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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes vows to shut critics as Tom Brady provides offseason guidance
Patrick Mahomes (via Getty Images) Having come up short against the Philadelphia Eagles in February, Patrick Mahomes has been working quietly behind the scenes for redemption as the sports world wonders if the Kansas City Chiefs' dominance is coming to an end. That talk, he concedes, hasn't escaped him—but he's poised to answer back the only way he knows how: by letting his game do the talking. But he's not doing it alone—he's being assisted by seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady. Tom Brady assists Patrick Mahomes in restarting before challenging schedule The Kansas City Chiefs will begin the 2025 NFL season against the Los Angeles Chargers and then enter a high-pressure rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles, who are quarterbacked by Jalen Hurts. The first part of the season is filled with challenging games—something Patrick Mahomes is aware of but not afraid of. Speaking with Kay Adams ahead of training camp, Mahomes made it clear that he's using the offseason doubts as fuel. 'I've had to sit back and just listen to people talk and talk. Let's just play football and handle it all out there,' he said. Leading on and off the Field with Patrick Mahomes | Sidekicks Conversations Ep. 22 | T-Mobile That competitive mindset is being shaped in part by Tom Brady, who, despite his new roles with the Las Vegas Raiders and a soccer franchise, has carved out time to mentor Mahomes this offseason. "I've talked to Tom a good amount this offseason, and it's cool that he wants to give me advice,' Mahomes said, suggesting that Brady's input has been pivotal in helping him mentally reset. In the meantime, tight end Travis Kelce is all about football, even with a whirlwind of Hollywood rumors. As he gears up for potentially his last NFL season, Kelce has also made an appearance in Happy Gilmore 2, coming out on Netflix later this month. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, a long-time fan of the original, intends to rent a theater out for the team as a team-building experience. Also read: Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany Mahomes may have sparked drama between Taylor Swift and Blake Livel With leadership at their best, a clear mind, and even mentorship from Tom Brady, the Kansas City Chiefs are most certainly not about to relinquish their crown quite yet. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.


Time of India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes gushes about his wife's risky career move which paid off
It's no secret that Brittany Mahomes co-founded the Kansas City Current in 2020; it is an NWSL expansion team which actually managed to see dramatic growth and was recently valued at a whopping $275 million, which is a 266% increase year-over-year. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This makes the Current the second-most valuable team in the league, trailing only Angel City FC by a mere $5 million The Current has earned approximately $36 million in 2024, the highest among all NWSL clubs. Brittany, who is married to Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes, is not just an entrepreneur, a wife and a mother; she's also a former collegiate and semi-pro player who has been vocal about promoting women's sports. She also helped build the CPKC Stadium, the first stadium in America designed just for a professional women's sports team. Patrick Mahomes talks about Brittany's beliefs in the career path she has paved for herself It goes without saying that her star husband is proud of her accomplishments. In a recent appearance on Sidekicks Conversations with T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert, Patrick Mahomes talked about how he feels about his wife's ventures. He also shared her vision for the team, which has come a long way. "She started investing in these women and now they're one of the best teams in the NWSL and they built their first women's specific stadium and women's specific facility," Patrick said. In 2023, Patrick Mahomes himself officially joined Brittany in the team's ownership group in 2023 and during the appearance he also revealed, "She (Brittany) wanted to play soccer in Kansas City.' Patrick also opened up about his own approach to different forms of sports. "I love sports in general. Like football to me was my third sport when I was growing up. I didn't start playing football until I was in junior high, and I didn't play quarterback until halfway through my junior year of high school,' he said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On social media Brittany cheered one of Patrick's philanthropic initiatives. Patrick committed $50,000 in scholarship funds for five students in the Tyler area, so each student will receive $10,000. Sophomores graduating in 2025 can apply by submitting a 300–500-word essay that includes a personal story, their passions, future goals and any hurdles they've overcome. News about this initiative conducted by the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation was shared by Brittany Mahomes, on her Instagram; her post featured a photo of a teenage Patrick, along with the news and the song "Home" by Phillip Phillips.