BREAKING NEWS: Buffalo Bills Turned Down Patrick Mahomes in 2017 for One Shocking Reason

The Buffalo Bills’ decision in the 2017 NFL Draft has been a topic of discussion for years, but now, a surprising revelation has emerged about why they passed on Patrick Mahomes—and fans are in disbelief.

The 2017 Draft-Day Decision

In the 2017 NFL Draft, the Bills held the 10th overall pick, putting them in prime position to select a franchise quarterback. However, instead of drafting Patrick Mahomes, they chose to trade the pick to the Kansas City Chiefs, who eagerly selected Mahomes—now a two-time MVP and three-time Super Bowl champion.

The Bills received the Chiefs’ 27th overall pick, a third-rounder, and a 2018 first-round pick in return. This move eventually helped Buffalo land Tre’Davious White, Tremaine Edmunds, and Dawson Knox, but the real question remains—why did the Bills not draft Mahomes themselves?

The One Shocking Reason Buffalo Passed on Mahomes

According to new reports from inside the Bills’ front office at the time, Buffalo’s decision to pass on Mahomes came down to one key reason:

💬 “He was too much of a ‘gunslinger’ for our system.”

The Bills reportedly feared that Mahomes’ aggressive playstyle wouldn’t fit their offensive scheme and preferred a more traditional, game-manager type of quarterback.

This belief led them to wait another year before selecting Josh Allen in the 2018 Draft.

How Did Fans React?

As soon as the news broke, Bills fans flooded social media, with mixed emotions about what could have been:

😡 “So we had the chance to draft Mahomes, but we were scared of his style?! Unreal.”

🤯 “Imagine Mahomes and Diggs together in Buffalo. We would’ve had multiple rings by now.”

😂 “At least we got Josh Allen… but man, we really gave KC a dynasty.”

Even Chiefs fans chimed in:

🏆 “Thank you, Buffalo, for the biggest gift in NFL history!”

Did Buffalo Make the Right Call?

✅ Josh Allen is still an elite QB – While Mahomes has dominated the league, Allen has become a top-tier quarterback and led the Bills to multiple playoff appearances.

❌ A Super Bowl Could’ve Been in Buffalo – The Bills have fallen short in the playoffs repeatedly, while Mahomes has won three Super Bowls with the Chiefs.

📜 One of the Biggest “What-Ifs” in NFL History – The decision to pass on Mahomes will always be debated, especially if the Bills fail to win a championship in the Josh Allen era.

What’s Next for the Bills?

Buffalo remains committed to building around Josh Allen, but will this regret haunt them forever?

🚨 Stay tuned as the Bills look to finally bring a Super Bowl to Buffalo and move past one of the most controversial draft decisions in franchise history. 🚨