Loss and grief are sad inescapable parts of life. It strikes everyone, whether it’s a fan watching a game on their television, or the winningest quarterback of the last season. Sadly, in the wake of his Super Bowl victory and celebrations, Patrick Mahomes has gone on to suffer a great personal loss. Just a few short days ago, Mahomes and his family had to bid a tearful goodbye to one of his biggest supporters, his grandmother. The quarterback and his family have been in mourning since the loss and it has surely been a difficult time. However, Mahomes has been the ever-dutiful soldier for the Kansas City Chiefs. Amidst his harrowing loss, Mahomes hasn’t forgotten his duties to Chiefs Nation and his team.
The quarterback recently put up a reel on his Instagram, showcasing him practicing. Even after facing such a deep personal loss, Mahomes was back in the gym with his wide receivers.
Patrick Mahomes: Champion through adversity
In the past few days, Mahomes has exemplified the true spirit of a champion. He recently lost his grandmother due to some health-related issues. She has been a staunch supporter of his throughout the years he’s been playing in the league. Her passing is definitely a huge blow to the whole family. However, the reigning MVP and Super Bowl champion hasn’t been deterred from his goal. With the kind of emotional adversity his family is going through, the quarterback has still been shouldering the responsibility of practicing with his team. He recently put up a reel wherein he was practicing long passes with a teammate.
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The quarterback was practicing slinging passes as long as 70 yards with his WR, Ihmir Smith-Marssette. Mahomes showcased precise passes that translated into poetic motion.
Furthermore, his passing skills and his precision during target practice. Fans were truly enamored at the display of his needlepoint accuracy.
Fans are ecstatic to see Mahomes slinging passes
While he did just win a championship, Mahomes is back at it, preparing for next year. As his reel went viral, fans took to Instagram to exclaim their love for Mahomes.
One fan spoke commented on the actual long pass he pulled off in the reel and said, “A cool 70 yard spin.”
Furthermore, one user declared their opinion on Mahomes’ greatness and said, “Already the best QB in the history.”
A fan commented on how Mahomes was already back in practice: “Patty in the lab.”
Furthermore, one fan showcased a lot of love for Mahomes and said, “That’s my quarterback.”
Finally, one of his fans made a good-natured joke about the long pass and said, “Just curious as to what state that landed in.”
All in all, fans were impressed to see Mahomes back in the gym with his wide receivers. His target practice certainly caught the eyes of all the fans and reaffirmed their belief in his greatness.
Even though the quarterback has had a turbulent few days with the loss of his grandmother, the quarterback has been committed to putting in work at practice. With his determined spirit, it seems like Mahomes is already gearing up for another winning season.
Source: essentiallysports.com
