The NFL draft is further proof of the Mahomesification of football
by Oliver Connolly from on (#5H96C)
Whether they admit it or not, Patrick Mahomes was baked into the decision-making process of every front-office executive during Thursday night's first round
It's hard to think of a single player in the modern era of the NFL that has had such an instant, sweeping and lasting impact as Patrick Mahomes. In the space of four short years, he has changed the entire tenor and tone of the league: conservatism is out; risk is in.
Make no mistake about it, though Thursday night's first round of the NFL draft was all about crowning the league's new batch of stars, it also served as confirmation of the Mahomesification of the league.
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