Sam Mellinger

Mellinger Minutes For Your Ears: Here’s why Patrick Mahomes isn’t making too much money

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles around the San Francisco 49ers defense in the second quarter during Sunday’s football game on Sept. 23, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles around the San Francisco 49ers defense in the second quarter during Sunday’s football game on Sept. 23, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium.

We’ve heard some of you say Patrick Mahomes is making too much money, in terms of the salary cap or general life. This week’s Mellinger Minutes For Your Ears explains why that’s not true: Listen here.

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This story was originally published July 10, 2020 at 9:37 AM.

Sam Mellinger
The Kansas City Star
Sam Mellinger was a sports columnist for the Kansas City Star. He held various roles from 2000-2022. He has won numerous national and regional awards for coverage of the Chiefs, Royals, colleges, and other sports both national and local.
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