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Patrick Mahomes big decision: Break the bank or give the Chiefs a Tom Brady-like discount

MIAMI — Whenever Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs begin their inevitable negotiations to extend the star quarterback from his rookie contract, the balance of power will be akin to an armed robber (Mahomes) and a helpless bank teller (the team).

Give me all the money.

At least it could be. Mahomes is just 24 years old and in his two years as a starter he’s been named the league’s MVP (2018) and led the franchise to its first Super Bowl in half a century (2019). He is exciting, likeable and marketable.