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A former NFL star has sparked controversy with a bold claim: Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs’ two-time MVP quarterback, is being failed by his own team. The accusation follows the Chiefs’ humbling 40-22 Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, where Mahomes managed just three touchdowns and 257 yards in a game dominated by the Eagles’ defense.
While critics dissect the quarterback’s performance, this ex-player argues Mahomes isn’t the problem—he’s a casualty of the Chiefs’ questionable roster decisions. But who is sounding the alarm, and what’s fueling this fiery take?
Are Chiefs failing Patrick Mahomes after Super Bowl flop
The Kansas City Chiefs’ third straight Super Bowl appearance ended in disaster, but the blame isn’t landing solely on Patrick Mahomes’ shoulders—at least not for ESPN analyst Domonique Foxworth. The former NFL cornerback ripped into the Chiefs’ front office, accusing them of undermining their franchise quarterback through baffling roster moves.
“I watched the Super Bowl. That man looked like a victim to me,” Foxworth declared on First Take. “The Chiefs lost their best o-lineman… and the way they answered it was by getting a backup tackle from the 49ers to be his blindside protection. It does feel like they’ve failed him.”
Foxworth’s criticism centers on Kansas City’s decision to trade Joe Thuney, a two-time All-Pro guard, to the Chicago Bears—a move that weakens an already shaky offensive line. To fill the gap, the Chiefs signed Jaylon Moore, a backup tackle with just 12 career starts in four seasons. For Foxworth, this isn’t a solution; it’s a recipe for disaster.
“It was obvious what they had to address. O-line. The Bears went and did it. The Chiefs? Not so much,” he argued.
Mahomes’ protection has been a recurring issue since the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LV loss to Tampa Bay, where he was sacked three times and harassed relentlessly. Despite this, Kansas City’s front office continues to prioritize cost-cutting over bolstering their trenches. Foxworth isn’t alone in his concern—fans have watched key players like Tyreek Hill and L’Jarius Sneed depart in recent years, leaving Patrick Mahomes with fewer weapons and patchwork protection.
Not everyone agrees with Foxworth’s doom-and-gloom take. Former Patriots DB Jason McCourty countered,
“When you’re building a dynasty, you’re going to lose players… This was still a team playing in the Super Bowl.”
McCourty pointed to the Chiefs’ resilience despite roster turnover, emphasizing that dynasties require tough decisions.
But Foxworth’s warning lingers: without a reliable line, even Mahomes’ magic has limits. As the 2024 season looms, the Chiefs’ front office faces mounting pressure to prove they’re not squandering their generational talent.
