“I might not play as long as Tom Brady.” It’s a bold statement, and it’s got people talking! When Patrick Mahomes made this comment, he probably didn’t expect it to stir up such a storm. Fans of Tom Brady, the NFL legend and all-time great quarterback, had a lot to say about Mahomes’ words. To be specific, what did Mahomes actually mean and why did that prompt such a reaction?
As CBS Sports had mentioned, Mahomes is already on his way to pass Brady and become the greatest QB ever. However, this ambitious goal raises an important question: can Mahomes achieve this feat if he retires this early into his career? His remark sheds light on this very important detail, prioritizing family time over extending his career to match Brady’s career length.
Game time or family time
An Instagram post on 28th June by a well-known Patrick Mahomes fan account covered Mahomes, stating that he would end up missing out on spending time with his kids if he played as long as Brady did. “If the game takes away from my kids, I might not play as long as Tom Brady,” stated Mahomes. Further, when asked about retirement and plans during an interview with Times Magazine, Chiefs‘ Patrick Mahomes stated, “If I played until Tom’s age, my daughter would be 19, 20 years old“. Mahomes further clarified that, “I would love to play that long. At the same time, I want to be there for my daughter.” A father wanting to be there for kids and family is not such a bad thing. Also, no one here saying that just because Brady played into his 40s means he ignored his family.
Brady has been very vocal about his love for his kids and now ex-wife. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Brady expressed his gratitude for his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, and their children, calling them his greatest achievement. “Our family is my greatest achievement,” Brady said. “I always came off the field and home to the most loving and supportive wife who has done EVERYTHING for our family to allow me to focus on my career.” Moving on, what do Tom Brady’s fans think about Mahomes’ statement? Let’s check out the reactions from Brady’s loyal supporters and see what they have to say about this topic.
Fans ask Mahomes to not bring Brady into it
One fan pointed out that Mahomes shouldn’t really bring Brady into this discussion. “It really is each family’s own decision shouldn’t bring TB into it,” they said. Another user was much more harsh with their remarks, “Nothing to do with family. You don’t have the discipline“. Instigating that Mahomes probably lacks the same discipline as Brady. Some fans took a more balanced approach. They appreciated Mahomes’ sentiment but also highlighted that Tom Brady’s approach to his career and family life is equally commendable. “That’s awesome, but so is what Tom did. Tom’s kids love him and look up to him. Nothing wrong with a man working,” notes a fan.
Another user took a more “historical” approach. They said, “There’s a difference. Brady didn’t marry or have kids at the beginning of his career.” This comment argues that Brady followed a different route than Mahomes and the timing was not the same for personal lives. Finally, a user was much less impressed with Mahomes’ long-term career outlook, stating, “We already know you’re not going to play that long anyway. Tom Brady was an outlier.”
As the conversation continues, one thing is clear: each of them has his own style on the field and off the field, Mahomes and Brady. While Mahomes is set on the present, Brady’s career represents a standard of longevity in the NFL.
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