In the end, only one thing really matters: how well Patrick Mahomes performs as starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Sure, the Chiefs have invested millions in Sammy Watkins and millions more in Anthony Hitchens. They’ve traded away Marcus Peters and placed the leftover hope in Kendall Fuller. They’ve replaced Derrick Johnson and Ron Parker. They’ve taken chances on David Amerson and Damien Williams. They’ll also introduce an entire new draft class of rookies in a few weeks.
None of this matters.
Yes, there are some issues. And yes, there are some exciting additions. But at least, speaking proportionally, everything pales in comparison to the baton hand-off that’s been in the works for well over a calendar year.