Because of all the interest in this thread, I've place all of the video content of Patrick Mahomes II's college career, and draft day goodness into a single post that can be found here. Enjoy! [Reply]
I have never seen a QB play that well in snow. Mahomes was throwing daggers out there against the Donks.
I think we can put to rest that other teams somehow have an advantage over us in bad weather.
Rainy and soggy field against the Ravens - Win
Shitty Mexican Field a mile and a half in the sky - Win
Tornado like conditions - Win
Cold weather against the Cheating Pats - Win
Snow and cold weather - Win
Originally Posted by Halfcan:
I have never seen a QB play that well in snow. Mahomes was throwing daggers out there against the Donks.
I think we can put to rest that other teams somehow have an advantage over us in bad weather.
Rainy and soggy field against the Ravens - Win
Shitty Mexican Field a mile and a half in the sky - Win
Tornado like conditions - Win
Cold weather against the Cheating Pats - Win
Snow and cold weather - Win
Back yard football is their specialty.
Mahomes commented that the snow adds a stickiness to the ball that makes it easier to grip and throw the ball. I don't know if I've ever heard a qb say that before. Especially since some feared early on that his hands were on the smaller side. Is there something unique to how he throws the ball? [Reply]
Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501:
Mahomes commented that the snow adds a stickiness to the ball that makes it easier to grip and throw the ball. I don't know if I've ever heard a qb say that before. Especially since some feared early on that his hands were on the smaller side. Is there something unique to how he throws the ball?
uhhh there's a lot unique about how he throws the football. [Reply]
Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501:
Things I loved about PMIII today...
-Confidence is back.
-He was having fun again.
-He moved better than we've seen all year. And that's WITH a slippery field.
-That INT was bad. BUT... He threw a bullet on the run. With all the injuries and field conditions, he's struggled with that a bit. You could tell he wasn't getting the same kind of power or flexibility to make those throws early in the year. He was also terrific off-platform. So even though this was a mistake, I actually loved to see he CAN make that throw again.
-Same with accuracy. He's had games where he's struggled with accuracy, again because of injury & conditions. He was terrific today.
Was the int really all that bad? The Denver player just made an amazing play there. He used the snow to slide in there really quick. On a dry field, I don't think that he gets there in time to make that pick. [Reply]
Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501:
Mahomes commented that the snow adds a stickiness to the ball that makes it easier to grip and throw the ball. I don't know if I've ever heard a qb say that before. Especially since some feared early on that his hands were on the smaller side. Is there something unique to how he throws the ball?
His ball placement was amazing yesterday- he was hitting guys right in the breadbasket- they had no choice but to catch it.
I am sure they heard all the talk that the Donks would now be equal talent-wise because of the snow- and they destroyed that myth.
This is not a finesse team any longer, it is a punch you in the mouth every play kind of team.
During halftime Coach Cower talked about the snow, making things even with the Donks out there, he said "No that does not matter- if you are fast like the Chiefs, you are still fast on snow. It is harder on the defense to keep up."
Originally Posted by jjchieffan:
Was the int really all that bad? The Denver player just made an amazing play there. He used the snow to slide in there really quick. On a dry field, I don't think that he gets there in time to make that pick.
weellllllll...
Either of two defensive players could've caught it. That's probably not a wise decision.
Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501:
Mahomes commented that the snow adds a stickiness to the ball that makes it easier to grip and throw the ball. I don't know if I've ever heard a qb say that before. Especially since some feared early on that his hands were on the smaller side. Is there something unique to how he throws the ball?
yeah, the ball gets "tacky"
I've heard this before
this might be why he was so good against the Colts last year
Originally Posted by jjchieffan:
Was the int really all that bad? The Denver player just made an amazing play there. He used the snow to slide in there really quick. On a dry field, I don't think that he gets there in time to make that pick.
That would have been the kill shot to put them away. That is what everyone has been wanting to see out of this Offense.
I mean, you are talking about that ball being a fraction of a second late or it would have been a perfect throw for a TD. Like the Kelce fumble a week before- sometimes you just have to give props to the defense for making an amazing play on the ball. That was probably the best play the Donks made all day.
I would rather see Mahomes take that kill shot every single time and fail once in a while- than always check it down or throw it away in tight coverage. I think 8 out 10, Mahomes makes that play for the win. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chris Meck:
uhhh there's a lot unique about how he throws the football.
I'm just wondering why he's this good in the snow where so many other qbs struggle. He looks even more comfortable in snow than on a warm sunny day. [Reply]
