Getty Could former New York Giants starting quarterback Daniel Jones become Patrick Mahomes' next understudy with the Kansas City Chiefs? The Kansas City Chiefs have consistently prioritized the backup quarterback role despite flaunting two-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes II as their starter. This was evident when KC went out and signed long-time starter Carson Wentz this offseason, and it was also clear general manager Brett Veach and head coach Andy Reid weren’t done trying to upgrade the QB