Prediction time: When will Mahomes take over for Smith?

[jaa1025]

The likely organizational plan is/was for Mahomes to take over next season and cut/trade Smith to recoup some needed draft picks and cap relief.

I think, Mahomes has not only shocked the Chiefs fans with his play but has also shocked the staff. Because of this, Veech made a crafted statement about how far ahead Smith was of Mahomes. They don't want to rock the boat yet, but they know as we know. If Mahomes didn't show that he is ready then the Chiefs don't make the comment, because it's not needed.

I think the time table will be moved up and Mahomes will take over for Smith during the season...for good.

The Chiefs weren't going to start Mahomes vs the Pats because of there defense nor do I think they start him early in the season. Unless this team is 7-3 or better going into the Bills game, that is when Mahomes is taking over. It is a home game against a bad team. Then they play the Jets at NY after. This will give him 2 games against bad teams before a home games against the Raiders, Dophins and at the Broncos. Of course, this could all change with injuries...and it might be another concussion/non concussion situation to start this and see how he handles it.



In before the "this post belongs in the other Mahomes threads"-----There can never be enough Mahomes threads on this forum.

Edit: Added Poll, hindsight 20/20 I should have combined injury or waiting to start until 2020 because that's essentially the same.

[notorious]

Poll would have been nice.

Mahomes will start a game or two because Alex rarely makes it an entire season.

As for "Taking Over", my guess is sometime during next offseason after Smith is traded.

[jaa1025]

Originally Posted by notorious

Poll would have been nice.

Mahomes will start a game or two because Alex rarely makes it an entire season.

As for "Taking Over", my guess is sometime during next offseason after Smith is traded.

I'll work on adding a poll.

[Buckweath]

I have come to think that no matter how the season unrolls, only an injury to Smith will make Mahomes start.

I think that any discussion as to Mahomes starting at any point this season is wishful thinking.

[Coogs]

October 30th.

Chiefs are 3-4. Losses to Pats, Steelers, Raiders, and one other upset loss in the 4 game set of Eagles, Chargers, Redskins, Texans.

After a lifeless first half on offense against Denver at home, Mahomes starts the 2nd half.

[Coogs]

Originally Posted by Coogs

October 30th.

Chiefs are 3-4. Losses to Pats, Steelers, Raiders, and one other upset loss in the 4 game set of Eagles, Chargers, Redskins, Texans.

After a lifeless first half on offense against Denver at home, Mahomes starts the 2nd half.

I probably need to re-adjust my prediction after seeing a couple of weeks of games.

Obviously missed on the Pats.
After 2 games, I don't see the upset game happening in the next 3 weeks with the Bolts, Skins, and Texans.
Steelers and Raiders on a short week road game still going to be tough.
Cowboys and G-men not real impressive yet.

Mahomes maybe gets a late season start like Daniel did against the Chargers a couple of times.

I would like to know at some point how Mahomes is progressing in the film room.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by Buckweath

I have come to think that no matter how the season unrolls, only an injury to Smith will make Mahomes start.

I think that any discussion as to Mahomes starting at any point this season is wishful thinking.

^this^

[LoneWolf]

Next offseason. If it is before then, the Chiefs season is in the crapper.

[BigCatDaddy]

Week 6

[notorious]

I can see a Gannon/Grbac problem happening again.

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by notorious

I can see a Gannon/Grbac problem happening again.

Nope. Andy has his flaws for sure but he ain't that stupid. He is an offensive guy who will go with the hot hand for sure. Now managing the clock is another thing.

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

Nope. Andy has his flaws for sure but he ain't that stupid. He is an offensive guy who will go with the hot hand for sure. Now managing the clock is another thing.

The hot hand? If you think Reid is going to shuffle Smith and Mahomes in and out of the lineup like a drunken Ned Yost, you're nuttier than a fruitcake. This is Smith's team unless he plays horribly and the team has a horrible record, something like 2-6. Then and only then will Reid make the switch to Mahomes, and then the switch will be permanent.

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

The hot hand? If you think Reid is going to shuffle Smith and Mahomes in and out of the lineup like a drunken Ned Yost, you're nuttier than a fruitcake.

Truff.

Andy will likely bake PM longer than necessary if anything as long as Smith is under contract...

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

The hot hand? If you think Reid is going to shuffle Smith and Mahomes in and out of the lineup like a drunken Ned Yost, you're nuttier than a fruitcake. This is Smith's team unless he plays horribly and the team has a horrible record, something like 2-6. Then and only then will Reid make the switch to Mahomes, and then the switch will be permanent.

The only time I mentioned "shuffle" ever in a post was if we made it to the playoffs with AS but then ran into a PITT or NE buzz saw defense where Alex was just so inept at moving the ball but we were still in the game that Andy just might pull the trigger to get the ball moving with Mahomes. Did you see Alex's performance against the Hags in preseason this year?? He sucked and especially with his passing. He is feeling the pressure already and wouldn't be surprised of he does fold like a "cheap suit" by the 6th game with a 1-5 or 2-4 record that is on him. I was giving him the benefit of the doubt prior to the pre-season that he would rise to the occasion and possibly "ball out" because PM2 would push him, but after the Hags game makes me think otherwise now.

But I agree with mnchiefsguy if PM2 ever starts a regular season game there ain't no going back because this kid has "IT" and he will show "IT" off !!

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by Chiefshrink

The only time I mentioned "shuffle" ever in a post was if we made it to the playoffs with AS but then ran into a PITT or NE buzz saw defense where Alex was just so inept at moving the ball but we were still in the game that Andy just might pull the trigger to get the ball moving with Mahomes. Did you see Alex's performance against the Hags in preseason this year?? He sucked and especially with his passing. He is feeling the pressure already and wouldn't be surprised of he does fold like a "cheap suit" by the 6th game with a 1-5 or 2-4 record that is on him. I was giving him the benefit of the doubt prior to the pre-season that he would rise to the occasion and possibly "ball out" because PM2 would push him, but after the Hags game makes me think otherwise now.

But I agree with mnchiefsguy if PM2 ever starts a regular season game there ain't no going back because this kid has "IT" and he will show "IT" off !!

When you make the comment that "Reid will go with the hot hand", that implies that Reid would change QBs back and forth based on their play. If that's not what you meant, choose your words better in the future.