Justin Fields Chose Kansas City to Learn From Patrick Mahomes, and He Means It
Justin Fields didn't come to the Kansas City Chiefs just for a fresh start. He came to sit at the feet of Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, even though Mahomes is still rehabbing a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee.
"I wanted to come here because of the [Chiefs'] culture, because of Pat and to learn from him and Coach Reid," Fields said Tuesday. "Just the winning, to be honest."
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Here's what makes this interesting: Fields knows he might start, he might not. Doesn't matter to him. Either way, he's already picking Mahomes' brain in the meeting rooms and on the field, watching how the star quarterback moves through his day. That's the mindset of a guy who genuinely wants to get better, not just collect a paycheck.
The Chiefs acquired Fields in a trade with the New York Jets last month. The Jets are footing $7 million of his $10 million guaranteed salary for 2026, leaving Kansas City to cover the remaining $3 million. It's a smart financial move for the Chiefs, and an opportunity for Fields to learn from one of the league's elite.
Reid's Confidence in Fields as a Real Starter
Andy Reid made it crystal clear on Monday: Fields isn't coming to Kansas City as a gadget player or a gimmick. He's a legitimate starting quarterback in the NFL, and the Chiefs are banking on him working to master the offense in the quarterback room.
"I appreciate Justin and the way he has gone about everything so far," Reid said. "He's been great with everything. He's a legitimate quarterback, a starting quarterback in the NFL, and we're lucky enough to have him here."
Fields knows the competition, knows the stakes. "Regardless of me starting or being a backup, I'm going to attack [each day] the same way. My goal is to get better, any way I can. My mindset doesn't change."
That's the sound of a five-year veteran who's ready to prove why Kansas City took a chance on him.
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