Fans also spoke about the pair on social media. PATRICK MAHOMES has been labeled as “rare and unique” for his action in the locker room.
The Kansas City Chiefs star was praised by his general manager Brett Veach, who also hailed his team-mate Travis Kelce.
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3Patrick Mahomes has been hailed for his ‘unique’ traitCredit: Reuters
3Brett Veach has hailed Travis Kelce as an ambassador for the NFLCredit: Reuters
3Brett Veach sang the pair’s praises during an appearance on The Pat McAfee ShowCredit: Reuters
Mahomes, 29, has helped guide the Chiefs to a winning start to the season with an astonishing record of 9-0.
Veach pointed to the quarterback’s commitment to the team and the rare trait that he will always answer his phone off the “first ring”.
The GM also praised Kelce as the “perfect ambassador” for NFL worldwide despite his relationship with popstar Taylor Swift.
Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Veach sang the praises of the two stars.
He said: “The great thing about Travis is funny because, given his relationship, he is the ultimate ambassador for this sport around the globe.
“I would say with him and Patrick, the cool thing about both those guys is that they really haven’t changed.
“I get so many questions asked about the travel and the off-season.
“If you didn’t see it on the Internet or Twitter, you really wouldn’t believe it because, I mean, the guy, like I said, he’s always in the building.
“He does a great job of doing the extras even for a guy that has played in this league for so long and has accomplished so much.
“I mean, he’s always in the facility getting extra treatment, working with the practice squad quarterbacks after practice, always doing the little things.
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“And I think that those guys who do those things on a consistent basis which leads to have Hall of Fame careers because it’s never good enough for either of them.
“What I appreciate the most is just the people and the person and how they treat people in the building.
“You would never know that Travis and Patrick are the global icons they are. It’s still ‘yes or no, sir’
“I laugh all the time because someone asked me about Pat and the evolution of him and just the fact that he’s still one of those guys that answers his cell phone on the first ring.
“I mean, it’s just rare and unique, but it just goes back to the point that you can surround them with superstars and money and all the accolades.
“But at the end of the day, they’re just football players. And they love playing football. And that’s who they are, and it’ll never change.”
Veach’s praise caught the attention of fans on social media who also lauded the pair.
One posted: “Kelce and Mahomes are representing the game globally and treating everyone with respect.”
A second wrote: “True leaders!”
A third commented: “Travis and Pat as ambassadors to sports and culture their reach will know no bounds I’m sure.”
