This week, Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Kansas City Chiefs legend Jamaal Charles, who was one of the top running backs in the NFL from 2008 until his retirement in 2019.
In his interview with Easton Jr., Charles, who recently teamed up with Kingsford to host the ‘Kingsford College Football Tailgate Tour’ at the Red River Rivalry tailgate, reflected on the grilling experience, Patrick Mahomes’ trucking touchdown run in Week 7, and Kareem Hunt’s Kansas City comeback.
“The smell and the smoke, the charcoal, the fire, flavor, and experience of bringing friends and family together over some delicious food,” said Charles. “It’s just a good vibe and Kingsford is my go-to when it comes to fueling my grill in the game; It helps you play well on the field, too, as well.”
#AD I’ll be at the @Kingsford tailgate this afternoon at the Texas State Fair for the rivalry. Stop by to see me flexing my grilling skills! 🔥Who ya got this year??
— Jamaal Charles (@jamaalcharles) October 12, 2024
Charles was eager to weigh in on Patrick Mahomes’ outstanding touchdown run against the San Francisco 49ers last weekend, and gave his thoughts on the reigning Super Bowl MVP’s ability to lower the boom on defensive back Malik Mustapha.
Though the legendary running back was impressed, he made it clear that Mahomes was playing a dangerous game by putting his body on the line.
“That’s the nature of football. Man. Pat (Patrick Mahomes) got one that day, he got up on him.” Charles explained. “That’s a football play. I don’t really think it’s a really big deal. I think he just got up on that day. He got lucky because it could have went the other way.”
One of the Chiefs’ most significant contributors this season has been the returning Kareem Hunt, who stepped in as the starting running back while Isiah Pacheco recovered from injury. Charles shared his happiness for Hunt and his potential to finally win a Super Bowl with Kansas City.
“Yeah, I’m happy, man, because, I mean, that’s just like reminding me of me if I have the opportunity to go back and play for the Chiefs right now,” said Charles. “Man, it would be awesome, man. So, with Kareem getting the opportunity to go back and finish what he’s been able to, he could have won a couple of championships when he was there, with Tyreek (Hill) getting on a guy. So, just to see him back and get another shot at the opportunity. Man, I wish that were me. I’m happy for him that he got a shot to go for a ring; if he finishes like that, after all the situation he has been through, and I see him win a championship, man, I know that would be a highlight of his career.”
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