benefit, explaining that elite skill players getting the ball and making big plays is the Bears’ key to success. She even referenced a team that no one thought would be mentioned in the same sentence as the Bears: the Kansas City Chiefs.

“You need guys who can turn the completions into big plays, and if you want evidence as to why that matters… the Kansas City Chiefs were number one in YAC (yards after catch) last season… that’s how they won the Super Bowl,” Adams said, “with the YAC… don’t you understand? That’s a good thing.”

Despite Adam’s praise of the Bears, the analyst has a rocky relationship with Chicago’s faithful. The root of the conflict comes from her claim that she is a fan, but often times dons the memorabilia of other teams, even NFC North rivals.

Regardless of the fanbase’s feelings toward Adams, her argument for the Bears does hold weight. Players like Moore, Herbert, and others do make the offense much more dynamic, easing the expectation that Fields has to bring that element of his game week in and week out.

That freedom may allow him to create big chunk plays through the air rather than on the ground. If all of those hopes coalesce, the Bears could be right in the thick of the NFC playoff race in the last leg of the season.

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