Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes revealed to ESPN his readiness to embrace a role akin to the Patriots’ level of villainy if necessary, leading up to the Big Game.
In a rematch of Super Bowl LIV from 2020 against the San Francisco 49ers, the Kansas City Chiefs find themselves once again entering the game as underdogs. However, in 2024, there’s a notable shift: much of America won’t be cheering for the Chiefs.
When I sat down with Patrick Mahomes recently ahead of the Super Bowl, I asked him if he senses that he's become a bit of a villain to other fan bases. His answer, specifically his comparison to the Patriots, was a pretty honest assessment: "I can definitely sense it. I never…
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) February 5, 2024
During a conversation with ESPN’s Jeff Darlington, quarterback Patrick Mahomes expressed his preparedness to embody the role of the villain. Drawing an intriguing parallel to the New England Patriots, Mahomes acknowledged feeling a sense of becoming somewhat of a villain.
“I can definitely sense it. I’ve never experienced this before because it’s not who I’ve been my entire life,” Mahomes shared with Darlington. “But it’s become somewhat amusing. I wouldn’t say I enjoy it. I know the Patriots had that dynamic for quite some time. I’m hoping we can approach it differently, injecting a bit more fun and personality into it.”
Nevertheless, Mahomes reassured that his status as a villain doesn’t concern him, affirming his intention to maintain it.
“But as long as we keep winning, teams might start to resent us, and I want to continue winning,” Mahomes emphasized. “So, if that means that other teams and their fan bases don’t like me, I’ll aim to maintain a positive attitude and not set a negative example, but I’m prepared to assume that villain role for them if necessary.”
In the 2020 showdown against the 49ers, the Chiefs secured victory with a remarkable 31-20 upset, rallying from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to clinch the win.
Looking ahead to the upcoming game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, February 11, at 5 p.m. aired on KCT5, the Chiefs are gearing up for another exhilarating matchup, hoping to replicate their past success.
