Chiefs Mahomes pocket presence improving

chiefzilla1501 · 09-26-2022, 05:53 PM

I’m tired of being negative. Let’s talk about a positive from the first few games.

Patrick mahomes has played some elite defenses and despite not having as much elite receiver talent, he’s only taken 2 sacks for 15 yards. I think he made it a point of emphasis in the off-season. He is doing less of the dancing to the outside and is really starting to slide around the pocket. I’d argue that his maneuverability is next level. He looks slippery in a way we’re not really used to because now he’s making intelligent choices in the pocket.

For perspective, burrow has taken 15 sacks right now.

It may not be sexy and I know some think he should play to his strength and work outside the pocket. I think he’s building a new skill and one that will be way more important many years down the road. They tried to get Big Ben to do the same and arguably Russell Wilson to protect their long term investment. But it just hasn’t stuck. They need to run around and improvise to succeed. With any new skill there will be some bumps. But he will get better and better at it. Hang in there and watch the young man grow.

09-26-2022, 05:53 PM	Topic Starter
chiefzilla1501 In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2008 Casino cash: $-1575503	Mahomes pocket presence improving I’m tired of being negative. Let’s talk about a positive from the first few games. Patrick mahomes has played some elite defenses and despite not having as much elite receiver talent, he’s only taken 2 sacks for 15 yards. I think he made it a point of emphasis in the off-season. He is doing less of the dancing to the outside and is really starting to slide around the pocket. I’d argue that his maneuverability is next level. He looks slippery in a way we’re not really used to because now he’s making intelligent choices in the pocket. For perspective, burrow has taken 15 sacks right now. It may not be sexy and I know some think he should play to his strength and work outside the pocket. I think he’s building a new skill and one that will be way more important many years down the road. They tried to get Big Ben to do the same and arguably Russell Wilson to protect their long term investment. But it just hasn’t stuck. They need to run around and improvise to succeed. With any new skill there will be some bumps. But he will get better and better at it. Hang in there and watch the young man grow.
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