It’s no secret Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes is an absolute monster on the field. But for safety Justin Reid, the quarterback is better compared to a queen in chess due to the many things he can do for his team to get the win.
Mahomes burst onto the NFL scene in 2018, delivering one of the greatest passing seasons in league history. After spending his rookie year as a backup, he took over as the Kansas City Chiefs’ starting quarterback in 2018 and promptly threw for 5,097 yards and 50 touchdowns, earning MVP honors at just 23 years old.
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The talented quarterback led the Chiefs to the AFC Championship game in 2018 and 2019, winning his first Super Bowl in 2020. Although he lost the chance to go back-to-back in Super Bowl LV, he outdueled NFL legend Tom Brady in the big game, cementing his status as the league’s next superstar quarterback. Mahomes continued his dominance in the following seasons, guiding the Chiefs to two more Super Bowl appearances and winning another title in 2023.
With his cannon arm, uncanny accuracy, and remarkable poise, Mahomes has established himself as one of the all-time great quarterbacks. At just 27 years old, he has already won three Super Bowls and three Super Bowl MVP awards, joining the elite company of Tom Brady and Joe Montana. his meteoric rise and ongoing excellence have solidified the Chiefs as the NFL’s premier franchise, with the young gunslinger poised to lead them to sustained success for years to come.
Kansas City Chiefs Safety Justin Reid Likens Patrick Mahomes To a Queen Piece in Chess
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Just recently, Reid appeared in an episode of Green Light with Chris Long to talk about his time with the Chiefs and their upcoming campaign later this year. During the interview, the Kansas City safety compared Mahomes to a queen in chess due to how dominant he has been on the field.
“[The King is] probably Coach Reed. The most powerful piece is your queen –– not to say he’s a queen or a primadonna –– but Mahomes is the queen. He’s the best piece on the board… I feel like I’m a little bit of a knight. I do a lot of different stuff. I can move around the field in different ways, play different positions. I kick, play safety. I can’t throw that well but if you want me to do that, I’ll try… Hollywood [Brown] is a rook…If we all are one team and Kelce’s [the] queen already, then Chris Jones is going to have to be the other rook,” Reid said.
This season, Mahomes and the Chiefs will attempt to make NFL history by becoming the first team to win three straight titles. Although the odds aren’t in their favor to win their own division, there’s still a strong chance Kansas City will make it far in the playoffs.
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It remains to be seen whether Reid’s chess comparison of Mahomes will play out perfectly this season or not. Nevertheless, a lot of fans will be looking forward to the Chief’s title defense this year.
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