More behind the scenes deets of the guy who helped build the "dynasty" and still garners a lot of love from Kansas City Chiefs fans who know the score . . . Check-it:
What Smith did once Mahomes became a Chief, according to many in the organization, is the moment the franchise's dynastic run began. That day, Smith, who was drafted No. 1 overall in 2005, made a conscious choice: Instead of keeping his younger understudy at a distance, or actively sabotaging his early days with the team -- as he had seen on other locker rooms in the past -- he would help mentor and nurture Mahomes as much as he could, despite the rookie's growth ultimately spelling the end of Smith's time in KC.
"I didn't go up to Alex and go, 'Hey, will you teach this guy who's going to take your job?'" Reid said. "That's not how it worked. I go, 'Don't worry about that guy. You just go have your best year.'
"He did that -- and at the same time he let Patrick into his world."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
'He let Patrick into his world': Inside the decision that's fueling the Chiefs' dynasty
Getting Patrick Mahomes changed the franchise's fortunes. But another draft day decision helped ensure lasting success.
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