The Kansas City Chiefs’ General Manager Brett Veach and Head Coach Andy Reid spotted Patrick Mahomes’ potential way before he became a star, reveals former KC quarterback and current ESPN analyst Alex Smith.
According to Smith’s interview at “The Adam Schefter Podcast”, the Chiefs had their eyes on Mahomes back when he was a standout player at Texas Tech, showing their knack for recognizing talent early on.
Adam Schefter shared podcast clip with “Chiefs’ GM Brett Veach and HC Andy Reid had former Texas Tech standout Patrick Mahomes on their radar long before most people realized, per former KC QB and now ESPN analyst Alex Smith.“
Here is the video clip shared through X by Adam Schefter.
Chiefs’ GM Brett Veach and HC Andy Reid had former Texas Tech standout Patrick Mahomes on their radar long before most people realized, per former KC QB and now ESPN analyst Alex Smith.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 31, 2024
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This insight adds an interesting twist to Mahomes’ journey, highlighting the Chiefs’ ability to identify promising players. While Mahomes is now a well-known NFL quarterback, it turns out the Chiefs’ leadership saw his potential long before the rest of the league caught on. This behind-the-scenes perspective sheds light on the team’s success and their knack for making strategic player decisions.
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