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Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy
I wouldn't go that far yet. He hasn't done anything except getting drafted high. Big deal, so did Ryan Leaf.
Once he proves himself we can get into doing what is best for Mahomes is what is best for the Chiefs. Once you get a franchise QB you generally do what you can to keep them but he isn't there yet from what I understand.
Until then he's a high draft pick trying to earn the backup QB job. I'm rooting for him as much as anyone. I'd like him to beat out Alex Smith right away but realistically Chiefs need to develop him like any other high draft pick but nothing more. If he is ready to beat out whoever he is competing with for the 1st-string QB job, play him, if he isn't, then don't. Not rocket science.
He's got to earn it and I'm sure he will with time.
If we don't trade Alex Smith it isn't going to be out Mahomes it'll be about what is best for the Chiefs this season. We can win with Alex and our coaches know that which is why he will NOT get traded.
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Holy hell man. Are we even on the same message board right now?
I'm well aware that Mahomes hasn't done anything yet. But there is absolutely zero doubt that Mahomes is the most critical player to our future success currently on the roster. The investment they made in him, along with playing QB--makes this a certainty.
If they traded Alex Smith right now (and they won't), it means that they feel Mahomes is ready and able to lead this offense. I don't think he is, and I doubt Reid does either.
The kid can play when Reid says he is ready, and I'll be cool with it. But Reid must do whatever is best for Pat, and in turn for the franchise.