“I Hide That Smile”: Hometown Hero Patrick Mahomes Opens Up About His Fondness of Decimating His Opponents on the NFL Field

Patrick Mahomes is undoubtedly a Kansas City hero for the fans. Ever since being drafted in 2017, he has led the Kansas City Chiefs to two Super Bowls, solidifying himself as one of the greatest QBs to play currently in the league. Not only this, but he was recently also conferred with two awards at the 2023 ESPY event. One for the Best NFL Player, and the other for the Best Male Athlete of 2023, further solidifying himself as one of the greatest athletes in the world.

While the 27-year-old QB may be a messiah for the Chiefs kingdom, his rivals will look at him as the villain standing between them and glory in the NFL. But it looks like Mahomes has no objection to the duality of the roles that he finds himself in the league.

Patrick Mahomes embraces being both the hero and the antagonist

As the offseason continues as the Chiefs head off for their training camp in the next few days, Patrick Mahomes is keeping his winning momentum steady. After his Super Bowl championship, he recently also won Capital One’s: The Match with Travis Kelce against NBA stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, which just goes on to showcase his prowess in other fields apart from his brilliant football skills. And now, Mahomes and come forward to talk about how he enjoys being a headache for rivals in the NFL while standing as the antagonist in their success stories.

The 2X Super Bowl-winning QB has an exclusive interview with CBS Mornings airing on Monday. And in a recent preview of the interview, we see Patrick Mahomes talking about how “being the villain” for his rivals gives him joy. He said that it is “cool” to be regarded as a hero at Arrowhead Stadium. But on the other hand, “it is just as fun” to decimate division rivals during the Chiefs’ NFL journey. Mahomes said, “Both are great. But even though I hide the smile, I like being the villain sometimes.”

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And to support this statement, Mahomes has a great 2022 season record to prove his dominance over his rivals on the football field. 

Mahomes making his way to greatness

While Tom Brady is arguably the GOAT of the NFL with his stellar 23-season career, Patrick Mahomes is debated as the heir to Brady’s throne. And last season, the Chiefs QB has one of the greatest single-season performances by a QB in history. Mahomes had a stellar record, leading the NFL by 5,250 yards in 2022. Not only this, but he also went on to become the first player to lead the league in passing yards and also win the Lombardi trophy in the 57-year history of the Super Bowl. Earning his second Super Bowl ring and MVP title, this might just be the beginning of a legacy that the 27-year-old plans to create, just like Tom Brady. 

With the new season of the NFL creeping closer, fans will be waiting to watch Mahomes and the Chiefs go on to have another stellar campaign in the league. Is another Super Bowl trophy in the making for the Chiefs Kingdom? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. 

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