Hall of Famer Warren Moon is marveling at the achievements of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes as he attempts to break new ground by winning three consecutive Super Bowls. Few quarterbacks have led teams to consecutive championships, but Moon’s experience playing for the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League in the late 1970s and early 1980s makes him an expert on rare accomplishments.
Moon directed his team to a record five straight league titles and knows it’s rare for one franchise to dominate for such a long stretch. He’s delighted in watching Mahomes lead the Chiefs to consecutive championships, with two-time defending Super Bowl champs facing the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
For Mahomes, winning three consecutive Super Bowls would be the greatest accomplishment in NFL history, surpassing even Hall of Famer Tom Brady. Moon praises Mahomes’ ability to stay cool under pressure and energize his team, which has emerged victorious in 12 one-score games this season.
The Chiefs are assured of the best finish in NFL history for a team that has won consecutive Super Bowls, with nine teams having achieved the feat in the Super Bowl era. With Mahomes leading the way, the Chiefs are trying to set a new standard for excellence, and Moon believes the young quarterback is already an all-time great.
Moon’s comments echo his own experience winning five straight championships in Canada, where he knows that getting everyone’s best effort every week is crucial. He says that when teams play against you, they want to knock you off, but somehow, the Chiefs are able to rise to the challenge each week and pull out games.
The outcome of Sunday’s game may not change Mahomes’ place among all-time greats, but Moon will eagerly welcome him into an exclusive club in which he has been a longtime member.
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