Kadarius Toney’s tenure with the Kansas City Chiefs has had its share of ups and downs, but after his dismal start to the 2023 season, many fans in Western Missouri have lost faith in his ability to be a viable weapon for Patrick Mahomes in Andy Reid’s offense.
Despite his struggles, Toney remains on the Chiefs’ roster ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, and may even see action in Kansas City’s February 11 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.
During Super Bowl opening night on Monday, Toney was asked about his role in the Chiefs’ offense, and whether he could still be the team’s No. 1 option at the wide receiver position.
His response left fans scratching their heads.
Kadarius Toney on if he's A No. 1 WR in the league:
"If I get the ball, yeah." pic.twitter.com/k9gTDAvhMO
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) February 6, 2024
“If I get the ball, yeah,” Toney told a reporter when queried about his role.
Twitter wasn’t so convinced that a higher volume of targets would get Toney back on track, and the veteran receiver was roundly roasted for his quote.
Check out some of the top reactions to Toney’s bizarre assertion:
“Be reliable or go to the moon”
Kadarius Toney: pic.twitter.com/tEqlSR6Nb7— Daniels🐅 To Hyatt💨 (@BallsDeepInYm3) February 6, 2024
i’m trying to be this delusional in 2024 🫶 https://t.co/axTPjmr8S0
— Linda™ (@Lindellions) February 6, 2024
You gotta catch it first… https://t.co/VwlHt6JKSw
— Keaton (@kjonesy1587) February 6, 2024
Kadarius Phoney — first Td scored in super bowl confirmed https://t.co/3hWlTssFJK
— sm (@becketsdad) February 6, 2024
He should try to catch the football https://t.co/rehm1bX7Os
— Aaron Davis (@Aaron_C_Davis) February 6, 2024
he meant to say “if he catches the ball” https://t.co/9543z6yLYM
— stevie 🎈🦝 (@phenomenaIflash) February 6, 2024
“If I get the ball” then stop dropping every pass Kadarius🤦 https://t.co/ST8Xck9wMm
— Football Guy Cam (@FootballGuyCam) February 6, 2024
He can’t catch a ball. Should be on the inactive list Sunday https://t.co/0Dm7Hmbnqv
— Texas Dem (@nels05486957) February 6, 2024
They will get you the ball the question is will you catch it? Will you lineup on-sides? (TD) https://t.co/piCbNSNLDO
— Cinco Squad Podcast (@CincoSquadPod05) February 6, 2024
legend in his own mind https://t.co/czMzhaAQXC
— VaperWare (@AlanWare) February 6, 2024
https://t.co/WqZQYpzhxm pic.twitter.com/OGRZOE6UcK
— NewMediaSports (@NewMediaSports_) February 6, 2024
this guy is such a joke https://t.co/bU5nqZWvHg
— joshie (@oshuaj) February 6, 2024
Bro, just stop. https://t.co/SRRalPdBFF
— Bobby Beaulac (@BobbyBeaulac) February 6, 2024
… this bozo. https://t.co/02xEsOMSaZ
— Jake Wood (@BoStaffTurtle) February 6, 2024
Correction. If I can catch. Maybe. https://t.co/eQ40MMSbsl
— The Crossroads Report (@XroadsReport) February 6, 2024
https://t.co/UOdt6l65nu pic.twitter.com/9qijm0GaKD
— Kent Weyrauch (@KentWeyrauch) February 6, 2024
— Eric B (@iamericbennett) February 6, 2024
It’s a troll for engagement no way he actually means it https://t.co/i7L7vjkn8I pic.twitter.com/CujQBnNJga
— Mario (@DypsySZN) February 6, 2024
We will always have that one game that gave us hope. That dream is all but dead now https://t.co/aZdjz69d3i pic.twitter.com/EevIpHcuEr
— Omar Abushaib (@OmarAbushaib) February 6, 2024
Kadarius my friend, keeping the ball in your hand has been the hard part https://t.co/k62ByfhsCA
— Jeff "Brock Purdy is in the Super Bowl" Krisko (@JeffKrisko) February 6, 2024
my honest reaction https://t.co/Kd6JJDQH0P pic.twitter.com/dp6Rp9AsuE
— dupestah (@dupestah) February 6, 2024
wow I aspire to be this level of delusional https://t.co/Ji4WQFlZeX
— im just a tortured poet (@rivtakesflight) February 6, 2024
The single worst thing about the Chiefs getting back to the Super Bowl is this dude getting more “air time” https://t.co/3yyadOjHWE
— T.K. Smith Jr. (@TK_Smith3) February 6, 2024
Kadarius Toney complains about his team, argues with the fanbase, and does more with his rap career than he does trying to succeed in the NFL. https://t.co/ebHqCU5eoR
— Cannon (MockDrafts_NFL) (@MockDrafts_NFL) February 6, 2024
Being a number 1 requires you to
Ya know
Catch the ball like a number 1
You catch it like a number 5 on a non-contender https://t.co/0WCAtRnprn
— Marcus Newling (@MarcusNewling) February 6, 2024
He has the Antonio Brown ego without the production https://t.co/DzRYJ5ektU
— Nna Mmadu👨🏾🍼 (@_IKENNA_) February 6, 2024
I’ve never seen a man more carried to the Super Bowl in my LIFE than this man right here https://t.co/ROOZXOM4UZ
— Christian #AllGrit (@c_harvey97) February 6, 2024
https://t.co/pbGUB27tmu pic.twitter.com/EL1RygHvJS
— Rob (@Rob_B5199) February 6, 2024
Never wanted a guy out the league more. Dude is so unaware of the mistakes he makes https://t.co/CZ20mRYTEa
— 414Giannis🐐⌚️ (@MVP_Giannis34) February 6, 2024
Gotta actually catch the ball in order to get the ball bubba https://t.co/dhm7G1dceE
— Andrew (@whitty0013) February 6, 2024