The Las Vegas Raiders captured attention on Thursday when a video surfaced showing a Kermit the Frog doll dressed as Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The doll, brought to the Raiders‘ training camp by a fan, was seen in the hands of rookie Trey Taylor, sparking a flurry of social media activity.
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The video, now deleted, quickly went viral and attracted a stern response from Mahomes‘ trainer, Bobby Stroupe. Stroupe’s three-word retort, “We will remember,” suggests that the Chiefs may be using the incident as motivation as they prepare for the new season.
Despite the buzz, it appears that the doll was not passed around by players but was simply recorded by fans. The Raiders’ playful jab at Mahomes and the Chiefs has drawn considerable attention, particularly given the Chiefs’ dominant record against Las Vegas. Mahomes has a 10-2 career record versus the Raiders, and Kansas City has won the AFC West for eight consecutive years.
Looking ahead, the Chiefs are targeting their third Super Bowl win in as many seasons, a feat that would make them the first NFL team to achieve a three-peat. Kansas City’s offseason moves have bolstered their roster, with the addition of deep threat Marquise “Hollywood” Brown and first-round draft pick Xavier Worthy expected to enhance their already potent offense.
Mahomes will look to use this as fuel for his season
With Mahomes coming off a season where he threw for 4,183 yards, 27 touchdowns, and maintained a 67.2% completion rate, the Chiefs are positioned for another strong campaign. The Raiders’ decision to taunt such a formidable opponent might add extra fuel to the Chiefs’ fire as they aim for another historic season.
While the Raiders show confidence with a talented roster, questions remain about their quarterback situation, which could impact their season prospects. The upcoming season promises to be intriguing as both teams gear up for their matchup.