Skip to content
967sports

967sports

"Where Every Play Sparks an Epic Sports Story"

Primary Menu
  • Home
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Basketball
  • NBA
  • NHL
  • NRL
  • sport cars
  • MLB
Live
  • Home
  • 2024
  • August
  • 9
  • Report: Highly Touted Rookie Caleb Williams Snubs Patrick Mahomes in Top QB Rankings
  • NFL

Report: Highly Touted Rookie Caleb Williams Snubs Patrick Mahomes in Top QB Rankings

Benjamin Sue August 9, 2024

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs

Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears
Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears

As the NFL gears up for another exciting season, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes finds himself in an unexpected position. Ranked fourth in the NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2024, Mahomes received an unexpected boost from an unlikely source: Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. Williams, the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, recently made headlines with his controversial list of top quarterbacks, placing Matthew Stafford and Aaron Rodgers above Mahomes.

Williams’ admiration for Stafford, voiced on the Up & Adams Show on August 8, was clear. “When he played for Detroit, I enjoyed watching him,” Williams said. “But I was younger and didn’t really understand. Then I got older and started understanding this game. He’s unbelievable.” Williams was visibly taken aback by Stafford’s ranking of 42nd in the NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2024, implying that Stafford’s talents are grossly underappreciated.

Rodgers, the New York Jets’ signal-caller, also made Williams’ list as the superior quarterback to Stafford. This declaration stirred the pot in the football community, especially considering the debate around Mahomes’ status as the top quarterback in the league. While Stafford and Rodgers are undoubtedly exceptional quarterbacks, Mahomes’ résumé includes an MVP award, two Super Bowl titles, and a place among the league’s elite. His unique blend of arm strength, mobility, and playmaking ability is a tough act to follow, even for the likes of Stafford and Rodgers.

Reactions from X Users

Williams’ ranking of Stafford and Rodgers above Mahomes didn’t go unnoticed by the football community. Users on X (formerly Twitter) offered a mix of support and criticism.

One user praised Williams’ acknowledgment of Stafford’s talents, noting, “It’s awesome to watch these young QBs talk about how much they watch and learn from Matthew. First Mahomes, then (CJ) Stroud, and now Williams. I’ve watched Stafford in every game of his career and I understand why these players watch him so much. He is as ELITE as they come.”

Another commenter appreciated Stafford’s arm talent, writing, “It’s facts too, Stafford has one of the most gifted and talented arms in the history of the game. His talent got wasted in Detroit so a lot of people didn’t watch much of him. And Rodgers is the best thrower of the ball ever—that’s not even debatable.”

However, not everyone agreed with Williams’ choices. Critics argued that Williams’ list seemed like a slight against other top quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and Josh Allen. One user suggested, “He can’t be serious. This has got to be a jab at Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes, and Joe Burrow and Josh Allen. Some weird passive-aggressive type thing. Seems like something he would do.”

Another user hinted at a deeper motive behind Williams’ ranking, stating, “This guy really studied Patrick Mahomes’ tape and mimics a lot of his mannerisms on the field just to do him dirty like this. Crazy.”

Chiefs Preparing for Preseason Opener

As the debate over Mahomes’ ranking continues, the Kansas City Chiefs are shifting their focus to the field. With training camp nearing its end, the Chiefs are set to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in their preseason opener on Saturday, August 10, at 6 p.m. Central Time.

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid indicated that the starters, including Mahomes, will play the first quarter before giving way to the second-stringers. Historically, however, starters often see limited action, typically participating in only one or two drives. This approach allows the coaching staff to evaluate the depth of the roster while minimizing injury risks for their key players.

As Mahomes gears up for another season, the quarterback’s critics might have unwittingly provided him with additional motivation. Whether or not he views Williams’ rankings as a challenge, Mahomes’ focus remains on continuing his dominant play and leading the Chiefs to yet another successful season.

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

Continue Reading

Previous: Breaking News: “Thunder Point Guard’s Comeback Shattered by Brutal Injury”
Next: “Heartbreak for Vikings as Quarterback’s Comeback Ends in Devastating Injury”

Related Stories

IMG_0779
  • Basketball
  • NFL

Unexpected Twist: Gamecocks Remain in Contention for Elite Star

Kelly June 12, 2025
57fe66ca64ca91bd424eb7.70857388_-1-scaled
  • NFL

QB Shockwave: Giants Say Goodbye to Top Talent, Welcome a New Era of Hope

Kelly June 6, 2025
Ashton Jeanty #2 of the Boise State Broncos
  • NFL

Broncos Projected to Strike Blockbuster Draft Deal With 49ers for Top RB Prospect

Benjamin Sue April 15, 2025

You may have missed

IMG_1392
  • MLB
  • St. Louis Cardinals

Willeman Picked Up by Reds After Strong Start to Season in Sioux City

Kelly June 27, 2025
IMG_1391
  • MLB
  • St. Louis Cardinals

Cardinals Receive Timely Boost as Promising Young Outfielder Returns from Appendicitis Setback to Fuel Momentum in Tight NL Wild Card Race

Kelly June 27, 2025
IMG_1389
  • MLB
  • New York Yankees

MLB Fans Choose Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani as Top Vote-Getters to Headline 2025 All-Star Game Starting Lineups at Atlanta’s Truist Park

Kelly June 27, 2025
IMG_0990
  • Baseball
  • MLB
  • New York Yankees

MAJOR BOOST: Yankees Secure Big-Time Power Upgrade at Third Base Ahead of Playoff Push — Key Trade Reshapes Infield and Boosts October Hopes

Kelly June 18, 2025

Categories

  • A-League (1)
  • AFL (546)
  • AFLW (2)
  • Alexander zverev (4)
  • Aston Martin (2)
  • Astrit Selmani (1)
  • Baseball (662)
  • Basketball (379)
  • BOXING (3)
  • Canadian Premier League (3)
  • CFL (57)
  • Chicago Blackhawks (1)
  • Cincinnati Reds (5)
  • CRICKET (37)
  • CYCLING (2)
  • darts championship (9)
    • Mercedes-Benz (7)
  • Dinamo București (1)
  • Dog Show (1)
  • Edmonton Oilers (1)
  • Football (89)
    • Bundesliga (2)
    • Champion League (1)
    • Championship (1)
    • La Liga (3)
    • Premier League (39)
  • Formula 1 (67)
  • formula1 (154)
  • golf (9)
  • Hockey (259)
  • huskies (1)
  • Kansas State Wildcats (1)
  • manchester united (2)
  • Michigan (1)
  • michigan wolverines (8)
  • MLB (1,102)
  • MLS (126)
  • MMA (2)
  • MotoGP (2)
  • National football league (2)
  • National League (1)
  • NBA (372)
  • NCAA (1,544)
  • NCAA BASKETBALL (11)
  • NCCA (35)
  • New England Patriots (8)
  • New York Yankees (7)
  • NFL (3,017)
  • NHL (247)
  • Novak Djokovic (1)
  • NRL (362)
  • olympic (1)
  • OLYMPICS (1)
  • Oregon Ducks (1)
  • pool (1)
  • Rugby (96)
  • Samu Aghehowa (1)
  • Serie a (6)
  • Snooker (1)
  • Soccer (80)
  • sport cars (2)
  • St. Louis Cardinals (9)
  • Tadej Pogačar (1)
  • Tennis (118)
  • Texas rangers (1)
  • Transfer News (16)
  • UFC (2)
  • UFL (5)
  • USWNT (1)
  • VolleyBall (1)
  • WNBA (5)
  • Wrestling (4)

Tags

AFL Atlanta Braves Atlanta Falcons Auburn Tigers Boston Celtics Boston Red Sox Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Cincinnati reds Cleveland Browns Cleveland Guardians Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Edmonton Oilers Essendon Bombers Formula 1 Green Bay Packers Indianapolis Colts Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Max Verstappen Miami Dolphins Michigan Wolverine michigan wolverines Minnesota Vikings MLB MLS NBA NCAA New England Patriots New York Giants New York Jets New York Knicks NFL NHL NRL Ohio State Buckeyes Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Steelers Seattle Seahawks Sydney Roosters Tennis
  • Home
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Basketball
  • NBA
  • NHL
  • NRL
  • sport cars
  • MLB
  • Home
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Basketball
  • NBA
  • NHL
  • NRL
  • sport cars
  • MLB
Copyright © All rights reserved. | MoreNews by AF themes.
 

Loading Comments...
 

    %d