When Brittany Mahomes shared Fourth of July photos featuring her husband, Patrick Mahomes, critics pounced on the quarterback’s physique. The three-time Super Bowl MVP has conquered nearly everything in the NFL, but local radio host Kevin Kietzman decided to attack the Kansas City Chiefs star’s appearance. Those harsh words didn’t sit well with someone who knows Mahomes better than almost anyone.
Why Did Bobby Stroupe Fire Back at Kevin Kietzman?
Bobby Stroupe, Mahomes’ personal trainer, decided he’d heard enough. After years of watching Mahomes deal with critics, the longtime trainer wasn’t about to let Kietzman’s comments slide. The bond between Stroupe and Mahomes runs deep, stretching back to when the quarterback was just nine years old. That 20+ year relationship gives Stroupe unique insight into what it takes to succeed at the highest level.
Kietzman’s attack was personal and brutal. “He’s fat, he’s an embarrassment. Stop the fast food, do a sit up, do something. I don’t understand it,” the radio host said. He didn’t stop there, adding, “You can’t just run through your NFL career eating Taco Bell all the time and Door Dashing fried chicken. You’ve got a $500 million contract, it’s your job. He’s done nothing but eat and drink this offseason.”
The problem with Kietzman’s rant? He has no clue what Mahomes actually does during the offseason. For someone who’s brought nothing but winning to Kansas City, the criticism felt misplaced. Whether Kietzman has some personal issue with the quarterback or just wanted attention, his comments crossed a line.
#Mahomes trainer Bobby Stroupe claps back at Kevin Kietzman, who questioned Patrick’s offseason training and eating habits on the Kevin Kietzman Has Issues Podcast. pic.twitter.com/3wpbdZhDSW
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What Did Bobby Stroupe Say in His Defense of Patrick Mahomes?
Stroupe didn’t hold back in his response. He challenged Kietzman directly on social media: “Hey Kevin Kietzman, send me your location. You obviously need attention. If you want to see what in shape is, go make it through a practice at Saint Jo or run hurry up offense scrambling back to back to back plays. You don’t have a clue what it takes. It’s not a look, it’s performance.”
The trainer kept going, asking pointed questions that exposed how little Kietzman actually knows about Mahomes’ routine. “When have you seen us train? When have you seen him eat? What do you know about his regimen?” Stroupe also made references to MLB pitchers and quarterbacks with six-packs throughout their careers, driving home his point about performance versus appearance.
This wasn’t just a trainer defending his client. Stroupe has watched Mahomes grow from a kid into a superstar over nearly two decades. That relationship means everything when someone attacks the quarterback’s work ethic and professionalism.
The backstory makes Kietzman’s criticism even more questionable. He originally opposed the Chiefs drafting Mahomes, so even after all the success, he might still be trying to prove himself right. But fans aren’t buying it anymore. Stroupe’s response resonated with Chiefs supporters who’ve watched their quarterback deliver championship after championship.