Justin Fields arrived this offseason as the ideal backup for Patrick Mahomes. However, head coach Andy Reid believes he has everything it takes to be a quarterback the Kansas City Chiefs can trust.
“I mentioned at the owner meetings,” Reid reaffirmed to the press, “that we didn’t bring him to be a gadget guy — although he can do every gadget there is. We didn’t bring him in to do that.
“We brought it in [because] he’s a legitimate quarterback — a starting quarterback — in the National Football League, and we’re lucky enough to have him here. If that’s the role that he plays early in the season, we have full confidence that he can do a great job with that.”
Building confidence with Justin Fields
Although both Justin Fields and Andy Reid have been around the league for some time, this will be the first time the coach has him under his command. So far, everything is going as expected.
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“I appreciate Justin and the way he’s gone about everything so far,” the coach remarked. “He’s been great with everything. I don’t know him as well as I will have known him once we get through a few weeks here, but I like from afar what I’ve seen. I like when I’ve met with him what I’ve seen.”
Who will start in Week 1 for the Chiefs?
Although Andy Reid recently stated that Patrick Mahomes is ‘doing great’, he remained cautious about his recovery and the possibility of him being the starter in Week 1 for the Kansas City Chiefs. In this scenario, the situation could open the door for Justin Fields to start the season with his new team if his teammate is not available.
The Chiefs are focused on the draft
Heading into the 2026 NFL Draft with two first-round picks at No. 9 and No. 29, the Kansas City Chiefs are focused on rebuilding a roster that saw significant turnover in the secondary and trenches. Andy Reid’s priority positions clearly center on protecting Patrick Mahomes, with the head coach reportedly “hell-bent” on upgrading the offensive line to ensure his star quarterback’s safety following his recent surgery.
Beyond the line, the team is looking to revitalize its defensive backfield after losing key starters like Trent McDuffie, while also hunting for a high-impact edge rusher to bolster the pass rush. Finally, adding a reliable, physical wide receiver remains a top objective to give the offense the explosive playmaking ability it lacked during the 2025 season.
- Round 1: Pick 9
- Round 1: Pick 29
- Round 2: Pick 40
- Round 3: Pick 74
- Round 4: Pick 109
- Round 5: Pick 148
- Round 5: Pick 169
- Round 5: Pick 176
- Round 6: Pick 210
Chiefs Kingdom wants to return to the spotlight
Last season left both fans and outsiders stunned. Serious injuries at key moments and a decline in the performance of their stars meant the Kansas City Chiefs failed to make the playoffs, something few were used to seeing.
Now Reid and company, with the hope of having a healthy Mahomes and the confirmed return of Travis Kelce, will once again try to reach the Super Bowl and, why not, dream of winning another ring.
