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Former Vikings WR Nate Burleson named host of ‘Hollywood Squares’

A classic Hollywood game show is returning to TV, and it will be led by a familiar face to football fans, specifically Vikings fans.

A classic Hollywood game show is returning to TV, and it will be led by a familiar face to football fans, specifically Vikings fans.

Former wide receiver Nate Burleson, who serves as an in-studio analyst for CBS’ NFL coverage, is jumping into the host role for a revamped “Hollywood Squares” on that network. The game show originally started in 1966 and has gone through various starts and stops.

Burleson will work alongside actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore, who will reside in the famed Center Square. It is important to note that this role will not affect his work with the network’s NFL coverage.

Burleson was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft. In three years for the Vikings he caught 127 passes for 1,789 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also played for the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions in his career.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes wants his legacy defined by two critical factors

#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes spoke to CBS Mornings host Nate Burleson about his legacy and explained there are two things that he wants to be remembered for.

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has already achieved more on the field than most players can claim to have achieved in an entire NFL career. He’s a two-time Super Bowl champion, a two-time Super Bowl MVP, and a two-time league MVP winner and that’s not even the half of it.

Mahomes’ legacy, however, won’t only be defined by what he’s done on the field. In a recent sit down with former NFL player Nate Burleson on CBS Mornings, Mahomes discussed his legacy and what he wants to be remembered for.

“If you play this position, you play this sport, you always want to think about your legacy a little bit and how you’re perceived and how you can go out there and play the game,” Mahomes told Burleson. “But, for me, I’ve always said, I just don’t want to have any regrets.”

The 27-year-old said that was one of the reasons that he chose to do the Netflix “Quarterback” documentary series. Mahomes had a conversation with former Colts and Broncos QB Peyton Manning, who said regretted that he didn’t have something like this to share with his kids now that they’ve grown.

Asked what he wants his legacy to be a long time from now once his NFL career is over, Mahomes pointed to two critical factors. Not only does he want to be remembered as a great quarterback and NFL player, but he wants to be remembered as a great person too.

“I want to always be remembered as a great quarterback, but remembered more as a better person,” Mahomes said. “That’s my goal. I want people to see the love that I have for the game of football, the love I have for my family, and the love I have for being a role model. And I think if they see that, and they remember me as that, then I’ve done what I need to do.”

You can watch the full interview with Burleson at the top of the page.

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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes embraces ‘villain’ role during road games

#Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes told CBS’s Nate Burleson about the satisfaction he gets from playing the villain during a recent interview. | from @TheJohnDillon

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The entire NFL is out to beat the Kansas City Chiefs heading into the 2023 season, and more specifically teams around the league are looking to find ways to contain the otherworldly abilities of quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

As the reigning MVP, Mahomes has given opponents fits since taking over the starting role in Kansas City back in 2018, and after his second Super Bowl win in February, the race is on for teams tasked with facing him during their coming campaigns.

Mahomes sat down with former Seahawks wideout Nate Burleson for an interview that will air on the CBS Mornings program on Monday. The veteran signal-caller expounded on the satisfaction he gets from being an anti-hero when playing on the road.

“I like to be the villain a little bit,” Mahomes explained to Burleson. “Obviously it’s cool at Arrowhead to be the hero and win the games, and be able to host the AFC Championship trophy, but it’s just as fun, no offense to any of my division opponents, to go to their places and win those games. And so… both are great, but even though I have to smile I like being the villain sometimes.”

While other teams and fanbases see Mahomes as public enemy No. 1, Kansas City’s fans certainly think of him as something of a deity after the success he has been able to bring the Chiefs has launched the team into the limelight in recent years.

Though he may be embracing his role as one of the league’s premier outlaws on the road, his legend in the Show Me State will continue to grow with every win he accumulates at home.

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Nate Burleson incredibly predicted the exact Super Bowl 57 score and winner

Nate Burleson didn’t need the script to know how Super Bowl 57 would go.

Predicting any NFL game is always a crapshoot, no matter who tells you they snagged a game script before it happened.

Former NFL receiver turned commentator Nate Burleson took a chance at predicting the Super Bowl 57 score ahead of kickoff, and he just so happened to hit the bullseye with his prediction.

Burleson pushed all his chips in on Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid to coach his best game yet and for the Chiefs to topple the Philadelphia Eagles, 38-35.

Well, that’s about exactly what happened on Sunday night, although some Reid fans might point to other games of his as all-time performances. None of those games featured a special play called “corn dog,” though.

The Eagles were a popular pick ahead of the big game, but Burleson knew better.

He’s been one of the smartest NFL voices on television since he left his playing days behind, and he’d know as well as anyone how a game like this might play out.

Congrats to Burleson on a phenomenal prediction, and be sure to call us if you have any insights on any other sporting events this year.

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Former Lions WR Nate Burleson inducted into the Shrine Bowl hall of fame

Former Lions WR Nate Burleson inducted into the Shrine Bowl hall of fame

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson is being honored in a big way by the East-West Shrine Bowl. Burleson is being inducted into the Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame at the annual game next week in Las Vegas.

Burleson played in the Shrine Bowl in 2003, when the game was still known as the East-West Shrine Game. Aside from his excellence on the football field, Burleson has remained an ambassador for the Shriners and their work in helping children with disabilities and medical problems.

Burleson played the final four seasons (2010-2013) of his career with the Lions, catching 194 passes in 45 games in Detroit. He’s now a co-host on the CBS Mornings news program, as well as work with CBS Sports as a host and analyst.

Congrats to Burleson on the honor! The Shrine Bowl airs on Thursday, February 2nd at 8:30 pm ET on the NFL Network.

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Nate Burleson on his first day with ‘CBS Mornings’ and why the new job means so much to him

A lot of hard work and long hours paid off for the ex-NFL WR.

It was just over seven years ago that Nate Burleson was cut from the Cleveland Browns and eventually retired from the NFL.

To call his rise to CBS Mornings co-host meteoric feels like an understatement.

He spent five years with the NFL Network’s Good Morning Football before stepping down to join the CBS morning show after spending years on the network’s The NFL Today. All that hard work, as he told For The Win just hours after finishing his first CBS Mornings show on Tuesday, seriously paid off.

Here’s more of the Q&A in which Burleson spoke about what the new job means to him, why ex-NFL players like him are good at hosting, and more.

(This interview has been edited and condensed.)

Former Lions receiver Nate Burleson moves from NFL Network to ‘CBS This Morning’

Former Detroit Lions receiver Nate Burleson has made most of his opportunities and opens another door by moving to CBS This Morning

Countless former NFL players have jumped into the media realm over the years, and some have seen success. Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson can be thrown into that category. During the last five years, we have been able to enjoy his passion and infectious attitude for football on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football,” among other media outlets.

With his strong media personality, it was only a matter of time he moved on, and today will be that day. He announced on “GMFB” he will be moving to “CBS This Morning” and take on a co-host role. He’s replacing longtime newsman Anthony Mason.

Burleson will continue as an analyst on “The NFL Today” and will take on appearances on NFL Network on “NFL GameDay” and “NFL Total Access.” Still, the days of seeing segments like “Toe Drag Swag” will be few and far between moving on from his everyday role from “GMFB” come September.

Burleson had a nice 11-year career in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks and the Detroit Lions. He continued his love for Detroit with the famous 2018 draft speech, reminding the nation that Detroit is the home of America’s heartbeat and praising blue-collar workers.

The opportunities Burleson has received since he retired are much deserved, and like everything else, he will run with this one and make the best he can. Again, we give Burleson the utmost appreciation for his time in Detroit and wish him good luck on this endeavor and future ones that surely will come.

Nate Burleson explains why he’s leaving ‘Good Morning Football’ in heartfelt speech

“It’s not goodbye. It’s just, I’ll see you later.”

For five years, Nate Burleson has been behind the big Good Morning Football desk every morning with Kay Adams, Peter Schrager and Kyle Brandt to talk all things NFL (and outside of the league).

On Wednesday, CBS announced that the host and analyst on The NFL Today will be joining CBS This Morning with Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil in September.

Burleson — a former NFL wide receiver — addressed the move on the air during Wednesday’s GMFB in a heartfelt speech, noting how tough the decision was and how he’ll be back on the show on occasion but not every day.

“It’s not goodbye,” he said. “It’s just, I’ll see you later.”

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One NFL analyst wants Chase Young on the cover of Madden NFL 22

EA Sports released a hype video on Monday teasing the next cover athlete for the Madden NFL 22 video game. 

EA Sports released a hype video on Monday teasing the next cover athlete for the Madden NFL 22 video game.

In the video, two goats are busting through barn doors with former Madden NFL 12 cover athlete Peyton Hillis, talking on the phone, petting the goats.

This led to much speculation over social media regarding the goats. Could Tom Brady be one of the goats (G.O.A.T.)? What about Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, or Aaron Donald?

On the Tuesday edition of “Good Morning Football,” each host was asked which athlete they would like to see on the cover of Madden NFL 22. Nate Burleson made it clear he would like to see Washington star defensive end, Chase Young on the cover.

Let’s go with a guy who was dominant — and I mean dominant — in his rookie season. Every time he was on the field, it seemed like he was making a big play. His personality is bigger than life; his muscles are just as big.

Each of the four hosts picked their preferred cover athlete, and GMFB displayed a graphic with each choice.

Young looks pretty good on that cover.

While Burleson admitted that Young being on the cover of this year’s Madden might be a stretch, perhaps he could be on the cover of Madden 23 or Madden 24.

Burleson talked about how EA Sports will often select the league MVP or Super Bowl MVP for the cover, which makes sense. But, he also noted how sometimes they choose a guy for the future.

“But then occasionally, Madden will select a guy who is the future of the game. That’s why I believe Chase Young should don the cover of Madden,” Burleson said.

In the past, only two solo defensive players have graced the cover of Madden: Richard Sherman and Ray Lewis. On Madden NFL 10, Troy Polamalu shared the cover with Larry Fitzgerald.

Young may not be on this year’s Madden cover, but it’s clear Washington now has a player who could eventually grace the cover of the popular video game for the first time in franchise history.

 

 

 

Watch: Nate Burleson on Jaylen Waddle’s perfect fit with Dolphins

Watch: Nate Burleson on Jaylen Waddle’s perfect fit with Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins’ selection of Jaylen Waddle with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft brings the team’s offense an exciting level of explosiveness that we haven’t seen from the Dolphins in quite some time. And, when paired with speedy WR Will Fuller V, the Dolphins should be expecting plenty more chunk plays than they enjoyed in 2021. The icing on the cake for this selection is, of course, the previous relationship between Waddle and the Dolphins’ starting quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa.

Tagovailoa and Waddle overlapped for two seasons in Miami, producing a total of 78 receptions for 1,408 receiving yards and 13 receiving touchdowns over the course of 2018 and 2019. Despite the presence of three other 1st-round wide receivers (Denver’s Jerry Jeudy, Las Vegas’ Henry Ruggs III and Philadelphia’s DeVonta Smith), the chemistry between the pair was real — and ‘Good Morning Football’ analyst and former NFL wide receiver Nate Burleson put that chemistry under the microscope in a recent segment of “The Bur-Lesson”.

Burleson goes on to spotlight Waddle’s ability to create after the catch, his vertical receiving skills, Tagovailoa’s trust and timing on the deeper routes and also Waddle’s toughness to attack the football in traffic.

Whether or not Miami chooses to take advantage of Waddle’s special teams ability is yet to be determined — but if they do, that will tap into another dynamic of the Waddle choice that would add even more impact to his role with the team. Waddle returned three combined punts and kickoffs for touchdown over his two years of play with Tagovailoa on the roster — making him a threat in any capacity he can touch the football, too.

The challenge with implementing Waddle on special teams is if the increased exposure is worth the risk of injury. Waddle’s significant leg injury suffered in 2020 against the Tennessee Volunteers came on the opening kickoff.

The good news is that even if Miami opts to play someone else back to return kicks and punts, Waddle’s previous relationship and play with Tagovailoa gives him a leg up in creating an impact — as Burleson points out. And with so many different ways and phases that Waddle is capable of impacting a game plan, the big question for Miami will be how to best get their top choice in the 2021 NFL Draft started. With Will Fuller V serving a 1-game suspension to open the season, Miami will likely have plenty of reps on his plate ready to go.