Kansas City Radio Host BLASTS Patrick Mahomes for Being Fat

In what many are calling a desperate grab for attention during a slow sports news cycle, Kansas City radio host Kevin Kietzman has sparked controversy by criticizing superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes for his physique. The remarks, made on air, targeted Mahomes’ appearance in photos posted over the July 4th weekend, where the two-time Super Bowl MVP was seen enjoying time on a yacht with friends.

Kietzman, known for his outspoken style, didn’t hold back. “I’m going to say it. I’m going to tell you the truth. That’s why you hit the play button. He’s an embarrassment,” he declared. He went on to say, “Dude, you’re fat. Your belly would be fat at my pool hanging with us 60-year-olds. My skin is flabbier than yours. I get it, but stop the fast food. Do a sit-up. Do something.”

Unsurprisingly, the comments have drawn sharp criticism from fans, media personalities, and sports analysts alike. Critics argue that Mahomes has never been known for having a chiseled, bodybuilder-like physique—and that it doesn’t matter. The quarterback himself has previously joked about having a “dad bod,” telling reporters, “I definitely have the dad bod a little bit. I’ll also say I have a great body for quarterback. You’ve got to have some padding in there to take the hits that we take.”

That sentiment resonates with many who understand the physical demands of professional football—particularly at the quarterback position. Athleticism, durability, and quick decision-making are far more important for an NFL quarterback than ripped abs. And Mahomes’ record speaks for itself: three Super Bowl appearances and two titles in just five years.

“This is the kind of nonsense you hear when there’s no real sports to talk about,” one radio host said in response to Kietzman’s comments. “We’re really analyzing Fourth of July yacht pictures now?”

Others pointed out that Mahomes’ appearance hasn’t changed much throughout his career—even going back to his college days—and he’s continued to perform at an elite level. “He’s always had a bit of a dad bod,” one sports analyst said. “But guess what? He’s also been the best quarterback in football for the past half-decade.”

Adding to the absurdity of the criticism is the timing: it’s still the NFL offseason. The regular season doesn’t begin for more than two months, and training camp hasn’t even officially started. “You can’t tell me how a guy looks on July 4th is going to be how he looks when the season kicks off,” one commentator said.

Mahomes, like most professional athletes, has access to top-tier personal trainers, nutritionists, and team support staff. Even if he were carrying a few extra pounds in early July, it’s unlikely to matter by September. As one host noted, “Give him two weeks in camp, and he’ll look completely different—if you’re lucky enough to see him with his shirt off.”

In the end, the story says more about the media landscape than it does about Mahomes. With little to discuss during the sports summer lull, hot takes like Kietzman’s fill the airwaves. But judging by the backlash, fans are more interested in celebrating Mahomes’ continued dominance than critiquing his vacation body.