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WATCH: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes warms up, throws bomb ahead of kickoff vs. Lions

Patrick Mahomes casually uncorked an otherworldly throw in his warmups ahead of the #Chiefs’ Week 1 kickoff against the #Lions.

Patrick Mahomes will have to carry the Kansas City Chiefs on his back against the upstart Detroit Lions on Thursday night, and judging by a video of his warmups at Arrowhead Stadium, the reigning MVP looks to be up to the task.

Mahomes took the field to loosen his arm ahead of Kansas City’s kickoff on Thursday night and was seen throwing a ball a country mile with seemingly no effort.

If this clip is any indication, Mahomes should be expected to be back to form as soon as he takes the field against Detroit. He didn’t get much run in the preseason, so after more than a month of waiting between training camp and Thursday night, fans will finally get their first glimpse of the NFL’s preeminent quarterback in real game action.

If he can find receivers Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Rashee Rice, Skyy Moore, and Justyn Ross with a pass like the one he threw in warmups, Kansas City should fare well against the Lions in this Week 1 matchup.

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WATCH: Chiefs OC Matt Nagy shows off arm at Chiefs training camp

Matt Nagy uncorked an impressive pass that hit the crossbar of a goal post at Missouri Western State University on Tuesday.

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy was once a prized quarterback prospect before getting into coaching in the NFL. A University of Delaware product, he went undrafted after the 2001 annual selection meeting but found a niche for himself playing professional football in the Arena Football League through the 2000s.

His arm talent finally warranted a spot on an NFL roster in 2009, when he was briefly under contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. Outside of his AFL experience, though, Nagy has been known for his coaching ability, not as a star player.

But, the seasoned coordinator proved that he could still sling the ball at Kansas City’s Tuesday training camp practice when video surfaced of him uncorking a pass that hit the crossbar on one of the goalposts at Missouri Western State University.

This incredible throw seemed to be from between 30 and 40 yards out, so his accuracy in hitting the crossbar was notable. Don’t expect Nagy to push Patrick Mahomes for playing time in 2023, but should Kansas City find themselves without a quarterback due to extreme circumstances, their offensive coordinator may be a viable option under center.

WATCH: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes continues working on insane behind-the-back passes

If Patrick Mahomes manages to complete one of these behind-the-back throws in the regular season, other teams might just decide to quit.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is known for making magic happen on the gridiron, but his most recent endeavors at practice have been even more impressive than usual.

After teammates trotted off the field to end Friday’s workouts, Mahomes stayed late to practice his behind-the-back passes, which seem to be part of his plans for the 2023 season. Kansas City Sports Network documented his extra work at the conclusion of the team’s drills, wherein Mahomes narrowly missed dropping the ball in a bucket from more than 20 yards away.

If Mahomes manages to pull off a behind-the-back touchdown pass during the regular season, teams across the NFL may well decide that it isn’t worth the effort of competing against him and give up. The fact that he can throw a ball this far off platform and, again, behind his back would be unbelievable if videos of his efforts weren’t so readily available.

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