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After Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes Gets Taken to the Cleaners by Anonymous Defensive Coach: “He Plays Streetball”

Published 07/28/2022, 7:27 AM EDT

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The Chiefs Kingdom would see Patrick Mahomes as the next big thing in the NFL. Many enthusiasts would see him as one of the best QBs of all time, if not the best. While the plus pointers in Mahomes’ performances are noticeable, some experts may have some critical points to raise on the Chiefs QB’s plays.

 

Patrick Mahomes skyrocketed towards relevancy in his NFL career. He puts up stellar plays and took the Chiefs to win a Super Bowl. Mahomes and company made a great run in the last year. Despite the offseason losses, he still has the motivation to succeed this year.

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On Monday, Mike Sando published segmented QB standings based on the votes of 50 mentors and executives. Due to the anonymity, many of them left shocking feedback. Both Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes faced harsh criticism. Especially Patrick, when a veteran defensive coach kept the Chiefs QB in Tier 2 and gave out some critical reviews. 

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The anonymous coach was referenced via Kansas City Star. “We love Mahomes because of his unorthodox throws, not because of his natural pocket presence,” the coach said. “And when that disappears, that is when they lose games. I don’t think that is a 1. I think that is a 2. Nothing against the guy. I love the kid. But take his first read away and what does he do? He runs, he scrambles and he plays streetball.”

There might be some tough times for Mahomes after losing out on Tyreek Hill. But he has a good reason to stay pumped up for the upcoming campaign.

Patrick Mahomes not being the highest-paid athlete doesn’t upset him

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Patrick Mahomes hit the jackpot when he got himself a 10-year, $503 million contract extension with the Chiefs. But since then, the QB market touched an all-time high. Be it Deshaun Watson, Aaron Rodgers, or Kyler Murray. All QBs got a lucrative deal, which is even bigger than Mahomes. However, the market raise did not seem to bother the Chiefs QB.

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According to CBS Sports, the Chiefs quarterback is happy with his agreement. He isn’t concerned with becoming a top-paid player in the game. Furthermore, he believes that Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, and Russell Wilson could raise the bar even higher. For the Grim Reaper, winning the Lombardi is the prize he aims for, which the Chiefs can achieve with a strong roster surrounding him.

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Pavitra Shome

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Pavitra Shome is an NFL author at EssentiallySports. He began writing while working for an online news portal and holds a Master's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Although Pavitra enjoys watching WWE, Gronk and Brady turned him into an NFL aficionado.
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