Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, the American football wide receiver, recently signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, sparking speculation about his impact on the team. Brown’s journey through football has seen him play alongside notable quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, and Lamar Jackson, each leaving a mark on his career.
In a recent interview, Patrick Mahomes shared his thoughts on Marquise’s talent. Can he be the lucky charm for the Chiefs? Let’s delve into his past experiences with these quarterbacks, highlighting the success they achieved.
Marquise Brown’s journey to NFL Glory
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Marquise said in an interview with Pocket Presence, “I can’t forget about my boy Baker. He was my first quarterback in college, so I could say one thing about my guys is I won the Heisman and then Kyler won the Heisman in my rookie year, Lamar won MVP.” Brown expressed gratitude for the opportunity, saying, “I’m not saying it’s me you know but God has definitely blessed me to play with those guys”.
Brown’s journey began with Baker Mayfield, who saw potential in him during their time together in college. Mayfield’s guidance and belief in Brown helped him develop into a good player and leader. Arriving in Baltimore as a rookie, Brown formed an instant connection with Lamar Jackson. Marquise said, “I mean we’re from the same area so so many people we know the same we grew we played against each other in Pop Warner.”
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However, as the upcoming NFL season approaches, all eyes will be on Marquise and his partnership with Patrick Mahomes. The star QB already spoke about Brown’s early impressions, emphasizing his speed and work ethic.
Patrick Mahomes praises Marquise
As per SI, Mahomes stated, “With Hollywood, I think you obviously see the speed, you see the speed instantly. What I’ve liked so far is how hard he works, he’s been at the workouts, been at the route running and he wants more.” His route-running abilities particularly impressed Patrick. He remarked, “Just the way he’s able to get in and out of his cuts, he has a good feel for space.”
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As Travis Kelce ages, the Chiefs recognize the importance of surrounding Mahomes with quality talent. Brown’s addition provides an immediate boost to the receiving corps, complementing rising star Rashee Rice. Mahomes expressed confidence in Brown’s ability to elevate the team’s performance and emphasized their commitment to integrating him smoothly into the offense.
Patrick further said,” I think he’ll be even different than you’ve seen him before because I think we can utilize him in different ways [than] I think he’s been utilized in yet.” With Patrick Mahomes’ leadership and Marquise Brown’s potential impact, the team is poised for an exciting journey.
