Chiefs Chiefs confident Sammy Watkins, Patrick Mahomes are “starting to sync” - Page 11

**The Franchise** · 08-23-2018, 10:16 AM

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.

Hammock Parties · 08-25-2018, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AssEaterChief

Shit signing

I'll say it again, he will never be worth that contract and even in the one in a million chance he did, he won't be on this roster by the time they are Super Bowl contenders...

Patomic made Albert Wilson look like Golden Tate, man.

Sammy Watkins is about to blow up.

crazycoffey · 08-25-2018, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

If only he had said great balls of fire would that line be funnier.

It was implied. The only reason it was sorta funny to begin with

bricks · 08-26-2018, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AssEaterChief

Shit signing

I'll say it again, he will never be worth that contract and even in the one in a million chance he did, he won't be on this roster by the time they are Super Bowl contenders...

Super Bowl contenders? Sounds like you have expectations my man?

I wouldn’t do that with the Chiefs. Not with this coaching regime and shitty ownership.

FAX · 08-26-2018, 07:38 AM

Not to create some sort of irrepressible firestorm of controversy, but when they said "starting to sync", maybe the reporter misinterpreted the statement. It could have been "starting to sink".

That would explain a lot.

FAX THE CONCERNED ABOUT POSSIBLE HOMONYMS

KChiefs1 · 08-26-2018, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

Patomic made Albert Wilson look like Golden Tate, man.

So this is the nickname you are going with?

**SAUTO** · 08-26-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by The Pest

Darby....you ****ing bastards.

I was beating this drum months ago

Hammock Parties · 08-26-2018, 12:15 PM

Remember how hard it is for receivers to learn Reid's offense.

Hammock Parties · 08-26-2018, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

So this is the nickname you are going with?

It's the best one so far.

ThaVirus · 08-26-2018, 12:21 PM

If Mahomes would have floated that deep ball a bit more yesterday we'd all be feeling a lot better about this situation.

Count me in the not worried camp.

Rasputin · 08-26-2018, 12:54 PM

Whatkins makes a good decoy so we can have more options to get Hill the ball in space.

I thought Whatkins dogged it but it was only preseason we'll see what makes of him.

**Easy 6** · 08-26-2018, 01:14 PM

Everyone take a deep breath, and say it with me in unison...

If he looked good with Goff, he'll look even better with Mahomes

UChieffyBugger · 08-26-2018, 05:48 PM

People have to take into account that the offense has been very "vanilla" (Reid's own words btw) this preseason so we haven't seen many plays that will be coming out of the playbook come opening day. IF Sammy and Pat still aren't connecting by the time we play the Pats (game six) then I'd be worried. But not now, it's way too early and folks are being way too reactionary as usual.

farmerchief · 08-26-2018, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

If Mahomes would have floated that deep ball a bit more yesterday we'd all be feeling a lot better about this situation.

.

possibly, but in the preseason games so far, seems there is always 1 play when it seems either Watkins doesn't expect the ball, or isn't running all out through the pattern. That was the appearance I took away from this particular play.

TLO · 08-26-2018, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Whatkins makes a good decoy so we can have more options to get Hill the ball in space.

I thought Whatkins dogged it but it was only preseason we'll see what makes of him.

I think it was more of him getting tangled up with the DB. a bit. His hip may not be 100% yet either. Idk.

Chiefshrink · 08-26-2018, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

Everyone take a deep breath, and say it with me in unison...

If he looked good with Goff, he'll look even better with Mahomes

Goff had an o-line ?

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The Franchise Most Valuable Villain Join Date: Dec 2006 Casino cash: $2065047	Chiefs confident Sammy Watkins, Patrick Mahomes are “starting to sync” 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.
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