Patrick Mahomes, with conviction, has a stern message for Chiefs’ haters before Super Bowl LIX

Patrick Mahomes, three-time Super Bowl MVP, stands a chance at becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to win three straight titles.

Patrick Mahomes, with conviction, has a stern message for Chiefs’ haters before Super Bowl LIX

Patrick Mahomes at Monday’s first round of Super Bowl media interactions (Image via The US Sun)

Dominance in sports often comes at a price. For the Kansas City Chiefs, their sustained excellence has turned them into a polarizing force in the NFL. Some see them as a dynasty in the making, while others are simply tired of seeing them win.

Following their AFC Championship victory, tight end Travis Kelce openly embraced the “villain” narrative, relishing the role of the team that people love to hate. Meanwhile, quarterback Patrick Mahomes took a more pragmatic stance, acknowledging the label but standing firm in the team’s identity and approach.

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In the first round of Super Bowl interviews, Quarterback Patrick Mahomes acknowledged that the perception likely stems from their ability to consistently win at the highest level.

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I don’t even think it’s embracing being the villains. We embrace who we are, and we believe we play the game the right way. We believe that we play with a lot of heart and a lot of passion for the game and then we win football games. If winning football games makes you a villain, we’re gonna keep going out there and doing it.

Patrick Mahomes on being the villains

There are a huge majority of fans and analysts who have argued that Kansas City has benefited from questionable calls, which has fueled the hatred towards the team. However, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently addressed the issue during his press conference on Monday. Goodell dismissed the conspiracy theories, calling them “ridiculous”, and called out the supporters of these theories.

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Patrick Mahomes admits hating the Patriots dynasty while growing up

In the long press conference, Patrick Mahomes fielded a lot of questions including one such about his feelings on the New England Patriots. Under Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, the Patriots were one of the most unstoppable dynasties in the league, winning six championships.

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Patrick Mahomes (Image via IMAGO)

Mahomes admitted that he hated the Patriots as a childhood fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Mahomes, who was born in Texas is an ardent fan of anyone who played for the city. He highlighted that he understands how hard it is to perform up to expectations.

It’s funny because I was that guy. As a kid I was a Cowboys fan and hated the Patriots. Now I appreciate more the greatness of the great Patriots because I see how hard it was to do what they did.

Patrick Mahomes on the hatred

Furthermore, Mahomes pointed out that hatred can also be a factor in motivating the players to perform better. He even admits that it has made them stronger.

When people are against you, you become a brotherhood, we know we are doing it the right way and we can achieve it time and time again if we are united on the pitch and with our supporters; it’s us against everyone else.

Patrick Mahomes on hatred

Despite the criticism, the Chiefs remain focused on their ultimate goal: winning another Super Bowl. If they manage to pull off a three-peat this weekend, the frustration from their haters will only intensify. But as Mahomes and Kelce have made clear, the Chiefs have no intention of changing who they are or how they play the game.