"But, But, Buut... we can't have a guy as talented as Mahomes because they are rare"
I wonder what the Chiefs were thinking wasting a first round pick on a QB, heck, they even moved up in the draft to pick him even though they already had their "Dak" in Alex Smith..
Alex Smith was a "winner" in KC and "led" them to the playoffs every year as a starter..
Alex Smith had a top QBR and accuracy percentage over that span I wonder what the Chiefs were thinking getting rid of him and taking a chance on a Blue Chip Stud QB..
THIS. Appreciate ya for this bro.
Team did well with an unknown undrafted free agent.
Team went to the playoffs on a rookie 4th rd QB with lotsa fundamental flaws carried by a dominant o line and dynamic RB.
If recently acquired HC possesses the QB mentoring ability that is the popular opinion, then why not invest the 16th pick in Eason Fromm or Herbert and operate off that rookie contract again...?
If aiming for the fences package up picks/resources and move up and "wait out" the lefty Brees Throw in Samoan's injury rehab by signing someone like Bridgewater, Fitz or Mariotta to act as a bridge while waiting on Tua to heal.
Give McCarthy a truly gifted natural passer to train.
The current guy has already reached his ceiling.
PS I remember when Seattle took Wilson in the 3rd and had given Matt Flynn several million guaranteed to come from GB to Seattle to be their starter. Carroll saw in TC that Wilson was the better QB and said oh well to that guaranteed Flynn contract, took the cap hit and the rest is history.