Here’s why you don’t start Mahomes

[In58men]

First of all, our schedule is very easy from here on out. We have 6 games left with four of them being home games. As much as it pains me to say this, Alex very well could get it together and we’ll have a shot at getting some value for him. We bench him now, we won’t get shit, period. Let him pad those stats baby!!!!!

Mahomes has no chemistry with the first team players, he needs a full off-season to mesh with those guys. If he starts or sits, either way we have no chance at a Super Bowl run. This defense is atrocious. If Mahomes lays an egg (which is highly likely) it’ll just knock his confidence down. There’s no reason to risk an injury on a player when this team isn’t going anywhere with or without him playing. Last thing we need is for him to come in and get concussed. Be smart, put the beer down and calm the **** down. The remaining schedule should be a breeze for Smitty to rack up some decent stats.

I love you all and it’ll all be okay!!!!

[wazu]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Typed as if you think the 31 other teams haven't watched the guy for a decade... everyone knows what he is and while he has value, you're not receiving a king's ransom for him.

As long as Alex is off our team I promise to be thrilled with the return.

[Couch-Potato]

Originally Posted by Couch-Potato

Here's why you don't make the change to Mahomes... Alex has an easy schedule ahead of him as noted, we need him to appear as if he's a quality starting QB in the league. Why on earth would we want to sit him if we're offering him up as trade bate this offseason? If you want to try and squeeze a 2nd out of one of the 5 or so teams desperate for a QB this offseason than you gotta let him play the season through.

Let's be clear, I'm not suggesting the above because it would be good for the team this season or because I'm a crazy Alex fanatic. I've thrown in the towel already regarding any big win out of this team in the postseason this year. I'm thinking about who we might be able to snag in the draft for Mahomes if we had an extra 2nd this offseason. Yes, the other team's in the league have watched Alex for years and know what he is. Consider that though for a second, plenty of teams want a consistent QB. Someone to hold the fort down until you find a QOTF, IE our Chiefs when shopping for a QB several years back.


Teams that are looking for a QB this offseason:

Browns
Bills
Broncos
Jaguars
Jets


Teams that are potentially looking fora QB this offseason:

Dolphins
Giants
Redskins
Cardinals
Saints
Vikings
Chargers
Bengals


Only going to be 2-3 quality QBs in the draft, Cousins will be available but who else? That makes A Smith about the 4th best option available now that Garoppolo is out of the picture. Too many teams looking not to get at least a 3rd for him in my opinion.

[fan4ever]

Originally Posted by ROYC75

Yep, Pittsburgh?

Tradition says go with Smith. We have lived with tradition long enough.

Reid is a monster after the bye week too.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by fan4ever

Reid is a monster after the bye week too.

Yeah, that's a narrative that needs to die a quick death

[The Franchise]

Smith all but killed his trade value against the Giants. We're going to end up having to cut his ass this offseason.

[wazu]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Yeah, that's a narrative that needs to die a quick death

The one I’d rather see gone is: “Smith is the win NOW option.”

[In58men]

Originally Posted by wazu

The one I’d rather see gone is: “Smith is the win NOW option.”

He needs more weapons

[Marcellus]

Just when I think Inmen's football takes couldn't get any worse.....

What part of there is nothing to lose in playing Mahomes is hard for some people to understand.

The Giants game was a defensive mirage against a shitty offense. We don't have a lock down defense, our pass rush and secondary are shit, we have to score points to win.

Smith does not = points.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Yeah, that's a narrative that needs to die a quick death

16-3 is an insane record and if Smith had played even 10% better than he did the record would be 17-2.

Its not a myth.

[bigjosh]

I give zero ****s about recouping draft picks from smith.

I dont care if we get a third, a seventh, or nothing for smith.

Patrick having 5 or 6 games playing experience getting his feet wet heading into next year will be much more valuable for this franchise than a 3rd round pick that smith may net.

[In58men]

Originally Posted by bigjosh

I give zero ****s about recouping draft picks from smith.

I dont care if we get a third, a seventh, or nothing for smith.

Patrick having 5 or 6 games playing experience getting his feet wet heading into next year will be much more valuable for this franchise than a 3rd round pick that smith may net.

Because 5 to 6 games will make or break his career. It's such a HUUUUUUGEEE deal, right?

You're the definition of mediocre if you don't care what we get for Smith. I'll ****ing take anything, every bit can help.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by In58men

Because 5 to 6 games will make or break his career. It's such a HUUUUUUGEEE deal, right?

You're the definition of mediocre if you don't care what we get for Smith. I'll ****ing take anything, every bit can help.

Do you not realize caring anything about Alex Smith at this point is the definition of accepting mediocrity?

You are still focused on the wrong things. Dumbass.

[PAChiefsGuy]

Originally Posted by bigjosh

I give zero ****s about recouping draft picks from smith.

I dont care if we get a third, a seventh, or nothing for smith.

Patrick having 5 or 6 games playing experience getting his feet wet heading into next year will be much more valuable for this franchise than a 3rd round pick that smith may net.

That's because you are an idiot.

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by In58men

He needs more weapons

[bigjosh]

Originally Posted by In58men

Because 5 to 6 games will make or break his career. It's such a HUUUUUUGEEE deal, right?

You're the definition of mediocre if you don't care what we get for Smith. I'll ****ing take anything, every bit can help.

No, because 5 or 6 games could get him to the point that this team is ready to rock NEXT year, instead of next year being his first meaningful snaps. Learning curve now, ready in 18.

Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy

That's because you are an idiot.

Negged again just because you are a pussy.