While Patrick Mahomes’ father is anticipating his son’s fourth Super Bowl appearance, he refrains from dubbing him the greatest player in NFL history.
Pat Mahomes Sr. believes that such a distinction is still undetermined, expressing deep respect for legends like Tom Brady and Joe Montana. He acknowledges that Mahomes Jr. is on the right trajectory but asserts that there’s a long way to go before claiming the title of the greatest.
Winning his third championship at 28 would certainly position Mahomes in the conversation about the all-time greats. Although not matching Brady and Montana’s career-long dominance, Mahomes has achieved notable success in his seven-year career. Montana secured his second Lombardi Trophy at 28, while Brady claimed his first three rings by the same age.
In terms of individual accolades, Mahomes clinched his second MVP award for the 2022 season, achieving this milestone earlier than Brady and Montana. However, comparing statistics is challenging due to the different eras of football. Montana’s dominance coincided with an era where high-powered passing attacks were not as prevalent, making direct comparisons difficult.
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Brady’s long-term excellence, marked by records in passing yards and touchdowns, poses a challenging benchmark for Mahomes. Pat Mahomes Sr. acknowledges that securing a victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58 would bring his son closer to the conversation of the greatest NFL players.
