Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw a ball about 40 yards down the field and connected with wide receiver Sammy Watkins on Thursday afternoon.
And for the first time since Mahomes arrived in St. Joseph last Sunday, he heard what he hopes will soon become the norm back in Kansas City—cheers from fans in the crowd.
There may be no greater sign of the new era Andy Reid alluded to on Sunday than Mahomes-to-Watkins deep ball, and it was fitting that it came during the first practice on the first day in the first hour.