Was it worth it to wait 50 years and suffer so many excruciating playoff losses? Yes, because Mahomes. Another great article about the best player in the NFL who, if he keeps on this track, will be the greatest football player of all-time. Thank you for pointing out another way to appreciate him!
To truly understand and appreciate the greatness of Mahomes, one has to look beyond the stat sheet to examine WHY Pat's a quarterback unlike any other. And no one breaks it down in words and pictures like you do, Seth. Much like you've already done by detailing his scrambling ability, velocity, unique throwing platforms and killer instinct, you've highlighted yet another facet of his game that when combined with the others make him the best in the world. Nice work, as usual.
“Defenders need to adjust to the way he plays." BAHAHAHA!!! OK, seriously, how can they adjust when their instincts are based on how the vast majority of the rest of the league's QBs play? Changing that for one elite player (or maybe generously, there are a handful that can move defenders around this effectively) for possibly 1-2 games per season is not realistic. Then, add in the arm talent that lets him make those odd-platform throws--fuggedaboudit. It might certainly be different if he had bad pass catchers or a terrible O-Line (not that the interior line was all that good last year) or a scheme that doesn't let him use these skills--I'm looking at you, Pete Carroll. Yet another fun and rewarding post, Seth. So, what are you going to do when you hit 2,000? 10,000?
Seth, just wondering if I qualify for the poster contest without a twitter account? Appreciate all the extra content you have brought us die hard chiefs fans. #1000forseth
It's these subtle things that are the difference between very good and potentially GOAT (I'm not quite ready to go there yet, but santo cielo!) And no one shows the subtleties like Seth.
In the Tennessee game, Romo commented on Mahomes' habit of looking at the defender he's throwing at, not the receiver. Also comments on how that's unusual.
Great article! I think another issue is that Andy's scheme keeps defenders from reacting differently. It seems like the only way a defender could compensate would be to not react at all to what Mahomes is doing (which seems more ridiculous than not reacting), and instead have some read on the routes or play that would determine where you go and what you look for. But as we've seen numerous times, Andy's plays often make that almost impossible because for every good play he'll give you a counter that will kill you if you follow tendencies (see Wasp).
Do you think that one reason teams have had more success playing man than zone against the Chiefs is because it stops the DBs from reading Mahomes and just read the receivers? If they're not looking into the backfield, he can't manipulate them. But as we saw in the playoffs, he uses that to get yards with his legs instead, but teams would probably prefer that to having him throwing downfield all day.
Was it worth it to wait 50 years and suffer so many excruciating playoff losses? Yes, because Mahomes. Another great article about the best player in the NFL who, if he keeps on this track, will be the greatest football player of all-time. Thank you for pointing out another way to appreciate him!
To truly understand and appreciate the greatness of Mahomes, one has to look beyond the stat sheet to examine WHY Pat's a quarterback unlike any other. And no one breaks it down in words and pictures like you do, Seth. Much like you've already done by detailing his scrambling ability, velocity, unique throwing platforms and killer instinct, you've highlighted yet another facet of his game that when combined with the others make him the best in the world. Nice work, as usual.
You’re so good at clearly breaking it down step by step. Love your articles!
“Defenders need to adjust to the way he plays." BAHAHAHA!!! OK, seriously, how can they adjust when their instincts are based on how the vast majority of the rest of the league's QBs play? Changing that for one elite player (or maybe generously, there are a handful that can move defenders around this effectively) for possibly 1-2 games per season is not realistic. Then, add in the arm talent that lets him make those odd-platform throws--fuggedaboudit. It might certainly be different if he had bad pass catchers or a terrible O-Line (not that the interior line was all that good last year) or a scheme that doesn't let him use these skills--I'm looking at you, Pete Carroll. Yet another fun and rewarding post, Seth. So, what are you going to do when you hit 2,000? 10,000?
Phenomenal! And Mahomes is pretty incredible, too!
His rushing touchdown against the Titans comes to mind as well
Thanks Seth. Great piece!
When I view these clips, I see a point guard playing football. Same vision, same mentality. We are so lucky.
Seth, just wondering if I qualify for the poster contest without a twitter account? Appreciate all the extra content you have brought us die hard chiefs fans. #1000forseth
It's these subtle things that are the difference between very good and potentially GOAT (I'm not quite ready to go there yet, but santo cielo!) And no one shows the subtleties like Seth.
Fantastic article, Seth. Can’t wait to read all that you post throughout the season!
This is so fun to watch, I could leave it on repeat all day!
Simply put, this is the best Chiefscentric site around. Thanks.
Pretty solid evidence that Pat would be great in almost any organization IMO. Wasn’t he also really good while playing for a really bad TT team?
In the Tennessee game, Romo commented on Mahomes' habit of looking at the defender he's throwing at, not the receiver. Also comments on how that's unusual.
Great article! I think another issue is that Andy's scheme keeps defenders from reacting differently. It seems like the only way a defender could compensate would be to not react at all to what Mahomes is doing (which seems more ridiculous than not reacting), and instead have some read on the routes or play that would determine where you go and what you look for. But as we've seen numerous times, Andy's plays often make that almost impossible because for every good play he'll give you a counter that will kill you if you follow tendencies (see Wasp).
Do you think that one reason teams have had more success playing man than zone against the Chiefs is because it stops the DBs from reading Mahomes and just read the receivers? If they're not looking into the backfield, he can't manipulate them. But as we saw in the playoffs, he uses that to get yards with his legs instead, but teams would probably prefer that to having him throwing downfield all day.