How do you help someone who doesn’t seem to need it? New Chiefs quarterback Carson Wentz is about to find out.
Wentz has joined Kansas City as superstar signal-caller Patrick Mahomes’ new backup.
Wentz was once a second overall draft pick of the Philadelphia Eagles, but a slew of injuries and inconsistent performances have seen the 31-year-old enter his so-called “backup era” as an NFL quarterback.
It can be a difficult role, especially when the #1 is someone as decorated at Mahomes.
But in a new interview, Wentz has said he is going to do what he can to help the Chiefs achieve a historic three-peat.
Speaking to ESPN, Wentz — who joined Kansas City on a one-year deal in April — said he wants to help and support Mahomes “whatever way (he) can” on or off the field.
Mahomes has fostered a reputation as an elite leader and a good teammate in his relatively-short NFL career, but the NFL season can take many twists and turns — and the two signal-callers will need to lean on one another at some point.
“We’re only in here a handful of hours every day and a couple days a week and it’s not quite the grind that it will be,” Wentz said.
“So that’ll keep evolving and kind of how I find my place, so to speak.
But Pat and I already have a great relationship and that’ll keep growing and I’ll keep finding ways I can help.”
