Chiefs Urged to Consider Carson Wentz as Backup

The Kansas City Chiefs have been fortunate with Patrick Mahomes as their quarterback.

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Backup quarterbacks are crucial, as seen with the San Francisco 49ers relying on Brock Purdy when their starters were injured.

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Chad Henne served as the Chiefs' backup for four years before retiring, leaving a void.

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The Chiefs signed Blaine Gabbert from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a replacement.

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Vincent Frank of Sportsnaut suggests the Chiefs should target veteran free agent Carson Wentz.

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Wentz, while not a QB1, has shown the ability to keep an offense afloat.

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Wentz spent last season with the Washington Commanders and 2021 with the Indianapolis Colts.

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If signed, Wentz could offer the Chiefs a higher-upside backup option compared to Gabbert.

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