Patrick Mahomes surprises team doing something for the first time in Chief’s Training Camp history

Mahomes eager to refine team’s playbook as training camp kicks off

Kansas City Chiefs gear up for next season and... the Olympics?

Kansas City Chiefs gear up for next season and… the Olympics?(AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)LAPRESSE

Patrick Mahomes has become a household name, a superstar who has redefined what it means to be an NFL quarterback. But as the Kansas City Chiefs embark on the 2024 season with the hopes of clinching yet another Super Bowl title, Mahomes admits there’s a peculiar unease lingering from last year’s triumph.

“It’s a weird feeling,” Mahomes said, reflecting on the previous season’s rollercoaster ride. “Even though we won the Super Bowl, we felt like we didn’t play our best football, especially offensively. So it’s our goal to be better that way and come in with that mentality every single day.”

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Kansas City’s road to glory was marred by an offense that stuttered more often than it roared, unlike the well-oiled machines Mahomes had orchestrated in seasons past. Yet, in true Mahomes fashion, he’s not dwelling on the past but rather gearing up for what’s next as the Chiefs head to Missouri Western State University for their training camp.

“We’re back at St. Joe,’‘ he announced with the same confidence that makes defenders quake. “It’s time to get better. Every season starts differently. You’ve got to come in with that same mentality you had the year before, even with a higher intensity.”

As the Chiefs kick off training camp with a three-day session for quarterbacks and rookies, the mission is clear: iron out any offensive kinks and hit the ground running when the regular season starts. The addition of speedsters Marquise Brown and rookie Xavier Worthy promises to inject some much-needed big-play capability into the offense.

“We added a lot of speed,” Mahomes noted, his eyes practically twinkling at the thought of the new weapons at his disposal. Worthy, a first-round pick who clocked an eye-popping 4.21 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the combine, is a particularly exciting prospect. “What’s better than going against our defense? It’s the best defense in the NFL, and we get to go against them every single day and really show where we’re at and how we can get better.”

Mahomes, always the perfectionist, has set the bar high. Training camp won’t just be a series of drills and plays but a crucible designed to push every player to their limits. “Y’all saw it with Rashee [Rice] last year and some of the throwing-up days he had,” Mahomes recalled with a mix of amusement and pride. “We’re going to push you to the limit and prepare yourself to be ready to go for the season. That’s not just him. That’s everybody.”

Patrick Mahomes ready for the Olympics and the NCAA

In an unexpected twist, Mahomes has decided to bring a television set to training camp for the first time ever. “This is my first year bringing a TV,” he shared, a hint of excitement in his voice. “… NCAA came out, and I’m gonna have to turn it on. I brought a TV for NCAA and the Olympics.”

Mahomes might be indulging in some well-deserved distractions with EA Sports’ “College Football 25” and the Paris Olympics, but make no mistake, he remains laser-focused on the task at hand. As the Chiefs prepare for another grueling season, Mahomes is ready to lead his team with the same fiery passion and relentless drive that have made him one of the NFL‘s brightest stars.

So, as the Chiefs hit the field, every pass, every drill, and every grueling practice session is a step toward rewriting their own narrative-a narrative that Mahomes, with his uncanny blend of talent and determination, is more than ready to script.