Patrick Mahomes
There is often a debate about when rookie quarterbacks should start in the NFL. While the answer to this question can be largely situational, it is possible to look back at how QBs who started immediately have fared compared to those that were given some time to develop before seeing the field. The dataset for […]
Offseason Outlook: AFC West
For the fifth straight year, Kansas City once again owns the AFC West divisional crown. Kansas City’s core remains in place as the team attempts to make its third straight Super Bowl appearance. Las Vegas improved its record under Jon Gruden in 2020, but has yet to make the playoffs in Gruden’s second stint with […]
The Salary Cap’s Greatest Hits
Now that the 2021 league year has officially begun, which players count the most toward their teams’ salary cap? It’s no surprise that quarterbacks dominate the list. With a 2021 cap hit of $37.6 million, Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is No. 1 — despite the fact that four other quarterbacks have a higher average yearly […]
Who Were the Winners and Losers of Last Year’s Offseason?
Everyone and their mom can talk about how much they like or hate a deal at the time it happens, but it’s only with the benefit of hindsight that one can truly evaluate how successful a move was. J.J. Watt was booed by Texans fans when he was drafted, while the “Dream Team” Eagles never […]
On the Clock: Kansas City Chiefs
Coming off back-to-back Super Bowl appearances, the Chiefs finished this season one win shy of their second consecutive NFL championship. Their offense and defense finished top 10 in points scored and points allowed, respectively. This is their second consecutive year with a draft pick in the 30s, this year with pick 31. Impending free agents […]
Wade Phillips: How Todd Bowles Took Down the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV
On this week’s 33rd Team call, veteran defensive coordinator Wade Phillips broke down how Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles mixed things up and dominated the Kansas City Chiefs on the way to winning Super Bowl LV. As Phillips noted, Tampa Bay stayed in a 2-deep look most of the game, but was still […]
Key Takeaways From Super Bowl LV
Here are my Super Bowl LV takeaways: 1. Dominant up front The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won this game up front, specifically on defense. They sped up the clock for Patrick Mahomes and had pressure in his face all night. The Bucs finished with 3 sacks but it felt like more. And what really made a […]
The Most Important Matchup of Super Bowl LV
This week’s 33rd Team call featured an in-depth discussion about some of the key matchups that will decide Super Bowl LV. Much of the conversation centered on the loss of Kansas City left tackle Eric Fisher and what that will mean for the Chiefs offensive line against a dangerous Tampa Bay Buccaneers pass rush. After […]
Super Bowl LV Preview: Keys to the Game
Super Bowl LV is finally set after a thrilling slate of conference title games. This is an historic Super Bowl, as Tom Brady looks to win his seventh NFL championship while Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs look to be the first team since the New England Patriots of the mid-2000s to win back-to-back […]
If Super Bowl MVP Isn’t Brady or Mahomes, Here Are the Top Candidates
Quarterbacks get all the attention in the Super Bowl no matter who’s playing. So when the matchup is Patrick Mahomes vs. Tom Brady, as it is when the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet on Sunday in Super Bowl LV, well, the hype is fully warranted. But since Super Bowl hype week is […]