{
  "id": 960398,
  "title": "‘Have Petty Mahomes Give Us His Take Too’ — Chiefs Kingdom Ready To Witness Patrick Mahomes Punish Ex-NFL QB’s Hot Take",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/have-petty-mahomes-give-us-his-take-too-chiefs-kingdom-ready-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T05:01:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/petty-mahomes-us-too-chiefs-050106488.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is set to return to action in 2026 after a devastating ACL injury during the 2025 season. The anticipation for his comeback has been heightened by the opinions of former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky, who recently ranked Mahomes outside the top ten in several categories. Orlovsky's rankings included Mahomes at #5 in arm strength, #7 in rushing ability, #9 in decision-making, and #3 in second-reaction ability. However, he did not place Mahomes in the top ten for ball placement, mechanics, and pocket presence. Orlovsky acknowledged Mahomes' health issues but still described him as \"one of the best quarterbacks in the world when he's healthy\" and predicted his return in \"short order.\" The ranking has sparked controversy among Mahomes supporters, who hope to see the Chiefs star perform on the field and prove Orlovsky wrong. Mahomes' longtime trainer, Bobby Stroupe, responded to the ranking on X, stating that they will keep Dan Orlovsky informed as the season progresses. This response ignited debates among fans, with many expressing their support for Mahomes and dismissing Orlovsky's rankings as misguided.",
  "summary": "Patrick Mahomes is preparing for his 2026 comeback after a devastating ACL injury ended his 2025 season. Now, a former NFL quarterback’s critical evaluation has created another talking point around his return.",
  "key_points": [
    "Patrick Mahomes set to return in 2026 after ACL injury.",
    "Former QB Dan Orlovsky ranked Mahomes outside top 10.",
    "Orlovsky's rankings sparked controversy among Mahomes supporters."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The controversy over Dan Orlovsky's rankings of Patrick Mahomes has galvanized support for the quarterback among fans, who see his comeback as a chance to prove Orlovsky wrong and validate Mahomes' standing.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}