[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by Modser

Look, we didn't move up 17 spots in the draft and trade away a first round pick just to have the guy you trade up for ride the bench for two seasons. Throw in the fact that next season it's cheaper next season to cut Alex than it is to keep him, and you've got your answer as to when Mahomes makes it his team.

Nah man, it makes total sense to tread water behind a game manager while key players attrition their way out via age, injury or free agency just to throw out a guy who hadn't started meaningful game in over two years surrounded by a questionable supporting cast.