Tag: Blaine Gabbert

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — No, there’s not a quarterback controversy involving Patrick Mahomes for the Chiefs. But there might be one brewing among 12th-year-veteran Blaine Gabbert and third-year understudy Shane Buechele. And head coach Andy Reid did nothing to dispel the competition after Monday’s practice. “Those two are real close, they’re real close in there,” Reid said. “So they’re competing, …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Fewer than three years ago, Patrick Mahomes signed a 10-year, $450 million contract extension that made him the highest-paid player in the NFL. After a flurry of new contracts for star quarterbacks, including recent deals for Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts, that $45 million per year now ranks No. 7 for the annual average value. Does …