Is Justin Fields the right backup for Chiefs? And who got better draw, KU or MU?
What does Justin Fields bring to the Kansas City Chiefs after the NY Jets trade? A new weapon for Andy Reid. Plus: KU, Mizzou’s NCAA Tournament draw
SportsBeat KC · KCUR and The Kansas City Star
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Show Notes
The Chiefs have found their backup quarterback in a trade — Justin Fields — with the hope that he doesn’t have to play in games.
After all, that would mean Patrick Mahomes’ knee injury has lingered and he can’t open the season. As it is, Fields, acquired from the NY Jets, will play a critical role while Mahomes recovers.
Beat writer Pete Sweeney breaks down the trade, along with other standout roster moves in free agency over the previous week and how they’ll impact the team’s approach in the NFL Draft on the latest SportsBeat KC, the sports podcast of The Star and KCUR.
Also, columnist Vahe Gregorian shares his thoughts on the draws for Kansas and Missouri for the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers appeared to get a kiss from the selection committee, the Jayhawks a slap.
Rundown (timestamps are approximate)
1:02 — What Justin Fields brings to the Chiefs
8:50 — A breakdown of Chiefs’ free agency pickups
16:03 — How Mizzou got a lucky draw. KU, not so much
33:22 — What else is on Blair’s Radar?