Hali had a press conference with reporters after his honor was announced, and he was asked about several different topics — including star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Hali’s final NFL season came in 2017, which was Mahomes’ rookie season. During his press conference, Hali was asked by a reporter if he could see “what was coming.”
“A little bit, a little bit,” Hali said with a smile. “I can’t say I saw all of these championships.