Pat McAfee Hyped for Chiefs Carson Wentz Signing; Claims the Former Rams QB2 Will Now Ride the KC Train to Another Superbowl

Patrick Mahomes has a former Super Bowl champion as his backup in his pursuit of a three-peat in the 2024 season. Carson Wentz, who helped the Philadelphia Eagles lift the Lombardi trophy for the first time in 2018, now brings his experience to the Kansas City Chiefs. The former No. 2 pick is slated to be the backup to Mahomes by signing a one-year deal, as per reports.

Wentz is easily the best backup Mahomes, bringing in eight years’ worth of experience to the Chiefs. The addition of the veteran to the roster has created ripples in the media, with the majority of analysts and fans applauding the decision. Sports analyst Pat McAfee is one such critic who expressed his approval and explained why he felt the move would be beneficial for both the team and Wentz himself.

McAfee feels Carson Wentz is a “perfect signing” for the Chiefs

NFL host Pat McAfee talked about Wentz’s decision to join the back-to-back Super Bowl champs and how it was a good deal on both sides. He feels that despite being past his peak, the QB still has ample talent and experience to offer, and he will benefit himself from a team like the Chiefs, in turn.

“He’s an actual rollercoaster of football, but as a backup, it’s a perfect signing for them,” said the host on The Pat McAfee Show. “It’s another player riding the Chiefs train to another Super Bowl. His career will be studied, and documentaries will be made about it,” added McAfee.

A panelist also pointed out that “the only thing that stopped Carson Wentz was a hip drop tackle.” Now, with the NFL’s recent ban on the move, Wentz can be expected to be “a top five, top 10 quarterback.”

Wentz replaced Blaine Gabbert from last season, who is now an unrestricted free agent. While the details of his contract remain undisclosed at the moment, the 31-year-old veteran is being unanimously considered a great fit in Kansas City, especially when the team is riding on its best winning streak.

What makes Wentz a great upgrade to the Chiefs’ roster

McAfee called the veteran a “bloodhound” who can “sniff something out, a play out until he’s dead or the play is completely over and the ball’s going the opposite direction.” This exactly sums up the prowess Wentz holds in the game. While he was forced to play No. 2 in recent times, it is his talent and reliability that still make him a good catch for any team.

Wentz was the backup to Matthew Stafford in the Los Angeles Rams last season. He started their game against the San Fransisco 49ers and had two touchdowns, 163 yards, and one interception. It was the veteran QB’s 12-yard run with less than five minutes remaining on the clock, which secured the Rams’ 21-20 victory and led them to the Wild Card round. This instance is ample evidence of the fact that Wentz still has remnants of his former glory alive inside of him and does his work for the team where it counts.

Wentz starts the ninth season of his NFL career, having amassed 22,2920 passing yards, 153 passing TDs, and 2,073 completions. While 2017 was his ruling season when he broke multiple records in the Philadelphia Eagles, his skill set, varied experience, and endurance make him a great upgrade to the Chiefs roster. He adds depth to Andy Reid’s offense in their chase for their third consecutive Super Bowl victory.

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