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@ThinkingFootball11 ай бұрын
Who do you want us to cover next week?
@Lor-bamm11 ай бұрын
Lamar💜🐐
@sahilmansuri111 ай бұрын
I'd love to see comparison videos. Different teams running the same plays and how they do it differently.
@OkagaCalifornia11 ай бұрын
CJ Stroud.
@dolphinator169511 ай бұрын
eaglas run/screen game with hurts or browns defense
@Andrew-vy1jn11 ай бұрын
Trevor Lawrence
@MacLethal11 ай бұрын
No NFL channel is better. Another brilliant video.
@ThinkingFootball11 ай бұрын
Appreciate the love - Thinking Football better make it into your next freestyle.
@malpal871111 ай бұрын
There’s a great mix of consistency and quality
@Elagentejefe11 ай бұрын
I swear Kelce has a spidey sense to know when Mahomes is in trouble, because he breaks off routes and coverage as soon as PM is pressed. They make it look easy.
@williamhermann663511 ай бұрын
Kelce's elite play recognition doesnt stop with just coverage. He knows how many guys are blitzing too which shortens the clock in his head.
@piggy87618 ай бұрын
He doesn’t run routes he just goes and improvises and knows where the open areas of zones will be
@harrymills27707 ай бұрын
@@piggy8761 That's definitely part of his gift, but he also buys in 100% when he's playing a complementary role for other players. But you can tell he sees what Patrick sees, and what looks like a dangerous throw to me is the exact spot the ball needed to go to keep it away from 3 defenders who were all going the wrong direction when Patrick threw it, and got more open as the ball for a brief second, while the defenders were reversing field and trying to close. Defenders were right there and closing in when the ball arrived, but it was just too late. Kelce caught 'em going the wrong way or looking the wrong way and Mahomes saw it. You'd think more receivers would see it like their QBs see it, and make their game of keep-away from the defense better. I think you have to look at Mahomes's quarterbacking as less of a game of catch and more of a game of keep-away, where he's keeping it away from the defender and just giving his guy a chance at the ball.
@robertvirnig6387 ай бұрын
Barring injury, he can play at this level as he gets older because even now he rarely does anything athletic. He never "runs" routes, he just jogs and drifts around using his mind rather than speed.
@piggy87617 ай бұрын
@@robertvirnig638 yeah he’s a wide receiver a tight end in name only His IQ is so high that he knows what the coverages are and knows where he can get open all the time. It’s impossible to cover him. Film is useless. You have to bump him at the line doubles against him. He has a psychic connection with his QB. I hate him as a person a complete douche you don’t show up your senior citizen coach like that taunting specialists in the pre game and shit. But he’s a great receiver. Again he’s not a tight end.
@aiRxShop7 ай бұрын
“Backyard football at professional level” is so true… that little side flick machines does to Kelce is so smooth.
@king659510 ай бұрын
You gotta understand too, Kelce also was a qb backnin college before converting to TE later in his college career and studies the offense how Mahomes does
@jannanikkola8389 ай бұрын
Is there a recorded interview with Travis wherein he explains why he was a QB in college, but chose to be a TE in the NFL?
@select_from_users58429 ай бұрын
@jannanikkola838 had no choice. He got kicked out for a failed drug test and was able to regain his scholarship but as a TE, where he saw the most success that lead to him being drafted
@ricardorivera75497 ай бұрын
this is just not true tbh, he was a qb in HS, in college he exclusively played in wildcat formations for QB, but he was for the most part a TE, never the backup QB
@maskedman565711 ай бұрын
Kelce is what I like to call a "Floater". This is basically a Reciever option that you will basically adjust their routes on the fly based on the connection they have with the QB. Think Devante Adams or Antonio Gates. So if you ever need a get out of jail free card for 1st downs.
@ElectronFieldPulse11 ай бұрын
I just found this channel as a Chiefs fan. I must say, this video is awesome, I love the in depth analysis.
@ThinkingFootball11 ай бұрын
Much appreciated!
@mattiebigtime11 ай бұрын
Mahomes always has one eye on Kelce, one on the rest of the receivers, and just senses the defense perfectly. That's why he is magic!
@bigchungus184811 ай бұрын
He didn’t in Denver last week
@jeanfourcade11 ай бұрын
As ever, the most impatiently awaited, and always compelling, NFL analysis on KZbin. Thanks for the gem, this is a real treat to KC fans.
@abnego96767 ай бұрын
It aged really damn well, too. Dude just outlined what got the Chiefs another ring, including Mahomes tightening it up and playing safer with the ball. This channel is consistently the smartest take while presenting it in a consumable format.
@explodingwok11 ай бұрын
Love the Canada hate
@raymondsantiago241111 ай бұрын
FIRE CANADA!!!! 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦
@LetMeEatDem11 ай бұрын
Tim Hortons sucks
@Quesque_que11 ай бұрын
I give that 2 snaps and a circle
@goldenageofdinosaurs719211 ай бұрын
I saw this comment before hearing the Matt Canada quip & thought, “hmm, I wonder what he has against Canada..”🤣
@Smart-Towel-RG-40011 ай бұрын
@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192same 😂
@christiancavanagh504011 ай бұрын
Love the videos! A terminology video would be so awesome though! It would help us understand the core concepts so much. Something to throw out there
@713j37 күн бұрын
Bro this is great. The breakdowns give me a completely different viewpoint of how I look at football
@dokukarmagad12578Ай бұрын
Great channel; I learn so much from you.
@fishergabe11 ай бұрын
first(?) jags game film when mahomes looked towards kelsey, he pointed to open space, then he broke to the area to get the catch. beautiful back yard game.
@alca_pwn_223210 ай бұрын
I thought so too, it’s the defenders leg, Not his arm upon closer inspection
@SagaciousSilence7 ай бұрын
LET’S GOOOO! 3 rings baby
@IGI_Media11 ай бұрын
Nice vid bud! 87 has a weird role on the field, as both the WR1 and the checkdown guiy :) P.s. nice job slippin in some TE on TE putch action :)
@jamaalsjourney11 ай бұрын
How is that weird when hes designed to catch balls
@sahilmansuri111 ай бұрын
Dude you make the best videos, but one per week just isn't enough content!! You should scale your production so you can do 2-3 per week. Literally the best football breakdown on the web.
@ThinkingFootball11 ай бұрын
Appreciate the love! Unfortunately we are at max capacity even producing 1 a week through the NFL season - if you want to help the channel financially www.patreon.com/thinkingfootball - that will allow us to onboard more of the team full time - and make more videos! If you can't afford that, comments views and likes are always welcome!
@sahilmansuri111 ай бұрын
I'd be interested in investing to help you do that, if you'd be open to having partners. Your content is so dope
@ThinkingFootball11 ай бұрын
Shoot us a DM on twitter or an email! Always looking for partners
@jeanfourcade11 ай бұрын
by far the best football on the Web.
@mexicanvanilla_62911 ай бұрын
The “unless you’re Matt Canada” gave me a good chuckle! Haha he’s not wrong… 🔥 🇨🇦
@Goyadreamss11 ай бұрын
The Denver Broncos: “And I took that personal.”
@sting6ph11 ай бұрын
Mahomes and Maauto has one brain its scary
@8cylinderstolife73711 ай бұрын
Actually it’s much easier to affect Kelce routes IF you hit him off the line on every play. No one ever tries this even though there’s lots of opportunity. Herb he’s on the line the DE should hit him at the snap which throws off the timing and if he’s off the line then play Press on him with a LB and cover with a Safety. Lots of coverage options but the always give him free releases which makes it so easy for option routes.
@ricardorivera754911 ай бұрын
make the DE chip him and u are essentially putting your DE in a double block and making it easy for mahomes to find a receiver. Press kelce w a LB and they cant hang w his route running and speed. add a safety to make up for it and the middle of the field will be open every play w the lb and S following him. u can try different stuff but mahomes is a threat with or without kelce
@8cylinderstolife73711 ай бұрын
@@ricardorivera7549 sorry but you haven’t watched a lot of film from the Patriots defense back in the day of you think it can’t be done and be done easily. There are MANY options for defenses to limit his production, they are just unwilling to dedicate the resources needed. Yes it means a bit slower off the edge on one side of the line but you can also do a mix of LB blitzing to offset and drop the edge into the middle slant routes. It’s definitely not impossible or challenging for NFL defensive players IF they’re willing to dedicate effort to it
@ricardorivera754911 ай бұрын
@@8cylinderstolife737 never sait it was, i was just trynna emphasize that u can chip him w a DE or double cover him but w someone like pat mahomes thats really a hard gamble u need to take and trust that pat wont take off running, wont find an open WR and even then kelce has a chance of getting open himself.
@garageliving365811 ай бұрын
Good thing Taylor Swift put this guy on the map, so now we get videos like this to point out he's a pretty good baller.
@justingreen445011 ай бұрын
I waited 40 years for this.
@batez382410 ай бұрын
Unless you are Miami and in Germany and I bet on him, then he can be covered with ease
@DeevoC10 ай бұрын
As a Steelers fan, the "unless you're Matt Canada" really hit hard. Watching that offence blows my mind, and I have no idea how we have a winning record.
@marcusaureliusantoninusaug21618 ай бұрын
It's a great connection, no doubt about it! But I believe the lack of great DBs is definitely a huge factor in Kelce dominating at will. I'm sure Revis, Sherman and Reed in their prime could shut him down if put on him in a playoff game. The rules and players on defense were a lot different 10 -15 years ago. That's why Gronk is the greatest to me. He did his thing when all of those guys were in their prime, plus other great DBs such as Polamalu, Talib, Peterson, Woodson were still around. Say what you want, but Kelce is not dominating on Revis' Island with 2010 rules.
@ricardorivera75497 ай бұрын
acting like kelce wasnt putting up 900-1000 yards 10 years ago just like gronk w a much worst QB in a run heavy scheme. also, TEs dont match up against CBs most of the time gronk barely played snaps against tthem. some plays and formations will match him up w those CBs, but its not like they were following him all game. also richard sherman came into the league 2 years prior to kelce, u acting like kelce is a young player, he is the SAME AGE as gronk bro. he DID played 12 years ago during that period that u said he wouldnt produce. btw: Rob gronkowski vs Jets in 2010 in 2 games: 2 catches 4 targets 26 yards lmao
@BoozBooz2311 ай бұрын
As a steelers fan, that Canada comment was beautiful
@deadgolfer634511 ай бұрын
Cool video! I feel like part of the answer is "because he can do whatever he wants". Maybe he makes it look to easy when it isn't. But in some of those videos, there is a fairly open area of the field that gets much more open after the snap and he just trots over into the open area of the field. Couldn't anyone do that? or at least anyone who can determine if they're in zone?
@ricardorivera754911 ай бұрын
the difference is kelce has full authority in the chiefs offense to take any decision and say screw the route im just going to the open zone. most nfl offenses have their TE run the route anyway to establish the pass concept they want might want to run. basically yeah others could do the same but its hard as a HC or OC to tell your TE and QB "hey ditch my play and do whatever u want if u think u can get open". if u qb isnt pat and ur TE aint kelce this might end up in an INT more often than not lmao
@deadgolfer634511 ай бұрын
@@ricardorivera7549 Yeah, I think we're kinda saying the same thing. But to the point of the video, "Why it's impossible to cover Kelce", I'm not sure it couldn't be "Why it's impossible to cover any receiver that does whatever he wants". And I agree totally that not all QBs can make that work. I guess step 2 after getting open is having a guy who can find you. I think really that's the key.
@CD-gk9ix11 ай бұрын
So glad I finally have him in fantasy this year
@ThinkingFootball11 ай бұрын
He went 1.1 in my league of record this year
@CD-gk9ix11 ай бұрын
@@ThinkingFootball can’t blame whoever got him at 1 I drafted 5th
@its_ghostface_battlefield86095 ай бұрын
"That's some good shit right there!"
@megalartgross49236 ай бұрын
Mahomes is a born tactical athlete. He’s never known anything else. His uniqueness.
@franz0901fw6 ай бұрын
Kelce is the greatest TE ever because he's a athletic QB playing TE at the highest level.
@bigchungus18486 ай бұрын
Gronk clears.
@marlafowler35434 ай бұрын
NO TD'S FOR 10 GAMES IS THE OPPOSITE OF ELITE DEAR LOL.
@breadboi383710 ай бұрын
i wish they filmed the whole field on games, most the time i can only see the line and qb
@goldenageofdinosaurs719211 ай бұрын
I know the offense has struggled a bit in the first half of the season, but when you look at the stats, they’re still top 5 in most major category & Patrick is up there in passer rating, yards etc. One thing that has really helped them to weather the offense having to break in some young/rookie receivers this year is the defense, which has really stepped up & done a fantastic job with points allowed, batted balls & pass yards allowed. Hopefully, they can continue to play at a high level as the offense begins rounding into shape.
@bigreefdogmcfresh6 ай бұрын
Well done, very nice video.
@ChasExplorz23 күн бұрын
I have been screaming for years. Why is he always open!
@acgeewhiz10 ай бұрын
Yeah, the MaHomes to MaAuto connection is wild.
@Elitetaste7711 ай бұрын
Kelce and Mahomes in sync like the boy band 😂
@toptencentral469510 ай бұрын
I love how he never gets hit like gronk did
@edp522611 ай бұрын
its those blue eyes. dont tell me its just pigment. blue eyes and intelligence go hand in hand
@makhaya615711 ай бұрын
w vid as always
@carol-us4xn11 ай бұрын
Teammates, Chiefs kingdom are one.
@ftlbaby7 ай бұрын
I guess they tightened up.
@Cld_Drako10 ай бұрын
Can’t even watch a fucking KZbin video about the chiefs without being reminded that Matt Canada is my teams OC 💔
@brucebowlby72616 ай бұрын
Did Odeil Beckham sign with CHIEFS
@draneym200311 ай бұрын
Did you have to use the douchiest photo of the guy possible? Or are all photos of him like that?
@pixsilvb96387 ай бұрын
Travis Kelce is the new 7-11
@fluxx805711 ай бұрын
It helps he played qb in college
@skepticalmonkey726311 ай бұрын
MVS runs some damn fine clearouts too, and if you don't respect them? Bad times... (unless your Chiefs fan)
@jeanfourcade11 ай бұрын
MVS is the nightmare decoy for a defense. Either you double cover him and allow the other wrs more space to the other wrs, or you go man on him and you're toast. I still wish KC would add another top notch wr to add to their deception.
@williamhermann663511 ай бұрын
With the chiefs really lacking any other true weapons, how do defenses just let Kelce do this? Id be triple teaming or bracketing him every single play. Make MVS and rookie Rashee Rice beat me.
@deadgolfer634511 ай бұрын
Agreed. He's just leisurely trotting into the open area of the field. I'd make someone else beat me just to see what happens.
@RyBrown8 ай бұрын
@@deadgolfer6345If you watched the Patriots game, that’s what they did and the Chiefs still won (even though I know this comment was made a while ago)
@bodybagbrad171611 ай бұрын
unless you're matt cananda lmaoooooo
@aiRxShop7 ай бұрын
Mahomes scrambling is what won us the Super Bowl.
@whosyourtoddy10 ай бұрын
im still on the beginning ad without watching the video i already know the answer. its because hes on the chiefs lol
@davidwillis862311 ай бұрын
They don’t have a number 1 receiver, hence, Kelce is essentially out there leading the charge
@Billie.Eiilish.11 ай бұрын
Thank you for giving me your unconditional love and support💜❤️ how long have you been a fan?
@zackaryblose48611 ай бұрын
Idk the broncos seemed to do a good job at it
@robkoper84111 ай бұрын
The Secret: No one wants to hard tackle Kelce because they don't want to get Purge Hunted by 3 million Swifties if they hurt him...
@logan-990011 ай бұрын
Broncos just did it video is wrong
@jimpowell229610 ай бұрын
Kielce is a great tight end. Shannon sharp was better. My opinion.
@QueensNewYorkguy11 ай бұрын
Batman is throwing 🏈 to Batman! Period. End of story
@jeanfourcade11 ай бұрын
I was thinking Legolas shooting to Aragorn, but...
@Youknowwhoin202411 ай бұрын
Let's guess..........is it because he's "ALWAYS OPEN"??
@Brockbuiltmore7 ай бұрын
8:04. lamar jackson has entered the chat. jalen hurts says hello as well.
@ricardorivera75497 ай бұрын
tehy are just more athletic. and more pure runners. as a scrambler mahomes is arguably better cuz he is better manipulating the pocket, manipulating defense w his eyes to open up zones for receivers and has better timing, doesnt get happy feet like lamar and hurts do at times.
@madflysports845811 ай бұрын
How come the Chefs lost to the horrible Broncos?
@qupidmox10 ай бұрын
Edelman did it much better in Pats last 2 Superbowl seasons
@qupidmox10 ай бұрын
There’s something about ex QB receivers.
@Smootles8911 ай бұрын
Nothing is impossible so that means guarding Travis is not impossible.
@Ryuzaki8DN7 ай бұрын
time issue but let him go against ray lewis or kam chancellor once and he will be out for 3 seasons 😂😂😂😂
@IBangedUrMom694205 ай бұрын
He played Kam Chancellor before, they were in the league for 5 years together lmao
@Ryuzaki8DN5 ай бұрын
@@IBangedUrMom69420 and the chiefs were nothing back then point made
@Antwan-pb2nl27 күн бұрын
@@Ryuzaki8DNyou won slow ah dude do some research before talking🤡
@JM-pg8qv11 ай бұрын
You lost me at "Swifty"
@evethesecond72626 ай бұрын
Thank you for not putting on an exasperated tone when talking about the chiefs. I have blocked three people for their derisiveness towards the chiefs.
@antwonmiller80736 ай бұрын
CHIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEFS!!!
@WHODEYFAN2511 ай бұрын
Broncos didnt have a problem lmao
@tommyrq18011 ай бұрын
Mainly, Kelce doesn’t drop the ball. He makes ridiculously difficult catches. So Mahomes knows it’s a lock.
@dfp_0111 ай бұрын
We give Andy Reid a lot of credit for the way he schemes his offense, and rightly so because he's probably one of the best offensive minds the game has ever seen, but I don't think we give him nearly enough credit for finding and acquiring players to thrive in his scheme, especially those bit players. Look at how well guys like Demarcus Robinson, Mecole Hardman, and Damien Williams played in this system and how seemingly no other team could make as good use of their talents. Now that's only one aspect of the Mahomes-Kelce connection, but it's important that they were brought together in the first place by good scouting (and maybe wouldn't have developed as quickly or to as high a ceiling in any other system).
@chriscampbell49911 ай бұрын
Well articulated video, and spot on. I still get a good laugh at all of the talking heads that thought the Chiefs were toast without Tyreek Hill. Hill isn't the most important receiver, Kelce is.
@BallsworthBallsbury7 ай бұрын
10:44 you called it! Super Bowl Champs baby!!!!
@jollydata429911 ай бұрын
Mahomes has said he runs scared… someone should chase me at the combine and my 40 time would be a 4.2..😂
@scruffd0g19311 ай бұрын
The chemistry tahst Mahomes and Kelce have is just surreal. When they are both hot, they are unstoppable. Look at that chargers game, the defense had no chance.
@jd22911 ай бұрын
Yes please explain how this guy runs a curl route over the middle and is WIDE OPEN EVERY SINGLE TIME!!! He has slow feet, hes not sudden, but hes always stinking wide open.
@Michael-yb7jh11 ай бұрын
Broncos must have watched this one
@benarnholt769811 ай бұрын
And then they lost to the broncos the next day...
@omarbahrour11 ай бұрын
i'm a pats fan, Kelce (and Mahomes obv) have been incredible, but both of them also have made it impossible for me to even be a hater haha. Trav and Jason's show is awesome, and Mahomes honestly just seems like a regular cool dude
@songsayswhat11 ай бұрын
Kelce uses a patented Romulan cloaking device. Only way to explain why opposing defenses always let him get wide open.
@Brian-kr7bw11 ай бұрын
didn't kelce use to play qb. makes sense why he's able to read defenses so well
@Michael-sb8jf11 ай бұрын
in the 13s game Kelce called his own route in the huddle to get the ball in FG range to tie it If you listen to the pre snap you can hear Mahomes switch to it after her verifies the the coverage
@markb378611 ай бұрын
Mahomes yells, "Do it Kelc!"
@Kevin_74711 ай бұрын
Nice breakdown of the various plays. In regard to Mahomes using his legs to extend a play it's usually not pretty but effective. His running technique reminds me of the Roadrunner escaping from Wylie Coyote.
@Mik3yLow11 ай бұрын
I love it because it's just another way to open the field. If mfs gonna keep playing a two high shell coverage than Kelce is gonna keep making them pay for it 🤷♂️ And it's a more efficient way to bring the secondary closer than a running game.
@PwNn00bzFTW11 ай бұрын
Welp, this didn't age well. Broncos? Really ???
@skillganon60611 ай бұрын
Broncos: Hold my beer.
@CarolinaKinn11 ай бұрын
Das sum Gud shit right der!
@21Kolb11 ай бұрын
the only modern duos like this were Davante and Arod and Big ben and AB (ben and ab used to backyard football so much shit it was ridiculous)
@ThinkingFootball11 ай бұрын
Brady and gronk et al to add to that list
@WiseAli111 ай бұрын
This is a great breakdown. I’m gonna try their playbook with the Lions in NFL 2K and see if I can make some gains with Goff and LaPorta.
@juliehodge2831Ай бұрын
Kelce is awesome!
@NediaLetta11 ай бұрын
people be glorifying WRs and RBs but HOF TEs are what make or break the Superbowl in my opinion.
@yourmommysdaddy595211 ай бұрын
I personally think its oline. Which ig you could say also includes TE’s
@t4d0W11 ай бұрын
There is def something with having a TE who is the versatile receiving threat and blocker be the guy running option routes. Especially in tandem with a QB the caliber of Mahomes.
@bigchungus184811 ай бұрын
O line is more important
@jamesmarshall661911 ай бұрын
I'm sitting here, safe, in the comfort of my own home with a widescreen view of the entire field and I still didn't see Moore come open on that Mahomes throw. Just wild how good he is.
@F0rger51311 ай бұрын
Mahomes and Kelce are at least as good as my personal favorite QB/TE duo, Brady and Gronk.
@sunandablanc7 ай бұрын
So .... yeah. The ending of this one aged pretty damn well.
@maryellenkelleher7672Күн бұрын
I love the Chiefs and I live in Boston home of the N.E. Patriots
@frisk1513 ай бұрын
Because the defenders are busy looking at Taylor? :p
@beverlyfrederick5362Ай бұрын
Just Found this Channel 2day & Love the Breakdowns ❤❤❤❤ 👏💚👏💚👏💚
@thomas_the_cat11 ай бұрын
i dont remember any other more connected qb-te duo in my lifetime of watching the nfl aside from brady-gronk
@chrishaswell440511 ай бұрын
Even Brady- Gronk weren't as good as this .. Gronk was just so big Brady could just throw it up .. Kelce just reads the zones and somehow knows exactly when Mahomes is in trouble without even looking
@RMRetief111118 күн бұрын
💡💡💡 This was so good, your delivery is excellent. Learned something new again watching this!!
@piggy876115 күн бұрын
why doesnt the corner at 5:20 when he sees 87 go by him, and his eyes see mahomes run out look to his right and try to identify where kelce is?