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Originally Posted by TEX
Going into the year, I figured this was the last hurrah for most of this bunch in KC - especially on defense and of course at QB. That after the season they would try and trade Smith to try and recoup some of what they lost in trading up for Mahomes, and dump Hali, DJ & Co and get some cap relief plus $$$ to spend to build the team with a starting Franchise QB on a rookie contract - like Seattle did with Wilson. I knew the Mahome's Era begins next season - so whatever happened, I was fine with the outcome.
BUT then New England happened and Alex was playing out of his mind. Suffered a major loss in Berry, so expectations were kept in check. Then Philly happened and 5-0 and expectations were raised. Now, in the midst of the FREE FALL, I'm back to where I was at the beginning of the season, only bitter about it all after getting a taste of early success.
Next year is next year, BUT it's the FIRST time I can remember when a legit QBOTF is in the wings. So, it is what it is now and KC can still make the playoffs - in fact still controls its own destiny, but nothing will come of it regardless, so I'm of the opinion to start Mahomes now -to get a jump on tomorrow. Who knows, what if the kid can lead them to the playoffs and maybe even win a game. Talk about confidence going into nest year. And if he fails, he's a rookie, and will gain valuable experience regardless.  |
Totally... there's really no good reason to keep Smith at QB right now.
6-5 and one game up on the Chargers and Raiders.
Won @ Chargers and lost @ Raiders
@Jets
Raiders
Chargers
Dolphins
@Broncos
That's why they should have started him at home vs BUF. I really doubt they start him at the Jets. Either way, that's a nice 5 games with 3 straight in KC for the rookie to give it a shot.
If you're a realist - what do you want, limp into the playoffs with Alex? You've seen that movie, so worst case - limp in with the future QB and see what happens, let him work through his learning curve with something on the line and put him in a spot to be a hero.
Or, you end it with a thud and continue the bland and generic path you're on... it's really kind of lame.