Chiefs Chiefs not considering benching Alex Smith for Patrick Mahomes this season - Page 9

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.

jspchief · 11-26-2017, 03:21 PM

27 minutes into the first half before the Chiefs got across the 50 yd line. Smith should have been benched at halftime.

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thegame214 · 11-26-2017, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Sex

St. Patty's Fire · 11-26-2017, 03:22 PM

If Andy didn't yank Smith after that first half it's never going to happen.

BleedingRed · 11-26-2017, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

Is Pat really far away from even being able to be on the field? Kelce says Pat looks good in practice but Schwartz says he clearly isn't ready.

Well at this rate we won't be leading the division for long

kcpasco · 11-26-2017, 03:23 PM

Even last week he had multiple opportunities down less then 7 and he repeatedly failed. He ****ing sucks but Andy has a man crush on him.

bigjosh · 11-26-2017, 03:24 PM

Andy Reid said didn't consider replacing Alex Smith with Patrick Mahomes II at quarterback and isn't thinking about a change for next week's game against the Jets. "That's not where I am at right now," he said. https://t.co/S9eVs0BiMs
— Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) November 26, 2017

bigjosh · 11-26-2017, 03:24 PM

**** Fat Andy and Alex Smith at this point.

TLO · 11-26-2017, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjosh

Andy Reid said didn't consider replacing Alex Smith with Patrick Mahomes II at quarterback and isn't thinking about a change for next week's game against the Jets. "That's not where I am at right now," he said. https://t.co/S9eVs0BiMs
— Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) November 26, 2017

**** him. **** this franchise.

MMXcalibur · 11-26-2017, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjosh

Andy Reid said didn't consider replacing Alex Smith with Patrick Mahomes II at quarterback and isn't thinking about a change for next week's game against the Jets. "That's not where I am at right now," he said. https://t.co/S9eVs0BiMs
— Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) November 26, 2017

But of course.

BleedingRed · 11-26-2017, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjosh

Andy Reid said didn't consider replacing Alex Smith with Patrick Mahomes II at quarterback and isn't thinking about a change for next week's game against the Jets. "That's not where I am at right now," he said. https://t.co/S9eVs0BiMs
— Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) November 26, 2017

He did say "right now" wait to see after he reviews tapes

kcpasco · 11-26-2017, 03:25 PM

I hope the ****ing Jets win by 50. **** Andy Reid’s pride.

**SAUTO** · 11-26-2017, 03:25 PM

Im hoping they make the change for the raiders at home.

kcpasco · 11-26-2017, 03:26 PM

Hey Andy I hope your pride lets your fatass lose a division and miss the playoffs you fat ****.

**PHOG** · 11-26-2017, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunKC

Is Pat really far away from even being able to be on the field? Kelce says Pat looks good in practice but Schwartz says he clearly isn't ready.

So 1 more week.

kcpasco · 11-26-2017, 03:30 PM

Reid would rather the season go down in embarrassing fashion then admit he was wrong. His ego is as fat as his body.

11-26-2017, 09:02 AM
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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kcpasco MVP Join Date: Sep 2007 Casino cash: $6143463	Even last week he had multiple opportunities down less then 7 and he repeatedly failed. He ****ing sucks but Andy has a man crush on him.
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bigjosh Mahomosapien Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: the great white north Casino cash: $-2095098	Andy Reid said didn't consider replacing Alex Smith with Patrick Mahomes II at quarterback and isn't thinking about a change for next week's game against the Jets. "That's not where I am at right now," he said. https://t.co/S9eVs0BiMs — Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) November 26, 2017
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11-26-2017, 03:24 PM	#127
bigjosh Mahomosapien Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: the great white north Casino cash: $-2095098	**** Fat Andy and Alex Smith at this point.
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11-26-2017, 03:25 PM	#131
kcpasco MVP Join Date: Sep 2007 Casino cash: $6143463	I hope the **ing Jets win by 50. ** Andy Reid’s pride.
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kcpasco MVP Join Date: Sep 2007 Casino cash: $6143463	Hey Andy I hope your pride lets your fatass lose a division and miss the playoffs you fat ****.
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11-26-2017, 03:30 PM	#135
kcpasco MVP Join Date: Sep 2007 Casino cash: $6143463	Reid would rather the season go down in embarrassing fashion then admit he was wrong. His ego is as fat as his body.
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