Patrick Mahomes fails to pull off a smooth pose as his attempt turns awkward
Mahomes had the game-day look down, but his sunglasses moment was anything but smooth
B efore every game, Patrick Mahomes walks into the stadium fully locked in, usually wearing his headphones and sunglasses . It is part of his classic game-day look and a sign that he is ready for what is coming next. But this time, his usual entrance appeared to come with something else on his mind.
Nothing has been confirmed, but the way Mahomes walked and posed in front of the cameras made it look like he had a brand commitment to take care of before stepping onto the field. There were also two details that helped fuel that idea.
The sunglasses had their own moment
Mahomes is known as an ambassador for Oakley, and the brand's sunglasses have become a regular part of his pregame look. He wears them when arriving at stadiums and even during warmups, making them one of the accessories that rarely leave his game-day routine.
So, as Mahomes made his entrance at Hard Rock Stadium, it appeared he wanted to make sure the glasses got some serious camera time . The problem was that his attempt to make the moment look smooth quickly turned awkward.
A pose that looked better in a photo
Mahomes suddenly stopped for a few seconds in front of the cameras and turned his head in an uncomfortable-looking motion , seemingly making sure the sunglasses were clearly visible. He appeared to be trying to keep the pose natural, but the stiff movement made it look like he was walking with his neck slightly crooked.
The photo may have come out just fine, but t he moment looked noticeably more awkward on video.
Another sign that the sunglasses were supposed to be the focus came from the video itself. The Chiefs posted the clip, but t he watermark belonged to the eyewear brand , adding to the idea that Mahomes had a brand commitment to fulfill before making his way inside.
Mahomes may have had an awkward moment at the start of game day, but things went much better once the game began. The QB1 threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns, finishing with an 83.3% completion rate helping the Chiefs open their season with a 3-0 record.
