QB ALERT: Will the Kansas City Chiefs TAKE a Bold Quarterback Gamble if Patrick Mahomes Isn't Ready?

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🗓️ 13 March 2026

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Kansas City Chiefs face a crucial question: should they target a quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft as Patrick Mahomes recovers from injury? Chris Clark and Ryan Tracy break down the Chiefs’ current QB room, explore intriguing Day 3 draft prospects like Cade Klubnik and Taylen Green, and evaluate whether Kansas City can develop a cost-effective backup instead of relying on pricey veterans. The conversation shifts to Patrick Mahomes’ remarkable recovery progress, with updates on his ACL rehab and how his timeline could shape the Chiefs’ season. Key insights include the impact of Kenneth Walker’s addition, expectations around Mahomes’ mobility and pocket presence, and what a modified offensive strategy might look like. Can Andy Reid’s squad maintain Super Bowl aspirations if Mahomes isn’t 100%? Don’t miss this essential analysis of Kansas City’s quarterback future and how it influences their path to another championship run.

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0:00.0	Should the Chiefs look at quarterback in the draft in 2026?
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1:00.1	Now, on the main show, we actually talked about what is going on with Patrick Mahomes and
1:05.8	the quarterback room.
1:07.3	And one of the listeners actually had the question of should they be getting a quarterback so
1:11.9	here we are we're going to be talking about that and should they be looking at QB in the draft and
1:16.1	what is a small update on the homes as we saw it being reported i'm chris clark from chief's corner
1:22.1	he is ryan tracy from nfl 33 and rogue Analytics and RGR football.
1:32.0	To me, I think this is something that I thought the chiefs should always do.
1:35.5	They should always be looking to go and get a quarterback in the draft because they haven't drafted one in forever and they need somebody to develop.
1:40.5	And I don't like paying veteran quarterbacks $3 or four million dollars a year if you can help it.
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