Patrick Mahomes makes feelings clear on potentially leading Team USA in flag football at 2028 Olympics

Patrick Mahomes is arguably one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. He is a three-time Super Bowl champion, a three-time Super Bowl MVP, a two-time NFL MVP and a six-time Pro Bowler, all before the age of 30.

At this point, Mahomes has already achieved almost everything possible in the NFL. As a result, when NFL owners approved sending players to the 2028 Olympic Games, many fans and analysts immediately projected that Mahomes would lead Team USA's charge for a gold medal.

On Thursday, Mahomes was asked whether he wanted to be the one to lead out Team USA.

“It’s awesome to be able to showcase the NFL to the whole world through flag football, but I’ll probably leave that to the younger guys,” Mahomes told reporters. “I’ll be a little older by the time that comes around.”

At the time of the 2028 Olympics, Mahomes will be 32 years of age, something that may have contributed to his decision.

If not Patrick Mahomes, then who could lead Team USA?

While many fans would like to see Mahomes lead Team USA at the Olympics, it appears as though this may not become a reality. The good thing for Team USA is that the majority of QBs in the NFL are American and could be interested in representing their country at the major event.

Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels are all superstars in the NFL and could make for great leaders if the opportunity were to arise.