Chiefs confident Sammy Watkins, Patrick Mahomes are “starting to sync”

[The Franchise]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...rting-to-sync/

Wide receiver Sammy Watkins hasn’t caught a pass through the team’s first two preseason games and he failed to come back for a Patrick Mahomes pass that could have been a touchdown.

Coach Andy Reid noted that Watkins needs to do a better on plays like that, but he didn’t show much overall concern about how Watkins is fitting into the offense in his first year with the team. Reid said he loves Watkins’ “intensity on learning all the little, small things” and has seen that translate into good things at practice.

Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy had a similar take and said that he’s seen signs that Watkins and Mahomes are striking up a strong relationship.

“When it’s all said and done, Sammy is doing a heck of a job,” Bieniemy said, via ESPN.com. “He’s doing a great job. He’s accepted the challenge because we’re not just playing him at one position. He’s accepted the challenge of learning all three across the board. We want versatile football players. I know everybody wants to talk about what’s happening on the field on game day, but I will say this: Their communication, their rhythm is starting to sync.”

Mahomes agreed with the coaches about Watkins making strides even if they haven’t shown up in games. That’s easier to sell in preseason than in the regular season, which leaves the Chiefs with a couple of weeks to get everyone in line.

[ToxSocks]

This team is young and in a "re-load" mode.

They look the part. It's aight. Teams go through it.

[UChieffyBugger]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

Hitchens, Ragland and Berry won't matter much when the DL is getting blown off the LoS.

All i hear is sugar coating. People act like camp and preseason don't carry over. It does. Don't act all surprised when the Chiefs are still getting gashed on the ground and through the air. They warned you.

It's not difficult to see when a team is crisp, popping pads and flying. So far, this might be the worst pre-season Chiefs team i've seen since Reid's 1st year.

And depth matters. You can't sit here and say, "oh we're missing starters". So ****ing what. Those guys the Chiefs have been trotting out there WILL see playing time. No team finishes the year healthy.

There WILL come a point in which these scrubs will be counted on to win games.

Yeah "depth matters" so i guess you didn't see our defense NOT GIVE UP A SINGLE POINT in the second half against Atlanta right?

[BlackOp]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

Hitchens, Ragland and Berry won't matter much when the DL is getting blown off the LoS.

All i hear is sugar coating. People act like camp and preseason don't carry over. It does. Don't act all surprised when the Chiefs are still getting gashed on the ground and through the air. They warned you.

It's not difficult to see when a team is crisp, popping pads and flying. So far, this might be the worst pre-season Chiefs team i've seen since Reid's 1st year.

And depth matters. You can't sit here and say, "oh we're missing starters". So ****ing what. Those guys the Chiefs have been trotting out there WILL see playing time. No team finishes the year healthy.

There WILL come a point in which these scrubs will be counted on to win games.

Well..I know game 1 against NE didn't look anything like preseason.

Expecting backup players to be great starters in preseason is asking a little too much, IMO. Especially, when they are all playing at the same time. Falcons have a pretty stacked starting offense too...

You guys want to get stressed out about it, fine. I'm not until I see the finished product in a real game.

[notorious]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Mahomes has been running a very conservative checkdown offense.

If not for Tyreek's long 70 yard catch, we'd be saying the same about Tyreek too.

We need to just chill. The offense will open up game 1. Watkins will have tons of opportunity. Maybe he's a bust, but we won't know until the season actually starts.

Tyreek’s resume makes Watkins look very weak.

Besides,my opinion is based on regular season production. Nobody gives a shit about preseason.

[RealSNR]

“When it’s all said and done, Sammy is doing a heck of a job,” Bieniemy said, via ESPN.com. “He’s doing a great job. He’s accepted the challenge because we’re not just playing him at one position. He’s accepted the challenge of learning all three across the board. We want versatile football players. I know everybody wants to talk about what’s happening on the field on game day, but I will say this: Their communication, their rhythm is starting to sync.”

So did anybody actually read this? Nobody cares? Just Baghdad Bob bullshit from the Chiefs?

Like... actually read what Bienemy has to say. I have no clue if this is an uncommon thing to expect out of a WR in his first offseason with the team, but still. Lighten the **** up.

Preseason, guys. You're upset Watkins hasn't taken control of the offense from Day 1, but it's not Day 1 yet. It's still pre-Day 1. Preseason.

If he still looks like shit past Day 1, then we'll talk.

[Halfcan]

Depressing thread with too much negativity.

Sammy sucks, the secondary is absolute Trash, Houston sucks, Berry sucks, Bob Sutton sucks, the O line sucks, Run Defense sucks, Veach is a Moron!!!

Battered Fan Syndrome for sure!

[UChieffyBugger]

Originally Posted by notorious

Tyreek’s resume makes Watkins look very weak.

Besides,my opinion is based on regular season production. Nobody gives a shit about preseason.

How? I love Tyreek and think he can be an all-time great in this game, but right now simply as a receiver, Sammy is much more proven and that's not even a debate imo. Tyreek is just hitting his stride, Sammy has already pretty much two one thousand yard seasons (982 and 1047) in his first two years whilst Tyrod Taylor was throwing to him.

[Hammock Parties]

Not worried at all. Mahomes makes scrubs like Albert Wilson look like starters.

If Watkins is open, he'll find him.

[notorious]

One is taking pennies of cap space while the other is prison raping it.

[Chiefs=Champions]

More than any other preseason in recent memory, ive noticed how people are freaking out and over reacting. He's learning a new offense, hurt his hip and has been good in practices. He's only had 3 targets - chill out! Some of the reactionary calls here are nuts.

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

I'm not convinced our secondary is going to be that bad.

I am unless a couple of "youngins" step up from the depth chart and play amazingly. Remember to that we have very little pass rush which makes our 2ndary even more vulnerable.

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

Not worried at all. Mahomes makes scrubs like Albert Wilson look like starters.

If Watkins is open, he'll find him.

Assuming he gets time to throw.

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by Detoxing

Hitchens, Ragland and Berry won't matter much when the DL is getting blown off the LoS.

All i hear is sugar coating. People act like camp and preseason don't carry over. It does. Don't act all surprised when the Chiefs are still getting gashed on the ground and through the air. They warned you.

It's not difficult to see when a team is crisp, popping pads and flying. So far, this might be the worst pre-season Chiefs team i've seen since Reid's 1st year.

And depth matters. You can't sit here and say, "oh we're missing starters". So ****ing what. Those guys the Chiefs have been trotting out there WILL see playing time. No team finishes the year healthy.

There WILL come a point in which these scrubs will be counted on to win games.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Halfcan

Depressing thread with too much negativity.

Sammy sucks, the secondary is absolute Trash, Houston sucks, Berry sucks, Bob Sutton sucks, the O line sucks, Run Defense sucks, Veach is a Moron!!!

Battered Fan Syndrome for sure!

Absolutely

[DRM08]

Maybe should have spent the $16m on building the offensive line or defense.