Patrick Mahomes is known for his stunning playmaking abilities, accurate passing and star power, which has made him one of the biggest stars in the NFL.
Despite being just 29 years of age, the Kansas City Chiefs star has already been to five Super Bowls, which has helped him earn the reputation of being one of the greatest quarterbacks the sport has ever seen.
While Mahomes’ play on the field is a sight to see, there is also a sense of ‘terror’ within the Chiefs coaching room in order to ensure they get the best out of his talents.
At least that’s how passing game coordinator Joe Bleymaier described it when speaking to ESPN ahead of Super Bowl LIX, as he admitted there is pressure to put Mahomes in situations to succeed.
“It makes it so much more stressful,” Bleymaier said.
“You feel the burden as a coach and as you’re putting a game plan together to not waste his abilities.
“To not go through a season where you don’t give him the opportunity. To not screw it up as the coaching staff.
“So rather than feeling like this just unbridled excitement that we could do anything, it’s actually more like a terror, like we cannot be the reason that we screwed this guy up or this team up.”
Bleymaier, who helps head coach Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy put together gameplays for Mahomes, also gave insight into what is discussed in meetings ahead of each game.
“Are we utilizing him the best?” Bleymaier said. “Are we giving him the stuff that he needs?
“It’s just constantly second-guessing ourselves just so that he has everything he needs to go be himself.”
Back to the drawing board after Super Bowl
Whatever was discussed by Bleymaier and the rest of the staff ahead of Super Bowl LIX clearly didn’t work as the Chiefs were defeated by the Philadelphia Eagles 40-22.
Mahomes was unable to escape Philly’s pass rush all game, which is a big reason why Kansas City didn’t score their first points of the game until the third quarter.
After the final whistle Mahomes admitted he and his teammates were second best on the night.
“Credit to the Eagles, man. They played better than us from start to finish,” said Mahomes.
“We didn’t start how we wanted to. Obviously, the turnovers hurt, and I mean, I just gotta, I take all the blame for that.
“Those early turnovers swing the momentum of the game, and then they capitalized on them.
“They scored on the one, and then they got a touchdown immediately after, so that’s 14 points that I kinda gave them, and it’s hard to come back from that in the Super Bowl.
“I didn’t play to my standard and I have to be better next time.”
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