For Pete's Sake

Former Cowboys star Dez Bryant says Chiefs have the two best players in the NFL

Dez Bryant knows a thing or two about what it takes to be an elite NFL receiver.

Bryant, the former Cowboys receiver, made the Pro Bowl three times, was an All-Pro once and led the NFL in touchdown receptions in 2016.

So who does Bryant think is the best receiver in the NFL? The Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill.

He revealed that after Fox Sports shared this historical what-if on Twitter:

After former NFL cornerback Charles James II tweeted how difficult it was to defend Hill, Bryant made his comment. Not only does Bryant believe Hill is elite, but he said Hill is the second-best player in the NFL behind teammate Patrick Mahomes.

The NFL’s two best player on the Chiefs? That’s high praise and Hill was appreciative:

Former Chiefs wide receiver J.J. Birden offered his thoughts on a Hill vs. Sanders matchup:

And what does Sanders think? It’s what you might expect:

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