Patrick Mahomes has been leaning on a former NFL rival and future Corridor of Famer this offseason.
Throughout an look Monday on FanDuel’s “Up & Adams” present, the Chiefs quarterback shared that he’s conversed with seven-time Tremendous Bowl champion Tom Brady a “good amount” as he prepares for his ninth season within the league.
“I’ve talked to Tom a good amount this offseason, and it’s cool that he wants to give me advice, he doesn’t have to be like that, he’s such a good dude and I have so much respect for him and I’ll take any advice he gives me,” Mahomes mentioned.
Brady, 47, and Mahomes, 29, squared off six instances earlier than the previous Patriots and Buccaneers quarterback known as it a profession in 2023 after 23 seasons.
Though Mahomes topped Brady thrice within the common season, the Chiefs fell to the NFL legend twice within the postseason, with the latest being Tampa Bay’s 31-9 conquer Kansas Metropolis in Tremendous Bowl 2021.
Brady, now making ready for his second season as Fox’s lead NFL analyst, not too long ago mentioned that if there’s one QB who can presumably replicate his success, it’s Mahomes — a praise the three-time Tremendous Bowl winner doesn’t take evenly.
“Having Tom, a guy like that say that, just motivates me even more,” Mahomes instructed Kay Adams Monday.
Mahomes and the Chiefs are wanting forward after a disappointing conclusion to the 2024 season: a lopsided 40-22 Tremendous Bowl loss to the Eagles in February.
Although Mahomes was tight-lipped about Brady’s secrets and techniques, he did stress the significance of being genuine.
“He always talks about being yourself,” Mahomes mentioned of Brady. “Guys can spot when you’re not authentic and you’re not putting in the work. That’s something that he did every single day. That’s why guys respected him so much.”
Brady spent the primary 20 years of his profession in New England, the place he gained six of his seven Tremendous Bowls.
He left for Tampa Bay in 2020 and added a closing championship to his Corridor of Fame resume.
The Chiefs’ quest for a 3rd Tremendous Bowl win in 4 years begins Friday, Sept. 5, once they face the rival Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil.
