Chiefs make big Patrick Mahomes adjustment at training camp

As expected, Patrick Mahomes was cleared to participate in 11-on-11 drills to get the Kansas City Chiefs' training camp started.

However, the future Hall of Famer is still getting used to his knee brace, and he was spotted limping and having trouble planting that leg at times. It might be just a matter of routine.

That said, that wasn't the only notable issue regarding No. 15 and the Chiefs offense. According to Spencer Brod of the New York Post, the Chiefs ran a ton of under-heavy stuff on Day 1, as opposed to their usual shotgun-heavy offense.

The Chiefs are moving away from the shotgun

“While the Chiefs have usually been a shotgun-heavy offense — meaning Mahomes would stand five to seven yards behind the center and receive the snap — they’ve experimented with a new formation early in camp,” Brod reported. “In contrast to standing several yards back, Mahomes has been standing directly behind the center in an under-center formation as he comes back from tearing his ACL in Week 15 last season.”

This makes perfect sense. The Chiefs signed Super Bowl MVP RB Kenneth Walker III, so they should be more of a run-heavy team, at least early on in the season. They also brought back running game specialist Eric Bieniemy as their offensive coordinator again, and establishing the run will be the best way to keep Mahomes out of harm's way.

Barring a setback, Mahomes will take the field for the season opener vs. the Denver Broncos, but that doesn't mean he'll be his usual self. Some players need at least one full season to recover their mobility and explosiveness after ACL injuries. While he's on a fast track toward full recovery, he's still a human being.

Even the best of the best have to make adjustments. While he might need some time to adapt to an under-center offense, he certainly has the versatility and skill set to thrive in any system.