Patrick Mahomes faced criticism over his body and eating habits after a recent viral photo. Radio host Kevin Kietzman questioned the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback's fitness and diet during the offseason. Mahomes' trainer Bobby Stroupe responded quickly, defending the quarterback's performance and training routine, and rejecting the claims made on the “Kevin Kietzman Has Issues” podcast.
Trainer responds to Kevin Kietzman’s comments about Patrick Mahomes’ body and work ethic
Kevin Kietzman used his podcast to claim Patrick Mahomes was “overweight, lazy, and out of shape.” He also criticized Mahomes' alleged fast food consumption. These remarks followed a viral image from a charity golf event in April and a shirtless July 4th photo shared by Brittany Mahomes, which led to online comments about the quarterback’s so-called “dad bod.”
Bobby Stroupe, Mahomes’ longtime trainer of over 20 years, pushed back. He said on social media that Kietzman’s criticism was attention-seeking and did not reflect Mahomes’ true conditioning. “If you want to see what in shape is, make it through a practice at Saint Jo or run a hurry-up offense scrambling back-to-back plays,” Stroupe wrote.
He also addressed the idea that top-level quarterbacks need six-pack abs to perform. Stroupe pointed out that many Hall of Fame quarterbacks and pitchers did not have that body type but still played at elite levels. His main argument was that performance, not appearance, should be the focus when evaluating athletes.
Mahomes remains in top form heading into the 2025 NFL season
Despite online comments and podcast opinions, Mahomes remains one of the NFL’s top players. At age 28, he is a three-time Super Bowl champion, two-time MVP, and continues to lead the Kansas City Chiefs as their franchise quarterback. His agility, playmaking ability, and durability have never been in question on the field.
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