Patrick Mahomes is back on the Super Bowl stage—again—but this time, the whispers aren’t just about three-peats. During Tuesday’s Super Bowl Opening Night, the Chiefs QB danced around legacy talk with a grin, leaving fans leaning in.
When asked about retirement, Mahomes smirked. “These moments are special,” he told NFL Network’s Peter Schrager, quickly pivoting to praise his 2024 squad. “It’s been everybody… Everybody’s ready for their moment, um and I think that’s what makes a football team special as whenever everybody on the team has an impact on on the final result of the game.” No Brady-level legacy chat here—just Mahomes hyping teammates like linebacker Leo Chenal and the defense’s clutch stops. Classic Mahomes. But here’s the twist.
“These moments are special.” Patrick Mahomes talks with @PSchrags on Super Bowl Opening Night. pic.twitter.com/JmFVumqCcS
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) February 4, 2025
When pressed about chasing history (think: matching Montana, Bradshaw), he doubled down on team glory. “I want people to know about how this run went and the people that were on my team and how we did it,” he said, shrugging off GOAT comparisons. Even Tom Brady’s Fox broadcast role didn’t faze him. “I’ve so much respect for Tom and he’s been someone that’s gave me so much advice in my career, so it’ll be really cool,” Mahomes added, all chill.
So, is retirement lurking? Not yet. The 28-year-old’s focus? Sunday’s showdown. With a third ring in reach, Mahomes is betting on KC’s everybody eats mantra. But that cryptic “whenever I leave here” line? Yeah, that’s sticking around.
This story is unfolding—stay locked in for the latest.
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