The quarterback was also named Super Bowl MVP this year, making him the third player ever to win three or more Super Bowl MVP trophies
Patrick Mahomes was named MVP of the Kansas City Chiefs at the 101 Awards this year.
On Friday, Mahomes, 28, and dozens of NFL greats headed to the 101 Awards, held annually in Kansas City, Missouri, to honor both coaches and players who have made great strides in football. The quarterback was presented with the Derrick Thomas Award, the team’s MVP trophy.
“To be nominated by your teammates, that’s a real reward,” Mahomes said of the recognition, according to Kansas City Star. “We have so many great players on our team and we’re part of a great streak here. So I never take for granted that I can stand on a stage like this or be in the locker room that I’m in.”
The Chiefs shared several highlight photos from the event on the team’s official Instagram account on Friday, including a shot of Mahomes posing with his trophy. Friend and teammate Travis Kelce liked the post in support.
While accepting his award, Mahomes also talked about the newfound popularity his team has experienced since the Chiefs won back-to-back Super Bowls (and boasted about the game-day celebrity appearances, including Taylor Swift).
“Having this thing in Kansas City, it’s such a great city,” he said of the 101 Awards, according to the release. “And I’m glad we can continue to show what a great city it is.
“Like Rashee said, we’re not satisfied as long as we stay away from TJ and some other guys,” he added, referring to Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (who was named Rookie of the Year) and their playful rivalry with the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker. TJ Watt.
“We’re going to try to keep this business going, but this is a great city. We have a great team with a lot of great people and let’s keep this going.”
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Mahomes threw for 4,183 yards and 27 touchdowns in his final season and is credited with helping his team win its fourth Super Bowl.
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After the championship game in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, Mahomes became the third player ever to win three or more Super Bowl MVP trophies — Tom Brady won five and San Francisco 49ers legend Joe Montana three, according to ESPN.
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The Super Bowl MVP title also made Mahomes the first back-to-back Super Bowl MVP since Terry Bradshaw won it twice in leading the Steelers to back-to-back victories in 1979 and 1980.
After the Super Bowl, Patrick was asked how he kept his cool to make the winning run, and he said it was a “microcosm” of the Chiefs’ season. The quarterback praised his team’s “defense” for “keeping us in,” and “of course, Harrison Butker,” who tied the game with a field goal to go into overtime.
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