Raiders DE Maxx Crosby could miss ‘MNF’ due to birth of child
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Legendary Raiders owner Al Davis had a famous catchphrase: « Just win, baby! » Now the Raiders are saying, « please come, baby, » because star defensive end Maxx Crosby is anticipating the birth of his first-born child.
Crosby’s fiancée was supposed to give birth to their child, a daughter, on Monday. However, she’s not here yet, which could affect Crosby’s status for Monday, a road game against the Chiefs. The future father is a little wired, and rightfully so.
« It has gotten annoying everyday I walk in, ‘is the baby here?' » Crosby said in a Wednesday news conference, per the Las Vegas Review-Journal. « Stop asking me the same damn question. You’ll know when the baby is here! »
Crosby hasn’t said what he’ll do if the situation continues into Monday night. He has faith the baby will be born then, « because the universe works in mysterious ways. »
In the meantime Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels, himself a father of four, has been giving Crosby tips, probably because he wants his defensive star to play.
« I was trying to tell him a few tricks the other day, » McDaniels said in a Wednesday news conference. « I haven’t used them, but my wife has. When it’s time to get going, sit on the (yoga) ball and bounce and all that stuff. »
McDaniels added he will have a plan if Crosby can’t play, but he would like them to have « their celebration before (the Raiders) travel. »
Crosby, a Second-Team All-Pro in 2021, will be a key component in pressuring Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has thrown 22 touchdowns in eight games against the Raiders.
