Patrick Mahomes sends strong message to Chiefs' Josh Simmons

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Patrick Mahomes sends strong message to Chiefs' Josh Simmons originally appeared on The Sporting News
The Kansas City Chiefs invested a first-round pick, 32nd overall, on Josh Simmons to be part of the group that protects Patrick Mahomes. Last season, the Chiefs were middle of the pack in sacks allowed with 41, so there's room for improvement on that unit.
After giving up six sacks in the Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Chiefs decided that Simmons will be the guy to help with the overhaul and Patrick Mahomes is excited to have the Ohio State product protect him as he told Kay Adams.
"He's just a dog at the end of the day," Mahomes told Adams "He's obviously working through being an NFL pro and becoming a veteran. But when it comes to pass blocking and run blocking, he can get the job done. That's where it all starts. He's getting tested out here by [Steve Spagnuolo] with the defensive line that we have.
"But I don't think there was one specific moment. I think it's more about hearing the defensive guys talk about him. He does the right things when you want a guy who's going to go out there and contribute. The sky's the limit. He has a chance to be one of the best there is at left tackle."
Kansas City cannot afford to have an injury happen to Mahomes because they didn't have the proper offensive line to ensure that their star player stays upright and has enough time to throw the football.
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Mahomes' comments should lead many to believe that Simmons could be a rookie who could hit the ground running and not have that adaptation phase that some first-year players make when transitioning from college to the pros.
The Chiefs' first game of the season will be out of the country as they face their AFC West rival, the San Diego Chargers, on September 5 in São Paulo, Brazil, at Neo Química Arena.