(12-18-2023, 09:28 AM)Caldrac Wrote:

(12-18-2023, 09:23 AM)ChrisJagBoy Wrote: Mahomes best WR would be our 4th or 5th string WR barring injuries to Kirk and Zay. Kelce is his only legitimate target on offense, and their RBs don't come close to ETN.

Can we stop with the Mahomes Vs. Lawrence stuff?

Lawrence just had his 50th career start last night. Mahomes just had his 94th, more than double if you factor in the post season games. You're also talking about two completely, yet, similar coaches in Reid and Pederson, with Reid being the guy that started Pederson's coaching path to begin with, and, had plenty of success in Philadelphia. 

The only major differences in their careers? Mahomes had guys like Hill and a younger Kelce for awhile and their front office was swinging for the fences every off season to add an offensive tackle or guard to protect him. 

I just think we need to worry about Lawrence being Lawrence. What can this team do to make him better? So far, he's playing more like Buffalo's Josh Allen early into his career. The turnovers need to be cleaned up. I don't think there's anyway anybody on here can argue that.

But, what's more evident? He's started helping this team win football games. That's more important to me. It hasn't been pretty at times. It's rare that it is in the NFL. I genuinely don't care. As long as they find ways to win. If they can just keep building around him? The rest will ultimately take care of itself.

My point isn't to compare the two as if Lawrence is Mahomes. My point is Mahomes is the best QB in the league and he's playing slightly better than Lawrence is. Mahomes has the 12th ranked oline, an RB averaging 4.3 yards a carry, a top 5 defense, top 3 HC. The only weakness that he has to overcome is poor WR play.

Lawrence has to overcome not only poor WR play but a oline that is 28th, a running back that is averaging 3.7 yards, a defense giving up 25+ points, and a garage OC. He has to do that with 2 leg injuries.

Mahomes is the best player in the league and has the ability to be the best QB to ever play and he's struggling with just one of the issues Lawrence is, so how in the world is Lawrence who isn't Mahomes supposed to overcome far more obstacles with zero help from his line, RB, and WRs.

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