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Patrick Mahomes has been the NFL’s gold standard at quarterback, but that reputation recently took a hit. In ESPN’s annual QB rankings, .the QB slipped from the top spot after holding it for three straight years, and one anonymous coach has something to say about it.
The Kansas City Chiefs’ QB was ranked No. 2 by the NFL executives, coaches and scouts. Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen was ranked No. 1 this year, and many evaluators insisted Mahomes stays the player that opponents least want to face when the game is on.
“He still puts fear in people like no other quarterback — gives you a shot in every game,” an NFL quarterbacks coach said via ESPN. “His skill set combined with his will to win puts him at the top.”
The NFL quarterbacks coach’s statement on ESPN via Jeremy Fowler highlighted why Mahomes continues to enjoy the unmatched respect despite the slight drop in ranking.
There’s a reason NFL defenses still lose sleep over Mahomes. The superstar became the fastest to reach both 300 touchdown passes and 30,000 passing yards. He also has the most wins ever by a quarterback through his first 100 starts with 77.
Although Mahomes did not make it to the top, his career is among the league’s best. He has led the Chiefs to three Super Bowl titles and earned the NFL MVP award twice.
According to ESPN, no QB has received more respect in the post-Tom Brady era.
Allen’s recent production helped him earn first position, but evaluators emphasized the gap between the two elite QBs is less. The one notable difference is that Allen is yet to win a Lombardi Trophy.
However, for now Mahomes is coming back off an injury, and the Chiefs have also received positive news regarding his recovery.
Patrick Mahomes’ return timeline takes an encouraging turn
According to Sports Illustrated’s journalist Albert Breer, Kansas City expects Patrick Mahomes to be healthy to participate this week after recovering from his offseason ACL injury.
“There’s an expectation among Chiefs people that Mahomes will be fully cleared this week…,” wrote Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. “…The plan is to be smart with it and make sure everyone is doing what’s going to put him in the best position to be at his best from September through February, not just ready for Week 1.”
The Chiefs are prioritizing Mahomes’ long-term health instead of rushing him back for practices. While he tore his ACL and LCL on December 14, he had his surgery done as early as possible.
He is expected to return for Week 1, but the idea would be to ensure that he is fully prepared for another deep postseason run and not just being available for the season opener.
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