Patrick Mahomes maintains a reserved stance regarding his father's arrest leading up to the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes revealed on Monday night that his father was "doing well" after his arrest for driving under the influence but remained tight-lipped about the incident.
"It's a private family matter, so I'll keep it within the family," Mahomes stated during Super Bowl opening night. "That's all I have to say."
Mahomes is gearing up to lead the Chiefs in their pursuit of a second consecutive Super Bowl victory and their third in five seasons when they face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. This marks Kansas City's fourth Super Bowl appearance in that timeframe, with their most recent loss coming against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following the 2020 season.
His father, former Major League pitcher Patrick Mahomes Sr., was arrested in Tyler, Texas, on Saturday night. Despite the situation, the younger Mahomes appeared in good spirits and engaged with Guillermo Rodriguez from the late-night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live," taking questions and sharing a hug.
Mahomes exuded a sense of familiarity when addressing the media.
"You always experience nerves heading into the Super Bowl," Mahomes remarked. "You have to embrace those nerves. Now, it's about going out and playing the game."
Another Super Bowl victory would solidify Mahomes' legacy further, as the Chiefs could become the first back-to-back champions since the New England Patriots in the 2003 and 2004 seasons.
It would also mark Mahomes' third Super Bowl title, tying him with Troy Aikman for fourth place among quarterbacks, just one behind Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana, each with four Super Bowl victories.
Tom Brady's seven Super Bowl wins are a substantial milestone, even for the 28-year-old Mahomes, who is still in the early stages of his career.
"I'm not even halfway there, so I haven't really thought about it," Mahomes commented. "Your goal is to be the best player you can be, and I'm fortunate to have a lot of great teammates. Right now, I'm focused on beating the formidable 49ers and securing that third ring. If you ask me that question in 15 years, I'll see if I can get closer to seven, but seven still seems quite distant."
The Chiefs find themselves in an unusual underdog role, with various betting sites favoring the 49ers. They were also underdogs in their previous two playoff games, which they won against the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens.
"We've faced adversity, and it's been great to see how our guys have responded. That's why we're here," Mahomes noted.
However, there is now an additional layer of adversity for Mahomes and his family to contend with. Patrick Mahomes Sr., aged 54, was released on Sunday following his arrest, according to jail records from Smith County, Texas, with a bond set at $10,000. He had faced a similar charge in 2019 and had been sentenced to 40 days in jail, as per Smith County records.
Mahomes Sr. enjoyed an 11-season career in Major League Baseball (1992-2003), primarily as a right-handed pitcher, playing for teams such as the Twins, Red Sox, Mets, Rangers, Cubs, and Pirates.
This is not the first time a family member's actions have potentially caused distractions for Mahomes. In the past, his younger brother, Jackson Mahomes, faced legal issues, which included allegations of felony aggravated sexual battery. The charges were later dismissed by prosecutors in Johnson County, Kansas, and Jackson Mahomes pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge.
These incidents, along with controversies involving other family members, have at times drawn unwanted attention and criticism to the Mahomes family. However, Patrick Mahomes remains focused on his football career and the upcoming Super Bowl, aiming to overcome the odds once again.
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