Gardner Minshew details Patrick Mahomes practice habits that separate the Kansas City Chiefs star

Gardner Minshew joined the Kansas City Chiefs this spring after a 2024 season with the Las Vegas Raiders, where he started nine games and completed 66.3 percent of his passes for 2,013 yards, nine touchdowns, and ten interceptions.

Speaking on Thursday, the veteran explained what daily work with Patrick Mahomes looks like.“It’s been awesome, man. It’s crazy watching him every day. It’s been really cool. Watching how he prepares, how he takes notes, how he practices, and how he has fun,” Minshew said. “There’s so much he does at the highest, best level that it’s really cool to be around.” The former Jacksonville Jaguars starter, who threw 21 touchdown passes as a rookie in 2019, emphasized that observing Mahomes’ routine was a major reason he chose Kansas City.“Seeing how he prepares, I think that’s one of the things that I really wanted to come here and see: how he prepares, not only in the building but how he gets his body right?” Minshew added. “How does he train? I think he does everything at the elite, like the highest level. And there’s just so much to take from that.” With Mahomes aiming for a fourth straight Super Bowl appearance, Minshew’s experience provides insurance if injuries strike again.

Fox Sports analyst Henry McKenna ranks Patrick Mahomes No. 1 after Kansas City Chiefs upgrade offensive line

Patrick Mahomes owns two MVP awards and three Super Bowl victories, and he remains the top quarterback in Henry McKenna’s preseason stock ranking for Fox Sports. McKenna cited Kansas City’s offseason moves, including the signings of left tackle Jaylon Moore and rookie tackle Josh Simmons, as key reasons for optimism.“Mahomes might not finish the season with a stellar record, but his individual performances will look a whole lot prettier than last year,” McKenna wrote. “The Chiefs invested in the left tackle position in both free agency (Jaylon Moore) and the draft (Josh Simmons). I’m willing to bet that position holds solid throughout the season. If the line keeps it together and the young wideouts (Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy) continue to ascend, Mahomes can finally do more with his offense. Which means he’ll be the best QB in the NFL again.” Head coach Andy Reid echoed the focus on protection after last season’s pass-rush struggles. Reid said the staff took full responsibility and expects better results with the rebuilt front.