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One Viral Moment Caused the Downfall of Patrick Mahomes Pick Up Career I Knew When They Posted The Video I Was Going To…
Published 06/30/2022, 12:55 AM EDTBy KANSAS CITY, MO – NOVEMBER 11: Patrick Mahomes #15, quarterback with the Kansas City Chiefs, walked off the field with Andy Reid, head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, after the 26-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals at Arrowhead Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be the most valuable player for the franchise, if not the NFL, for years to come. The franchise has been taking drastic steps to ensure the future of the team. It involves stopping Mahomes from being able to play some sports with the risk of injuries. Among the few things that have been hampered due to his NFL career have been his ability to play pickup basketball outdoors. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad In 2019, Mahomes was playing pickup basketball. It was a sport he holds a lot of affinity towards and was caught on camera. He was doing impressive dribble moves to the delight of fans. However, the somehow made its way to popular media outlets, and was told not to play the sport. The sport was something that the Chiefs felt was a gamble to let their starting QB play and risk injuring himself. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad During a GQ Sports fan Q&A, Mahomes reveals, , “So I was playing pickup basketball, got posted online. I got a call from my GM Brett Veach, and it wasn’t like, “You can’t play.” But it was like, “I really would not like you to play.” So when it comes from that guy, it’s almost like you can’t play. I knew when they posted the video I was going to get in trouble because they tagged Bleacher Report.” The QB holds a lot of respect for the franchise and its supporters. He has since abandoned playing the sport. How crucial is Patrick Mahomes to the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl hopes
While Mahomes knew he was in trouble, the franchise was trying to protect their big-money investment. Mahomes signed a 10-year with the team in 2020, valued at more than $450 million. He is an integral part of the Chiefs’ offense. Despite losing star WR this offseason, the franchise is all in on Mahomes. They will be depending on his production to help them win games. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad The influx of new faces into their roster only complicates things for Mahomes as he looks to attain chemistry. The new additions of WRs Marquez Valdes-Scantling and JuJu Smith-Schuster are promising.Oct 17, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) attempts a pass against the Washington Football Team during the first half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Credit: Getty Images However, Mahomes will need them to be on the same page and firing on all cylinders to succeed. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad The 2022 NFL campaign presents a unique challenge for Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid. They will be aiming to capture another Super Bowl title. With the other franchises going from strength to strength this offseason, the Chiefs have it all to do next season. Watch This Story: SHARE THIS ARTICLE
ADVERTISEMENT Anuj Tazhatuveetil 807 articlesAn NFL author at EssentiallySports, Anuj Tazhatuveetil is pursuing a Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Initially, he worked as a freelance content writer and later as a part of Sports404. An unquenchable thirst to learn about all things NFL and NBA, adding to a rather healthy obsession with playing outdoor sports like basketball, and soccer with an almost encyclopedic knowledge of this industry make him a sports aficionado.Please enable JavaScript to view the ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT EDITORS' PICK
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