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: Texas Christian

  • It’s unbelievable how rarely he sets his feet and steps into his throws
  • Delayed blitzes/stunts/twists cause Mahomes BIG problems
  • Batson makes plays out of no play
  • Great throw on the run to Reginald Davis III for a TD
  • Batson bailed Mahomes out on what would have been a sure interception
  • Costs receivers yardage with high throws
  • With time, he can still struggle to find an open receiver or throw one open
  • Hangs on to the ball TOO LONG TOO MUCH
  • Overtime scramble for a TD! WOW!

Opponent: Texas

  • Good catch by Willies with defender draped all over him
  • Willies is a tough receiver who runs well after the catch
  • DIME to Giles late in the first quarter
  • Giles tiptoed the sidelines beautifully on early TD grab
  • Maybe the best game I’ve watched Mahomes play
  • Flashes the potential to succeed at the next level in this game
  • 3rd & 15 Houdini escape act (second quarter play)
  • Keeps cool despite collapsing pocket (third quarter play)
  • Great throw on a fade route (would-be TD to Cantrell)
  • Batson tough run after catch for a TD
  • Like how he keeps his eyes downfield with chaos around him
  • Willies has the look of an NFL receiver (big guy who can run)
  • LASER to Cantrell (fourth quarter play)
  • DIME to Giles for a near TD
  • GREAT touch to Cantrell on shallow cross
  • Mahomes has a tell (dips the ball below his waist just before delivering it)
  • Cantrell having another day!
  • Tough pick to nullify a great comeback