2017 NFL Mock Draft: NFL Conference Championship Edition

There is officially a quarterback controversy in Kansas City. Alex Smith couldn’t get the job done in the playoffs against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and now the Chiefs are involved in rumors surrounding Tony Romo.

If the Chiefs don’t go after Romo, they should still consider their future at quarterback and possibly find a guy that they could have sit for one or two seasons behind Smith before handing him the keys to the offense. A first-round pick might be a bit of a reach for quarterback, but with the talent that Texas Tech’s Patrick Mahomes has, it could actually wind up being a pretty good decision.

Without a doubt, Mahomes has the best arm in this draft. He makes even the biggest throws look effortless. Just look at this dime he threw earlier this season against Baylor.

Despite having a 6-foot-3 frame and a cannon for an arm, there are things that Mahomes needs to work on. His footwork is a serious question mark, consistently throwing off of his back foot or without stepping into his throws because his arm is just so strong. He won’t get away with those throws nearly as often at the next level.

There are also questions as to whether or not Mahomes can run a pro-style offense after running Texas Tech’s air raid system. However, if he could sit for a year or two on a team like Kansas City, he could become a legitimate gunslinger and put up some big numbers in the NFL.