Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are getting ready for the big Super Bowl showdown with the San Francisco 49ers.
Patrick Mahomes Sr., a strong advocate of his son throughout his impressive NFL journey, recently spoke out in defense of his son after he faced criticism for having a “dad bod.”
“Patrick puts in a lot of effort; he’s constantly at the gym, working out three times a week,” Mahomes Sr. shared during an interview on “CNN This Morning.” “Unfortunately, he inherited that from me as well, it’s in his genes. We might not have the chiseled physique of DK Metcalf and other athletes who are as solid as rocks and statues. We just tend to have this natural ‘dad bod,’ and that’s okay, we’re proud to represent it.”
The 53-year-old father, Patrick Mahomes Sr., admires his son’s exceptional athletic talents from a young age.
Mahomes Sr. has been amazed by his son’s achievements ever since he was a child. “The things he was capable of doing at such a tender age were remarkable. I recognized his unique abilities and if he kept moving in that direction while putting in the daily work, I knew he had the potential to become a professional athlete,” Mahomes Sr. expressed. “I’ve never witnessed a kid who worked as diligently as he did, constantly grinding to improve himself day in and day out. It was incredible. We would be out shooting hoops around 10 to 11 p.m., and I would tell him, ‘There’s hardly anyone else out here putting in the work except you, me, and Michael Jordan. We’re the only ones striving to improve.’ He took that advice to heart, and his journey to where he is today is truly remarkable.”
All the dedication and hard work have clearly paid off, with Mahomes’ exceptional skills propelling the Chiefs to unprecedented success and establishing himself as a prominent figure in the NFL after Tom Brady’s retirement. On February 11, the Chiefs will compete against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, Nevada, marking the fourth time the team
The era led by Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City has been extraordinary, with Mahomes, head coach Andy Reid, and Travis Kelce creating an almost unstoppable trio.
Reaching the pinnacle of competition is a rare and exceptional feat. Reflecting on Mahomes’ rapid and immense success early in his career, Mahomes Sr. expressed to CNN, “It’s surreal. It’s pretty wild. I’ve never seen anyone quite like him. I’ve been around many outstanding athletes like Alex Rodriguez and Rickey Henderson, but achieving and sustaining excellence at such a remarkable pace year after year makes it even more remarkable.”
Mahomes’ father initially intended to attend the Super Bowl, but recent developments may alter those plans.
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