{"id":81968,"date":"2025-07-23T06:32:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T06:32:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=81968"},"modified":"2025-07-23T06:32:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T06:32:49","slug":"patr%d1%96ck-mahome%d1%95-leave%d1%95-no-doubt-about-h%d1%96%d1%95-o%d1%80%d1%96n%d1%96on-of-tyrann-math%d1%96eu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=81968","title":{"rendered":"Patr\u0456ck Mahome\u0455 Leave\u0455 No Doubt About H\u0456\u0455 O\u0440\u0456n\u0456on of Tyrann Math\u0456eu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_4:3\/MjY6MDAwMDAwMDAwNTg5NDc4\/usatsi_13932856.jpg\" alt=\"Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and strong safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) celebrate with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after beating the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium.\n\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Tyrann Mathieu\u2019s surprise\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/new-orleans-saints\/tyrann-mathieus-retirement-keeps-nfl-record-safe-for-now\">retirement from the NFL<\/a>\u00a0on Tuesday sent shockwaves through the football world \u2014 and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/player\/patrick-mahomes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Patrick Mahomes<\/a>\u00a0wasted no time letting fans know exactly how he feels.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/kansas-city-chiefs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>\u00a0superstar\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/25-greatest-quarterbacks-nfl-history-2016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">quarterback<\/a>\u00a0called Mathieu \u201cone of the best to ever do it,\u201d paying tribute to the veteran defensive back who played three electrifying seasons in Kansas City from 2019-2021.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Nicknamed the\u00a0<strong>\u201cHoney Badger,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Mathieu, 33, capped his career with his hometown\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/new-orleans-saints\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">New Orleans Saints<\/a>\u00a0but left an unforgettable legacy in Kansas City.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">During his time with the Chiefs, he earned a\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/super-bowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Super Bowl<\/a>\u00a0ring (2019)<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>two Pro Bowl selections<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>two first-team All-Pro honors<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 cementing himself as one of the premier safeties of his generation.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Congrats to my Man! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mathieu_Era?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Mathieu_Era<\/a> one of the best to ever do it! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mqu54a1ZkU\">https:\/\/t.co\/mqu54a1ZkU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PatrickMahomes\/status\/1947755984761291191?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter styles_wrapper__KtICr fade-in-top visible\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div data-rhp=\"1\">\n<h2 id=\"tyrann-mathieu-s-historic-career-by-the-numbers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tyrann Mathieu\u2019s historic career by the numbers<\/h2>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">A knack for game-changing plays has set Mathieu apart throughout his career. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PFF\/status\/1947734933021331954\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">numbers<\/a>\u00a0back Mahomes\u2019 claim:<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">It is hard to compare across eras, but at a minimum Mathieu is on a short list of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/25-greatest-defensive-backs-nfl-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">best defensive backs<\/a>\u00a0of his time. Pro Football Hall of Fame\u2019s Selection Committee agreed, placing him on the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team.<\/p>\n<div data-google-query-id=\"CI-1k7St0o4DFTCb2AUdAi4ycw\">\n<h2 id=\"tyrann-mathieu-s-leadership-adds-to-his-legacy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tyrann Mathieu\u2019s leadership adds to his legacy<\/h2>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Beyond the stats, Mathieu\u2019s fiery leadership made him the heart of every defense he anchored.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Chiefs tight end\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/player\/travis-kelce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Travis Kelce<\/a>\u00a0once\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ChiefsKingdomCP\/status\/1428000499014402060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">described<\/a>\u00a0him as \u201cthe fire within the team\u2026 everybody rallies behind him.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A 4 Pack of Plays from the Chiefs 2019 Title Run to Perfectly Capture Tyrann Mathieu&#39;s Greatness:<\/p>\n<p>Over the Middle Vs Your Number 1 WR in Hopkins or Brown? That&#39;s Honey Badger Robber Territory for PBU<\/p>\n<p>Attitude That Changed the Feel of the Chiefs Defense + Physicality at the LOS\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/by3GpLVOho\">pic.twitter.com\/by3GpLVOho<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; DMac Wake (@DMacWake316) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DMacWake316\/status\/1947736235394392462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">\u201cHe\u2019s such a great leader on this team and obviously a special football player,\u201d Mahomes\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/news\/qb-patrick-mahomes-wants-s-tyrann-mathieu-with-chiefs-for-as-long-as-i-m-here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">said<\/a>\u00a0in 2021, urging Mathieu to stay in Kansas City.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">As NFL fans reflect on Mathieu\u2019s incredible run from LSU standout to Super Bowl champion, Mahomes\u2019 heartfelt tribute about his former teammate spoke volumes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tyrann Mathieu\u2019s surprise\u00a0retirement from the NFL\u00a0on Tuesday sent shockwaves through the football world \u2014 and\u00a0Patrick Mahomes\u00a0wasted no time letting fans know exactly how he feels. 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