Patrick Mahomes reacts to Tom Brady retirement revelation

On Saturday, Tom Brady dropped a bombshell on the football world — he’s retiring from the game of football. Immediately, one of his greatest competitors — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes — reacted to the news.

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— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) January 29, 2022

Simple, yet effective. Mahomes used the goat emoji to affectionately call the former Patriots and Buccaneers quarterback the Greatest of All Time.

While Patrick Mahomes has only been a starting quarterback for four season, Brady and the Chiefs quarterback had some epic battles. However, Brady won the biggest of their showdowns — defeating Mahomes in the 2019 AFC Championship, and Super Bowl LV.

Now, Mahomes will chase the seven Super Bowl rings Brady possess. While many believe the feat will never be achieved again, it’s borderline unanimous thought that Mahomes is the lone man who can catch him.

Instead of chasing rematches, Patrick Mahomes will now chase the ghost of Tom Brady’s greatness. Nevertheless, the respect is immense between the two superstars.

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As the superb quarterback calls it a career, it’s tough not to think about how Tom Brady changed the game. Famously picked 199th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft, the former Michigan quarterback rose above to become the best at his position.

One Super Bowl might’ve been enough for a movie, but seven is a number of championships no football player may achieve again. In addition to the wins, Brady’s statistics back-up the notion that he’s one of the all-time greats.

First, Brady’s 20-year run in New England brought unparalleled success to the franchise. Over his time in the North East, Brady passed for 74,571 yards and 541 touchdowns in the regular season. Additionally, he added on 11,388 passing yards and 73 touchdowns in the playoffs alone. In total, Brady brought New England six Super Bowls, 249 wins and 17 AFC East titles.

After leaving New England for Tampa Bay, many wondered if Brady still had it in him. Quickly, he proved his worth — leading Tampa Bay to their second Super Bowl title in his first season.

While he came up short in his second season, he delivered the Buccaneers an NFC South title, along with one of the best statistical seasons of his career. In total, he led Tampa Bay to 29 wins, including hoisting the Lombardi Trophy inside Raymond James Stadium. In total, Brady amassed 11,610 passing yards and 96 passing touchdowns for the Buccaneers.

The ultimate underdog, Tom Brady never let his sixth round draft label define him. Always envisioning himself as a star, Brady’s self-fulfilling prophecy was a joy to watch for 22 seasons. Entering his next chapter, the debt the game of football owes Brady can never be repaid.