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I still think he's a 1, but this year will show. You watch him warm up — his legs are strong, but he's got a belly. He's not pretty like Josh Allen. His upper body is kind of just there. If his legs go, he might fall off quicker than other people think. What I'm saying is, getting in the best possible shape could be important for him over the second half of his career.
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Mahomes' Tier 1 status depends on maintaining leg strength and conditioning.

A defensive coach believes Mahomes remains a Tier 1 quarterback but notes that his physical conditioning and leg strength will be critical to his sustained elite performance. The coach observed that while Mahomes' legs are strong, his overall physique is not as refined as Josh Allen's, and if his legs decline, he could fall off quicker than expected. Getting into the best possible shape is viewed as important for the second half of his career.

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