Fans? superstar QB revealed some of his influences and aspirations as a quarterback. Patrick Mahomes admires game legends to learn from their achievements. He also sees Tom Brady as the top and aims to match his Super Bowl success. However, even Mahomes has his top five all-time QBs. Interestingly, the list contains the names of almost all the legends of the game.
Well, fans took his selection profoundly with triggered reactions telling Mahomes not to forget ?himself?, while also compelling him to make a convenient change in his list.
Mahomes is inspired by football Greats
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In a captivating interview with ?Complex’s Ben Felderstein,? Patrick Mahomes, the celebrated quarterback, humbly recognized Tom Brady’s iconic status alongside football legends. Mahomes eagerly expressed his desire to absorb wisdom from these great quarterbacks, acknowledging the immense value of their experience in honing his own abilities. However, in the end, fans? disagreement and agreement do matter! And, fans had some ideas.
The "Top 5" Greatest QBs of all-time in the NFL according to Patrick Mahomes:
1) Tom Brady
2) Peyton Manning
3) Aaron Rodgers
4) Joe Motana
5) "Dan Marino or John Elway"(via @Complex) pic.twitter.com/sUfxhEKotq
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 24, 2023
Fans disagree with Rodgers’ placement in the top 5.
Rodgers isn't even top 10 lol
— Brendan Book (@brendanbook97) May 24, 2023
‘BMC’ suggests a different order for the top 5.
Brady
Peyton
Montana
Mahomes
Elway— BMC (@KingBMCIII) May 24, 2023
A fan points out that Mahomes didn’t include himself in the top 5.
Bro forgot himself
— Saustin (@AustinRayThomp3) May 25, 2023
A fan suggests replacing Aaron Rodgers with Brett Favre in the top 5.
good list but i would replace Aaron with Brett Favre
— Marc Fernandez (@MarcFernandez) May 25, 2023
A sports show argues that Rodgers should be ranked higher, at number 2.
Rodgers should be number 2. pic.twitter.com/KFFyMXU9Jo
— DNP Sports (@DNPSportsShow) May 24, 2023
A fan believes Dan Marino is superior to Brady, Rodgers, and Manning, with Montana being a close second.
Dan Marino is way better than Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Peyton Manning. Montana was close behind Marino though.
— 🐬🏆McDolphin!🏆🐬 (@dadlyfe2021) May 24, 2023
Fans approved of the list overall but believe that Rodgers is ranked too high, expressing a personal preference for Mahomes.
Mahomes is uncertain about playing until 45
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According to an interview, when asked about his ambitions for Super Bowl titles, Mahomes expressed a simple yet ambitious goal: “As many as possible” While acknowledging the difficulty of winning championships, he mentioned the widespread aspiration to surpass Brady’s record and reach eight titles.
?Yeah, I mean you got to say Tom?s one, but if you talk about the legends of the game, Tom, Peyton Manning, obviously Aaron Rodgers, Joe Montana and then it gets down to Dan Marino or John Elway to round off your top five. I?m just trying to learn from them because even though the game has progressed, there?s still stuff in the past that helps you become a better quarterback,? Patrick Mahomes in the interview.
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However, Mahomes admitted uncertainty about playing until he reaches the age of 45, considering the impact it would have on his family. Nevertheless, he remains committed to the game, striving for excellence and cherishing each victory along the way.