Having a plan for offense and defense.

He had Bowe there for a couple of years, Maclin had a good year once, then Kelce, then Tyreek. Also had Jamal Charles, Spencer Ware, and Kareem Hunt. Never got pass the Divisional round.
Mahomes has had Tyreek and Kelce. Always got to the Conference Championship at minimum.
Smith’s ceiling was 2017 when he had an embarrassment of riches.
2018, Mahomes’ 1st year as starter (basically his rookie year), that offense blew the top of the NFL.
Now ask yourself, “why would a rookie QB get the green light and not a seasoned veteran, with a few Pro Bowls under his belt, along with a run game”? It’s bc Smith had limitations and Mahomes was just that great. Reid saw that. Sean Payton saw that as well. That’s why he couldn’t keep his mouth shut about his workout. Pretty much told every person in every interview he did. Also, I do value your opinions, as you are one of my favorite posters on SR, but calling Mahomes “Alex Smith with a green light” is off the mark. Thats Skip Bayless type talk🤣
We can agree to disagree @jahsoul357