Some consider Patrick Mahomes to be one of the best quarterbacks in the league right now. His fan base certainly has a reason to think so. Mahomes has proven himself twice as a young QB. The Kansas City Chiefs superstar has been able to win 2 Super Bowls. Furthermore, he also went on to win the Finals MVP, making him the best player during the game. However, even after such progress, the quarterback is still criticized.
A few days ago, Cam Newton took to Twitter to talk about who he’d be willing to be a backup for. He seemingly left out Mahomes’ name. With this action, he snubbed Mahomes and his sliding abilities. Further, recently an old player from the Cincinnati Bengals has gone on to compare Joe Burrow and Mahomes.
The judgment placed on Patrick Mahomes
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It seems like it is judgment time for Mahomes. An ex-Pro-Bowler quarterback from the Bengals went ok to state his current quarterback preference. Carson Palmer went on to state his opinion. In his eyes, Joe Burrow is better than Patrick Mahomes.
Pro-Bowl QB Carson Palmer: #Bengals Joe Burrow is better than #Chiefs Patrick Mahomes.
“He’s more consistent.”, “He’s more accountable to run the system and the play that’s called.”https://t.co/pUDc1RbBqo pic.twitter.com/JlsL5foZq4
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 9, 2023
As his words went viral, they caused a huge ruckus on Twitter. He spoke about the difference between the two quarterbacks. He said, “I think Joe is the best quarterback in the league. I know Patrick is phenomenal but I think Joe is more consistent. He’s more consistent. He’s more accountable to run the system and the play that’s called.”
Fans took to Twitter to vehemently state their opinions on Palmer’s controversial take.
Fans set Twitter ablaze with their love for Mahomes
As any controversial take goes, fans have an intense reaction to Mahomes being compared to Burrow. Fans took to Twitter and voiced out their support for Mahomes. One fan mocked the Bengals and their quarterback.
The Bengals defense has more 4th Quarter playoff TDs than Joe Burrow
— 𝓦𝓾 (@17forMVP) April 9, 2023
Furthermore, fans compared their collective wins.
2 rings to none?????
— Dario 💤 (@icynewera) April 9, 2023
Some fans also commented on the source of the statement.
BREAKING: A former Bengals QB says that the current Bengals QB is the best in the league.
Yeah, no bias there whatsoever
— ekcw (@ekcwoodrow) April 9, 2023
There were also overrated calls for Burrow.
Joe Burrow is becoming so overrated it's actually irritating to watch. Mahomes throws 60 TDs w that receiving core
— Ale (@wannashout17) April 9, 2023
Finally, even Chiefs haters disagreed with the take.
Listen, I hate the Chiefs more than any other team as a Broncos fan. But this just isn't true. Mahomes doesn't have 3 number 1 receivers and a good rb. Burrow has Chase, Higgins and Boyd. Yes, Mahomes has Kelce, but his WRs aren't that great. Mahomes clears Burrow.
— Matthew Gaskin (@Matthew_Gaskin) April 9, 2023
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All in all, fans were in support of Mahomes being one of the best QBs in the league as compared to Burrow. They did not hold back as they showcased their undying support for Mahomes and irritation with the kind of statement that was made.
While he might not think Mahomes is the best, as of now, Mahomes remains to be the reigning champion. It only remains to be seen if Burrow is able to change that in the upcoming season.
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