Tag: Tailgate

Chiefs legend Jamaal Charles weighs in on recent criticisms of Travis Kelce, drum honoree experience

#Chiefs legend Jamaal Charles spoke to Ed Easton Jr. about grilling, his thoughts Travis Kelce’s critics, and his drum honoree experience. | w/ @EdEastonJr

This week, Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Kansas City Chiefs legend and fan favorite running back Jamaal Charles.

In his interview with Easton Jr., Charles, who recently teamed up with Kingsford to host the ‘Kingsford College Football Tailgate Tour’ at the Red River Rivalry tailgate, revealed his favorite food to grill, thoughts on recent criticisms of Travis Kelce’s, and his experience being the Chiefs’ drum honoree in Week 5.

“I like lamb chops, and I do oxtails sometimes, as well as turkey legs, man, and I’ll smoke and barbecue chicken wings,” Charles said, when describing his favorite meats to grill after hosting a successful Red River Rivalry tailgate with Kingsford. “I love wings. Man, I’m a big-wings person.”

Many critics questioned whether All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce had lost a step statistically due to the season’s slow start. Charles shot down that notion and defended his former teammate.

“I think I wouldn’t pay attention to that, all those politics, all that I think Travis (Kelce) is every once in a while, coming around with players who don’t really have a great start, they really don’t play well at the beginning,”  Charles explained. “I think it’s all fantasy football, man, as long as I think the Chiefs are not worrying about that. I think the organization’s not worrying about that. I just feel like they are winning. Who cares? I don’t think Travis cares about that much, either.”

The Chiefs announced that Charles would serve as the drum honoree before their week 5 Monday night game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. He appreciated the honor of embracing fans again in Kansas City.

“It was awesome, and I got that Juju feeling again. Man, I feel the fans showing me love and giving me that energy. Man, I really feel like I am about to play,” said Charles. “I got hyped up, saying I was ready. I started doing dance moves. I never started doing I was on the drums up there, but it was. It was exciting to be out there and see the fans in a Monday night game and the guys pulling through for the Saints; it was awesome.”

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Jamaal Charles talks Kingsford tailgate, Xavier Worthy’s impact on Chiefs’ offense

Ed Easton Jr. spoke to #Chiefs legend Jamaal Charles about grilling with fans at a Kingsford tailgate and Xavier Worthy’s rookie season. | w/ @EdEastonJr

This week, Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Kansas City Chiefs legend and franchise leading rusher Jamaal Charles.

In his interview with Easton Jr., Charles, who recently teamed up with Kingsford to host the ‘Kingsford College Football Tailgate Tour’ at the Red River Rivalry tailgate, discussed his enjoyment of grilling with fans and fellow Texas Longhorns alum Xavier Worthy’s rookie season in Kansas City.

“[It was] an [awesome] opportunity to team [up with] Kingsford. Grill some good barbecue on the grill, and [got to] smell that good old charcoal. It was an awesome time. [I was] able to grill, and we were cooking some chicken that day,” Charles said. “[I was] able to cook some of the chicken and eat something. It was awesome, [to] pass it around to some of the fans. Man, you just saw the smile on their faces [for] Kingsford, and it was awesome to let them get some of that good old barbecue.”

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“You may not win every game, you can win every tailgate with Kingsford,” said Charles as he greeted fans at the latest edition of the River Rivalry, which saw the Longhorns win 34-3 over the Oklahoma Sooners.

Charles’ alma mater continues to produce top-tier NFL talent, including Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy.

“Man, seeing another Longhorn representing the University of Texas is good,” Charles said of Worthy’s presence in Kansas City. “We always have a good connection with the Chiefs. They always draft some of them. They do a great job drafting the Longhorns players and we always go up there and try to represent. I’m just happy that (Xavier) Worthy is having great success. I knew he would have great success because Coach Andy Reid was one of the best coaches I’ve been around in my entire career. So I knew he had a great opportunity to continue the success.”

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Chiefs legend Jamaal Charles on Patrick Mahomes TD run vs. 49ers, Kareem Hunt’s return to K.C.

Ed Easton Jr. spoke to #Chiefs legend Jamaal Charles about Patrick Mahomes touchdown run against the #49ers and Kareem Hunt’s return to K.C. | w/ @EdEastonJr

This week, Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Kansas City Chiefs legend Jamaal Charles, who was one of the top running backs in the NFL from 2008 until his retirement in 2019.

In his interview with Easton Jr., Charles, who recently teamed up with Kingsford to host the ‘Kingsford College Football Tailgate Tour’ at the Red River Rivalry tailgate, reflected on the grilling experience, Patrick Mahomes’ trucking touchdown run in Week 7, and Kareem Hunt’s Kansas City comeback.

“The smell and the smoke, the charcoal, the fire, flavor, and experience of bringing friends and family together over some delicious food,” said Charles. “It’s just a good vibe and Kingsford is my go-to when it comes to fueling my grill in the game; It helps you play well on the field, too, as well.”

Charles was eager to weigh in on Patrick Mahomes’ outstanding touchdown run against the San Francisco 49ers last weekend, and gave his thoughts on the reigning Super Bowl MVP’s ability to lower the boom on defensive back Malik Mustapha.

Though the legendary running back was impressed, he made it clear that Mahomes was playing a dangerous game by putting his body on the line.

“That’s the nature of football. Man. Pat (Patrick Mahomes) got one that day, he got up on him.” Charles explained. “That’s a football play. I don’t really think it’s a really big deal. I think he just got up on that day. He got lucky because it could have went the other way.”

One of the Chiefs’ most significant contributors this season has been the returning Kareem Hunt, who stepped in as the starting running back while Isiah Pacheco recovered from injury. Charles shared his happiness for Hunt and his potential to finally win a Super Bowl with Kansas City.

“Yeah, I’m happy, man, because, I mean, that’s just like reminding me of me if I have the opportunity to go back and play for the Chiefs right now,” said Charles. “Man, it would be awesome, man. So, with Kareem getting the opportunity to go back and finish what he’s been able to, he could have won a couple of championships when he was there, with Tyreek (Hill) getting on a guy. So, just to see him back and get another shot at the opportunity. Man, I wish that were me. I’m happy for him that he got a shot to go for a ring; if he finishes like that, after all the situation he has been through, and I see him win a championship, man, I know that would be a highlight of his career.”

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Comedian Rob Riggle to host Chiefs ‘World’s Largest Tailgate’ on opening night

Comedian Rob Riggle to host Kansas City #Chiefs ‘World’s Largest Tailgate’ on opening night | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs’ “World’s Largest Tailgate” will return on Thursday, September 5th, ahead of the back-to-back defending Super Bowl champions’ regular-season opener against the Baltimore Ravens.

Actor and comedian Rob Riggle and broadcaster Hayley Lewis will co-host the event. Riggle, a well-known Chiefs fan, has consistently shown his love and support for the franchise. This year’s ‘World’s Largest Tailgate’: Tailgate Games features Arrowhead Stadium’s iconic tailgate experience. The hour-long livestream begins at 5 PM CT, bringing unique tailgate-themed competitions and pre-recorded segments with Chiefs players to digital platforms across Chiefs Kingdom and worldwide for free on ChiefsLive.com.

The ‘Tailgate Games’ lineup includes The Sauce Relay,  2-Minute Drill Coach’s Cheeseburger Challenge, and Chiefs Cup.

The Broadcast Boys—podcasters Lucas Brody and Nelson Vergara—will serve as special Tailgate Games correspondents. The stream will also feature guest appearances from YouTube star Funny Marco, comedian and actor Desi Banks, actress and comedian Heidi Gardner, Chiefs Hall of Famer Dante Hall, and others.

For more information, fans are invited to visit ChiefsLive.com now to reserve their free virtual seat at this unique event celebrating the start of the football season.

Chiefs fans lined up to tailgate 19 hours before divisional round game kickoff

There’s a reason that #ChiefsKingdom is known for the best tailgate experience in the NFL.

A recent study ranked the Kansas City Chiefs with the best tailgate experience in the NFL. While their methodology included things like food reviews and average ticket cost, we can say with complete certainty that the thing that separates the Chiefs Kingdom’s tailgates from the rest is commitment.

Ahead of the AFC’s divisional-round game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Chiefs fans arrived at the parking gates for GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium at 8:30 p.m. on Friday. That’s 14.5 hours ahead of the parking gates opening and 19 hours ahead of the game’s kickoff.

KMBC’s Peyton Headlee captured an image of the fans waiting in line last night. The fans told her that they were, “running late.”

These fans don’t wait for the gates to open either, they start tailgating as soon as they line up at the parking gates.

NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe and James Palmer heard the same thing from the fans at the front of the line this morning — a line that by 9:37 a.m. was quite long.

If the line gets any longer and begins to cause traffic on the local freeways, the Chiefs will likely get word to open the parking gates early. For afternoon games, they’ve opened as early as 10:00 a.m. in the past.

For a full timeline of when the festivities begin at Arrowhead Stadium, check here.

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