Chiefs Chiefs not considering benching Alex Smith for Patrick Mahomes this season - Page 6

thegame214 · 09:19 AM

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/c...s-this-season/

Per Jason La Canfora

Despite their recent struggles on offense, the Chiefs are not inclined to make any switch at quarterback, team sources said, though the staff does remain very bullish on first-round pick Patrick Mahomes and his ability to take over as soon as next season. Mahomes continues to impress teammates and coaches with his efforts in practice and how he conducts himself in meetings and around the facility, and there is a strong sense that he could be a franchise quarterback sooner rather than later.

Even with their recent falloff in the passing game and running game, and with Mahomes' athleticism and huge arm, there is no movement to move on from veteran Alex Smith now and the only way he would lose his job would be to injury, sources said. Smith has tailed off from what was an MVP-like first half, with the Chiefs storming to a 5-0 record and being talked about as perhaps the best team in football.

They've gone into a 1-4 swoon since then and face a critical AFC game with the Bills this weekend, with the Chargers suddenly surging in the AFC West and the Raiders still capable of making a run, too. Smith has failed to maintain the big plays downfield that helped the team get off to such a torrid start -- the dink-and-dunk nature of the offense under him was part of the allure of Mahomes in the draft, as his gunslinger approach is the opposite of that -- and rookie running back Kareem Hunt has been bottled up as well.

Smith is coming off his worst game of the season in a loss to the lowly Giants coming out of the bye. He threw multiple interceptions, which is out of character for him. Coach Andy Reid was somewhat critical of his play after that, but Smith continues to get the bulk of starting reps and is entrusted with getting this team to the postseason.

However, numerous other GMs anticipate the Chiefs shopping Smith, who has one year left on his contract, in the offseason. He is signed to a team-friendly deal that is easy to deal, he would have significant value to any contending team that may want to upgrade at quarterback (Jacksonville; Arizona or Denver if they opt not to rebuild) and he is a proven, steady hand who teammates love and who protects the football (almost to a fault). The Chiefs seem poised to turn the offense over to Mahomes and it would be anything but a surprise should Smith leave Kansas City via trade after arriving there from a swap with the 49ers upon Reid's hiring.

Chiefshrink · 11-26-2017, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

The Texans were desperate, and the Chiefs have a proven winner.

Depends I guess on how you are defining a proven winner. A proven winner ? Winning what ? The division ? Big deal and sad to say it will actually be a big deal this year in order to make it to the playoffs.

Winning the AFC championship ? The real BIG DEAL

that Alex hasn't even come close to your so called definition of a proven winner!!

BryanBusby · 11-26-2017, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Bob

He had a bad game last week. However, he's still an MVP Candidate and the best player on KC's roster this season. I won't be surprised if we see the same headline at this time next year. It is what it is... He will probably throw for 400 yards and four TDs today.

In what world do you think he even sniffs any awards

Eleazar · 11-26-2017, 12:48 PM

There’s no point in trying to save this season. They’ll just get embarrassed. Tank it

Great Expectations · 11-26-2017, 01:25 PM

Let’s see what Mahomes can do to start the half.

In58men · 11-26-2017, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Eleazar

There’s no point in trying to save this season. They’ll just get embarrassed. Tank it

****!!! I’m glad somebody else can see this. Some of these fans are ****ing way too optimistic.

mnchiefsguy · 11-26-2017, 01:31 PM

Maybe they will consider it now after this ****ing shitty first half.

Reerun_KC · 11-26-2017, 01:31 PM

Alex is not able to run an NFL offense.

**Ragged Robin** · 11-26-2017, 01:31 PM

Doesn't matter, loser team and franchise

BigCatDaddy · 11-26-2017, 01:34 PM

Im at the game. Shitty sucks and the fans hate him. Putting this off doesnt make sense.

Best22 · 11-26-2017, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Eleazar

There’s no point in trying to save this season. They’ll just get embarrassed. Tank it

Tank for a high 2nd round pick?

We have no first

staylor26 · 11-26-2017, 01:37 PM

I’m not considering giving a **** till they do

**Ming the Merciless** · 11-26-2017, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Great Expectations

Let’s see what Mahomes can do to start the half.

im in

DJ's left nut · 11-26-2017, 01:39 PM

At arrowhead. I don't know how bad he looks on tv but he's a ****ing disaster.

Bench this asshole. He's killing this team.

dj56dt58 · 11-26-2017, 01:40 PM

Alex warming up with helmet on

Hog's Gone Fishin · 11-26-2017, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

At arrowhead. I don't know how bad he looks on tv but he's a ****ing disaster.

Bench this asshole. He's killing this team.

This X 570000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

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thegame214 Veteran Join Date: Jun 2017 Casino cash: $9780412	Chiefs not considering benching Alex Smith for Patrick Mahomes this season https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/c...s-this-season/ Per Jason La Canfora Despite their recent struggles on offense, the Chiefs are not inclined to make any switch at quarterback, team sources said, though the staff does remain very bullish on first-round pick Patrick Mahomes and his ability to take over as soon as next season. Mahomes continues to impress teammates and coaches with his efforts in practice and how he conducts himself in meetings and around the facility, and there is a strong sense that he could be a franchise quarterback sooner rather than later. Even with their recent falloff in the passing game and running game, and with Mahomes' athleticism and huge arm, there is no movement to move on from veteran Alex Smith now and the only way he would lose his job would be to injury, sources said. Smith has tailed off from what was an MVP-like first half, with the Chiefs storming to a 5-0 record and being talked about as perhaps the best team in football. They've gone into a 1-4 swoon since then and face a critical AFC game with the Bills this weekend, with the Chargers suddenly surging in the AFC West and the Raiders still capable of making a run, too. Smith has failed to maintain the big plays downfield that helped the team get off to such a torrid start -- the dink-and-dunk nature of the offense under him was part of the allure of Mahomes in the draft, as his gunslinger approach is the opposite of that -- and rookie running back Kareem Hunt has been bottled up as well. Smith is coming off his worst game of the season in a loss to the lowly Giants coming out of the bye. He threw multiple interceptions, which is out of character for him. Coach Andy Reid was somewhat critical of his play after that, but Smith continues to get the bulk of starting reps and is entrusted with getting this team to the postseason. However, numerous other GMs anticipate the Chiefs shopping Smith, who has one year left on his contract, in the offseason. He is signed to a team-friendly deal that is easy to deal, he would have significant value to any contending team that may want to upgrade at quarterback (Jacksonville; Arizona or Denver if they opt not to rebuild) and he is a proven, steady hand who teammates love and who protects the football (almost to a fault). The Chiefs seem poised to turn the offense over to Mahomes and it would be anything but a surprise should Smith leave Kansas City via trade after arriving there from a swap with the 49ers upon Reid's hiring. Last edited by thegame214; 11-26-2017 at 09:19 AM..
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