It lastly occurred.
After years of social media clips of Patrick Mahomes attempting behind-the-back passes throughout follow or coaching camp, and after seasons of his head coach Andy Reid apparently urging him to strive one in a recreation, it lastly occurred.
Seeing his first prolonged motion of the preseason Saturday in opposition to the Detroit Lions, after a quick cameo in opposition to the Jacksonville Jaguars final week, Mahomes related with Travis Kelce on just a little shovel cross early within the contest.
By throwing it behind his again:
As famous on the play name, the crew has been speaking about this for some time, and “Andy desires him to do it in a recreation,” so now he has.
Right here is one other angle of the behind-the-back throw:
The play noticed fast response on social media, together with from Jason Kelce:
This son of a gun really did it!! Magic Mahomes
— Jason Kelce (@JasonKelce) August 17, 2024
After all, Mahomes nonetheless has the traditional throws in his arsenal and a brand new participant to focus on with these. The Chiefs quarterback related with speedy rookie Xavier Worthy on this landing to stake Kansas Metropolis to a 13-0 lead:
Sure, it’s nonetheless preseason, and we’ve got not seen the behind-the-back magic from Mahomes in an everyday season recreation.
However you do get the sensation that second is coming.
