Patrick Mahomes is the greatest quarterback of his generation.His unique combination of freakish talent and elite football IQ has helped the superstar quarterback take the league by storm since his Kansas City Chiefs debut in 2017.
At 28 he has already won two Super Bowl titles, two MVP awards and five Pro Bowl nods, underlining his reputation as the best player in the NFL today.But with global fame comes extra scrutiny, and the quarterback’s performances are picked over on a weekly basis.
All eyes will be on the Texas Tech product when the Chiefs host Miami in Saturday’s wild card playoff game.Along with his curly hair and extra-tall helmet, fans have spotted that the QB wears several multi-coloured wristbands on his prodigious throwing arm.
NFL fans have become used to seeing Mahomes delivering dimes, but now No.13 is using his cannon arm to send powerful messages of support for sick children.During a recent video interview with GQ Magazine, the former Texas Tech QB revealed the bands are from children battling medical conditions, some of whom have since passed away.
“These bracelets were given to me by kids and there are a couple of them that aren’t here anymore but I want them to know they make an impact on my life every single day,” he said.”It truly makes me appreciate every day that I’ve got on this earth.”
In a particularly poignant moment, Mahomes explained the significance of a new wristband he had taken to wearing. “This is my newest one called ‘Battle with Aidan’.” he said.”He was somebody I met before this last season, somebody who motivates me every day to be great for him.”He’s not with us any more but we were able to win the Super Bowl for him last season.