It has been said many times that Patrick Mahomes can do it all. That has never been truer than it is right now.
Mahomes has won two NFL MVP awards, and had seasons in which he’s led the league in passing yards, touchdown throws, and lowest interception rate. He’s also had numerous fourth-quarter comebacks and led the Chiefs to a pair of Super Bowl titles, winning the game’s MVP both times.
However, there is a little-known fact about his second position on the team.
Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub confirmed that Mahomes is the team’s backup punter.
This is noteworthy since Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend has been dealing with a left knee injury. He was questionable heading into last Thursday’s game against the Broncos.
Fans were in shock to learn about this fact:
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Townsend has been reliable for the Chiefs. Last year, he earned All-Pro honors for averaging 50.4 yards per punt.
Mahomes said last month he’s been lobbying the Chiefs coaching staff to let him punt. Mahomes revealed he would be upset if Travis Kelce gets to do it before him.
“I mean, if Travis gets a punt before I do, I’m gonna be kind of pissed off,” Mahomes said. “I’ve been battling for me to get a punt, but it’s hard when your punter is so good to not let him do it. But one of these days I will get a punt, and I’m gonna pin it inside the 5-yard line.”
One such situation nearly presented itself in the Chiefs’ 17-9 win at Jacksonville. Rather than let Mahomes have his chance, the Chiefs called on All-Pro punter Tommy Townsend.
“I’ve been saying it for years,” Mahomes said, “but every time we’re in that opportunity like we were the other day, then we give it to Tommy. Then he just pins it at the 2-yard line. So it’s Tommy’s fault, if anybody.”
You’d have to believe during a major blowout that the team may give him his chance.
