Fans mock Patrick Mahomes as “villain” ahead of Super Bowl LVIII.
As Patrick Mahomes, the star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, prepares for his fourth Super Bowl appearance in five seasons, he’s finding himself under a new spotlight – as the perceived “villain” of the NFL.
Despite his remarkable success on the field, Mahomes is facing criticism and mockery from fans who are growing tired of the Chiefs’ dominance.
During Wednesday’s annual media day ahead of the Super Bowl, Mahomes addressed the notion of being labeled a villain by fans. “If you win a lot and that causes you to be a villain, then I’m okay with it,” he said, showing a willingness to embrace the role.
Patrick Mahomes was asked if winning too much was causing him to become a villain:
"I just like winning. If you win a lot and that causes you to be the villain, I'm okay with it" pic.twitter.com/13HKLhSeqb
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) February 7, 2024
Mahomes assumes the price
In a recent interview with ESPN, the quarterback expressed his readiness to take on the role of the villain if it means continuing to achieve success on the field. “I never felt like (a villain) because I’ve never been like that in my entire life. But it’s become a little bit funny. I don’t want to say you enjoy it. I know the Patriots had that for a while,” he said.
As Mahomes and the Chiefs gear up to face the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl LVIII, the quarterback is prepared to embrace the challenge and prove his detractors wrong once again.
With a determined mindset and a smile on his face, Mahomes is ready to face whatever comes his way, both on and off the field.