If Mahomes is ready this week...

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by Lzen

What is it with the morons who want PM to be the backup QB? If he is healthy, you play him, period. Look, this is the NFL. There are no gimmes. If you don't bring your best, you can easily get beaten. And yeah, the Titans aren't elite. But they are still in the playoff hunt and could provide a challenge. Never count your wins beforehand and never take an opponent for granted. All hands on deck.

Why is it that risky? If Moore looks like ass, you could bring in Mahomes after the first drive. The worst-case scenario would be you end up being down by 7 before Mahomes touches the ball, and the best-case scenario is that Mahomes gets an extra week of rest.

[Lzen]

Originally Posted by DaFace

Why is it that risky? If Moore looks like ass, you could bring in Mahomes after the first drive. The worst-case scenario would be you end up being down by 7 before Mahomes touches the ball, and the best-case scenario is that Mahomes gets an extra week of rest.

If Mahomes is healthy enough that you trust he can come in if Moore gets injured or plays like crap then he should be the starter. Why is this concept so hard to understand? If he's healthy enough to play, he plays. He is the starting QB. He is the team leader. He is, by far, the most talented QB on this team. He is the most talented QB in the NFL. You don't sit that kind of player if he is able to play.

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by Lzen

If Mahomes is healthy enough that you trust he can come in if Moore gets injured or plays like crap then he should be the starter. Why is this concept so hard to understand? If he's healthy enough to play, he plays. He is the starting QB. He is the team leader. He is, by far, the most talented QB on this team. He is the most talented QB in the NFL. You don't sit that kind of player if he is able to play.

Is he more likely to get hurt this week than he would be next week? It sounds like the answer is a definite yes, though the difference may be slight.

Do we need him to beat the Titans? Seems unlikely, but out of caution you could have him available as a backup.

That's about all it comes down to for me. Yes, he CAN play. I don't think there's much of a doubt about that. But if we can protect him a bit and make sure he's in GREAT shape rather than just OK shape, that seems like a win to me.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by DaFace

Is he more likely to get hurt this week than he would be next week? It sounds like the answer is a definite yes, though the difference may be slight.

Do we need him to beat the Titans? Seems unlikely, but out of caution you could have him available as a backup.

That's about all it comes down to for me. Yes, he CAN play. I don't think there's much of a doubt about that. But if we can protect him a bit and make sure he's in GREAT shape rather than just OK shape, that seems like a win to me.

Exactly the case.

[oldman]

Originally Posted by DaFace

Why is it that risky? If Moore looks like ass, you could bring in Mahomes after the first drive. The worst-case scenario would be you end up being down by 7 before Mahomes touches the ball, and the best-case scenario is that Mahomes gets an extra week of rest.

I agree. While we all want PMII in the game, how does he really feel? Just because he's "medically cleared" doesn't give me a warm and fuzzy. I don't have a whole lot of faith in our medical staff right now.