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Originally Posted by mdchiefsfan
I find it interesting that Reid refers to Smith as "Alex," but Mahomes as "the kid." He's keeping the pressure on Mahomes to prove himself.
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Originally Posted by penbrook
He doesn't deserve to be on a first name basis with one of the best coaches ever without winning a super bowl.
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Originally Posted by mdchiefsfan
Seems like either coddling Smith, or telling Mahomes to prove himself. I dont feel the choice in names was unintentional.
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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo
People read into things that in reality just not there. He has been with Alex Smith last four years and developed that first name basis. As for Patrick he is a kid to Andy and Andy wants to mold him into a man. I've been called kid by my elders. He could be calling him Billy the Kid. It's just what he is calling him for now.
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Originally Posted by eDave
Alex has earned the first name respect. Mahomes has not, yet. He is a rookie after all.
Reid is just doing coaching things.
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Originally Posted by mdchiefsfan
Probable. I'll admit to being too analytical at times.
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its a nickname ffs
if anything it shows alex is so bland that there is no 'game' in his name.