"Patrick Mahomes discloses a teammate's unique team rule, mandated by the Chiefs' coach, causing disruption throughout the period"
The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for their second preseason game, this time against the new-look Seattle Seahawks. The Chiefs, who have been a dominant force in the NFL for the past few seasons, are aiming to avenge their loss in Super Bowl LIX and reclaim their glory.
At the helm of the Chiefs' offense is Patrick Mahomes, who is in the conversation for being one of the greatest quarterbacks to have ever played in the NFL. Mahomes, who is only 29-years-old and entering his ninth season in the league, has led the Chiefs to five Super Bowl appearances in six seasons. His performance has been nothing short of spectacular, earning him a unanimous selection for the top spot in ESPN's annual quarterback poll for the third straight year.
However, the Chiefs' chances to reclaim glory rely heavily on the health and availability of Mahomes. This is out of the Chiefs' control, as the team cannot predict or control Mahomes' health.
In practice, the Chiefs have implemented a new rule for Chris Jones, one of the team captains and six-time Pro Bowler on the Chiefs' defense, to prevent him from chasing down Mahomes. This rule was put in place to reduce the risk of injury, as Jones previously injured his groin chasing Mahomes during a practice before the 2019 AFC Championship Game.
Jones, known for his ability to disrupt a game at any moment, is still a formidable force on the field. However, during practice, he is now prohibited from chasing Mahomes after crossing the line of scrimmage, a rule that has been dubbed the 'Chris Rule'.
Travis Kelce, an all-time great tight end on the Chiefs, leads the receiving corps which includes Xavier Worthy, Marquise 'Hollywood Brown', Jalen Royals, and Isaiah Pacheco. The Chiefs' offense, under the guidance of head coach Andy Reid, will look to click in their preseason games to prepare for the regular season.
During the regular season, the Chiefs will face defensive juggernauts like Chris Jones, but they won't be able to protect Mahomes from him completely. Mahomes, who has repaid the Chiefs' belief in him since being drafted in 2017, has said he is faster than Jones, adding an interesting dynamic to their matchups.
As the Chiefs prepare for their preseason game, they will look to build on their success and work towards their ultimate goal - winning another Super Bowl.
[1] Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/08/11/kansas-city-chiefs-chris-jones-rule [4] Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34335157/kansas-city-chiefs-implement-rule-chris-jones-practice-chase-patrick-mahomes
- The Kansas City Chiefs, led by one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, Patrick Mahomes, are preparing to take on the Seattle Seahawks in their second preseason game, aiming to reclaim their NFL glory.
- In addition to their offensive prowess, the Chiefs' defense, led by six-time Pro Bowler Chris Jones, presents a formidable opponent. However, a new rule has been implemented to prevent Jones from chasing down Mahomes during practice, due to injury concerns.
- While the Chiefs cannot control Mahomes' health, they will rely heavily on him to lead them back to Super Bowl glory. Despite the 'Chris Rule', Mahomes has stated that he is faster than Jones, adding an intriguing element to their matchups.
