ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) – Patrick Mahomes III trotted onto the practice field with just under 2 minutes on the clock and 75 yards to the end zone, the rookie thrust into a challenging spot on the second full day of training camp.
It took him four plays to hit pay dirt.
The former Texas Tech quarterback hit tight end Ross Travis for a big gain over the middle after looking off a safety, showing the kind of nuance it takes to succeed in the NFL. Then he avoided a mistake when his protection broke down.
Finally, he scrambled for a touchdown, showing off the kind of elusiveness that helped to coax the Chiefs into selecting him with the 10th overall pick.
What was the teaching point after such an impressive drive?