"Whoever is hating on Raiola is just a Husker Hater": CFB world cheered up after Patrick Mahomes approve Dylan Raiola's moves
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes shared his positive views on Nebraska Cornhuskers’ QB Dylan Raiola on Wednesday. Fans and analysts believe that Raiola has a similar taste in things like Mahomes.
Both wear the number 15, enjoy wearing mirror-glass eyewear and also have the same hairstyle. After Mahomes’ approval, fans shared their reaction.
A fan called out people spreading hate towards Raiola and called them Husker-haters.
“Whoever is hating on Raiola is just a Husker Hater. Kid’s got the stuff up top,” the fan posted on X.
Will Compton, a former football linebacker also chimed in and showed support for Mahomes’ perspective. He shared how people want to be like their favorite person.
“People hating on Raiola mimicking Patrick Mahomes might turn me into a Chiefs fan. If you’re a young QB - Mahomes is BY FAR the QB you want to be like & I love the fact that Pat shows him love. We were all kids at one point trying to be our favorite player,” Compton posted on X.
Another fan added to the same side of the debate:
“How in the world could anyone hate this, it’s awesome! And who better emulate , I’m sure the haters are only hating the fact he isn’t on their team.”
One fan praised Compton for his opinion and said:
“Well said, Will!”
Another fan questioned Compton while saying:
“Compton showing the Chiefs love?”
One fan mentioned about Raiola’s impersonation skills:
“I never hated, just admired at how good he is at the impersonation. 🫡”
However, the other side of the debate thinks the opposite. One fan said:
“You’ve hated Mahomes. Stop. Raiolo, Mahomes wannabe, will get no love from us Mahomes fans. He’s weird as hell.”
One more fan said on a similar note:
“It’s not wanting to be him, trying to copy his looks, celebrations and movements is just weird.”
Another fan talked about Raiola getting drafted by Andy Reid:
“Modelling your game after mahomes will only work if andy reid drafts you.”
One fan talked about Raiola’s age and said that he isn’t a kid anymore:
“He isn’t a little kid. He is probably two yrs away from being in the NFL. He might want to start building his own brand.”
Patrick Mahomes approved of Dylan Raiola's emulation
Patrick Mahomes endorsed quarterback Dylan Raiola's imitation of his playing style and demeanor. Mahomes, who once looked up to other athletes, views Raiola's admiration as a positive sign for his future.
"It's cool, honestly. I was that guy. I grew up watching players. I remember when I would grow up, I loved Alex Rodriguez playing shortstop and I tried to make plays just like him and do stuff like that, and it helped me become the athlete that I am.”
He praised the young quarterback's talent and character and expressed confidence in Raiola's ability to make his mark on the game, even as he draws inspiration from Mahomes' success.