*****The Patrick Mahomes Thread*****

[Dante84]

IT ****ING HAPPENED



OP UPDATE:

Because of all the interest in this thread, I've place all of the video content of Patrick Mahomes II's college career, and draft day goodness into a single post that can be found here. Enjoy!

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Did you re-watch the game on TV? I was at the game, and I had no idea he was limping as bad as was until I re-watched it. I'm guessing your view was far better than mine, but I definitely didn't see him limping like that from my seats.

I think it's a mistake to rule out his ankle ****ing his soul while he's trying to drive the ball. He missed the X throw and airmailed the one to X in the endzone and another to Kelce in the endzone. He might be seeing them and not have the confidence to fire them.

Not a hill I'm willing to die on, but something to consider.

I haven't, no.

I mean the limp really only seemed to surface between plays and walking back to the huddle. And it came and went.

It was something that didn't seem to really be impacting him during play. I guess you could consider the possibility that it was subconscious but when I see a guy sprinting right to try to pick up a first down, it makes me question if it's REALLY bothering him when he just sets to throw.

Moreover, we saw him playl FAR better on a FAR worse ankle in the playoffs a couple years back. And if anyone's gotten used to playing on an odd wheel, its gonna be him.

I dunno - I don't put a lot of weight on it. But maybe I'm wrong.

I hope not. Because that's an issue that's gonna linger for the rest of the season. The bye is behind us - he's not gonna get healthy between games at this point. Maybe if they lock up the 1 seed in week 17 and he can sit in 18 and the bye. But he'll absolutely need to learn to live with that - sprained ankles don't go away while you're playing on them.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I haven't, no.

I mean the limp really only seemed to surface between plays and walking back to the huddle. And it came and went.

It was something that didn't seem to really be impacting him during play. I guess you could consider the possibility that it was subconscious but when I see a guy sprinting right to try to pick up a first down, it makes me question if it's REALLY bothering him when he just sets to throw.

Moreover, we saw him playl FAR better on a FAR worse ankle in the playoffs a couple years back. And if anyone's gotten used to playing on an odd wheel, its gonna be him.

I dunno - I don't put a lot of weight on it. But maybe I'm wrong.

I hope not. Because that's an issue that's gonna linger for the rest of the season. The bye is behind us - he's not gonna get healthy between games at this point. Maybe if they lock up the 1 seed in week 17 and he can sit in 18 and the bye. But he'll absolutely need to learn to live with that - sprained ankles don't go away while you're playing on them.

Agree. I've stopped trying to figure out what's going on with his legs, because basic tenants of anatomy and kinesiology don't seem to apply, but it's something to consider.

I'd recommend re-watching the game. It didn't take long when you can plow through commercials, and laughing at Donk fans again is totally worth it.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Agree. I've stopped trying to figure out what's going on with his legs, because basic tenants of anatomy and kinesiology don't seem to apply, but it's something to consider.

I'd recommend re-watching the game. It didn't take long when you can plow through commercials, and laughing at Donk fans again is totally worth it.

If you have NFL+, you can watch the condensed version. Takes about 45 minutes.

[RunKC]

It’s really interesting to me that Mahomes, Nix and Herbert have all been playing the same way this season.

Relying on defense and running game, not taking too many shots, being more conservative and try to make a handful of plays to win the game.

It’s like the AFC West coaches are all cosplaying as the Harbaugh 2023 Michigan Wolverines.

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Very nice young man, I hope things work out for him here.

[Shiver Me Timbers]

Originally Posted by DRM08

His cap hits in recent years:

2022 - #2 highest in league
2023 - #1 highest in league
2024 - #5 highest in league

It definitely has an impact on the roster.

This is working out well for the Cowboys-

Dak Prescott contract: 4 years, $240 million ($231 million in guarantees)
Dak Prescott salary: $29 million (2024)
Signing bonus: $80 million (NFL record)
Average salary: $60 million