NFL News: Former Chiefs QB Alex Smith makes major revelation about Patrick Mahomes

Since his arrival in the NFL, Patrick Mahomes has become one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. The former Texas Tech player began his journey with the Kansas City Chiefs back in 2017, succeeding Alex Smith, who had already seen promising things in his teammate before his debut.

During his rookie season, Mahomes contributed from his position, supporting and learning every route his teammates ran on the field, while waiting for Andy Reid to give him the opportunity to see playing time.

Against all odds and in a controversial decision, the veteran head coach handed Mahomes the starting job beginning in Week 1 of the 2018 season, replacing none other than Alex Smith — who later admitted that, during their first year together, he had already seen leadership qualities in his young teammate.

“I think as the season went on…” Alex Smith said on The Rich Eisen Show. “There were throws that he made throughout—you know, you’d see on the practice field and you’d start to see how fast he was processing—and then certainly that last game [of the 2017 season]. To go out there in an NFL game and play the way he did, I think everybody that was there that day knew that he was ready.“

uarterbacks Alex Smith #11, Patrick Mahomes #15, and Joel Stave #8 watch from the sidelines during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium on August 31, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Three Super Bowl rings, three Super Bowl MVP titles, and two NFL MVP awards — just some of the major accomplishments Patrick Mahomes has achieved so far with the Chiefs. Undoubtedly, one of the best quarterbacks of his era, with an already remarkable career under his belt.

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Major roster moves shake up the Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce will once again lead a team whose main goal is to make another Super Bowl appearance. With Kelce’s decision to stay for another season now confirmed, Andy Reid and the Chiefs have decided to part ways with multiple tight ends.

According to Wednesday’s NFL transaction wire, the Kansas City Chiefs have released tight ends Anthony Firkser and Baylor Cupp. It’s been a busy stretch of roster activity for Reid’s squad, which also moved on from linebacker Shaun Bradley, offensive guard McKade Mettauer, and safety Jason Taylor II earlier in the week.

Are the Chiefs contenders once again?

The Kansas City Chiefs are once again expected to be strong contenders this season, largely thanks to the continuity of their star duo — Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. After falling short against the Eagles in the last Super Bowl in New Orleans, Andy Reid’s team are still hungry for redemption and aiming to return to the NFL’s biggest stage.