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From Steve Young to Carson Wentz: Comparing young NFL stars to a legend

By Geoffrey Knox

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 26, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 26, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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One NFL legend that most closely resembles Mahomes: John Elway

Imagine walking into an NFL city and being seen as a generational talent. Before you even lace up your cleats for the first time, you’ve been deemed the guy who will elevate a starving franchise to greatness.

Imagine that, despite the success of your team, you know, in your heart, that you’ll never be given your proper credit until you’re on the field, and you lead your team to the Lombardi Trophy. Sure, you’ve achieved personal success, maybe even an MVP title, but the team success has eluded you.

Does that sound familiar? Before any of that was ever the belief on Patrick Mahomes, it also described John Elway. After losing three Super Bowls, with each loss being worse than its’ predecessor, Elway finally got over the hump and ended his career with two straight wins in football’s biggest game.

If Mahomes plays for 16 years, and his career mirrors John Elway’s, no Kansas City Chiefs fan will complain. If he delivers a Super Bowl to one of the most loyal fan bases in all of sports, he might wind up in their front office someday. We’ll have to wait and see what happens.

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