Seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry gave his blunt opinion while speaking on Patrick Mahomes' poor start to the season with the Kansas City Chiefs. Mahomes and Co. have played two matches and have lost both to the Philadelphia Eagles and LA Chargers.
Speaking on Tuesday's edition of the "Big Shot Bob" podcast with Brandon Harper and Rob Jenners, Horry gave a blunt opinion on Mahomes. The seven-time champion said that Mahomes is no longer the best quarterback in football in light of the Chiefs' disappointing start.
“Apparently, Patrick Mahomes ain’t the best quarterback in football if he’s 0-2,” Horry said (Timestamp: 37:40).
Through the first two matches, Mahomes has registered 445 passing yards and has two touchdowns. Despite his strong play, the Chiefs have struggled out of the gates and will aim to bounce back against the New York Giants on Sunday.
Already a legendary quarterback, Mahomes has guided the Kansas City Chiefs to five Super Bowls, winning three. However, since the team's Super Bowl defeat against the Philadelphia Eagles in February, it has not looked the same, explaining Robert Horry's criticism of the two-time MVP.
It is worth mentioning that this is the first time that Patrick Mahomes kicked off an NFL season with a 0-2 record, it also marks the first instance where the Chiefs have started their season with such a record since 2014.
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs can not afford a 0-3 start
While the Kansas City Chiefs have long been considered as one of the best teams in the league, it looks the dynasty's inevitability is wearing off. The Chiefs find themselves in a difficult position, facing a potential 0-3 start to the season.
Historically, no team in the NFL has reached the Super Bowl after starting its season with three back-to-back losses. So, Mahomes and the Chiefs' upcoming match against the New York Giants brings with it much urgency.