Drew Bledsoe thinks Patrick Mahomes only player who can reach Tom Brady's GOAT status: 'He's been one of one'

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He may not be there just yet, but New England Patriots legend Drew Bledsoe believes Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes is the only player right now who can reach greatest-of-all-time status alongside Tom Brady. 

Mahomes, at 28 years old, possesses three Super Bowl rings, including back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023. The GOAT label has been pinned on him by many who believe he is already one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game. 

However, Brady is arguably the greatest to ever play quarterback in the history of the game, and he has four more Super Bowl rings on his illustrious Hall of Fame resume.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, #15, warms up before the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Aug. 10, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. (David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

So, while Bledsoe believes Mahomes has what it takes to reach Brady's "rarefied air," he knows one key factor will need to be a part of his career to solidify that status: longevity. 

"The amazing thing about Tom and what he was able to do was how long he was able to do it for," Bledsoe explained while discussing what FanDuel has to offer NFL fans this 2024 season. "The physical demands on a quarterback – compare like Brady and [NBA superstar] LeBron [James] going that long with what they’re doing. They’re very different things from a physical standpoint. Playing quarterback, physically, is not that demanding. You got to take care of yourself and so on.

"The fact that Tom was able to maintain his focus and his attention to