film analysis on the performance of Patrick Mahomes. Part one here.If Brian Hoyer is really being tasked with trying to simulate the opposing quarterback http://www.chiefslockerroom.com/authentic-damien-williams-jersey , he’s going to have much more on his plate than temper tantrums this week. As the Patriots saw earlier this year, Patrick Mahomes presents problems both in and out of the pocket. What’s should scare New England, is the rapid improvements he’s made, even since Week 6 of the season. It could prove more difficult to slow him down for a half as they did in Foxboro. Even if they do, Mahomes still has remarkable ability out of the structure of the play to lean on. It was on display against the Colts on Saturday.Something smartSmall details can make a big difference.Mahomes breaks the pocket due to pressure and runs to his right. Travis Kelce is working shallow between the hashes. Linebacker Anthony Walker is close to Kelce as Mahomes begins to escape the pocket. If Mahomes tried to throw the ball too early, Walker would be well positioned to make a play on the ball. Mahomes instead decides to draw attention from Walker. He continues to run and gives a pump-fake as if he’s throwing outside of the numbers. The action widens Walker, and Mahomes comes back to a wide open Kelce for a first down. Smart decision, great execution to create more space.Something specialAnother athletic throw back into the middle of the field.Tyreek Hill motions into a tight bunch formation to the field. The Colts are playing a Cover 2 zone and get pressure on Mahomes quickly. He again rolls to his right to evade the pressure. Hill, who was working short, slides towards a void in the middle of the field rather than work with the scrambling Mahomes. The vision to see this from the young quarterback was excellent. The arm talent to get the ball back into the middle of the field is special. His teammates say it all the time but the play truly is never dead with Mahomes. Being able to throw with enough zip across your body never ceases to amaze.The best play of the game Womens Chris Jones Jersey , though, was this rarity of a 15-yard throw to Kelce.Kelce is again working short and between the hashes. Front-side pressure forces Mahomes to run up into the pocket. Kelce, anticipating Mahomes’ escape, breaks for space to his left behind All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard. Before Kelce clears Leonard, Mahomes makes the decision to give Kelce a chance. The only problem is Andrew Wylie is directly in front of him. No problem for the league MVP. As he’s running, Mahomes throws a ball sidearm, around Wylie and a defensive lineman. Kelce clears Leonard and makes a fantastic catch on a throw that somehow found a way to him.The creativity to find a way to get the ball to Kelce is one thing. Having the athleticism and arm talent to actually execute it is something entirely different. What’s more is he set up to throw this anticipating Kelce clearing Leonard, all while there was a 700 pounds of human being directly in his throwing window. You’re not supposed to be able to do this. This is generational talent.What was so impressive to me about Mahomes’ performance to me was that he stayed true to what got him to that point. He was still going out and executing highly difficult throws with confidence. He was calm enough not to be reckless but poised enough to still make huge plays that few can make. The tests only get bigger from here, but his performance in the snow should bring confidence for the AFC Championship game. The Chiefs could add a player late that could fit as a rush SAM or a MIKE linebacker."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Kansas City Chiefs NewsOpen ThreadsFull ArchiveLibrary Community GuidelinesContact InformationOdds Shop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕25 Days of Draftmas: Jahlani Tavai could offer linebacker depth at multiple positionsNew,6commentsThe Chiefs could add a player late that could fit as a rush SAM or a MIKE linebacker.CDTShareTweetShareShare25 Days of Draftmas: Jahlani Tavai could offer linebacker depth at multiple positionsStephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY SportsA very Merry Draftmas to you! It’s 25 Days of Draftmas on Arrowhead Pride Mitchell Schwartz Jersey , where we’ll be giving you a Kansas City Chiefs draft prospect every day in April leading up to the NFL Draft. You’ll get a daily prospect profile like this one right up until Draft Day.Jahlani Tavai, linebackerThomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports6’2” | 250 lbs | HawaiiProjected draft range: day threeCombine: didn’t participate due to shoulder injuryI would take him: round fiveOne-sentence bio: two-time All-American in rugby, three-time All-Mountain West nomineeOne-sentence scouting report: versatile linebacker that can set the edge, drop into coverage and is an effective blitzerOne play:How he fits in KC: Tavai is an ideal depth candidate for Kansas City in 2019. His comfort level as a rush SAM, MIKE and WILL linebacker in a 4-3 Under system make him a perfect player to groom behind the Chiefs starters. He has good range and exceptional short-area quickness. This quickness allows him to trigger downhill and meet the ball carrier with full force in the gap. He’s long enough to set the EDGE in the run game and will give little ground against blocking tight ends. In man coverage, he shows plenty of ability to drop and carry players vertically, as well as being able to kick out into the flats against a running back. He regularly disrupts the quarterback with his blitzing ability, making him a good fit with Spagnuolo’s higher blitz tendencies.Tavai is coming off of a serious shoulder injury and teams will have to monitor it to make sure that he’s healthy enough to contribute in 2019. While he’s good in man coverage, he struggles a little bit with his spot drops in zone. He tends to squeeze other zones and drops to an “exact” spot, rather than reading and flowing with the play. He will need work with deconstructing blocks between the tackles http://www.chiefslockerroom.com/authentic-ron-parker-jersey , as offensive linemen tend to stick on him and take him out of the play. He’ll also need to work on squaring up and anchoring when making the tackle — too often the ball carrier was able to gain extra yards going through Tavai.There are a lot of question marks about the Chiefs linebacking corps, and even more, going forward in 2020. Tavai is a talented player that could definitely up the quality of the group and offer a starting spot at the SAM linebacker position in the future. He would likely be a special teams player in 2019, but his upside and potential contribution are precisely what the Chiefs should be looking for in a day three pick.Want to read more player profiles from Arrowhead Pride’s 25 Days of Draftmas? Click here for the complete list. And to stay informed on the players in which the Chiefs have shown interest, be sure to check out AP’s Chiefs draft prospect visit and workout tracker.KC Draft GuideThe first-ever edition of the KC Draft Guide is live! You can purchase it for only $9.99! 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