Mahomes specifically lauded Brady’s ability to improvise and utilize pocket space to extend plays and make passes. He acknowledged Brady’s impact on the game and expressed his desire to reach similar heights before surpassing the legendary quarterback’s achievements. When asked about his sources of inspiration, Mahomes unsurprisingly mentioned Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers as major influences on his game.In Mahomes’ own words during the podcast, “What quarterbacks do you take inspiration from? Like I look at Vick’s movement in the pocket, like what he was able to do in his time like, who do you look at as like a big inspiration for your game?” This highlights how he draws motivation from the playing styles and accomplishments of quarterbacks like Brady and Rodgers.
