While the trade sending Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith to Washington has been agreed upon, it cannot be finalized until the start of the new league year on March 14.
So Patrick Mahomes was understandably careful when discussing his current situation with The Star on Thursday.
“I know a ton’s been said over social media and things like that,” Mahomes said coolly, clad in a light-blue T-shirt. “But for me, all I can do right now is just work as hard as I can if any opportunity comes.”
Oh, it’s coming.