Tag: Bobby Stroupe

Chiefs Patrick Mahomes, Rashee Rice train with new teammate Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown

#Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Rashee Rice trained with their new teammate Marquise “Hollywood” Brown this week.

The journey to three Super Bowl titles in a row is underway for some members of the Kansas City Chiefs. The offseason workouts not sanctioned by the team are early indicators of the players’ camaraderie and trust before heading into organized team activity.

Well-known trainer Bobby Stroupe has notably worked with Chiefs players such as Patrick Mahomes, George Karlaftis, and his various athlete clients. He posted images from workouts featuring Mahomes, Rashee Rice, and newly signed receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown on his X account early Thursday morning.

In the initial image featuring Rice and Brown, Stroupe details the importance of working on footwork to avoid serious injuries.

In recent years, Stroupe has been featured for his work with Mahomes, especially during his battles with lower leg injuries. The three-time Super Bowl MVP showed plenty of flexibility during his AFC Championship game performance against the Baltimore Ravens, due in part to the work with Stroupe.

Mahomes is still working out in the offseason, and his receivers, Rice and Brown, are joining him. The group is building the chemistry off the field needed for the 2024 season.

Purdue QB Aidan O’Connell details Chiefs DE George Karlaftis’ work ethic

Purdue QB Aidan O’Connell told @EdEastonJr about #Chiefs DE George Karlaftis’ work ethic and explained how he linked him up with Bobby Stroupe last offseason.

The underdog story has many forms, especially in the NFL. The annual scouting combine allows players to price their value and raise their stock beyond their highlight reels.

Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell was a walk-on to the team back in 2017, fighting for a roster spot and showing patience for years. After all of that hard work and dedication, O’Connell got his chance, earning two consecutive Second-Team All-Big Ten honors in 2021 and 2022. At the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, he’ll have another opportunity to prove himself.

Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke with O’Connell on Saturday, who praised his former teammate George Karlaftis after his rookie year in Kansas City.

“Yeah, I love George (Karlaftis),” said O’Connell. “A great friend and just a great guy, a super hard worker. He was a professional about his craft in college and so super proud. He got the opportunity and made the most of it. And he’s one for one — one Super Bowl, one win. So, I expect a lot more from him. I hope to talk to him soon. It’s been a while.”

O’Connell opened up about the trainer he introduced Karlaftis to last off-season, a connection that would prove pivotal in 2022. O’Connell introduced the Chiefs’ defensive end to APEC’s Bobby Stroupe, who is best known for working as Patrick Mahomes’ personal trainer.

“Last offseason, yeah,” said O’Connell. “I was training with (Bobby Stroupe), and he trains guys in Kansas City. So, I got (George Karlaftis) in touch with him.”

Stroupe helped train Karlaftis ahead of the 2022 NFL season, providing the same type of specialized and unique training as he does for Mahomes. Asked about his own intangibles, it’s easy to understand why O’Connell even thought to get Karlaftis and Stroupe together.

“I think my journey kind of speaks to that,” said O’Connell. “I love being in a locker room with the guys. I care more about my teammates than just football, so I want to make sure they know I care about how they’re doing. . . I think I bring being a great locker room guy and being a great leader. I’m going to lead by example even if I’m not the starter.”

The Chiefs are set at quarterback with Mahomes, but there is an opportunity for a backup role following Chad Henne’s retirement. O’Connell’s performance at the combine, both on the field and in the meeting rooms, could be exactly what puts him on the Chiefs’ radar.

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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes already back to training after Super Bowl LVII victory

#Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is already back to training for the 2023 NFL season, not two weeks removed from the team’s Super Bowl LVII victory.

No rest for the champions.

It hasn’t even been two weeks since the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, but that won’t stop QB Patrick Mahomes from getting some work in. Mahomes is already back at work with his personal trainer, getting prepared for the 2023 NFL season. He took some time off with the family for Sterling Mahomes’ birthday, but he was right back at it afterward.

On Tuesday, Mahomes was out in Fort Worth, Texas at the APEC training facilities working with Bobby Stroupe. He posted some videos to his Instagram story of Mahomes doing exercises on sand. Our friends at Arrowhead Live captured a screenshot of one.

Mahomes also shared some photos on his Instagram story of him working out at APEC. He seemed to be doing some balance exercises and different things to work on his recently injured ankle, among other things.

On Wednesday morning, Stroupe shared the following set of photos from the workout on Twitter set to Akira The Don’s “There Must Be Discipline.”

There are certainly no signs of complacency from Mahomes after the latest Super Bowl win. That looks like a man on a mission to come back faster, better and stronger for the 2023 NFL season. Rest assured that the Chiefs Kingdom can’t wait to see what he has in store for them.

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WATCH: Chiefs QBs Patrick Mahomes, Shane Buechele training together in Dallas

Offseason training is officially underway for #Chiefs QBs Patrick Mahomes and Shane Buechele.

Offseason training is officially underway for Kansas City Chiefs QBs Patrick Mahomes and Shane Buechele.

Just a week after football season concluded, both players are back in action getting their bodies prepared for the 2022 NFL season. With the disappointing end to the 2021 NFL season, it’s a safe bet that both Mahomes and Buechele were anxious to get back to work.

The two Texas natives just so happen to be training together to kick off the offseason and this probably won’t be the last time they cross paths. Mahomes and Buechele’s trainer, Bobby Stroupe, posted a short teaser of the two players getting some work in at the Athlete Performance Enhancement Center (APEC) Dallas-Fort Worth facilities.

Check out the clip of the two players stretching down below:

Mahomes has been training with Stroupe and APEC since he was in grade school. They’ve developed a unique routine over the years that is really catered to his skill set and body. The same goes for Buechele, Mecole Hardman, Bobby Witt Jr. and all the other athletes who work with APEC and Stroupe.

This is a good opportunity for Buechele to work alongside Mahomes. The second-year quarterback out of SMU is expected to be the No. 2 quarterback in Kansas City next season with Chad Henne slated for free agency. Mahomes had high praise for Buechele and his work ethic after his promotion to the 53-man roster during the 2021 season. Offseason training should only strengthen the bond they already share.

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WATCH: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ offseason workout video

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has been putting in work during the 2020 NFL offseason.

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes continues to work toward refining his body during the 2020 NFL offseason.

Mahomes shared a new video cut-up on Twitter featuring his offseason workouts with Bobby Stroupe at Athlete Performance Enhancement Center (APEC) in Texas. Mahomes has been training with Stroupe since he was in fourth grade and they’ve developed a unique routine over the years. Mahomes credits the work they’ve done together over the years for a lot of his success on the field.

While the workouts do include some of the normal things you’d see from NFL quarterbacks, it also includes some things that are specific to Mahomes’ playstyle. Check out the video down below:

Stroupe works with Mahomes to reset his body after the season, working on things like movement patterns, mobility, stability, tissue extensibility. When you see Mahomes make a throw off-platform — one that he’s not supposed to be able to make — this is the type of training and preparation that helps make those throws possible.

With training camp just around the corner, we’ll soon see the results of the work that Mahomes has put in during this offseason.

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