By: Jake Rajala

The versatile, maniac Tyrann Mathieu is unequivocally one of the NFL’s best safeties. The Honey Badger has been named All-Pro three times (2015, 2019, and 2020) and he’s earned three Pro Bowl nods (2015, 2020, and 2021) in his tenure. Furthermore, he won Super Bowl LIV with Patrick Mahomes and the KC Chiefs. Here is a sharp look at the career statistics of the former LSU unearthly defender:

• 610 combined tackles
• 26 interceptions (including three pick-sixes)
• 76 pass deflections
• 25 QB hits
• 10 sacks
• four forced fumbles

With that stated, there is already a fascinating question that many football fans have regarding the Saints well-rounded safety: Is Mathieu a future Hall of Famer?

If Mathieu retired today, I sincerely believe he would find himself in Canton. He doesn’t only have a few All-Pro nods, but he also has a Super Bowl ring and a fantastic reputation for being talented and tenacious. Hence, his name is “the Honey Badger”.

Although, I ultimately expect him to have a few more Pro Bowl-caliber seasons and honestly have a real chance at winning another Super Bowl trophy. Mathieu is in the golden situation with the defensive-minded Dennis Allen, an unusually talented pass rush with Cameron Jordan and Marcus Davenport, & he’s surrounded by top-tier defensive backs (such as Marshon Lattimore, Marcus Maye, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, and the ascending Paulson Adebo).

The former Steelers greek-god-like defender and Hall of Fame safety, Troy Polamalu, has garnered four All-Pro nods and two Super Bowl rings in his career. They both play with a lot of aggression and consistent effort. In my opinion, I foresee Mathieu picking up another first-team AP nod (at least) and his second SB ring with his hometown team. In the end, I imagine Mathieu giving an intense and heart-warming speech in Canton, Ohio.

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By: Jake Rajala

The Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, also known as Big Red, has surely established himself as one of the top football minds in the NFL. Big Red won his first Super Bowl w/ the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019 season and then won the AFC Championship in the season afterward. The dominant Chiefs HC has garnered 233 victories & 135 losses in his career. Of course, he’s still full-steam ahead for more Super Bowl victories and unearthly offensive performances.

With that said, there is a thrilling, vital question surrounding the Chiefs HC: Is Reid a future Hall of Famer? I honestly do believe that Reid is already a Hall of Fame coach. As CBS Sports noted, Reid is the first coach in NFL history to record 100+ wins with two different teams (Philadelphia Eagles and the Chiefs). Reid also has 81 more wins than Sean Payton – who is undoubtedly a future HOF coach.

Reid hasn’t only orchestrated successful teams time and time again, but he has had overly impressive single-season performances as an HC. He helped his young QB Patrick Mahomes unleash 5,097 passing yards and 50 passing touchdowns in 2018 – which ultimately led him to win MVP. Most importantly, Reid & Mahomes won Super Bowl LIV (and it’s safe to say this helped their resumes).

I still expect Reid to win a few more AFC Championships and one more Lombardi trophy (while mopping the floor against opponents w/ Mahomes). In the end, I fully expect Reid, Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Tyreek Hill (whether it’s an unpopular thought at the moment) to be cast into football heaven. In particular, I really believe Reid will be a first-ballot HOFer.

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