Pro Mindset Podcast host and veteran NFL Agent Craig Domann discusses the Super Bowl, the star QBs (Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes) and the “passing of the torch” from Brady to Mahomes as the GOAT. Craig highlights Brady’s accomplishments and calls them the “marathon milestones” that Mahomes is chasing.
The big question for many fans is “Can Mahomes beat Brady with his unparalleled post-season records and individual statistics and become the GOAT?” Although Mahomes is on a great pace at the end of his third year of starting to surpass Brady, Brady has been the best for 21 years! Brady is the reason so many fans have hated the New England Patriots for always winning.
Craig dives into Mahomes’ background, success and mindset, as well as, identifies the natural hurdles Mahomes will have to overcome to succeed over two decades like Brady.
Craig shares some of the traits that make Mahomes special:
•Transformation of the QB position due to his creativity, off-platform throws, movement in the pocket and various throwing sockets.
•No quit – no fear mentality and his ability to come back from behind, especially in the post-season and to win Super Bowl
•Big play capabilities and big play mentality
•Knack for doing whatever is required to make a play, improvising to move the chains, escape to buy time and make a play
•Great pocket awareness, incredible field vision and great poise in the pocket
Craig shares that Mahomes greatest component of Pro Mindset is his ability to put on his game face and make plays. He has no fear and tends to be successful in big moments. Craig also shares his insight on the possibility of Mahomes breaking Brady’s records. Craig agrees that Mahomes (provided he does not have injury issues) will continue to chase Brady’s individual statistical records and will likely surpass Brady in several categories. However, Brady’s post-season records (e.g., Super Bowl wins, Super Bowl Appearances, Play-off appearances, Post-season wins, etc.) are more difficult to predict. Brady did not do it by himself and Mahomes cannot either. The organization, the team, all three phases of the game (offense, defense and special teams) have to thrive, the locker room has to be right-minded. Continuing, the division opponents (Broncos, Chargers and Raiders) have to be mostly down for the next 15 years, the Chiefs leadership, coaches and front office have to maintain continuity and unity in their vision for the next 15 years. Obviously, Mahomes has to stay healthy, stay hungry and dodge the inevitable contract disputes with the Chiefs. Furthermore, can Mahomes win as much as he has lately after head coach Andy Reid retires? Can the Chiefs replace the dangerous skill weapons on offense when they get older (Kelce, Hill, etc.)?
Craig believes it is too early to predict on such issues so far in advance and many outside Mahomes’ control.
Enjoy Super Bowl LV!