Who Was Chiefs Quarterback Before Mahomes

So, I was watching this old Chiefs game the other day, you know, just for kicks. It was raining cats and dogs, the kind of weather that makes you question why you ever loved football in the first place. But there I was, huddled under a blanket, wondering who the guy under center was before Mahomes took the helm. I mean, it's not like he just appeared out of thin air, right?

Before the Mahomes Era

Before we dive into the quarterback pool of yesteryears, let's take a moment to appreciate the current king, Patrick Mahomes. I mean, have you seen that arm? It's like he's throwing a laser beam out there, and we're all just trying to keep up. But I digress.

Now, if we're talking about Chiefs quarterbacks before Mahomes, we've got to rewind the clock back to 2017. That's right, it's not that long ago, but it feels like a different lifetime now that we're spoiled with Mahomes' magic.

Alex Smith: The Man Before Mahomes

So, who was the guy under center before Mahomes? His name was Alex Smith, and he was the Chiefs' starting quarterback from 2013 to 2017. Now, I know what you're thinking, "Wait, wasn't Smith the guy who got traded to the Redskins for a bag of chips and a promise?" Well, yes, that's the one. But let's not forget, he was the man leading the Chiefs before Mahomes took over.

Smith was your classic game manager, the kind of quarterback who wouldn't wow you with his arm strength but would keep the team in the game. He was consistent, reliable, and, dare I say, boring. But hey, he got the job done most of the time. He led the Chiefs to the playoffs four times, including a trip to the AFC Championship game in 2018 (yes, I know, that's after he left, but still, it's impressive).

Now, I'm not saying Smith was a bad quarterback. He had a solid career, and he's still playing in the NFL today. But let's be real, he wasn't Mahomes. I mean, have you seen Mahomes' no-look pass? Smith could barely throw a spiral with both hands.

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Other Notable Chiefs Quarterbacks

Before Smith, there was a long line of Chiefs quarterbacks trying to fill the big shoes left by Joe Montana. Remember him? He led the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl victory in 1994. But I digress, that's a story for another time.

There was Matt Cassel, who had one good season in 2010 and then promptly forgot how to throw a football. Then there was Tyler Thigpen, who had a brief moment of glory in 2008 but fizzled out quicker than a flat soda. And let's not forget about Brodie Croyle, the quarterback who made us all ask, "Brodie who?"

But none of them, and I mean none, had the impact that Mahomes has had on the Chiefs. He's taken the team to new heights, breaking records left and right, and making us all believe that the Chiefs are here to stay.

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So, Who Was the Chiefs Quarterback Before Mahomes?

Alex Smith was the Chiefs' starting quarterback before Mahomes took over. But more importantly, he was the man who paved the way for Mahomes. He showed us that the Chiefs could win games without a superstar quarterback, and when Mahomes arrived, he took that winning mentality and ran with it.

So, the next time you're watching a Chiefs game, and Mahomes does something ridiculous, like throwing a pass with his eyes closed, remember to tip your cap to Alex Smith. He might not have been the most exciting quarterback, but he was the bridge that led us to Mahomes.

And there you have it, folks. The story of the Chiefs quarterbacks before Mahomes. It's not the most exciting tale, but it's an important one. After all, every hero needs an origin story, and for the Chiefs, that story starts with Alex Smith.