Patrick Mahomes has become one of the most dominant figures in professional football, with a resume stacked with accolades including multiple Super Bowl titles, an MVP award, and a win percentage that would make any coach’s dream a reality. Yet, despite the awe-inspiring performances he delivers week after week, his voice is one topic that continues to spark good-natured ribbing among fans and teammates.
Known for its distinct tone, Mahomes‘ voice has often been compared to Kermit the Frog’s, becoming a fan-favorite impersonation in the football world. Even inside the Kansas City Chiefs locker room, the quarterback’s voice is fair game, especially for his trusted teammate and friend, Travis Kelce.
In the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, which Travis hosts with his brother Jason Kelce, the conversation turned to Mahomes’ early days with the Chiefs and how he won over the front office. Joining the episode was Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, who offered insight into what made Mahomes such a compelling draft pick back in 2017.
“You can’t put the tape down, you just want to keep watching more and more,” Nagy said, reflecting on Mahomes‘ college highlights. “As you’re watching it, you just see the plays that he’s making and these stupid throws. He saw so much Drop 8 in college. So part of you is like, ‘He’s seeing all this Drop 8 and he’s scrambling around, and no one’s better than him when he’s outside the pocket. He can make special throws.’ He was doing a lot of that, so the question just became, ‘Okay, what type of person is he?'”
Mahomes wins teammates with humility
Once the Chiefs were able to meet Mahomes during the pre-draft process, any remaining doubts were quickly erased.
“He was special… We were all on board,” Nagy said, emphasizing how Mahomes’ character off the field stood out just as much as his talent on it.
Kelce then chimed in with a humorous story about first meeting Mahomes.
“The first time you meet him, and that first ‘What’s up dog?’ It’s like, oh, it’s good,” Kelce said while breaking into a spot-on Mahomes impersonation. “You’re like family forever after you get that from him, man. He’s such a good dude, and I already know that he’s going to ace that side of the test every time.”
The laughter may follow Mahomes’ voice, but what teammates and coaches respect most is his attitude and approach to the game.
“He came in the best teammate he could possibly be,” Kelce said, a sentiment echoed throughout the Chiefs organization.
However, Nagy was quick to shine a light on Mahomes’ predecessor, Alex Smith, for playing a crucial role in shaping the young quarterback’s development.
“Because of how good Patrick is, people forget what Alex did in the time that he was here… Alex was just killing it, man. He’s a winner, he’s a hell of a person, and what he did for Patrick and me as a coach, that was unbelievable,” he added.
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