Louis Riddick thinks Mahomes is in for another big year

Patrick Mahomes will look to accomplish the coveted 3-peat

A s the NFL gears up for a new season, the spotlight is already shining brightly on potential MVP candidates and Super Bowl contenders. Among the chorus of analysts making bold predictions, ESPN’s football analyst Louis Riddick has taken the stage with some intriguing insights. While much of the chatter revolves around Patrick Mahomes, Riddick’s comments have added an extra layer of speculation about the quarterback’s future-both on the field and in his bank account.

On the August 28th edition of Get Up, Riddick didn’t hold back in his praise for Mahomes, hinting at a financial windfall for the Kansas City Chiefs’ star quarterback. “You’ve got to do something with restructuring this man’s contract,” Riddick urged, drawing comparisons to the lucrative deals seen in global soccer. He suggested that Mahomes might soon command a “Ronaldo-type contract,” referencing the massive earnings of soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. But this wasn’t the first time Riddick hinted at Mahomes’ market value.

Earlier in July, Riddick had taken to social media to suggest that Mahomes was on the verge of securing an “infinity” dollar contract. His comments on Get Up further solidified his belief that Mahomes is set for both an MVP season and another deep playoff run, potentially bringing the Chiefs to unprecedented heights. The comparison to Ronaldo is not just about money; it reflects Mahomes’ influence on the field, much like Ronaldo’s impact on Al-Nassr since joining the club in 2022.

Ronaldo’s arrival at Al-Nassr was transformative. In his debut season, he netted 65 goals and provided 16 assists, propelling the team to its 47th consecutive year atop the Saudi football rankings. Similarly, Mahomes led the Chiefs to a dominant 14-3 record in the 2022 regular season, culminating in their third Super Bowl victory. Mahomes’ performance was nothing short of spectacular, with 4,183 passing yards and 27 touchdowns.

Can Mahomes live up to the expectations?

But as the 2024 season looms, questions remain about Mahomes’ readiness to meet these lofty expectations. The Chiefs’ preseason performance has been a mixed bag, casting a shadow of doubt over their upcoming campaign. Particularly notable was their narrow loss to the Detroit Lions on August 17th, a game that saw Mahomes delivering solid, yet unspectacular numbers-completing 8 out of 14 passes for 93 yards.

Despite the loss, Mahomes showcased his unique playmaking ability, including a behind-the-back pass to tight end Travis Kelce, which left fans both bewildered and exhilarated. The connection was a testament to Mahomes’ creativity under pressure, even if the final result didn’t go the Chiefs’ way.

As the regular season approaches, the pressure on Mahomes to deliver is palpable. The preseason may have been a stumbling block, but it also offered glimpses of his potential to lead the Chiefs once again. The stage is set, and all eyes are on Mahomes-not just to see if he can secure another MVP title, but to find out if he can live up to the sky-high expectations, both in terms of performance and potential earnings.

In the coming weeks, the NFL world will watch closely as Mahomes and the Chiefs take to the field. Will Mahomes prove Riddick right and secure a contract that shatters records? And more importantly, can he guide the Chiefs to another Super Bowl victory? The answers will unfold as the season progresses, with Mahomes at the center of it all.