With Patrick Mahomes as their starting quarterback, the Kansas City Chiefs are still the team to beat in the AFC West. Since 2015, their competitors have been left scratching their heads as they aim to win their seventh division title in a row together. The Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos, and Las Vegas Raiders are all trying to find a method to unseat the Chiefs from their position of dominance.
John Elway, a legend of the Broncos, recently commented on the difficulty his old team is facing. The two-time Super Bowl champion, while acknowledging Mahomes’ brilliance, gave some advise in a brief chat with Starcade Media.
John Elway’s hillarious take on Patrick Mahomes
In order to disrupt the Chiefs’ passing game, man coverage is one tactic that John Elway suggested using. This strategy might help contain Kansas City’s redesigned receiving corps and foil their zone-busting plays. John said,
“He’s a heck of a player (Mahomes). He’s just going to continue to get better and better. So, everybody in the AFC West knows we got our hands full of him for a long, long time. You gotta do the best you can, try to keep him inside, prevent some of the big plays, but he’s a great, great player. Anytime you play the Chiefs, you got your hands full.”
In light of this, the Broncos should think about taking Elway’s advice a step further and committing to Chris Jones, the standout defensive tackle for the Chiefs. It might present chances for other pass rushers. Moreover, Justin Simmons’ safety may be a crucial factor to keep an eye on. With his remarkable ability to jump routes, he might create game-changing mistakes if he is allowed to wander around.
To create a successful plan against the Chiefs, though, will be the responsibility of defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and head coach Sean Payton.
