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USA Today
6 days ago
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Joe Theismann discusses player versatility, quarterback evolution
Joe Theismann discusses player versatility, quarterback evolution This week, Chiefs Wire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Washington Commanders and NFL legend Joe Theismann about his participation in this year's American Century Championship, which will take place July 9-13 at Edgewood Tahoe featuring Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, his playing days versatility at quarterback and Jayden Daniels comparison. "The (fantasy) contest starts on the 23rd of June for the ACC Fantasy Golf." Said Theismann, "So it's you can log on and pick your teams after the 23rd of the month. So it'll be exciting and fun. Travis Kelce will be another star at Lake Tahoe as well." Theismann, a former league MVP and Super Bowl champion during his tenure with Washington sees a lot of himself in the current starting quarterback, Daniels. "To be honest with you, I think Jayden reminds me a little bit of me. I felt like I threw the ball pretty darn well." Said Theismann, "He's got more athleticism, more elusiveness, but I feel like the way he plays the game, and you want to play with your head as well as your body, and I see him making decisions, and I'd say, we were a little bit similar in that regard. Mobile quarterbacks threw the ball well, got the ball out of our hands, and made quick decisions. A little bit elusive when it came to using your legs to, you know, gain yards. So I'd say Jayden's A little. I'm nowhere near as good as he is, but I did okay." Times have changed regarding the NFL quarterback position. Today's stars, such as Patrick Mahomes, although he has expressed interest, do not have to punt or return kicks while leading their team on offense. Theisman shared his unique experiences as both a returner and a rare punter in the NFL. "God, no (regarding today's quarterbacks as returners). They pay them too much money to do something stupid. I returned. I did it in college. I returned punts in the first seven games until Terry Hanratty got hurt, and then I became the quarterback in Washington. I returned punts, actually did it in the Canadian Football League." Said Theismann, "When I went to the Redskins, I love playing. I love being on the practice field. I love training camp. I love everything about it, and this was a chance to contribute. So finally, against the (New York) Giants, I had a chance to return punts in 1974 and did it again in 1975 until I became a starting quarterback in 1978. Still, I could always catch punts, and I did it at different levels; it just so happened that I snuck onto the field. George Allen didn't know he was sending me out there, and he did." The legendary quarterback owns a distinct special-teams record that he wants to remain unchallenged. "George was the kind of guy. If you could prove something to him, he would let you go with it, and I wouldn't mess up the first catch. So, I wound up being the returner, which the punt returning pales in comparison to my one-yard punt against the Chicago Bears, of which I'm a record holder in the National Football League." Said Theismann, "So, and actually, it's a contested title because from what I understand, Sean Landetta, at that same place in Soldier Field, is credited with a minus six-yard kick, but I claim that Sean never touched the ball. Therefore, it could not have been a punt. So, I am the worst punter in the history of the National Football League. And so that's the title I take with me. " The annual tournament awards $750,000 in prize money, much of which the celebrity players donate to local and national charities. Over the years, nearly $8 million has been donated to non-profit causes. Network television exposure on NBC and a first-place prize of $150,000 make the celebrity tournament one of the most prestigious in the golf world.
USA Today
12-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL legend Joe Theismann comments on the Kansas City Chiefs' unique 2025 schedule
NFL legend Joe Theismann comments on the Kansas City Chiefs' unique 2025 schedule This week, Chiefs Wire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Washington Commanders and NFL legend Joe Theismann about his participation in this year's American Century Championship, which will take place July 9-13 at Edgewood Tahoe, and his take on the Kansas City Chiefs' busy 2025 regular season schedule. "We have fantasy golf. You can go to and check out how we've set this up." Said Theismann, "Everybody's going to be divided into five groups. You get to choose one player from each of those five groups, and there's a winner each day. You get two tickets to next year's tournament if you win that day. If you win all three days and are the ultimate winner, you will receive a $10,000 prize to donate to the charity of your choice and two tickets to next year's event. The fantasy aspect is also a part of the game. We're all divided into different abilities, like Mardy Fish, Tony Romo, and Steph Curry. They'll be in one group, and I'll be somewhere I don't want to be in the last. Of course, Charles (Barkley) will be back, which is always fun to watch. Larry, the Cable guy, will be there. One of my favorites is Miles Teller because one of my favorite movies is Top Gun: Maverick. I'm excited like a little kid. I walk around the range and thoroughly enjoy being there. It's my 35th year out of 36 that we've had. So it's exciting and fun." Theismann had a legendary career as a quarterback in the NFL, navigating his own set of unusual schedule circumstances that dated back to the players' strike in 1982. He believes the Chiefs' latest unique regular season schedule won't be an issue for them in 2025. "I don't think it'll affect the Chiefs because they've been doing it for a while. I might say yes if you were a team that hadn't been through it, but the Chiefs are used to being in the spotlight." Said Theismann, "They're used to playing on unusual days, four days rest, 10 days rest, byes, and everything else. So I don't see it affecting them. I think they'll come back with a vengeance. I think last year, the way the Super Bowl ended, which was similar to the one against Tampa Bay, they just got run over and dominated. And that doesn't sit well with Andy (Reid), and I know it doesn't sit well with Patrick (Mahomes), and I expect Travis Kelce to have one heck of a year based upon, you know, his performance was a good one, but not to the standard that he sets for himself. So that'll be exciting to see as well." The annual tournament awards $750,000 in prize money, much of which the celebrity players donate to local and national charities. Over the years, nearly $8 million has been donated to non-profit causes. Network television exposure on NBC and a first-place prize of $150,000 make the celebrity tournament one of the most prestigious in the golf world.
