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Tom Brady backs Mahomes' NFL critique
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and
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retired NFL star Tom Brady have both criticized recent changes made by the league for the upcoming 2023 season.
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The NFL announced adjustments to the rulebook and scheduling process,
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including allowing teams to play up to two Thursday night games,
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a decision that Mahomes wasn't happy with.
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In response, Mahomes tweeted a facepalming emoji,
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prompting commissioner Roger Goodell to defend the changes and emphasize the need to balance player safety and scheduling demands.
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However, Mahomes isn't the only NFL star to criticize the league.
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Brady previously expressed his dissatisfaction with the decision to extend the regular season to 17 games,
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calling it "pointless" and "a terrible decision."
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He had also previously referred to NFL games as a "scheduled car crash."
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Despite his criticisms, the physicality of the game remains unchanged,
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as evidenced by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's two concussions last season.
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While the league faces ongoing criticism from some of its most high-profile players,
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it remains to be seen what changes will be made, if any, to address concerns about player safety and scheduling demands.