Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid once again showed what separates them from other QB/HC tandems during Week 3 preseason performance
A perfect pairing.
Part of what has made the Kansas City Chiefs a dynasty is their willingness to go the extra mile in their preparation.
Coach Andy Reid has a reputation for running the toughest training camp in the NFL. With so many superstars on the roster, it would be easy for Reid to take a more cautious approach. However, that’s just not in his DNA.
Reid made the bold decision to play his starters during Friday night’s preseason finale against the Chicago Bears. Some expected them to only be in for a handful of snaps and run some vanilla plays, but that wasn’t at all the case.
The Chiefs’ starting offensive unit played three series, scoring two touchdowns and one field goal. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes was slinging it all over the field, completing 8 of 13 passes for 143 yards and one TD. He also displayed his scrambling magic that we’ve come to know and love over the years, which included an 18-yard run up the middle of the field.
After the game, Mahomes told reporters that he and his teammates won’t shy away from putting in work during preseason.
“I wanted to get out there,” Mahomes said. “I know it’s the preseason. We understand that, and you want everybody to stay safe and have your health, but the end of the day, you’re a football player, and you got to play football. There’s risks that are involved with that. On this team, we want to get out there and showcase that what we’re doing is paying off. With new offensive lineman and a couple new receivers, and getting guys back that were that were injured last year, you want to go out there and showcase what you’ve been working on. I thought we did a good job of that today, especially in those earlier groups. So, how can we build on that these next few weeks to go up against a great defense in the Chargers? It’s a small step, but it was a step in the right direction.”
Most QBs around the league just don’t play much during preseason because coaches feel that the risk of injury is too great. While there’s certainly some truth to that, Reid has proven during his tenure in K.C. that putting in the extra work during camp and preseason pays off. The Chiefs not only built some much-needed momentum for the regular season on Friday, but got out of the game injury free.
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