FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Sometimes, a little kindness can go a long way -- or in the NFL, a little way to not being hit quite as hard by your opponent.
At least that’s Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ theory. Mahomes said during an episode of the new Netflix series "Quarterback" that he’ll sometimes offer complimentary words to defensive players in an effort to make them like him.
It seems like wishful thinking, except it’s not, says Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Calais Campbell, who has 99 sacks and 237 quarterback hits in his career.