Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes defended his teammate, kicker Harrison Butker, describing him as a "great person" despite the backlash Butker received following controversial remarks made during a graduation speech. Mahomes emphasized his support for Butker's character while distancing himself from the content of Butker's comments. "I know Harrison.
I’ve known Harrison for seven years and I judge him by the character that he shows every single day and that’s a good person," the three-time Super Bowl champion told reporters on Wednesday in Kansas City. "That's someone who cares about the people around him, cares about his family, and wants to make a good impact on society." The 28-year-old highlighted the diversity of perspectives within an NFL team, noting the importance of respecting differing opinions.
"When you're in the locker room, there's a lot of people from a lot of different areas of life," Mahomes said. “There’s certain things that he said I don’t necessarily agree with but I understand the person that he is and he’s trying to do whatever he can to lead people in the right direction." "And that might not be the same values I have," he added.
"But at the same time, I’m going to judge him by the character that he shows every single day and that’s a great person." Butker has faced intense criticism for his speech earlier this month to Benedictine College's graduates, a Catholic liberal arts school in Atchison, Kansas. In his speech, Butke.
