Not Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson: Andy Reid’s Chiefs assistant Steve Spagnuolo named the best NFL QB behind Patrick Mahomes

For years, Andy Reid’s Kansas City Chiefs have had the privilege of relying on Patrick Mahomes, one of the best quarterbacks in recent memory. Steve Spagnuolo, another respected figure in the NFL, recently named who he sees as second on that list—leaving out both Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen.

The league has come to appreciate the talent of several players who have emerged from college football in recent years, making a mark on their teams and achieving numerous accomplishments.

Netflix premiered the second season of the series ‘Quarterback,’ where a particular scene shows the successful Chiefs defensive coordinator heading toward Joe Burrow, the Bengals’ QB, and telling him that, in his opinion, he is the best after Mahomes.

“Other than our guy (Patrick Mahomes) you are the best in the business,” Spagnuolo told the former LSU Tigers player.

Allen and Jackson, two other great talents

While Steve Spagnuolo chose Joe Burrow as the best quarterback behind Patrick Mahomes, it’s well known that both Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson remain two of the NFL’s top stars today.

see also

Travis Kelce receives strong message from Chiefs GM Brett Veach ahead of 2025 NFL season

In fact, the Buffalo Bills’ star was named the Most Valuable Player of last season, while Jackson had earned the honor in back-to-back years prior.

The league is going through a period where quarterback talent is in abundance, and several franchises are fortunate to have this kind of player on their roster.

The Super Bowl goal for the Chiefs

Spagnuolo has been a key architect behind the Chiefs’ success in recent years, working side by side with Andy Reid on the coaching staff. Following their recent loss to the Eagles, Mahomes and company will be out for revenge starting in Week 1, aiming to climb back to the top of the league and secure another ring for the franchise.