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I think it’s fine to expect him to pass for more than 4000, I don’t think accumulating stats will be his issue. I think what we will want him to do better will be helping out the defense by controlling the clock better. Peyton Manning was the best I’ve ever seen at doing it, but I think it’s a key skill to have if you are going to be a top-notch QB in this league. Especially if you are playing with a middling defense. Mahomes will need to understand that sometimes a first down is more valuable than a TD. As wrong as Smith was to not take the shots downfield when he had them handed to him on a platter, he won a few games for us controlling the clock with agonizingly long drives that ended with a FG.
I think Mahomes understands that, but we shall see. As Smith has shown us, you can win a lot of games in this league without throwing for 4000 yards. Matt Stafford is a good example of how throwing for a ton of yards can mean very little in terms of winning.
I think Mahomes will get his stats, I just hope they translate into wins as well. I can’t wait to watch it either way.
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