If he hadn’t already made his greatness undeniable, go ahead and crown Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who erased any doubt whatsoever that he’s among the best to have ever done it.
His uncanny feel for the game and pocket presence, his taking stock of the open spaces on the field, his dual-threat ability to run and throw any pass demanded of him — this is what has allowed the Chiefs to be the first team to win consecutive Super Bowls in 19 seasons. In each of Kansas City’s three Super Bowl victories, he has brought his team back from deficits of 10 points.Against the 49ers, Mahomes was in complete control, aside from the errant interception into double coverage. He avoided forcing plays. He surveyed the field and was happy to strafe the 49ers with underneath passes that were available because the Niners dropped into zone. He is Michael Jordan, Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, Serena Williams. The scary part — for the rest of the NFL, at least — is that Mahomes is only 28 and entering his prime.
