Patrick Mahomes is the star of a new Netflix series that gives us a glimpse into his life and career. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has already achieved so much at his young age, but he is not satisfied yet. Some people think Mahomes could surpass Tom Brady as the best player of this century, but that is not a certainty. He still has to face many challenges and rivals in the 2023 season and beyond. But one former DE, who once doubted the Chiefs, bets on the number 15 jersey.
CBS Sports and many others have ranked Mahomes as the No. 1 player in the league. He has a royal contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. But being on top, Mahomes will have to prove himself again in the 2023 season and beyond, as he faces tough competition from other talented quarterbacks like Joe Burrow. But an ESPN Analyst & former DE saw Mahomes last year and is forever with the Chiefs.
ESPN Analyst bets on Mahomes and Chiefs
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A $450 million star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, has heavily impressed former NFL and ESPN analyst Marcus Spears. 40 YO says Mahomes has done something remarkable and might be ranking him second only to the legendary Tom Brady in this century’s achievements.
.@mspears96 has the Chiefs repeating next season 👀
"Hell yeah, I'm betting on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs beyond everybody else." pic.twitter.com/ZKmF5kXj1X
— First Take (@FirstTake) June 19, 2023
“If we’re sitting here in June and we’re going to ask a question about if they [Chiefs] will repeat. ‘Hell yeah’. I’m betting on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs beyond everybody else,” said Marcus Spears.
Spears said confidently, “It’s an easy yes as well.” Added, “I think it’s five straight AFC championships. So why not bet on that? Why not bet on what we saw last year?” He admitted that the NFL season is long and uncertain, but he trusts Mahomes and the Chiefs along with coach Andy Reid, who have shown grit and a knack for reaching the Super Bowl.
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Mahomes’ presence tipped the scale
Spears pointed to their stellar record of five straight AFC titles. He said it’s smart to back them based on their history. He remembered a chat with ESPN colleagues in Phoenix, where they agreed the Eagles were stronger but picked the Chiefs anyway because of Mahomes. “I actually picked the Chiefs. I was a little nervous about it admittedly,” he added, “But the reason why? Is because of 15 [Mahomes].”
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Marcus Spears believes in AFC’s growing competitiveness, with new coaches and rising stars like Joe Burrow, who beat Mahomes in the AFC title two years ago. Still, he was confident in Mahomes and the Chiefs. In June, he said “Hell yeah!” to their chances and declared he would pick them over any other team.
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