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Foster Moreau shares fiery speech about staying competitive

New Orleans Saints veteran tight end Foster Moreau shared a passionate speech about the value in staying competitive late in a losing season:

The New Orleans Saints had another bad loss on Sunday and while fans may be coping by getting excited about a slightly better draft pick, that isn’t going to cut it for the players.

Veteran tight end Foster Moreau is a great example of that. He shared an passionate speech after the game about the value in staying competitive, and why the players still want to win these games.

“There’s plenty of the fan base that wants us to lose so we can get a better draft pick. I’m not blind to that,” Moreau said after the game. “I see that and they can think that all they want. But people have to play for their passion, and they have to play with pride, and they have to play for each other, and they have to play for their jobs. You have to play because this is your resume. And I (expletive) hate talking about resumes.”

Moreau added: “You’ve got to play for pride, and you’ve got to play for not only the name on the back, but the name on the front, and the logo on the side of your damn helmet. That’s a fact. I’d love to see us get back to doing that.”

Moreau has had a short, but storied career with the Saints. He is a hometown guy that starred for the LSU Tigers in college. Shortly after signing with New Orleans, he found out that he had Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He signed a three-year deal with the team after completing treatment.

The 27-year-old found his footing as a receiving threat again this season with 28 catches for 382 yards and five touchdowns. He is also a great blocker and clearly a leader in the locker room. The team needs more examples like him of how to tackle the adversity of a season with double-digit losses.

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Watch Andy Reid address Chiefs locker room after win vs. Texans

Watch Chiefs HC Andy Reid address his locker room after Kansas City’s Week 16 win over the Houston #Texans on DC Steve Spagnuolo’s birthday.

Head coach Andy Reid did his best to keep the Kansas City Chiefs players motivated after their 27-19 win over the Houston Texans.

Reid congratulated his team on a job well done on both sides of the ball in his postgame speech in the Chiefs’ locker room after Kansas City’s victory on Saturday.

Then, Chiefs players broke out in a birthday chant for defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who saw Kansas City extend its win streak to five games on the day he turned 65.

Take a look at Reid addressing the team in the locker room in this video shared by the Chiefs’ official Twitter account:

While Kansas City’s postgame jubilation was certainly warranted after its hard-fought win, the Chiefs will have little time to celebrate their latest accomplishment.

Kansas City is set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day in Week 17 with a chance to clinch the AFC’s No. 1 playoff seed.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid exuded confidence in locker room speech after win vs. Browns

See what #Chiefs HC Andy Reid told his players in the locker room after Kansas City’s Week 15 victory over the Cleveland #Browns.

The Kansas City Chiefs are 13-1 after their Week 15 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, and head coach Andy Reid was thrilled with the performance of his players.

Kansas City’s offense scored three touchdowns against reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, and the Chiefs’ defense forced six turnovers.

Though Kansas City’s 14-point margin of victory was a bit underwhelming, the Chiefs currently hold the best record in the NFL, and Reid’s confidence in the team was palpable in his locker room speech after the game.

Take a look at this clip of Reid’s comments to his players after Kansas City’s win over Cleveland:

Chiefs fans can look forward to an exciting matchup against the Houston Texans in Week 16 and should expect to see Kansas City’s players put on a show as the team inches closer to clinching the No. 1 seed for the upcoming AFC playoffs in January.

Andy Reid gave passionate speech after Chiefs’ close win vs. Panthers

Andy Reid gave a passionate speech in the #Chiefs’ locker room after Kansas City’s Week 12 win over the Carolina #Panthers on Sunday.

In a season full of dramatic endings for the Kansas City Chiefs, Week 12 delivered came to another harrowing conclusion when the defending Super Bowl champions defeated the Carolina Panthers on a walk-off field goal by kicker Spencer Shrader.

After the game, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid had the full attention of his team in the locker room and gave a passionate speech that reminded Kansas City’s players that every win matters.

Though it took a remarkable effort by Patrick Mahomes to get the Chiefs in range to score the last-second field goal, the group effort by Kansas City’s players made the difference against Carolina.

The Chiefs shared a video of Reid’s comments in a post to Twitter on Sunday evening:

Expect Kansas City to build on the momentum they gained against the Panthers in Week 12 when Mahomes, Reid, and the Chiefs face off against the Las Vegas Raiders on ‘Black Friday.’

Dennis Allen explains why he quoted Kendrick Lamar in his postgame speech

Dennis Allen used a perfectly-timed Kendrick Lamar quote after the Saints’ victory over the Cowboys. We can thank his son for that:

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Dennis Allen was feeling good after the New Orleans Saints dominant performance over Dallas Cowboys. So good that he quoted Kendrick Lamar’s hit single “Not Like Us.” When addressing the team after the game, Allen told his players “sometimes you gotta just pop out and show ’em.”

Allen added his own flair to the quote, and the team exploded. Willie Gay can be seen jumping into the frame as Allen walks off.

The song is the biggest hit of the year, so it’s no surprise Allen has heard it. The surprise was that he quoted it after the game.

We have Allen’s son to thank for this clip. Allen explained the moment by crediting his son for exposing him to the rapper’s work: “I wouldn’t say (Kendrick Lamar is) on my playlist, but my son was with me out at training camp and so we heard that song plenty of times.”

Allen heard the song so many times that he found the perfect moment to use the quote. The Saints game versus the Cowboys was a moment for the Saints to pop out and show ’em. That’s exactly what they did with another 40 point performance. Allen gets an A-plus for the reference and timing. Maybe he’ll be able to grab a photo with Lamar when the 17-time Grammy winner visits New Orleans to perform at Super Bowl LIX.

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WATCH: Dennis Allen addresses the victorious Saints locker room

WATCH: Dennis Allen addresses the victorious Saints locker room after their dominant Week 1 win against the Panthers

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Dennis Allen took a well-deserved  victory lap around the New Orleans Saints locker room after their 47-10 dismantling of the Carolina Panthers, congratulating his team on their total win while working to keep perspective. It’s a long season. It would be great if they could bottle up everything that  worked on Sunday and tap into it each week until January, but it isn’t that easy. They’ve got to recreate what worked over and over again and chase success the hard way.

“This is what Saints football is going to be about. Hear me out,” Allen said, referencing the team’s performance on third downs and the offense’s success running the ball. They had nearly as many rushing yards (180) as the Panthers offense gained in total (193). He pointed to a positive turnover differential as a big reason for their victory, but noted there are other things in their control that must be cleaned up.

Specifically penalties. Allen continued, “We’ve got to clean up the penalties. Because that, in a  tighter game, is going to be the difference  in winning and losing.”

The Saints were fouled 10 times for 95 yards — last year they averaged 5.6 penalties for just 49.8 yards. That’s a huge jump and Allen is right to feel concerned by it. But at the same time this was a win, and he made sure to compliment his team for accomplishing that.

“We played tough. We played physical. And guys you competed your ass off for sixty freaking minutes. And when we do that with the talent we have in the room? We have a chance to be pretty damn good,” Allen said.

A 47-10 win, no matter who it happens against, would be proof of that theory. Let’s see if the Saints can run it back against the Cowboys next week.

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Chiefs TE Travis Kelce hints at career after NFL in award speech

Check out what #Chiefs TE Travis Kelce had to say during a speech at the K.C. Sports awards.

Kansas City Chiefs veteran tight end Travis Kelce appeared at the KC Sports Awards on Tuesday. He was given some time to speak to the crowd after accepting the Polsinelli Sportsman of the Year award, reflecting on his 12 years in the NFL.

In his time on the mic after receiving the Polsinelli Sportsman award, Kelce spoke about his level of freedom in Andy Reid’s offense, which seems to have contributed to his incredible success on the field, having the confidence in making those wild plays that lead to scores.

In wrapping up he also touched on the idea that he won’t always be in the NFL and thanked Kansas City for supporting the Chiefs.

Harold R. Kuntz, a sports anchor at Kansas City’s FOX 4, attended the awards and shared footage of the Hall of Fame tight end to his Twitter account.

 

Though Travis Kelce is not done earning awards for his time in the NFL he appears to have his sights set on what lies ahead.

Jameis Winston inspiring Browns ahead of preseason wrap-up

Watch Cleveland #Browns backup QB Jameis Winston rally the team ahead of the game v. Seattle #Seahawks

Jameis Winston likely has the best speeches out of any backup in the NFL right now. His mic’d up cut posted after the first preseason game this year exploded among football fans on the internet and likely helped Cleveland’s rookies get through their first exhibition facing the Green Bay Packers though it was a 23-10 loss.

Backup QB Winston was back under center against the Seattle Seahawks yesterday to wrap up the preseason, and this time he had a bit more serious tone when impressing to the players in his huddle how important it was that they make this game count because it could be their last times wearing Browns helmets.

Cleveland shared this moment inside the offense ahead of the game on their official Twitter account, take a listen to Winston sharing some words that bear relevance to everyone with something to achieve in their sights.

Hopefully, the Browns have that trip to Cici’s Pizza in their future soon after the 0-3 preseason has shown fans a team that needs a motivating force like Winston aboard to keep things moving downfield when the team is struggling.

This story was originally covered on BrownsWire where you can go for additional quality coverage.

 

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes delivers ‘All In’ speech to Texas Tech football team

Kansas City #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes delivers ‘All In’ speech to Texas Tech football team | @EdEastonJr

The start of the new college football season has many fans and current NFL players excited. Every team gets a clean slate and eyes on a national championship. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is one of the many stars pushing to support their alma mater in any way possible as the 2024 campaign begins.

Mahomes recently returned to Texas Tech to provide extra motivation for the football team as they prepare for the start of the new college football season.

“I give y’all one thing: if I don’t give y’all anything from this entire speech that I learned from my time at Texas Tech and in the NFL, and it’s what I live by today, is when you play this game, you got to be all in,” said Mahomes. “You got to be all-in on everything you do. And if I have one regret about my time at Texas Tech, I don’t believe I truly was all in. We had great offenses and exciting teams. I got drafted in the first round, but was I all in? Was I all in on doing whatever it took in my extra time to win that Big 12 championship? And so, when I look back at my career, I don’t believe I was. I went to class, practiced hard, worked out, and had a good time. I had a great time, but you could do all that and still be great in everything you do.”

The three-time Super Bowl champion intently stared at every player in the room as he delivered his speech motivating the group ahead of their 2024 season opener next weekend.

“I’ll let you all know one thing: for winning the Super Bowl Championship, you have a way better time doing that than that extra stuff you’re gonna do on the weekends or whatever that is. So when y’all step in this building, are you all in? When you’re at practice and need to get in that extra rep, are you all in? There has to be a commitment to greatness, and that commitment is what will take y’all to that Big 12 championship.” said Mahomes. “And trust me, I believe, I believe in all y’all. I’ve seen the work; I’ve seen the brand. I’ve been watching the videos, all the hype stuff, but at the end of the day, it comes down to how you’re gonna play on that football field. I believe y’all have everything it takes right here. So make sure When you come to work every single day, when you step out of this building or step into it. You’re all in.”

During his illustrious career as a Red Raider, Mahomes accumulated 11,252 passing yards and 115 total touchdowns in three seasons. The Chiefs selected him tenth overall in the 2017 NFL Draft, but he maintained a strong bond with the university, supporting the program’s growth.

WATCH: Patrick Mahomes inspires teammates with pregame speech

Check out Patrick Mahomes’ message to his teammates before the #Chiefs’ preseason kickoff against the #Jaguars on Saturday night.

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in a preseason tilt on Saturday night, and even before the defending champions took the field, reigning Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes was making moves to pump up his team.

In a video that was shared by the Chiefs’ official Twitter account, Mahomes can be seen giving an impressive pregame speech, setting a tone for Kansas City’s players before kickoff at EverBank Stadium.

Check out Mahomes’ passionate speech below to see the message he gave to his Chiefs teammates in the tunnel before Kansas City’s preseason matchup against Jacksonville:

Though the results of Saturday’s matchup won’t matter in the AFC standings at the end of the 2024 season, Mahomes and the Chiefs don’t seem to be taking this game against the Jaguars for granted.

Stay tuned to see how all of Kansas City’s players perform in their first preseason action.