Former NFL running back, and first Canadian to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season, George Mayes, is rooting for Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard to achieve the same feat. Hubbard needs 135 yards to reach the 1,000-yard mark and Mayes believes he is in a good position to do so. Hubbard has been performing well, including a 152-yard game against Arizona. He'll face tough defenses in Tampa Bay and Atlanta to finish the season.
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard rushes for a gain against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston.
“But now it’s Chuba’s time. It is definitely within reach and I think Canadians should be really proud to know there’s a homegrown player who’s doing that on a big stage like that. The big thing is to stay healthy and have the opportunity but Chuba is in position to do that.”Now 61, Mayes, of North Battleford, Sask., played in the NFL with New Orleans and Seattle , rushing for 3,484 yards with 23 touchdowns.
That boosted Hubbard’s season total to 1,195 yards with 10 TDs. Last month, Hubbard signed a four-year contract extension worth US$33.2 million.Carolina selected Hubbard in the fourth round of the ’21 NFL draft out of Oklahoma State. “I’ve been so blessed, honestly,” Mayes said. “I’ve had a couple of surgeries post football, one from surfing … I tore cartilage in my right knee and I’m a big skier and one time I hurt my shoulder but now it’s fine.
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