Andy Reid reflects on Patrick Mahomes’ 69-yard touchdown and his continuing development

In case you haven’t noticed, Kansas City is on fire today.

Not in the literal sense, of course — there aren’t TV news helicopters circling overhead as heroic firefighters attack the conflagration — but it’s nonetheless ablaze.

Patrick Mahomes long touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill in Friday night’s game against the Falcons is on everyone’s mind. While I was out on Saturday morning, people who know nothing about pro football were discussing NextGen stats, Aaron Rodgers and Sammy Baugh with the authority of experts.

In a way, it’s maddening. But in another way, it’s really cool. It’s been a very long time since our city has been this excited about our Chiefs — and there’s not a thing wrong with that.

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