AFC West

Sam Mellinger: Mahomes' new deal is a record, and the Chiefs have been right about him at every step

Twelve years ago, Chiefs coach Herm Edwards was deciding between Brodie Croyle, Damon Huard and Tyler Thigpen as his quarterback.Twelve years from now, Patrick Mahomes will remain under contract with the Chiefs.Kids who just finished kindergarten will be in college when Mahomes’ new contract expires. Kids who just finished fourth grade will be trying to intercept Mahomes, or perhaps blocking for him.We knew this was coming. We didn’t know this was coming, and not just that the news was broken by a woman who sold champagne for the Chiefs’ front office celebration.The Chiefs all but promised Mah…