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Patrick Mahomes has previously hinted at a potentially frosty releationship with his teammate Harrison Butker, as pressure rises on the Kansas City Chiefs to cut ties with their starting placekicker.
Butker, who recently graduated, stirred up controversy with a speech at Benedictine College where he claimed women have been fed "diabolical lies" regarding issues like abortion, surrogacy, and in vitro fertilization (IVF). He declared: "Things like abortion, IVF, surrogacy, euthanasia, as well as a growing support for degenerative cultural values in media all stem from the pervasiveness of disorder".
The kicker's remarks have sparked outrage, leading to a petition with nearly 100,000 signatures calling for the Chiefs to dismiss him for 'inappropriate conduct'. The backlash has even extended to his teammates, who are facing flak for not condemning his statements.
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Mahomes, however, had previously indicated on the Pat McAfee show that he doesn't engage with the kicker.
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He explained: "Honestly, I don't talk to Harrison all year long, man. I just let him do his thing. But I know if I can just cross that 40, man, if I cross that 40, he's going to put it through there. I know if you saw in the game I got a little pressure, threw it short and knew Harrison was going to knock it through."
As a kicker, Butker never shares the field with Mahomes, taking over when the quarterback's attempt to score falls short. The role of a kicker typically involves solo training sessions or group drills, including a long-snapper and punter/holder.
Renowned as one of the NFL's top kickers, Butker's recent comments could put his future with the team at risk. Speaking at an event, the 28-year-old invoked several traditional female stereotypes, implying that their ultimate fulfilment lies in marriage and motherhood.
Harrison Butker made some controversial comments this past weekAddressing female attendees, he said: "For the ladies present today, congratulations on an amazing accomplishment. I want to speak directly to you briefly because I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolical lies told to you."
He continued: "Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world. I can tell you that my beautiful wife Isabelle would be the first to say her life truly started when she started living her vocation as a wife and as a mother."
"I'm on this stage today, able to be the man that I am, because I have a wife who leans into her vocation. I'm beyond blessed with the many talents God has given me, but it cannot be overstated that all my success is made possible because a girl I met in band class back in middle school would convert to the faith, become my wife, and embrace one of the most important titles of all. Homemaker."