Patrick Mahomes is already ‘No. 2 in the GOAT conversation,” says ex-NFL star

Patrick Mahomes isn’t even 30 yet, but a former Pro Bowl wide receiver already has him on his Mount Rushmore.

The Kansas City Chiefs The star just turned 29 last month, and if he wins another Super Bowl next February, he will be the first QB to ever win four before turning 30.

Before winning his second ring, Victor Cruz told Fox News Digital that another title would put him in “Joe Montana territory.”

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates their Super Bowl victory, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

All he has done since then is win both his second and third rings and put this year’s Chiefs team at 6-0.

Put it all the way, and the first New York Giants star already has Mahomes as his second-best quarterback ever.

“For me, I can’t put him up here (Tom) Brady Not yet, but it’s there. He’s 1A, 1B for me,” Cruz recently told Fox News Digital.

Brady may have seven titles, but Cruz said Mahomes doesn’t need to reach that mark to eventually overtake Brady because of his raw talent.

Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs appears to throw a pass during Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)

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“I think he’s more physically skilled than Tom Brady ever was,” Cruz added. “If you look at his age and what he has achieved so far, he can play until he is 40 and not have to move in the pocket as much and throw the ball upfield and still be successful. We will seeing how long he plays and what the longevity of his career looks like, but when you look at where he is in his career right now and looking to three-peat, that could be very scary.”

However, Cruz did say he needs a few more Super Bowls before the feud can officially begin.

“Until he wins a few more Bowls, I can’t put him above Brady. No. 2 in the GOAT conversation,” Cruz said. “If he gets five and continues to keep his team relevant year in and year out, when we look at the numbers, it’s going to be crazy to see where he scores and to see when it’s all said and done where he is, because what he’s doing so far is pretty special.”

Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after beating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11, 2024 in Las Vegas. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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Mahomes’ Chiefs are undefeated despite season-ending injuries to Rashee Rice and Hollywood Brown. Isiah Pacheco also broke his leg in Week 3.

However, Kansas City just acquired DeAndre Hopkins as their search for an unprecedented three-peat is fully completed.

In 102 games played, Mahomes has 80 wins, 29,813 passing yards and 225 touchdowns. His 292.3 yards per game is the all-time NFL record.

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