The verdict on the Kansas City Chiefs drafting Patrick Mahomes

Sep 10, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes II (5) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Patrick Mahomes II (5) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 25: Patrick Mahomes II
ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 25: Patrick Mahomes II /

Opponent: West Virginia

  • Ball sailed the result of not stepping into a throw
  • Threw a horrible pass that almost got picked
  • Athleticism gets him out of trouble half of the time
  • FANTASTIC downfield throw despite pressure
  • Touch on certain kinds of throws just isn’t there
  • Sells the read-option REALLY well
  • His offensive line STINKS!
  • Makes A LOT of plays for leaky pass pro
  • GREAT arm (TD on 3rd & 29)!
  • Ball zips when his mechanics are good
  • Throws outside the numbers take a while to get there
  • Struggles to throw the fade route
  • Quick screens are usually thrown high
  • Makes some WTF throws sometimes when pressured
  • Throws well on the run
  • Almost got receiver decapitated on a crosser
  • Trying to create a play out of nothing often gets him sacked
  • Love all that I’m seeing in receiver Keke Coutee!

Opponent: Arizona State

Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
  • Mahomes’ offense bears a resemblance to Reid’s west coast system
  • Doesn’t always know when to pitch the ball in read-option situations
  • I like Derrick Willies!
  • Has trouble resetting his feet when sliding in the pocket
  • Has trouble sensing pressure coming from his back side
  • Bad mechanics caused two picks