Tom Brady's ex-Super Bowl winning teammate calls him "liar" over Patrick Mahomes comparison - "He's not wired like Mahomes"
Tom Brady is considered the gold standard when it comes to greatness in the NFL. Patrick Mahomes is said to be approaching his level in no time, but one former teammate of the seven-time Super Bowl champion is not believing the comparison.
Last month, Brady said on the Pivot Podcast that he was once a jubilant, light-spirited man on the field, even comparing it to Mahomes' demeanor before the grind of competition changed him.
But on Monday, his former tight end Christian Fauria, who won two Super Bowls with him early in his career, refuted that, saying on WEEI Boston 97.3 with Andy Gresh:
"I think Brady is a liar... When I call him a liar, just being playful with it. Because when I heard it, I was like, 'who is he kidding?' He can't change. He can't downshift. It's not who he is. He's not wired like Mahomes, in my opinion. He's always been like this, ultra competitive... It's the only way he's wired." (0:10)
Former defensive lineman believes Tom Brady will lose GOAT status if Patrick Mahomes achieves milestone
The Tom Brady-Patrick Mahomes GOAT debate is, without a doubt, one of the most heated in the NFL, even if the former has seven Super Bowl rings and the latter only three.
However, for former defensive lineman Chris Canty, that debate will end in the Kansas City Chief's favor if he does what no one else has accomplished since before the Super Bowl was established: win three consecutive titles. He said on his ESPN show Unsportsmanlike:
"You three-peat in the NFL? Yeah, you're the GOAT. I mean, if he wins three championships in a row in the NFL, in a league that is designed more so than any of these other sports leagues, to have parity. If he wins three in a row ... then he's the damn GOAT."
And as it stands, the Chiefs have the tools to potentially do so.
Mahomes is coming off one of his worst statistical seasons since becoming the starter, largely thanks to his wide receivers' propensity to drop passes, especially in clutch situations; however, the defense greatly stepped up, ranking only behind the Baltimore Ravens, whom they defeated in the AFC Championship Game total yards and average points allowed.
The wideout room has gained an upgrade with veteran Marquise Brown and record-setting speedster rookie Xavier Worthy, who is hoped to ease Travis Kelce's load as he approaches his late 30s. Former rugby winger Louis Rees-Zammit is also expected to play a crucial role, whether it be on offense or special teams as a returner.