Explained: Kansas City Chiefs QB 'Money' Mahomes Rejects 'Highest-Paid' Ranking

Reality check . . . It's a flex that appeals to fans . . . Here are the basics of this populist sentiment . . .

“It’s not about being the highest-paid guy,” he insisted to reporters after Wednesday’s OTA session at the team’s practice facility. “It’s not about making a ton of money. I’ve made enough money where I’ll be set for the rest of my life.

“But at the same time, you’ve got to find that line where you’re making a good amount of money, but you’re still keeping a lot of great players around you — so you can win the Super Bowls and you’re able to compete in these games.”

Once again, Mahomes spoke about emphasizing his legacy over his net worth.

Meanwhile . . . For anybody who knows even a bit about how the sports game works . . .

By holding onto the love of fanbois, "Money" Mahomes is more likely to earn even more by way of endorsements. 

Translation . . . 

He's not taking less money, he's setting himself for even more cash. 

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The Chiefs' quarterback insists he's more interested in his legacy than getting more money

As noted in these pages last week, we've recently seen a lot of conversation (and speculation) about the possibility that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will soon renegotiate his contract.

Chiefs' Mahomes: 'I'm about legacy and winning rings more than making money'

All right guys. Hey, Patrick, you got *** new backup now behind you with how you get to the new Blane so far where you um yeah, I mean, first off, I, I know I knew of Blane from Chad, uh them playing in Jack together and Chad spoke very highly of him.

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