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Fans Slam Cris Collinsworth for Mahomes 'Glazing'
21 Sep
Summary
- Cris Collinsworth praised Patrick Mahomes' arm strength on a near interception.
- Fans criticized Collinsworth for excessive and factually inaccurate praise.
- The commentary sparked widespread backlash on social media platforms.
Cris Collinsworth, a noted admirer of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, recently drew the ire of fans for his commentary during a game against the Indianapolis Colts. On a third-and-five play, Mahomes' pass was nearly intercepted by cornerback Sauce Gardner. Collinsworth remarked on Mahomes' arm strength, stating the ball was thrown so hard it was uncatchable.
This assessment sparked considerable backlash on social media. Fans accused Collinsworth of "glazing" Mahomes, with many expressing frustration over what they perceived as biased and factually inaccurate commentary. Online discussions highlighted dissatisfaction with the analyst's perceived favoritism towards the Chiefs quarterback.
Previously, Collinsworth has faced similar criticism for his praise of Mahomes. In another instance, he compared Carson Beck to Mahomes after a sidearm pass. Separately, Skip Bayless praised Mahomes' recovery from a torn ACL last season, noting his improved confidence and performance in the current season.
Mahomes' recovery from a torn ACL suffered in December of the previous season has been a focal point. He underwent offseason rehabilitation and returned for the season opener against the Denver Broncos, completing 15-of-27 passes for 184 yards and two touchdowns, along with one rushing touchdown.
