I've said that a long time ago. If you look at average salary cap increases, and figure he is worth ~16% of the cap (current rate for top tier QBs), he could wind up making close to $750M over the course of a career. It is a win-win situation: he is set up for life, and the Chiefs know exactly how much cap room they have to work with each year once you figure in his contract.
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Veach said he’s been preparing for this moment before the season even started. He knew that he was worth big bucks
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Come on Pat, give us a break.
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On Russillos Rknger podcast he had a dude on that suggested that Mahomes won’t be a 200M contract. It’ll be a shorter one that won’t go much after the CBA expires because it’s possible the contracts will be different - perhaps a different level of Contract.

He said the smart agents are looking towards shorter more Guranteed contracts.

Naturally the chiefs get a QB and there will be a work stoppage.
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The work stoppage will be in 2 years from now, so that wouldn't be surprising. The thought being players will have the opportunity to take a bigger piece of the pie then, although the owners will surely have something to say about that.
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Hell if I was Mahomes I'm pulling a Lebron an. Signing short deals and jumping to whatever team will give me the best deal.
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No
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It’s going to be a long one I’m thinking. FFS the players union gave up like 5% for fucking 2 a days IIRC. The owners won’t be so quick to do the same.
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They really fucking hate 2 a days
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Except in football that doesn't really put you in the best position to succeed. Because it is such a team sport, you will likely have chemistry issues being with new guys every year. And that's on top of possibly learning a new playbook and system.
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Was it really easier or better to type %'ages rather than just percentages?
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I think any team would be willing to change the playbook and system to whatever Patrick wants so that he would come play for them. I know it wouldn't happen though.

The whole shorter contract thing is interesting. If im Mahomes im asking for a Kirk Cousins type contract, keep the same amoung of years, but make it 120 million guaranteed. Then do an extension with 2 years left and progressively make more per year with every extension.
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You don't try to low ball Mahomes. You put on the table the largest contract in the history of the NFL and tell him anything else you need Mr. Mahomes?
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I think you put it out there and pay him what the agent has determined, but also make sure he understands how this is going to make surrounding him with talent much more difficult.
And then, present your options on how you can make him rich while simultaneously keeping him stocked with weapons. I'm not saying that Mahomes would or even should take a "discount", but he does strike me as a young man of character, certainly a team guy, that would be open to listening to some ideas on how everyone could come out a winner if he's willing to work with the organization to make it happen.

Trust me, I want this kid wealthy, healthy, and happy to be a Chief for his entire career. I just think we could and should approach this creatively. And that means not all of the money has to come from the cap/team. As I stated before, the Hunt family has many profitable ventures outside of football.
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