Kansas City Chiefs: 5 young players to watch
By Ben Almquist
#1 Patrick Maohmes – QB
Let’s fact it, there was really only one name that Kansas City Chiefs fans are interested in right now. The future of the Chiefs franchise will rest on the shoulders of rookie quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He will be the one player that all eyes are focused on this weekend, and that’s not just Chiefs Kingdom.
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Everyone in and out of Kansas City is excited about this. Of the top quarterbacks taken in the 2017 NFL Draft, Patrick Mahomes is the only one we have yet to see take real snaps. That has been by design as the Chiefs have been successful with Alex Smith at the helm. That hasn’t made it any less frustrating for fans.
The debut of Patrick Mahomes is going to be a big deal. There just isn’t any way around that. You will see analysts pouring all over his performance and what it will mean for the Chiefs. Just remember that good or bad, it’s just one game. Temper your expectations, and just enjoy seeing the future of the franchise take the field.
With the Kansas City Chiefs having locked up their spot in the playoffs, it only makes sense to give their youngsters some playing time. This is a great chance for Andy Reid and the staff to see what they have in terms of talent to rely on moving forward. Hopefully the Chiefs are able to answer some outstanding questions for the upcoming offseason.