Chad Henne crowns Tom Brady the GOAT, leaving Patrick Mahomes out of the conversation

Chad Henne didn't need a paragraph to make headlines. With a simple reply, "Still the GOAT", under a video of Tom Brady casually throwing in his backyard, the retired Chiefs quarterback reignited one of the NFL's most debated conversations. Brady, now retired with seven Super Bowl rings, wasn't just showing off; he was breaking down quarterback mechanics with the same precision that defined his career. And Henne, who spent years backing up Patrick Mahomes, made it clear where his loyalty lies.

What made Henne's comment resonate was what it left out. Despite sharing locker rooms and playoff victories with Mahomes, Henne didn't mention his former teammate at all. For fans, the silence spoke volumes. While Mahomes is often touted as the heir apparent to Brady's legacy, Henne's words came across as a firm endorsement of the original-and perhaps a quiet dismissal of the current contender.

Brady offers a masterclass, Mahomes faces backlash

The video Henne commented on features Brady detailing the foundation of a proper throw: "The power comes from the ground up... through your ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, and into your arm." It was classic Brady, thoughtful, technical, and effortless. But while the NFL legend was reminding fans why he's still revered, Mahomes was making headlines for other reasons.

Mahomes recently debuted a new haircut, one he said he had planned regardless of the Super Bowl outcome. But controversy followed, not because of the style, but the language he used. Referring to his old hair as "nappy," Mahomes drew criticism from fans and commentators who pointed out the term's complex cultural baggage, especially considering Mahomes' biracial identity. The conversation quickly shifted from football to questions of cultural sensitivity and self-awareness.

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With a new look and a fresh start in mind, Mahomes is focused on the future. His longtime barber, DeJuan Bonds, helped shape the new cut after advising a gradual transition instead of the drastic change Mahomes initially wanted. The result is more than a haircut, it's a statement.

Still, as Mahomes works to craft his legacy, reminders of Brady's dominance, and the loyalty he inspires, even from former Chiefs, keep surfacing. Henne's brief but loaded comment was a reminder that in the eyes of some, there's still only one GOAT.