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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.

Cowboys Reunite with a Former Starter, Bolstering a Battle-Tested Defense for the Stretch Run
Dallas, TX – In a surprising yet strategic move, the Dallas Cowboys have officially signed linebacker Luke Gifford on the afternoon of October 8, 2025, just hours after the San Francisco 49ers decided to cut the veteran. The one-year, $3.5 million deal (with performance bonuses up to $1.5 million) marks an emotional homecoming for Gifford to the franchise that launched his career, while also plugging an urgent hole in Dallas’ linebacker depth after multiple injuries out of Week 5.   Gifford, 29, was a reliable glue piece for the Cowboys from 2019 to 2022—an undrafted gem who carved out his role on special teams and situational defense in the star and stripes. After leaving Dallas, he spent time with the Tennessee Titans (2023) and 49ers (2024–2025), earning a reputation as a smart, assignment-sound linebacker who can play WILL/SAM and contribute immediately on kick coverage and sub-packages.   With San Francisco this year, Gifford appeared in four games before Tuesday night’s roster shuffle left him as the odd man out. Dallas pounced. “Luke knows our standard and our language,” head coach Mike McCarthy said after practice. “He’s tough, dependable, and versatile. Given where our linebacker room is right now, he’s exactly the kind of veteran who can stabilize us fast.”   For the Cowboys—leading the NFC East at 4–1 but juggling availability at linebacker—this is timely triage and culture reinforcement. Defensive coaches value Gifford’s communication and angles in space; special teams coordinator notes he can step in on all four core units immediately. Gifford, moments after signing, posted on X: “Back where it started. Let’s work. #HowBoutThemCowboys #DC4L”   Cowboys Nation erupted online as #GiffordReturns trended across the Metroplex, with many fans framing it as a subtle flex against the 49ers—Dallas’ recent playoff nemesis. NFL Network panels speculated Gifford could suit up as early as this weekend if paperwork clears, logging early snaps on special teams and dime looks while the staff ramps him into the defensive packages.   Beyond the depth chart math, the message is clear: Dallas is moving decisively to protect its defensive identity and keep the NFC East lead. If Gifford brings the same reliability and edge-setting discipline he showed in his first stint, the Cowboys may have found the steadying piece they needed for a stretch run.   Can Luke Gifford’s homecoming spark a sturdier second level and help Dallas tighten the screws in crunch time? We’ll know soon enough. #CowboysNation #DallasCowboys #HowBoutThemCowboys