An anonymous NFL executive stirs controversy by comparing Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes, and other top quarterbacks, reigniting the debate over what defines greatness in the NFL.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was firmly in the conversation as the best passer in the NFL this year, hence the coaching staff blowup after the team failed to reach the playoffs. But not everyone would agree, it seems.

Patrick Mahomes certainly has no reason to complain. The Chiefs’ three-time super Bowl champion quarterback downplayed the prevailing public sentiment that he and his Kansas City teammates have routinely benefitted from a generous whistle from the referees,

Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady is looking forward to Josh Allen facing off against Patrick Mahomes in the AFC Championship game.

Mahomes showed up for the postgame news conference that day, spoke with maturity beyond his years, then he headed off to celebrate in whatever way a 23-year-old NFL quarterback fast becoming a household name might choose.

Patrick Mahomes said the Chiefs aren't getting favorable treatment from officials, who are "doing their best to call the game as fair and as proper as they possibly can."