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Skip Bayless: “Mahomes may have peaked — are we entering his 10-year drought like Brady?”

In a fiery segment on his morning show, veteran sports commentator Skip Bayless stirred the NFL world with a bold comparison between Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady — and not in the way most expected.

“We forget something: In the middle of all the Tom Brady praise, the Patriots didn’t win a Super Bowl for 10 years — from 2004 to 2014. They had three titles, then a drought, then three more. Mahomes now has three. So the question is: are we at the beginning of his 10-year hiatus?”

Bayless, known for his sharp and often controversial takes, didn’t question Mahomes’ talent, but he did challenge the notion that Kansas City’s dynasty is guaranteed to continue. With the AFC getting more competitive each year — featuring rising powers like the Ravens, Bengals, and Texans — Bayless argued that Mahomes could be facing the hardest stretch of his career.

“Mahomes is a generational talent. But history doesn’t lie,” Skip said on FS1. “Kelce isn’t at his peak anymore. The receiving core doesn’t scare anyone. And you can’t rely on magic forever.”

His statement sent waves through social media. Some fans blasted the take as premature, calling Mahomes “still in his prime,” while others conceded Skip might have a point: “Every dynasty falls eventually.”

All eyes now turn to Week 2, when the Chiefs face the Eagles in a rematch that could signal the direction of Kansas City’s season — and perhaps, the long-term fate of their dynasty. For now, Bayless has planted the seed of doubt. Whether Mahomes silences it or proves it true remains to be seen — on the field.

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Chiefs Safety Faces Family Tragedy During Bye Week as Military-Trained Skydiving Instructor Dies in Nashville
Kansas City Chiefs safety Jaden Hicks is mourning a heartbreaking loss during the team’s bye week, following the tragic death of his cousin Justin Fuller, a respected, military-trained skydiving instructor known in the community as “Spidey.” Fuller, 35, was killed in a tandem skydiving accident near Nashville over the weekend after becoming separated from his parachute harness mid-air. His student survived after landing in a tree with the parachute deployed and was rescued by firefighters.Authorities confirmed Fuller’s body was recovered from a wooded area off Ashland City Highway. The Nashville Fire Department praised its rescue teams for carrying out “one of the most complex high-angle operations in years.” Fuller had completed over 5,000 jumps, trained U.S. military personnel, and was admired for his precision and leadership in the skydiving community. Friends remembered him as “fearless, disciplined, and devoted to helping others fly.”Hicks, whose mother is the younger sister of Fuller’s mother, grew up closely connected to his cousin — often crediting him for shaping his mindset on focus and accountability both on and off the field. A family member told local media, “Justin taught Jaden that real courage isn’t about taking risks — it’s about discipline, service, and heart. That’s how he lived, and that’s what Jaden carries into every game.” Hicks, a product of Washington State, has quietly carved out a key role in Kansas City's defense this season - playing approximately 42% of defensive snaps, recording 10 solo tackles through 5 weeks, earning a PFF grade of 57.9, and adding one tackle on special teams. có đúng thông tin không The Chiefs, currently on their bye week, have granted Hicks time to be with his family. Teammates and coaches are said to be offering full support during this difficult period. The FAA has opened an investigation into the accident, as tributes to Fuller — under his nickname “Spidey” — continue to flood social media from military peers, skydivers, and fans nationwide.“He taught others to fly — now he’s flying higher than all of us,” one tribute read.