Maxx Crosby drops ‘best’ take on himself, Patrick Mahomes

   

The Las Vegas Raiders made some huge improvements this offseason. Las Vegas hired head coach Pete Carroll, traded for QB Geno Smith, and drafted RB Ashton Jeanty. Now the offense looks a lot better than it did a few months ago. If the Raiders gets some solid play from their defense, they could make some noise this season.

Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby praised both himself and Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes on a recent appearance on ESPN. Crosby knows that he's at his best when playing against the Chiefs.

“It’s ultimate respect when it comes to them,” Crosby said of the Chiefs. “They’ve earned it. They’ve won three Super Bowls, they’ve got the best quarterback in football. But for us, as a pass rusher, I’m going against the best quarterback. For me, I believe I’m the best pass rusher in the world, so every time we match up it’s match made in heaven.”

Crosby also seems to understand that the Raiders need to get past the Chiefs if they want to make noise in the AFC.

Crosby has sacked Mahomes six times throughout his NFL career. Unfortunately, it has not led to results. The Raiders are 2-10 against the Chiefs during Crosby's tenure in Las Vegas.

The pressure will be on Crosby and the Raiders defense in 2025.