Let the Hyberbole Begin

[Ian]

I think Mahomes can be a pocket guy, not sure the Chiefs can create a pocket and sustain it… which has been their biggest problem offensively for a couple years.

When tthey paid Mahomes, when his cap charge caught up and started hurting them, they started trading away players or letting their own expensive free agents walk. One was Orlando Brown, they’ve been using bandaids at left tackle ever since. We’ll see if they put together a good OLine this year.

The reality was when Mahomes arrived and was an instant MVP his offensive line and teammates around him were superior. But we saw in the Tampa Bay Super Bowl later what happens when his line breaks down due to injury or free agency. No QB can play without a team around him, not Mahomes, not Brady… put superior blocking around Mahomes and he’ll have a revival… if not he’ll continue to struggle.

The killer is when things break down, him being able to get outside and create has been one of his biggest assets. If he can't do that, he's been beatable. And that gets a lot harder to do as you get older, and especially when you get hit as much as he's been. And like you said, add in the fact that group around him has gotten older and isn't what it once was, and it's hard to still call them the favorites in a Conference that has gotten increasingly better the last few years.

 

[Wozzy]

The killer is when things break down, him being able to get outside and create has been one of his biggest assets. If he can't do that, he's been beatable. And that gets a lot harder to do as you get older, and especially when you get hit as much as he's been. And like you said, add in the fact that group around him has gotten older and isn't what it once was, and it's hard to still call them the favorites in a Conference that has gotten increasingly better the last few years.

Even Brady sucked when pressure, especially inside pressure got to him. It’s impossible to pass when you’re on your butt. But I think Mahomes has it in him to be a pocket passer, they need to be better around him. Not sure if they managed that this offseason. I’ll let you know when I’m finished breaking down all 32 rosters.

 

[tasmlab]

2007 also had a fully operational, peak Bill Belichick with his prime staff still on the team.

A proven, experienced OL. A defense that played together for years and already won 3 super bowls. And whatshisname at QB.

I didn't read the article but I can't see the comparison.

 

[PatMan]

Further parallels backing up this thesis.

We are on schedule for an undefeated season boys and girls.

 

[TommyD4207]

Further parallels backing up this thesis.

We are on schedule for an undefeated season boys and girls.

Funny, I don't recall the 150-page threads of pearl-clutching 20 years ago.

This was equally public information, btw.