(Photo : David Berding/Getty Images) MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Patrick Mahomes (#15) of the Kansas City Chiefs seems on previous to a recreation in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes was roasted by followers throughout social media after they seen his bulkier physique because the staff started their organized staff actions this month.
However, retired quarterback Matt Ryan got here to the reigning Super Bowl MVP’s protection, stating {that a} bulkier physique doesn’t essentially imply a drop-off in efficiency, noting his comparable construct.
“I had a dad bod for most of my career so I agree with Patrick on that… the proof is in the performance,” the 39-year-old advised Mail Sport on the Sports Business Awards in New York City on Wednesday, May 22.
Ryan, who received the NFL Most Valuable Player and NFL Offensive Player of the Year awards in 2016 with the Atlanta Falcons, says that Mahomes’ resume speaks for itself, it doesn’t matter what his physique seems like.
“His performance has been better than anybody’s the last five or six years, so I think he’s doing okay,” the four-time Pro Bowl choice added.
Patrick Mahomes defends his dad bod
Despite his “dad bod” gaining a lot consideration over the previous offseason, Mahomes has defended his physique, stating final month that it may very well be helpful in in-game conditions.
“I definitely have the dad bod a little bit. I’ll also say I have a great body for a quarterback. You’ve got to have some padding in there to take the hits that we take,” the three-time Super Bowl champion advised TIME journal final April.
Mahomes and the Chiefs intention to develop into the primary staff in NFL historical past to win three straight Super Bowls within the 2024 NFL season.
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