The Chiefs and Raiders have one of the league’s greatest rivalries, no question about it. Two outstanding players, Patrick Mahomes and Maxx Crosby, are at the center of this rivalry. Although Patrick is a fantastic offensive player, one of the league’s most vicious defensive ends has been Crosby. When playing against Chargers QB Justin Herbert, Crosby’s tough defensive style irritates the Chiefs quarterback just as much as it has always done.
With his disruptive style of defense, offensive plays can be easily stopped.
Additionally, the prominent DE discussed his methodology for stopping guys like Justin Herbert and Patrick Mahomes on the Games with Names podcast.
Speaking with former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, Crosby expressed his passion for playing defense. He even disclosed how his motivation is fueled by the Chiefs and Raiders rivalry. Crosby’s primary objective when facing the Chiefs is to sabotage their well-planned attack, which is centered on Mahomes.
“When you’re playing a guy like Mahomes, you cannot let him breathe, you know what I mean? You have to be on his a** the whole time,” Crosby said. “Herbert’s the same way; if you give Herbert a little bit of breathing room, he’s going to come back and make a play.”
Maxx Crosby in action
Speaking with former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, Crosby expressed his passion for playing defense. He even disclosed how his motivation is fueled by the Chiefs and Raiders rivalry.
