Raiders Head Coach in Hot Water Over ‘Patrick Mahomes Rules’
The Kansas City Chiefs’ victory in this year’s Super Bowl left a lasting mark on the Las Vegas Raiders. They witnessed history take place on their home pitch as their AFC West rival became the first team to win back-to-back titles in 20 years.
In an interview with Maxx Crosby for his podcast “The Rush,” Pierce stated, “We have to win the division first.” “We must defeat the red-clad team. They have had [eight] years of dominance. We have fifteen seconds to remove the snake’s head. That must be completed first.
Pierce also talked about their Christmas Day 20-14 triumph over Kansas City. He used films of renowned mixed martial arts matches and the Detroit Pistons’ preparation to lose to the legendary Michael Jordan to get his players warmed up.
“You remember when Jordan was going through it with the Pistons, all those guys in the ’80s; before he became Michael Jordan, Air Jordan, the Pistons used to whup his ass,” Pierce remarked. “We’ve got the Jordan rules and what I’m calling, from now on as long as I’m here, the Patrick Mahomes rules.” When did he arrive at the hole? Feeling him, elbows love taps. We made contact with him. I’m touching you, and we’re in the head—mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I so depicted Jordan getting his ass whupped to those guys.
Some people took notice when Pierce said that there was a “recipe” to beat Mahomes. especially considering that in Week 16, the Raiders defence had 10 QB hits and 4 sacks against Mahomes.
‘It’s Safe to Assume’ the Raiders Will Get a Call From the NFL About Antonio Pierce’s Comments
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes gets tackled by the Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium on December 25, 2023.
Pierce made the decision to disclose it on a podcast, even if he might use similar rhetoric to motivate his players in the locker room. Even Bills analyst Thad Brown wrote, “Antonio Pierce comes off so bad here,” on X, the platform that was formerly known as Twitter. Quarterbacks should not follow the Pistons Bad Boys’ rules.
when stated by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, “it’s safe to assume the Raiders will hear from the league office, now or as the next Raiders-Chiefs game approaches, or both.” The NFL declined to comment.
The message will be concise and understandable. Flags will be raised, fines will be collected, and bans will be applied if it is found that Mahomes is being applied extra physicality.”
Pierce and the Raiders have set themselves up for future matchups against the three-time Super Bowl MVP, even if they might not face a fine. Still, NFL analyst Skip Bayless backed Pierce.
Bayless wrote, “Love what my man Antonio Pierce said for everyone to hear about Mahomes.” “The quarterback needs to go down early in games, and he needs to go down hard,” as the late great Al Davis once stated. I was familiar with Al. His new head coach embodies his true, old-fashioned spirit.
Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Texted Antonio Pierce Ahead of the Super Bowl
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce at Allegiant Stadium on November 26, 2023.
8 years in a row as the AFC West champion. Andy Reid, the head coach of the Chiefs, doesn’t need to disparage the Raiders. His track record is unambiguous.
Reid described the Raiders’ defeat as a “wake-up call” following their victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game. Following a division rival’s home victory over them on Christmas, Kansas City won six in a row. Now comes the Chiefs’ opportunity to pull off a historic three-peat in the Super Bowl.
“We were able to learn from [that Raiders loss] and move on,” Reid said. “I felt all along that we had the ability to do that, [but] like I said, we needed just a little kick in the tail there.”
Reid contacted Pierce directly one week prior to the San Francisco 49ers being defeated in the Super Bowl. Reid said to Peter King of NBC Sports, “I texted him.” “I just said, ‘Hey, first of all, beautiful facility.'” And since you made us learn a lesson, I appreciate you kicking our ass.
Reid stated, “In this business, the difference between winning and losing is tiny, so you get complacent.” “You had better take the initiative.”
For Heavy.com, Emily Bicks covers the NFL, concentrating on the Chiefs, Seahawks, and Bills. She began contributing to Heavy in 2019 and has conducted interviews with some of the biggest names in sports, such as Stefon Diggs, Shaquille O’Neal, and Jerry Rice.Additional details regarding Emily Bicks
