Social media users have not missed the opportunity to troll Mahomes.
Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes’ fiery sideline outburst following a critical offsides call during Sunday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills has sparked comparisons to Tom Brady’s composed reaction to a missed call in 2019.
The Chiefs, trailing 20-17, had a potential go-ahead touchdown wiped out as referees flagged Kadarius Toney for offsides in the late fourth quarter.
The subsequent fourth-down attempt failed, sealing the Chiefs’ defeat. Mahomes unleashed his frustration postgame, emphasizing the impact of the call on the outcome.
“It’s tough to swallow. Not only from me, and football in general, to take away greatness like that,”Mahomes expressed, criticizing the officials and emphasizing the human element in their decision-making.
Brady was the opposite back in the day
This stark contrast in reactions harkens back to 2019 when Tom Brady, then with the Patriots, faced a questionable call that went against his team.
Referees ruled N’Keal Harry out of bounds on a pass from Brady, a decision disputed by replays. When asked about it, Brady simply remarked, “it is what it is,” taking a measured approach to the situation.
Some argue that Mahomes may have let his emotions get the best of him, contrasting it with Brady’s tendency to take the high road.
The comparisons between the two quarterbacks extend beyond their on-field performances to how they handle challenges and officiating controversies.
Social media has not been kind to Pat
While complaints about officiating are common in sports, Patrick Mahomes’ emotional response has drawn scrutiny, with fans highlighting Brady’s ability to handle adversity with a more level-headed demeanor.
Some X user pointed, “Mahomes has more help in his career by the refs than Brady did his whole career.” While someone else simply said, “Mahomes will never be Brady.”
One very angry netizen said, “The difference between Brady and Mahomes? RIGHT HERE!!! He still has THREE plays to get them into FG range with a great kicker… He mentally unraveled. And wasn’t ready for any of those plays,” all while replaying a video of the game.
As Mahomes navigates the pressures of being a superstar quarterback, these instances provide insights into the contrasting styles of two NFL icons.