“Pat, learn from him”: Patrick Mahomes accused of doing too many commercials as fan tells Chiefs star to follow Tom Brady’s football first example

A Kansas City Chiefs fan took a hard-hitting aim at Patrick Mahomes’ massive on- and off-gridiron profile. The fan argued that the quarterback should spend less time appearing in commercials and more time preparing for the football season.The fan also compared the three-time Super Bowl champion with Tom Brady. The fan stated that Brady’s legendary career was built on his relentless commitment to the game. He was never busy with commercials. He always sported a football-first mindset.Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes is not new. But this fan offers a unique take. Because there’s a spice called commercial commitment. Let’s understand this fan’s perspective.Tom Brady unlike Patrick Mahomes entered commercials after retirementThe fan wrote an eye-opening comment on Patrick Mahomes’ intriguing Coors Light beer commercial.The comment read, “Maybe if Pat spent less time doing commercials and more time on his job, his 3-peat would have worked, and the 2025 opener wouldn’t have been an embarrassment yesterday.Say what you will about [Tom] Brady, but I never recall seeing him in every single commercial during his career, and Tom was never posting pics of his 2-day Euro trip in the middle of the week that he did every other week during the season.Come to think of it, he never lived it up until he retired, and only now is Brady in commercials after he retired. Pat, learn from him. He wasn’t gifted with God-given abilities like you, but he’s outworked you and will clearly go on as the GOAT, and I’m a born-and-raised Chiefs fan. Remember, kid heroes get remembered, but legends never die…”This fan wrote their heart out; it doesn’t necessarily mean Mahomes spends more time on commercial commitments and less on football preparation. In fact, the two-time Super Bowl MVP doesn’t let commercials affect his football season.In a 2026 interview with GQ, Mahomes explained that his relentless focus on reaching the championship game shapes his entire offseason corporate calendar. He tells his marketing team not to schedule any commercial shoots before the end of February. This allows him to focus fully on football until after the Super Bowl.Patrick Mahomes’ commercial career and NFL preparationPatrick Mahomes has become one of the biggest advertising football stars in recent years.He has appeared in yearly campaigns for major brands like State Farm, Adidas, Head & Shoulders, Subway, and T-Mobile. Now, he appears in advertisements for his own coffee company, Throne Sport Coffee. He contributes to a serious off-gridiron business and boasts an enviable endorsement profile.Nevertheless, his extensive commercial presence does not equate to less time for football preparation. He has continued to produce at an elite level while maintaining his commercial presence. So the fan’s criticism is primarily perception.Just a day ago, he collaborated with Beats by Dre and shared five snapshots on Instagram. Now this comes after causing absolute havoc on the gridiron. Havoc meaning: going 4-0. Going undefeated! He continues to silence all the critics who declared he couldn’t come back wholly from a torn ACL!This is Stefon Diggs-style response to critics! Remember how Diggs came back from a torn ACL in 2025 playing for the New England Patriots? He still managed to record a 1,000-plus-yard season! Like he always had before the ACL injury. That’s how true players respond. That’s how true players show their love for their favorite game - football!Tom Brady’s commercial commitment whilst NFL careerAs for Tom Brady? The seven-time Super Bowl champion became particularly visible in commercials after his retirement. However, the FOX Sports analyst was not quiet during his playing years.The NFL legend had major endorsements with Movado, Vitamin Water, and Beautyrest Black, while he was still an active quarterback. Brady appeared in notable commercial shoots for Under Armor, Beautyrest, Dodge Dart, and UCG for Men during his NFL career.ABC News once reported that he traveled to New York after practice to shoot an advertisement, then returned to New England for the following morning’s practice. So, it’s not fair to say that Brady avoided commercials during his football years.The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend did have a strong reputation for discipline, preparation, nutrition, and training. But he also had a substantial commercial portfolio. His TB12 philosophy was closely associated with longevity and preparation. Famous brands like Under Armor even emphasized his dedication and focused mindset.So we can conclude that the fan’s perspective of asking Mahomes to concentrate more on winning football is more about Brady’s football-first lifestyle than Mahomes’ commercial distractions.No evidence shows that Mahomes’ high-profile advertisements, massive off-field business empire, or public appearances have led him to neglect preparation for his football career.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.