FOXBOROUGH, Mass.-When Bill Belichick was asked Monday what he liked about Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, his answer sounded a familiar refrain.
"Pretty much everything," Belichick said of the second-year player as the Patriots began preparations for Sunday night's matchup with Kansas City (5-0).
"He gets the ball to all of his receivers quick, quick release, sees things quickly, can extend plays, got a great arm ... can throw the ball out of the stadium."
It was glowing praise from a coach that has a track record of finding ways to make things difficult for young quarterbacks.
Belichick will now turn his attention to the 23-year-old Mahomes, who has been the talk of the NFL, throwing for 1,513 yards, 14 touchdowns and just two interceptions through five games.
It will be a big challenge for New England's defense, which is giving up 366 yards per game and had trouble defending the pass during a 1-2 start to the season.
Patriots cornerbacks coach Josh Boyer said one of the underrated parts of Mahomes' game is his ability to use his legs to set up deep passes.