Packers’ Aaron Rodgers explains why he loves watching Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes play
An injury to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes robbed NFL fans of the opportunity to watch a great individual matchup last year.
Mahomes’ kneecap was dislocated and he missed two games, including a prime-time meeting against the Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
It would have been two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL on the same field, and while it didn’t happen, Rodgers has been impressed with what he’s seen in Mahomes.
During an interview on The Ringer’s “10 Questions With Kyle Brandt,” Rodgers was asked if he’s ever seen a quarterback who was better than Rodgers. It followed talked about the GOAT (Greatest Of All-Time) at quarterback.
“I think in this society there is way too much GOAT talk,” Rodgers said. “There’s a GOAT on everything. This guy’s the GOAT on this, he’s the GOAT on that. And I think it’s fun to say those things. I told my house manager that she was the GOAT the other day,because I believe she’s amazing. But when you’re talking about greatest of all time when it comes to specific athletes.
“I think there’s a couple different ways to break it down. One is talent, like pure talent level and ability, and the other is maybe the winning. Because I think winning often gets that status. Whoever wins the most championships is the greatest of all time. Bill Russell, you know has won I think 11 championships but not many people say he is the GOAT but he’s the greatest winner of all time,”
Rodgers said he doesn’t think there is anyone who is better than him in the game now. But he also talked about Mahomes’ greatness.
“Talent-wise you know, I’ve definitely thrown with a lot of guys around the league and been a fan for a long time. I’ve never felt like there’s anybody who watching them throw is head and shoulders above me,” Rodgers said. “I love my buddy and State Farm ally, Pat Mahomes. Just the way he plays really reminds me of myself and I say that with the utmost amount of respect and humility just because I love watching him play because he runs around, he makes throws all over the place, he no-look passes and he does it with enough balance between swagger and humility.”
It seems noteworthy that the only player Rodgers mentioned was Mahomes.
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