I approve of the trade and am thrilled about Patrick Mahomes. 284 81.61%

I approve of the trade, even through I would’ve preferred Deshaun Watson over Patrick Mahomes. 29 8.33%

I approve of the trade, even through I would’ve preferred Deshone Kizer over Patrick Mahomes. 0 0%

I approve of the trade, even through I would’ve preferred a QB other than Watson/Kizer over Patrick Mahomes. 1 0.29%

I approve of the trade, even through I would’ve preferred a non-QB over Patrick Mahomes. 1 0.29%

I disapprove of the trade because it was too much to pay even though I like Mahomes. 6 1.72%

I disapprove of the trade because I don’t think Mahomes is that good. 1 0.29%

I disapprove of the trade because I think we could get more value out of the three picks we gave up. 3 0.86%

I disapprove of the trade because we have greater needs than quarterback. 2 0.57%

I disapprove of the trade because I think Mahomes would have been available at 27. 4 1.15%

I have no idea what to think. 4 1.15%

I’m not going to vote because in the future I will change my opinion to make myself look smart. 2 0.57%

I'm still fixated that we drafted Blackledge over Marino. 11 3.16%

Bottom line: if you think you have a potential franchise QB - it's very hard to give up too much to get him. The only thing is if you miss...
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We got our Dark Peniight!
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It's White Chocolate Penii. Get it right.
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Chiefs have a history of missing in the 1st round, so at least they took a chance to actually try for the first time in decades to win.

We havent drafted a player in the first round that could have the impact of a QB ever...
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true
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When the Falcons moved from 27 to 5 to draft Jones, they gave up a 1st, 2nd and 4th that year and a 1st and 4th the next year. So, based on that, a 1st and 3rd with a 1st the next year, seems reasonable to go from 27 to 10.
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This.

Even if it isn't a home run, you gotta swing the damn bat....

Hats off to them for trying.
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I keep reading that the Chiefs should have only made this move for a "sure thing."

Serious question: Is there such a thing as a "sure thing" QB out of the NFL draft?

Andrew Luck was considered the closest thing to a "sure thing", but it's taken him four seasons to truly find his footing, and there are still many who wouldn't consider him elite.
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And a guy like Luck comes along once a decade or less.
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Wasn't JaWalrus supposed to be pretty close to a sure thing? Jeff George? Ryan Leaf? Who else am I forgetting?
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Reid knows what he is doing. He's a good coach when it comes to QBs so I think Mahomes will be fine. If it wasn't for Reid I probably would not approve this trade because it is a huge gamble but with him here the kid should be fine.
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And he goes first overall, and nobody is trading out of the pick.

And look at what Washington gave up for the SECOND best QB prospect in that draft.
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.. and Mahomes isn't a 9-pick behind prospect, comparatively.. and Luck hasn't exactly brought Indy grand success either..

... but what's done is done, and Mahomes will be a fun alternative... so whatevz.. bring it on in 2018.
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I'm pretty sure that future picks have less value in the current year. IIRC, the value of next year's 1st is roughly the value of this year's 2nd.
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I don't give a shit what the draft value chart says. Have you ever seen a team move up 17 spots into the top 10 for less?
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