{"id":93502,"date":"2025-08-27T01:44:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T01:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=93502"},"modified":"2025-08-27T01:44:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T01:44:19","slug":"i-had-no-idea-alex-smith-gets-brutally-honest-on-chiefs-drafting-patrick-mahomes-in-2017-and-we-have-one-of-the-top-quarterbacks-in-the-game-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=93502","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I Had No Idea\u2019: Alex Smith Gets Brutally Honest on Chiefs Drafting Patrick Mahomes in 2017 (And we have one of the top quarterbacks in the game right now)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jan 6, 2018; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter in the AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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As the Kansas City Chiefs entered the 2017 NFL Draft, Alex Smith faced an uncertain future. Despite his successes as the starting quarterback,\u00a0the selection of Patrick Mahomes\u00a0with the 10th overall pick caught him completely off guard. Smith had led the team to playoff appearances but recognized that the organization was looking to evolve and compete at a higher level.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the moment\u00a0Mahomes was drafted, Smith admitted he had no idea it was coming. While he was hopeful about his own future with the team, the arrival of a young, talented quarterback signaled a shift in the franchise\u2019s direction. This unexpected change would ultimately reshape both their careers and the legacy of the Chiefs.<\/p>\n

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Nov 1, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith before the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Giants at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the wake of Mahomes\u2019 selection, Smith embraced his role as a mentor. Rather than feeling threatened, he focused on helping Mahomes acclimate to the NFL.\u00a0Smith understood the importance\u00a0of creating a supportive environment for the rookie, knowing that his success would benefit the team in the long run.<\/p>\n