Originally Posted by RunKC:
Actually think this injury may be a good thing for Patrick. In 2022 the ankle injury forced him to stay in the pocket and be more precise. More of a pocket passer per se.
That could help substantially
Mahomes was at his best against the Chargers dropping back and firing within 2 seconds. [Reply]
Originally Posted by petegz28:
Okay but say you play him on Saturday and not only do we lose but he hurts his ankle worse? Now not only do we probably not get the #1 seed but we don't have him for the playoffs either.
Have you learned nothing about Mahomes the last few years? [Reply]
Originally Posted by TwistedChief:
The knock on Wentz has been holding onto the ball too long and poor pocket presence.
That’s a horrible cocktail given our OL play. It could be a real problem.
Typical Wentz is standing firm in the pocket taking sacks, creating holds and ending drives. They'd have to go to a quick game and insist he gets the ball out early. It would be rough.
If he can go, Mahomes just needs to hold up through Christmas and then he can rest for 2 weeks. [Reply]
Originally Posted by FloridaMan88:
And if Mahomes aggravates his injury and/or is not able to effectively scramble and avoid pressure against a Houston defense that is second in the league in sacks?
Is it worth that risk to play Mahomes on Saturday?
If Mahomes aggravates his ankle take him out and let him rest for 3 weeks minimum before our first playoff game.
It’s a mild grade 1 sprain not 2022 grade 2.
I am convinced the people saying to put Mahomes on ice are the same that never want to see him do a QB sneak ever again. [Reply]
Originally Posted by petegz28:
I'd like to agree with you but what are you basing that on?
The fact he didn't have to immediately go get x-rays and had the game been close he would have went back in without said x-ray.
Hell the play he tweaked an ankle on when he stepped wrong and was non contact looked worse than this. He was carried off the field on that one. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Marcellus:
The fact he didn't have to immediately go get x-rays and had the game been close he would have went back in without said x-ray.
Yep.
Two years ago, Andy had to strong arm him into sitting down. He almost went back into the game yesterday. People are blowing this way out of proportion. [Reply]
