DeAndre Hopkins responds after Dez Bryant launches ‘ultimate disrespect’ Chiefs message

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DeAndre Hopkins is putting up big numbers in Tennessee. Dez Bryant says he should be in Kansas instead.

When the Arizona Cardinals made the decision to cut (or free) DeAndre Hopkins last off-season, it looked like there was going to be a big clamour for his services.

At least, many expected him to sign for a Super Bowl contender after toiling for years with the Texans and then the Cardinals.

So it was a pretty underwhelming fit when Hopkins ended up with the Tennesee Titans, and he will not be playing play-off football come January, with his team bottom of the AFC South with a 5-8 record and rookie quarterback under centre.

‘Hopkins should have gone to the Chiefs’

For many, the dream scenario was for DeAndre Hopkins to wind up with the Kansas City Chiefs. What a weapon he would have been for Patrick Mahomes.

The Chiefs have struggled badly on offense this season despite the emergence of impressive rookie Rashee Rice, and the usual consistency of Travis Kelce.

Despite the Titans’ losing record, Hopkins is proving productive as always with six Touchdowns and 898 yards so far this season with three games remaining.

That’s more than any Chiefs receiver, with Kelce on 896 yards and Rice next on 663. Running back Isiah Pacheco has 209, with Kadarius Toney the second highest WR with just 164 yards.

This week former NFL wide receiver Dez Bryant wrote on X that it was disrespectful that more teams did not push to sign Hopkins, and named the Chiefs as the perfect situation.

He said: “Only 2 teams wanted @DeAndreHopkins which is crazy! Patriots and titans. That’s the ultimate disrespect. I know a team who need him right now Chiefs!”

Hopkins would have been a major difference maker for a team that has now lost two straight games.

Hopkins responds

DeAndre Hopkins actually responded to Dez Bryant’s message, and insisted he was just happy to find somewhere he is appreciated.

He wrote on X: “Went where I was wanted. Never complained about anything. Clock in and work!!!”.

Hopkins signed a two-year contract with the Titans, a $26 million deal with the opportunity reach $32 million in incentives.

For the Titans, the money may not have been well spent considering their record. The Chiefs on the other hand, could have made that investment go a long way.