Felix working with Tamba

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Originally Posted by Wallymo

This "debate" is ridiculous (and obviously intended to be so). Mahomes learned a lot about being a pro from his father. But he was also lucky enough to sit a year and learn in the NFL. Alex, by Pat's own admission, taught him how to be an NFL pro. Smith was a willing teacher and put in the practice and film review you feign to disdain. Breaking down film together for a season could have done nothing but make Mahomes better.

But I also believe it we had left Mahomes as QB after the week 18 game in Denver the team would have had a chance at a super bowl. But you never know. And it let the team end things nicely with Alex for his assistance with football jesus and got us a nice draft pick.

What we do know is every single time a player was allowed a year or two to be groomed by a willing starter it only served to be a positive.

That's not the case with rookie starters. In fact most guys aren't ready to start year one, they could use the time to cook, and sometimes the experience ruins them.