NFL Coordinator Offers League Warning About Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes hasn't played up to his usual standards over the last couple of seasons, but despite that, he's won a Super Bowl and been to another.
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Some have said that Mahomes, at just 29 years old, has already peaked, while others think the Chiefs' dynasty is going to come to an abrupt end in 2025.
Now, we aren't there yet, taking a until we see it approach it will be as you were for the Chiefs, and when it comes to the "down" play of Patrick, which we know is true, an NFL coordinator gave the league a warning when it came to Mahomes in Jeremy Fowler's quarterback rankings piece for ESPN.
"OL in decline, particularly at tackle, WR group completely cleaned out by injury, [Travis] Kelce not near the same player," the coordinator said via ESPN. "I thought he had more command of time/score/situation and better fundamentals from within the pocket than ever. He's a one-man army. And no NFL coach wants to deal with him. Complete dawg. No one like him. Maybe [Joe] Burrow, but Burrow isn't as dangerous as a player."
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick MahomesMark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
So despite Patrick's stats not being as eye catching as Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen, the "fear" that Mahomes instils into defenses is alive and well.
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Plus, for all the reasons that the coordinator laid out, could we expect a bounce-back from the Chiefs this season? There's every reason to suggest so, and it seems that Mahomes has gotten better at different parts of his game as he enters Year 9.
While some doubt Mahomes and the Chiefs in 2025, the anonymous coordinator still believes that Patrick is the gold standard when it comes to how defenses have to try multiple things to stop him.
And now with a fully healthy supporting cast, the 2025 Chiefs might just be ready to make their doubters eat a slice of humble pie.
Related: Chiefs' 'Margin For Error' In AFC West Gone In 2025
Related: 1 Thing Stopping Chiefs' 'Explosive Element' Returning
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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