[hometeam]

Well that was quick.

http://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2017/...days-practice/

Mahomes is taking second team repetitions during the start to Chiefs final week at St. Joe. After Tyler Bray put up a mediocre display with the second string during the Chiefs preseason opener, it appears that Chiefs first round rookie quarterback Patrick Mahomes is getting some play with the Chiefs second team.

For the first time at camp, Patrick Mahomes just took reps right after Alex Smith. Tyler Bray followed.

— BJ Kissel (@ChiefsReporter) August 13, 2017

This move is not unprecedented as Mahomes outperformed Bray in the first preseason outing. It remains to be seen whether or not coach Andy Reid will commit to Patrick Mahomes as the backup quarterback or if this is simply Mahomes getting action with different players.

Demetrius Harris extends his arms and makes a sweet catch on an out. Good pass by Mahomes.

— Chiefs Wire (@TheChiefsWire) August 13, 2017

Red zone drill, 4th down and Mahomes finds De'Anthony Thomas for the TD.

— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) August 13, 2017

The good news is we likely won’t see Mahomes plays getting called back with as many penalties and offensive line mistakes. Mahomes playing better than Bray and usurping second team reps could also help the Chiefs better evaluate players who might be on the roster bubble (like Harris and Thomas).

Chris Conley looks soo good. Another over the shoulder catch, this time from Mahomes.

— Chiefs Wire (@TheChiefsWire) August 13, 2017

This move can also serve to help some stand out performers look even better. For instance the above Chris Conley catch builds on the great game that Conley put together in the opener.

Mahomes apparently brought WR Marcus Kemp with him to the 2nd team. Finds his favorite target for a short gain.

— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) August 13, 2017

In addition to Mahomes, receiver Marcus Kemp also saw some action with the 2nd team offense. Kemp was the target of Mahomes lone touchdown on Friday. Rookie running back Kareem Hunt also saw runs with the second string team in 9-on-7 drills and could be looking for a depth chart jump as well. Though initially his value seems to lie as a special teams player.

Hunt only logged one carry and one target in Friday’s loss to the 49ers.