When then-Chiefs QB Alex Smith first learned KC had drafted Patrick Mahomes, his initial thought was this: “It’s not something you love.” ...

Patrick Mahomes' journey to NFL superstardom is a testament to both his exceptional talent and the ideal situation he entered ...

Smith, the former University of Utah great and College Football Hall of Famer, was near the twilight of his pro career — and ...

After drafting Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs coach Andy Reid kept him on the bench for his rookie season, while Alex Smith led the ...

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Patrick Mahomes benefitted from watching Alex Smith, but is that true?

In life, many of us have mentors who show us the ropes of our profession. For Patrick Mahomes, it was Alex Smith – even ...

PEBBLE BEACH—Alex Smith initially didn’t realize that Thursday marked seven years to the day he got traded from the Kansas City Chiefs to make way for Patrick Mahomes’ championship spree.

So it is clear that Smith played a major role in getting Mahomes ready for life as an NFL starter, something he got to do in ...

Patrick Mahomes' journey to NFL superstardom ... him on the bench for his rookie season while veteran quarterback Alex Smith led the team. Reid has since emphasized that this decision played ...

The Chiefs moved on from Alex Smith (left) after the 2017 NFL season, handing the quarterback reins to Patrick Mahomes. KC Star file photo Think about that a moment: Smith went on to lead the NFL ...

Alex Smith, seven years removed from the Kansas City Chiefs, is admiring his successor from afar while playing in the AT&T ...