MVP: Patrick Mahomes

SmashMouth · 01-02-2019, 10:49 PM

During the 2017 preseason, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes provided a glimpse of what was to come.

Here’s the play. I remember seeing it at the time, thinking instantly that the rookie from Texas Tech was destined for great things. And it’s precisely why I argued last season, as the Chiefs slumped, that Mahomes should get a chance to work his apparent magic.

The Chiefs resisted. After the season ended with a wild-card playoff loss at home to the Titans, however, the Chiefs made the change, opting to make Mahomes the starter and to trade Alex Smith.

It worked. It worked well. A year later, the Chiefs have the best record in the AFC, and Mahomes is the NFL’s MVP.

Weeks of debate and discussion became a no brainer once the season ended. Fifty touchdown passes. More than 5,000 passing yards. More highlights in one season than most quarterbacks create in an entire career.

Funny body throws. Off balance throws. Sidearm throws. No-look throws. Mahomes is a new breed of quarterback, and a guy who immediately became the best player in the sport. And he’s only 23.

PFT

Guess this means the Saints win the SB, since the MVP is a jinx award in terms of winning the SB.

st thomas · 01-02-2019, 10:52 PM

They will figure him out next season like they do most 1 year wonders

WhoDat!656 · 01-02-2019, 11:10 PM

The last NFL MVP to win a Super Bowl was Kurt Warner in 1999.

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Steelers in the playoffs at Arrowhead in the ‘93 playoffs behind Joe Montana. That is their ONLY post-season win in their stadium, since it opened in 1972. Good luck with all that Kansas City!

Chiefs will be one and done.

The Dude · 01-02-2019, 11:25 PM

Hopefully it will motivate Brees to stop stinking up the joint. People gripe about Teddy’s performance but Brees hasn’t looked much better the past 4-5 games.

Beastmode · 01-02-2019, 11:40 PM

I don't know, they are still really good without Hunt. Mahomes, seems to struggle some without Hunt but he's still getting it done.

WhoDat!656 · 01-03-2019, 02:21 AM

Does anyone think that the Saints would have had 1/4 of the success they have had without Brees?

Cruize · 01-03-2019, 05:26 AM

Every QB of a team in the playoffs could make an argument for the MVP. Mahomes has incredible arm talent. He's truly one of the players in the NFL worth watching. Brees should have won one before now. Tua should have won the Heisman. I don't have a vote in either.

saintsfan1976 · 01-03-2019, 07:14 AM

Congrats Mahomes. Homerism aside, hard to argue against his stats alone. Don’t forget Saints fans - Payton was selecting Mahomes just before Reid swooped in and stole him.

Chiefs will make it to the AFCCG.

K Major · 01-03-2019, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Chiefs will make it to the AFCCG.

With that defense? I'll be very surprised if they do.

But yes, congrats to Patrick Mahomes. 5k & 50TD is impressive.

AsylumGuido · 01-03-2019, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

Does anyone think that the Saints would have had 1/4 of the success they have had without Brees?

Not me. Instead of no seasons with less than seven wins we would probably have no seasons with seven wins or more.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,201 Blog Entries: 29	MVP: Patrick Mahomes During the 2017 preseason, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes provided a glimpse of what was to come. Here’s the play. I remember seeing it at the time, thinking instantly that the rookie from Texas Tech was destined for great things. And it’s precisely why I argued last season, as the Chiefs slumped, that Mahomes should get a chance to work his apparent magic. The Chiefs resisted. After the season ended with a wild-card playoff loss at home to the Titans, however, the Chiefs made the change, opting to make Mahomes the starter and to trade Alex Smith. It worked. It worked well. A year later, the Chiefs have the best record in the AFC, and Mahomes is the NFL’s MVP. Weeks of debate and discussion became a no brainer once the season ended. Fifty touchdown passes. More than 5,000 passing yards. More highlights in one season than most quarterbacks create in an entire career. Funny body throws. Off balance throws. Sidearm throws. No-look throws. Mahomes is a new breed of quarterback, and a guy who immediately became the best player in the sport. And he’s only 23. PFT Guess this means the Saints win the SB, since the MVP is a jinx award in terms of winning the SB. st thomas likes this.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	Re: MVP: Patrick Mahomes The last NFL MVP to win a Super Bowl was Kurt Warner in 1999. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Steelers in the playoffs at Arrowhead in the ‘93 playoffs behind Joe Montana. That is their ONLY post-season win in their stadium, since it opened in 1972. Good luck with all that Kansas City! Chiefs will be one and done. Beastmode likes this.

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: MVP: Patrick Mahomes I don't know, they are still really good without Hunt. Mahomes, seems to struggle some without Hunt but he's still getting it done.
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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: MVP: Patrick Mahomes Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Chiefs will make it to the AFCCG. With that defense? I'll be very surprised if they do. But yes, congrats to Patrick Mahomes. 5k & 50TD is impressive. saintsfan1976 likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: MVP: Patrick Mahomes Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 Does anyone think that the Saints would have had 1/4 of the success they have had without Brees? Not me. Instead of no seasons with less than seven wins we would probably have no seasons with seven wins or more. saintsfan1976 likes this.