Re-casting Ted Lasso characters with Kansas City Chiefs

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 15: (L-R) Hannah Waddingham, Jason Sudeikis, and Juno Temple attend Apple's "Ted Lasso" season two premiere at Pacific Design Center on July 15, 2021 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 15: (L-R) Hannah Waddingham, Jason Sudeikis, and Juno Temple attend Apple's "Ted Lasso" season two premiere at Pacific Design Center on July 15, 2021 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 02: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Patrick Mahomes as Dani Rojas

“Football is life!”

In a perfect comparison, we would have a more central character for Mahomes to play as the NFL’s best young player, but the general casting still works well. Dani Rojas is AFC Richmond’s bright young talent, a dynamic player on the field who represents their best chances to win going forward. He’s also a passionate new face who is instantly lovable and someone who is all about the game of football.

Mahomes is even more likable than Dani (somehow) and exhibits a lot more leadership and charisma, but if there’s a “sensation” here, it’s either Rojas or the despised yet talented Tartt. And we can’t put Mahomes there.

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