“I know it doesn’t last forever”: Patrick Mahomes opens up about how he could miss watching his children grow up

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs’ top quarterback, has remained committed to his career on the field as the team has suffered back to back losses on the field in the last week. As the team is focused on bouncing back on the field, Patrick Mahomes has opened up about how fatherhood has inspired him to balance things better in his life.Patrick Mahomes reflects on what fatherhood has taught him about his career as he remains a dedicated fatherIn an interview, the three time Super Bowl Most Valuable Patrick Mahomes has opened up about life as he said, “I think now, being able to go home and see my daughter and see my son, I have a better understanding of being present and enjoying it…”Patrick Mahomes added, “That translates to the football field, and we’ve been on a heck of a run, but I’m trying to enjoy those moments because I know it doesn’t last forever even though we want it to.”Patrick Mahomes also reflected on how he has taken advice from the NFL legend Peyton Manning as he said, “I actually talked to Peyton about it for a while…What stuck with me is he said, ‘At the end of my career, I wish I would have done it, so my kids could’ve seen what I was doing every day.'”The star player added, “When my kids grow up, I wanted them to see that dad wasn’t just gone just to be gone. I was gone doing something, to build, to be great. And so, whenever they get older, they can see how hard I worked.”Ever since Patrick Mahomes became a father in 2021, he has been dedicated to being present for all of his three children.Both Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, have always prioritized their children and have stayed away from any controversial drama or comments.Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes are often trolled for their marriage and commitment to one anotherWhile they remain committed to the family they have created, things have not been that easy for either of them.Patrick Mahomes might be one of the greatest quarterbacks in the league but he has faced his fair share of criticism. To make matters worse, fans have often attacked his wife, Brittany Mahomes, and have trolled her for her comments or her appearances.However, both of them have kept themselves distant from the drama as Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes have kept the focus on raising their children together.The Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback remains a dedicated and a loving father to all his children as he has always chosen spending time with them over spending hours strategising about his career.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.