Rookie quarterback Patrick Mahomes proved every bit as dynamic as advertised during the preseason, making Kansas City Chiefs fans contemplate whether he should take over starting duties from veteran Alex Smith. The Chiefs' front office, however, isn't having it.
Just weeks after head coach Andy Reid said there will be no quarterback controversy, general manager Brett Veach did the same Saturday.
"Coach made a statement a few days back, there's no gray area: Alex is our quarterback," Veach said. "Alex is so far advanced from the mental side of things in regards to his ability to read coverages, to shift to better plays, and really play the chess game. He's so far ahead of what Pat is. I don't think it's even close right now."
The Chiefs remain adamant that Smith won't have to hand over the keys to the offense just yet, but admitted they're impressed with Mahomes' early work.
"The development he has made and the strides he has taken in those departments has exceeded our expectations to this point," Veach said. "So we're excited where we are, and again, the longer that Alex and Pat are together, the better we will be."
