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In professional football, contracts often serve as the barometers of a player’s value and importance to their franchises. When news of Patrick Mahomes‘ groundbreaking 10-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs worth $10 million broke out, the entire footballing community was abuzz with speculations and excitement. However, as the details have been displayed to the public, Mike DeVito offers his poignant five-word confession that encapsulates Mahomes’ journey with the Chiefs. “It’s absolutely miserable,” he says, reminiscing about his times facing Mahomes and Brady.

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DeVito talks about how it was always pre-decided when they faced top teams with the best players. Patrick Mahomes has been a central figure in the NFL for quite some time now. From leading the Kansas City Chiefs to back-to-back Super Bowl victories to securing the league’s first half-billion-dollar contract, Mahomes’ influence transcends statistics. It embodies a spirit of continuous excellence that reverberates through the footballing world.

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Mike DeVito’s reflections on facing Mahomes and Brady

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike DeVito offers a poignant reflection on Mahomes’ impact on the team. In a precise five-worded confession, he says, “Now I have to watch,” DeVito said while talking to Craig Stout when he was asked about Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Patrick Mahomes strengths. “It’s more misery. It’s absolutely miserable. As you know, we’re never going to win the division. We’re always going to be a wild card because we can’t beat this guy,” he recalled that phase of his career, facing the league’s best quarterbacks.

We’re always going to be a wild card because we can’t beat this guy. I was just talking to somebody today. This was my career. I went six years in New York going against Brady twice a year, him winning the division every year.” he further added. They also delve into a conversation about Mahomes’ journey, with the Chiefs being nothing short of inspiring and the franchise’s constant strife for greatness by acquiring the best talents.

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Patrick Mahomes and his talents to derive the best deals

As Patrick Mahomes’ contract trajectory continues to evolve, NFL enthusiasts and analysts are left to ponder on the implications of his latest deal. With Mahomes slipping to the seventh-highest paid in 2023, questions arose regarding the delicate balance between financial compensation offered to high-profile players. In an interview with CBS Sports, Mahomes confessed, “I’m going to be the same person I was before I got the contract and before I got to the NFL—to be the best Patrick Mahomes I can be every single day” as he confirmed that money isn’t on his mind but records. Mahomes remains dedicated to his legacy and team success, having confessed that he is no longer chasing Tom Brady’s records and playing his version of football.

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NFL Network reported in July 2020 that Patrick Mahomes’ contract was a 10-year deal with the Chiefs for $503 million. The agreement, which Mahomes’ agents confirmed to Steinberg Sports, promises Mahomes $477 million in guarantee mechanisms. However, he responded to critics who think his multi-million-dollar contract isn’t deserved by saying, “People see me on the field playing and winning a lot of football games, and [they see] the contract and the different businesses that I work with, and they think that everything I’m doing is kind of just working out.” As Mahomes prepares for a new season, he and Travis Kelce have already made it evident that they want to win another Super Bowl and create history with the Chiefs.

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