Realistic expectations for Patrick Mahomes

[TimBone]

I know in the hearts of every planeteer, Mahomes has already led us to multiple Super Bowls, and that this whole career thing is just a formality before his HOF induction ceremony, but what is everyone realistically looking for from him this season?

Maybe I'm just letting my battered fan syndrome take over, but I feel like we need to pump the brakes a little bit. He looked solid against Denver, sure, but he's still just a second year guy that was pretty raw coming out of college.

So, what kind of numbers would everyone be happy with? What kind of things will you all be personally looking for from him?

Lastly, if you think I'm being a pussy and need to shut up and buckle up for the Mahomes show, please hit me with your best neg rep. The funnier the better.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by Coogs

The thing is though that he has already proven he can throw an Interception and still win. That's huge. Even had us out to a 14 point lead before that was given away by Bray.

If Smith turned it over... even once... there was a better than 50% chance we were going to lose. I posted the numbers on it once, so I know that is correct.

Brett Favre won a lot of games throwing a lot of interceptions so I'm not overly concerned. What I was trying to relay to halfwit was that he should probably expect them to come in a QB's first season playing. I certainly don't expect 10 or fewer interceptions from a guy that plays like Mahomes plays.

[Priest31kc]

4,300 yards, 62% completion, 32 TDs, 16 INTs, 250 rush yards, 2 rush TDs

He'll more than make up for the INTs with more big plays, more clutch plays and the big two weaknesses of Alex Smith & his offenses will become strengths: 3rd downs and redzone. You'll see our 3rd down % & redzone % go from bottom of the league to top 1/3rd of the league this year. It's gunna be great.

[Coogs]

Originally Posted by kccrow

Brett Favre won a lot of games throwing a lot of interceptions so I'm not overly concerned. What I was trying to relay to halfwit was that he should probably expect them to come in a QB's first season playing. I certainly don't expect 10 or fewer interceptions from a guy that plays like Mahomes plays.

I knew what you meant crow, and I agree. I just like the fact that if he does average an interception per game, we are not screwed like we would have been in the past.

[BlackOp]

Mahomes only threw 29 INTs in his entire college career...1350 attempts and 11,200 yards over 2 1/2 seasons.

Why do people think he threw a lot of INTs? Darnold threw 22 on 500 less throws. Rosen had 26 on 200 less attempts...so he's pretty much on par with him and safer than Darnold.

I dont think it's being a "homer" to think he'll eclipse 4000 yards...that's 250 a game. His style is to throw... a lot.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by BlackOp

Mahomes only threw 29 INTs in his entire college career...1350 attempts and 11,200 yards over 2 1/2 seasons.

Why do people think he threw a lot of INTs? Darnold threw 22 on 500 less throws. Rosen had 26 on 200 less attempts...so he's pretty much on par with him and safer than Darnold.

I dont think is it's being a "homer" to think he'll eclipse 4000 yards...that's 250 a game. His style is to throw... a lot.

Now you're just inviting someone to throw out Keesum's stats... he threw an INT ever 48 pass attempts while it was every 46 for Mahomes.

[Best22]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Now you're just inviting someone to throw out Keesum's stats... he threw an INT ever 48 pass attempts while it was every 46 for Mahomes.

Keenum is an average NFL quarterback. All he ever was and all he ever will be

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by Best22

Keenum is an average NFL quarterback. All he ever was and all he ever will be

Oh, I'm not saying he's the next big thing...

[BlackOp]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Now you're just inviting someone to throw out Keesum's stats... he threw an INT ever 48 pass attempts while it was every 46 for Mahomes.

Keenum has never..in his entire existence, made throws like Mahomes.

The only reason he's on Denver's team is because he didn't turn the ball over. SO in that regard, Mahomes is in good company...

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Now you're just inviting someone to throw out Keesum's stats... he threw an INT ever 48 pass attempts while it was every 46 for Mahomes.

If we wanted to keep INTs down we would have ****ing kept Alex.

Andy Reid obviously doesn't care about that shit anymore. He still wants to keep down the picks, but if a few more happen than last year, he'll take that hit on the nose in the name of bigger plays in clutch situations.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by RealSNR

If we wanted to keep INTs down we would have ****ing kept Alex.

Andy Reid obviously doesn't care about that shit anymore. He still wants to keep down the picks, but if a few more happen than last year, he'll take that hit on the nose in the name of bigger plays in clutch situations.

That's totally what he should do with the gun slinger.

[TimeForWasp]

Originally Posted by TimBone

I know in the hearts of every planeteer, Mahomes has already led us to multiple Super Bowls, and that this whole career thing is just a formality before his HOF induction ceremony, but what is everyone realistically looking for from him this season?

Maybe I'm just letting my battered fan syndrome take over, but I feel like we need to pump the brakes a little bit. He looked solid against Denver, sure, but he's still just a second year guy that was pretty raw coming out of college.

So, what kind of numbers would everyone be happy with? What kind of things will you all be personally looking for from him?

Lastly, if you think I'm being a pussy and need to shut up and buckle up for the Mahomes show, please hit me with your best neg rep. The funnier the better.

because of your gayness You need to give up your moderator card.

It appears they will be playing mostly spread. If the Chiefs play faster, Mahomes' numbers will destroy all the Chiefs passing records his first year.

[KINGPIN CHIEFS FAN]

Patrick's stats will be determined by the situations that each game presents. If we're in a shootout where he has to match touchdown for touchdown then he could compile massive yards passing and touchdowns and if we get into a blowout situation where we have a 4 touchdown lead in the third quarter Andy might put the backup in to save Pat for another day. The important thing to cherish is the fact that we will never feel like we don't have a chance to compete in every game. As long as Patrick is on the field then the Chiefs will have a chance to get a win. We might not win every game but I'll bet that every game will be exciting for Chiefs fans.

[Pablo]

If he doesn't throw a football over the sun at least once next year I'm gonna be pretty bummed out.

[RaidersOftheCellar]

Originally Posted by jjchieffan

What I want is 4000 yards, 30 TD's 12 Int. What I realistically expect is 3200 yards 25 TD's 15 Int. That would be a disappointment to a lot of us. But I think that it would be good for a first year starter.

200 yards/game? With talent all over the field? Ha....please.

Quit being pussies. This ain't your typical first year starter or situation that one normally walks into.