Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes discusses pursuit of Tom Brady's seven titles

With future Hall of Famer Tom Brady now retired, Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes leads all active quarterbacks in Super Bowl wins and has his sights set on matching the G.O.A.T. 's seven titles.  

During a recent interview with NBC Sports' Peter King, Mahomes discussed an array of topics, including the Chiefs' 2023 goals and his ambition to outdo Brady in Super Bowl championships.

“Seven’s a lot, but I’ll strive to get as close as I can,” Mahomes told King via Pro Football Talk. “To win seven Super Bowls and be in 10 Super Bowls, it’s crazy to even think about, even for me today.

“The other stats kinda come with it. I knew at Texas Tech, I put up a lot of stats [but didn’t win] games. And I knew when I got to the NFL, I wanted to be a winner. So I strive for that every year. Just try to win Super Bowls and give my team the best that I can.”

Despite finishing his career third in Texas Tech history in passing yards (11,252) and touchdowns (93), Mahomes didn't win many games, posting a 13-19 career record as a starter. His NFL career has been relatively similar in terms of being a prolific passer, but he's finally experiencing the level of success that he desired in college.

Through a quarterback's first six seasons, Mahomes, who has won two Lombardi Trophies and made five AFC Championship Games, ranks second in passing yards (24,241) and touchdowns (192) while throwing just 49 interceptions. 

Statistically speaking, Mahomes started his pro career stronger than Brady did, as the 46-year-old threw for 18,035 yards, 123 touchdowns and 66 interceptions in his first six seasons.

However, if it weren't for Brady, Mahomes might own four rings by now, having lost head-to-head matchups against the NFL's all-time passing leader in the 2018 AFC Championship Game and Super Bowl LV.

Capturing a third championship would be a noteworthy milestone for Mahomes. Last month, he told CBS Sports that it would officially cement the Chiefs as a dynasty. Yet, with the way the unprecedented 10-year extension worth up to $503M he signed in 2020 is set up, Mahomes could be well-positioned to match Brady's seven titles sooner rather than later.

Mahomes' deal accounts for 20.02% of Kansas City's cap space this season, which only ranks seventh among quarterbacks, and that percentage will decline each subsequent season. The extra cap space will allow the Chiefs to continue retaining their own talent while remaining in play for top free agents each offseason. 

Considering names like Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence are expected to earn massive paydays in the near future, which will likely be the NFL's highest-paid deal upon signing, Mahomes' contract will continue to age gracefully. 

There's a legitimate argument to be made that Mahomes' deal is not only the best-valued contract in the NFL but in all of sports, especially if the Chiefs can maximize their current championship window. 

If all goes according to plan, the Chiefs will establish themselves as a dynasty this season, and Mahomes will inch closer to Brady since Kansas City is the odds-on favorite to win Super Bowl LVIII (+600).