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The 2018 NFL MVP, Patrick Mahomes, has gained a reputation for making some miraculous yet somewhat dangerous throws. The no-look against the Ravens and the scrambling left-hander against the Broncos are the most notorious. There have been times when Mahomes’ unorthodox approach has cost the offense. For instance, in the 2019 season opener in Jacksonville, Mahomes overthrew a wide-open Travis Kelce in the end zone due to an attempted no-look.
How does the man in charge feel about Mahomes’ thrilling yet breath-holding throws? Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid recently touched on the subject at training camp.
“I have seen it and my advantage is I know where the guys are going and kind of what the secondary is doing, so I can normally tell when it leaves his hand whether it’s good or bad,” Reid stated. “I trust him because he has tremendous vision and he makes good decisions. So, he’s not going to do something to hurt the team like throw interceptions – that’s just not his deal. When he moves, he’s aware of what’s going on, what the situation is in the game, which all become important – down and distance and obviously field position.”
Reid is known for his creativity and imagination when it comes to his offensive playbook. This opens up a lot of opportunities for the Chiefs’ gunslinger but it doesn’t mean it takes any less effort and work.
“I’m not sure we have one play that has one option, so normally there’s three of them and any time there’s three, it obviously keeps pressure on the defense as long as you’re reading it the right way, and normally it’s good versus just about everything,” Reid said. “So, Pat has a good feel on that. He reads quickly and accurately.
“Listen, he’s blessed with great vision. That’s the thing I keep coming back to you with is he sees, and he has a mind that is decisive with decision making. For the young guys out there, kids that are trying to be quarterbacks, nobody works harder at it. Nobody studies more than he does. So, he’s blessed with this, but he also works tremendously hard at the job.”
Mahomes and Reid are at the top of the NFL mountain right now and they are preparing to be there for a while. As defending Super Bowl champions, the target on their backs is vivid. They’ll be receiving the absolute best shot from each team they face moving forward. Reid’s trust in his young quarterback speaks volumes to the relationship the two have already built. The most exciting thing for Chiefs fans but simultaneously the scariest thing for everyone else? Mahomes will only continue to get better.
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