There have been many journeymen in the NFL… Patrick Mahomes is not one of them. He is an entertainer. Watching him play is like you are hearing this question on repeat: ‘Are you not entertained?’ Not to bugger off the Chiefsdom, but even when the Eagles D had him on lock in SB LIX, we could hear that question. But for different reasons. An element of shock was there.
I mean, we saw a two-time MVP down bad… A sack, sack, pick-6 sequence… Yikes!
However, even with Philly’s revenge done, Pat made the headlines. Maybe that’s a GOAT stature already. And the reason why the Chiefs are allergic to losing in January. Replacing him? Not happening. So, we shouldn’t talk about it either. Add to this the fact that the collapse of the Patriots’ Dynasty after TB12 left Foxborough to join the Bucs is a lesson enough for generations to come.
But backing your GOATs up with a reliable passer and mover, even if they pray he never sees the field, can never go wrong
So here we are. Kansas City had a decision to make, and after some deliberation, Andy Reid found his guy. Enter: Gardner Minshew. A mustachioed gunslinger who’s had more stops than a Greyhound bus. He’s not Mahomes. He’s not even close. But he’s a name, and in the world of backup quarterbacks, that’s half the battle.
Minshew Mania has made its way to KC.
Welcome to the Kingdom, @GardnerMinshew5 pic.twitter.com/eqUoruD9O0
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) March 17, 2025
Now, let’s talk about why this makes sense. Minshew is coming off a stint in Vegas where, let’s be honest, things didn’t exactly go according to plan. The Raiders dumped him with a failed physical tag, leaving him with a bruised shoulder and an even more bruised ego.
And if your memory is good, you might remember him for being one of the reasons Davante Adams left Sin City to join the Gang! The other? Aidan O’Connell. So, basically, we are trying to say is that Minshew is not a QB1. Never. But a QB2?
Okay, so let me set the scene for you. I am not going to jinx it, but a QB2 in KC is like watching the game from the best possible view in any stadium. Carson Wentz played only one game last season. But that’s where Reid and Co. need a QB who can step up. Wentz struggled in that ONE GAME. Signing off with just 98 passing yards. Nothing else. Nada.
Minshew was not elite, either. However, if, and when, he’s called up and could deliver a game like he did against the Ravens last season, when he led the Raiders to a comeback dub—276 yds, 1 TD, and 1 interception—it’s a win-win for everyone.
Maybe, just maybe, the Chiefs saw that and nabbed him because there can’t be anything extra that he could bring to the QB room.
Now, contract details? Still in the vault. But here’s what we know: The Raiders still owe Minshew a hefty chunk of cash, meaning the Chiefs are getting him on the clearance rack. And in a league where backups can command starter money, that’s a win. Even if he never takes a meaningful snap, this is about peace of mind.
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