Key Highlights
- Mahomes will be coming off by far the worst stretch of football of his career, and accuracy — especially down the field — that was a frustratingly persistent issue this season could be further marred by his lower body not yet being back to full strength. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBecause there is a difference between “being ready to play” and “being ready to play up to your usual standards.” Players now come back faster than ever, but for every 2012 Adrian Peterson, there are probably two 2021 Cam Akerses.
- Players “get back,” but not necessarily to where they once belonged, at least immediately. Mahomes is an antsy sort.
- He’s not going to want to sit around.
- Hopefully he doesn’t rush.
- Whatever form he arrives back in will be complicated by a roster showing its creakiness and recent lack of care around the edges.