Chiefs Andy needs to start Mahomes this year, not 2018

RunKC · 08-31-2017, 10:36 PM

I know we are all still trying to get our boners down from Pat's incredible showing tonight, but in reality, Mahomes is not that far away from starting.

Can anyone outline the benefit of Mahomes sitting all season compared to him playing a handful of games at the end of the season, or even taking over at midseason? The real answer here is there is no downside. He's not going to get ruined.

And let's be clear on something else: this shouldn't be Alex's "last chance no matter what season". The only way he should be starting is if he's scoring points and doing what he's never done before, which won't happen. Otherwise Pat should start when he's ready.

We all agree that the kid has made some rookie mistakes and needs to work on some things, but look at how far he's come in 3 months? Imagine how much better he'll be in 2-2 1/2 more months.

Pat took chicken shit and turned it into chicken salad. He took the starters and drove down the field and scored a TD on the Bengals starters for Christ sakes.
I get that teams aren't gameplanning for the kid, but when they do, Andy will show his value and help him as that's one of his best strengths.

The end game is already known with Alex. We might as well get this kid some time in November on and roll with him to the playoffs and see what happens.

O.city · 08-31-2017, 10:39 PM

He definitely makes some wow throws and I myself was just arguing this earlier this week but I've changed.

I do think you learn by doing, but he's still got a ways to go in the structure of the offense. The one deep throw in the run was awesome, but the other two were more impressive to me. Stayed in the pocket and delivered strikes.

He's gotta get the intermediate and the short game down more before he's ready to go,

Sit him

Sassy Squatch · 08-31-2017, 10:40 PM

You're only setting yourself up for disappointment.

**notorious** · 08-31-2017, 10:40 PM

eDave · 08-31-2017, 10:40 PM

OMG! SHUT UP!

O.city · 08-31-2017, 10:41 PM

Alex needs to go out and have a great year so they can trade him anyway.

**notorious** · 08-31-2017, 10:42 PM

I can wait.

In the past, I knew things were going nowhere. But now there is a new hope, just waiting to be turned lose on the league.

**notorious** · 08-31-2017, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Alex needs to go out and have a great year so they can trade him anyway.

This.

O.city · 08-31-2017, 10:43 PM

Temper the excitement a bit. This was against the titans backups backups. It's awesome to watch and I'm impressed at how far he's come.

But I think sitting is the way to go

**New World Order** · 08-31-2017, 10:44 PM

O.city · 08-31-2017, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

This.

I don't know that they can or will but if they could squeeze a 2nd round pick from Smith, that'd be swell

**DaFace** · 08-31-2017, 10:47 PM

Nah. Like a fine wine, Mahomes will be better if we let him age a little more. I can wait.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 08-31-2017, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

I don't know that they can or will but if they could squeeze a 2nd round pick from Smith, that'd be swell

We can package Smith and a 4th for the Jets 1st....at least it worked on Madden.

RunKC · 08-31-2017, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O.city

Temper the excitement a bit. This was against the titans backups backups. It's awesome to watch and I'm impressed at how far he's come.

But I think sitting is the way to go

I agree.

Sit him for the next 12 weeks to get better and learn the playbook and then let's roll.

I'm all for starting him in week 12 vs Buffalo. 4 of the last 6 at home and one of the road games is the Jets. Ideal situation IMO

O.city · 08-31-2017, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

I agree.

Sit him for the next 12 weeks to get better and learn the playbook and then let's roll.

I'm all for starting him in week 12 vs Buffalo. 4 of the last 6 at home and one of the road games is the Jets. Ideal situation IMO

There's just so much fluidity in the locker room. If you're gonna start him, do it now. If not, I don't think you do unless it just goes off the rails.

If Smith is playing well and the chiefs are winning he needs to sit

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RunKC Andy Reid Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Casino cash: $2279611	Andy needs to start Mahomes this year, not 2018 I know we are all still trying to get our boners down from Pat's incredible showing tonight, but in reality, Mahomes is not that far away from starting. Can anyone outline the benefit of Mahomes sitting all season compared to him playing a handful of games at the end of the season, or even taking over at midseason? The real answer here is there is no downside. He's not going to get ruined. And let's be clear on something else: this shouldn't be Alex's "last chance no matter what season". The only way he should be starting is if he's scoring points and doing what he's never done before, which won't happen. Otherwise Pat should start when he's ready. We all agree that the kid has made some rookie mistakes and needs to work on some things, but look at how far he's come in 3 months? Imagine how much better he'll be in 2-2 1/2 more months. Pat took chicken shit and turned it into chicken salad. He took the starters and drove down the field and scored a TD on the Bengals starters for Christ sakes. I get that teams aren't gameplanning for the kid, but when they do, Andy will show his value and help him as that's one of his best strengths. The end game is already known with Alex. We might as well get this kid some time in November on and roll with him to the playoffs and see what happens.
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O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $2774064	He definitely makes some wow throws and I myself was just arguing this earlier this week but I've changed. I do think you learn by doing, but he's still got a ways to go in the structure of the offense. The one deep throw in the run was awesome, but the other two were more impressive to me. Stayed in the pocket and delivered strikes. He's gotta get the intermediate and the short game down more before he's ready to go, Sit him
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O.city In Search of a Life Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $2774064	Temper the excitement a bit. This was against the titans backups backups. It's awesome to watch and I'm impressed at how far he's come. But I think sitting is the way to go
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