NFL Coach: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Has Been 'Elite' Despite League-Leading 9 INTs

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Amid all the panic about the state of the Kansas City Chiefs offense, there is no concern from people within the league about how Patrick Mahomes is performing despite his high turnover rate.

One defensive coach told The Athletic's Jeff Howe that Mahomes is still "playing at an elite level" for the undefeated Chiefs.

"(He's) doing what it takes week in and week out, has complete command of the situations. His footwork in the pocket is as good as I've seen," the coach said. "(He's still) growing every week as a player. Best competitor in the game. He just wills his team to winning."

It's a testament to how bad the situation around Mahomes has been this season that…