The lasting memory Patrick Mahomes left of the 2024 NFL season is that he ultimately lost. He failed.That, rather than continue his chase of Tom Brady's record seven-ring Super Bowl domination and set an unprecedented mark by winning three consecutive championships, Mahomes fell short. And not just fell short because his team betrayed him, but because he played poorly and wasn't what anyone, including himself, expected.So, yes, bitter disappointment.And do you know how, amid all that defeat and failure and disillusion, Mahomes handled the moment?Like a champion.He took his beating, as did all the Kansas City Chiefs in that 40-22 final