Mahomes seems to have no ceiling with the Chiefs
Next Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will fight for his third Vince Lombardi Trophy without having yet turned 30, established as the most representative player in the NFL and determined to add a glorious new chapter in an already legendary professional career.
Patrick Mahomes, a player who with his talent, class and leadership, is building a true dynasty in Kansas City, does not seem to have a ceiling. At 28 years old, he will play in the fourth Super Bowl of his career and will try to beat the San Francisco 49ers again, the franchise against which he won his first championship ring in 2020.
The debate has already been opened in the different media about whether he can be considered superior to a legend like Tom Brady, seven-time champion, but Patrick Mahomes, with apparent simplicity, manages to stay away from the outside noise, focused solely on the next one. game.
“You have to have continuity, not settle, do what you have to do. You can’t say it’s a dynasty until it’s over. For me it’s about being great until the end of my career,” Patrick Mahomes acknowledged in a conference of press.
Originally from Tyler, Texas, Patrick Mahomes is the son of Pat Mahomes, a Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher between the 1990s and early 2000s. He grew up in Texas playing baseball and American football, before choosing the second sport as a priority. .
He was chosen with the tenth overall pick in the 2017 draft by the Chiefs and, after being Alex Smith’s backup the first year, he opened the doors of the team based on talent, work ethic and leadership.
He surpassed 5,000 yards passing in his first year as a starter and in 2020 led the Chiefs to win the Super Bowl against the 49ers themselves, their Sunday rivals at Allegiant Stadium.
After winning the MVP and Super Bowl last year in Glendale, Arizona, at the expense of Jalen Hurts’ Philadelphia Eagles, Patrick Mahomes faced a new challenge this season.
The year began with doubts about the continuity of defensive leader Chris Jones, who ultimately stayed in Kansas City, and with a loss at home against the Detroit Lions.
Few thought at that time that the Chiefs would have enough power to face the other powers in the NFL, since the 49ers themselves, the Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys, the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens themselves started with great ambitions.
The Chiefs did not have an outstanding regular season and finished with 11 wins and six losses, which was enough for them to clinch a playoff spot, but forced them to have a very difficult road.
However, with Patrick Mahomes at the helm, the Chiefs knew how to raise the level in the moment of need. They beat the Miami Dolphins at home in the Wild Card Round and defeated the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens, considered favorites to win Super Bowl LVIII, on the road.
Patrick Mahomes once again showed his face in the key moments of the season and earned a new opportunity to expand his legacy. He will play in Las Vegas, again against the 49ers, to take another step towards eternal glory in the NFL.
