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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is well aware that there is a certain segment of NFL fans that don’t like him, his family, his fans, and his team.
He’s cool with that though, as long as the Chiefs keep on winning.
ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington recently asked Patrick Mahomes “if he senses that he’s become a bit of a villain to other fan bases.”
“I can definitely sense it,” replied Mahomes. “I never felt like that because I’ve never been like that in my entire life. But it’s become a little bit funny.
“I don’t want to say you enjoy it. I know the Patriots had that for a while. I’m hoping we do it in a different way with a little bit more fun and personality with it.
“But as long as you keep winning, teams start to not like you, and I want to keep winning,” he continued.
“So if that means some of the other teams and other fan bases aren’t going to like me, I’ll try to still have a smile on my face and not be a bad example, but I can be that villain for them if they need me to be.”
He did it to himself. His crybaby act after losing to Buffalo was not a good look. Then he’s all happy and hugging Allen after the Chiefs won.
— Jim Bradshaw (@jimbradshaw4) February 5, 2024
“Don’t care about the winning. Care that you are one of the best rosters and have one of the best coaches of all time, and the entire team still whines and begs for every single flag,” another fan responded to Mahomes’ take. “Mahomes and Kelce have gone from league darlings to crybabys [sic] in a single season.”
It's not the winning that bothers me, it's the attitude. When you lose, do it with grace, not complaining. Don't get a call? Stop crying and arguing. Speak well of others.
— Angela Jeffcott (@angelajeffcott) February 5, 2024
“It’s on the NFL,” read another comment. “Patriots had it because Brady was protected and got all the calls. Chiefs have it now as that torch has been passed to Mahomes. Just call fair games and don’t give certain players/franchises preferential treatment. Taints what they ‘accomplish.'”
Just stop whining all the time then you could be more likable.
— Mighty Matt 💪🏼 (@HskrsStarsBucs) February 5, 2024