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Ed Easton Jr.

Saints defensive back discusses playing with Chiefs Patrick Mahomes: ‘It was fun being his teammate’

Many things have been said about Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes as a special player for his production on the field. The comments from teammates, past or present, continue to carry a different weight and respect for the three-time Super Bowl champion.

New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu recently appeared on ‘The Richard Sherman Podcast’ to discuss his NFL experiences, including his tenure with the Chiefs.

“I knew Patrick Mahomes was going to be pretty good,” said Mathieu. “He’s one of those dudes that, he practiced how he was going to play. It was fun being his teammate. Every game, we had a chance.”

Mathieu has often praised defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, and in Sherman’s podcast, he continued his praise.

“Coach Spags, man, like, he was one of those coaches that really gave me the keys. He really allowed me to be that middle fielder, center fielder for that defense and really take control and own it,” said Mathieu. “Man, I was so proud to be able to have that opportunity and capitalize on it because we all want that opportunity.”

The Chiefs are scheduled to play Mathieu and the Saints in Week 5, and although they are on opposing sides, their respect should show during the contest.

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