While training camp is still a few weeks away, it’s already clear where Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ focus lies.
During a recent interview on the Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams, released on Monday, Mahomes said,
“I feel like I’ve had to sit back and just listen to people talk and talk, and I’m like, ‘Let’s just play football and handle it all out there.’”
Mahomes and the Chiefs are still reeling from the sour taste left in their mouths after a blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. The defeat came just as Kansas City was on the verge of making NFL history with a potential third consecutive Lombardi Trophy.
Instead, it was the Eagles who came out on top—and now the Chiefs must start from scratch in their quest to return to the big game. With Mahomes already dialed in, the NFL raised eyebrows with its latest post about the superstar quarterback on Tuesday.
"Year 9 loading for @PatrickMahomes," NFL posted.
Fans quickly reacted to the post, which featured recent photos of Mahomes as he prepares to enter his ninth NFL season.
"Top 5 ever but think his Super Bowl runs are over," a fan boldly said.
Someone else added, "Patrick is the face of the NFL."
Another person wrote, "Get ready for more magic, Year 9 is about to be unreal."
"Yesss year 9 is gonna be one of his best years. I can feel it go, Patrick," one more fan commented.
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (15).
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (15).
Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Mahomes’ 2024 campaign, statistically, wasn’t up to his usual standard—though he remained the clutch quarterback he’s always been since entering the league.
He finished the season completing 67.5% of his passes for 3,928 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. Over the past two seasons, he’s totaled 43 touchdown passes and 25 interceptions, which could suggest he’s due for a big bounce-back year—especially with a revamped arsenal of weapons at his disposal.