Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shared that he has spent considerable time talking with former New England Patriots star Tom Brady during the offseason. These interactions have fueled Mahomes’ determination to reach the high level of success Brady achieved throughout his career. Mahomes emphasized that while legacy remains a constant consideration, his focus lies on progressing steadily each day.
“I think [legacy is] always in the back of your mind — even from the beginning of my career,”
Mahomes said, via PFT.
“But at the end of the day, it’s about taking it a day at a time — a day, and a day, and a day, just continuing to do that. That’s something that I’ve been conscious of, of knowing how blessed I am to be in Kansas City, to have all these great players around me. And having Tom, a guy like that say that, just motivates me even more. I’ve actually talked to Tom a good amount this offseason. It’s cool that he wants to give me advice. He doesn’t have to be like that. He’s such a good dude. And I have so much respect for him, and I’ll take any advice he gives me.”
—Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Quarterback
Broncos’ Offensive Line Poised for Continued Stability
The Denver Broncos are entering the new season with the same starting offensive line that protected quarterback Bo Nix last year. This group includes left tackle Garett Bolles, left guard Ben Powers, center Luke Wattenberg, right guard Quinn Meinerz, and right tackle Mike McGlinchey. Such consistency on the offensive front is a rare achievement in the NFL.
Mike McGlinchey described the cohesion of the group and their shared commitment to improvement.
“I will say that’s one of the rarest things I’ve ever been a part of,”
he said, via BroncosWire.com.
“That’s a pretty cool deal. We understand the responsibility of our group to be at the forefront of this football team. The standard that we’ve set for our building, it’s our job next year to go exceed it. We have — not just the starting five — but the whole room is a bunch of guys that are committed to getting better and committed to upholding the standard that we’ve now set for what we’re capable of. Now the standard’s set. We have to beat the standard, and that’s what we’re going to try to do.”
—Mike McGlinchey, Broncos Right Tackle
Raiders Strengthen Defense with Veteran Linebackers
The Las Vegas Raiders have bolstered their defensive lineup by adding experienced linebackers Germaine Pratt, Elandon Roberts, and Devin White. Head coach Pete Carroll highlighted the versatility and toughness these players bring to the team’s defensive schemes.
“He’s a really hard-nosed kid, tough kid, played a lot of football, really healthy, has played all the positions to give us flexibility that can really help us,”
Carroll said, via RaidersWire.
“We’ve been really pleased with Elandon [Roberts], he did a great job taking over the leadership position and Devin [White] has done a really nice job too. Put these three guys together when they’re on the field at the same time, that’s a loaded up group. They’re all tough, they’re all physical, they’re all downhill players which is the style that we love to play with. So, I was really pleased that [GM] Johnny [Spytek] was able to get that done.”
—Pete Carroll, Raiders Head Coach
What This Means for the Upcoming NFL Season
Patrick Mahomes’ offseason motivation, fueled by his connection with Tom Brady, signals a strong drive as the Chiefs aim to defend and add to their championship legacy. The Broncos’ stable offensive line offers a foundation for further offensive development, while the Raiders’ enhanced linebacker group adds renewed physicality and leadership to their defense. These developments across teams suggest an intensely competitive NFL season ahead, with players and coaches alike focusing on surpassing established standards and pursuing excellence.
