Andy Reid is poised to unleash a super matrix QB as a Mahomes quality replacement, giving the Chiefs a significant team advantage over the Chargers.
The AFC West champions, who are guaranteed a third-seeded spot in the postseason, will not see much action from star quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs until Wild Card Weekend. In the meantime, the team’s other quarterbacks are preparing to contribute in the regular season finale.
Backup quarterback Chris Oladokun told a group of reporters in the locker room on Wednesday, “I think it’s important to stay in the routine that I’ve built over the last two years I’ve been here.” Thus, nothing about my preparations changes. It basically consists of me going out there and helping the team however I can by using my knowledge and abilities.
Head coach Andy Reid declared on Wednesday that the Chiefs will start veteran Blaine Gabbert over Mahomes in Sunday’s Week 18 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, with nothing at stake. Oladokun, 26, will be promoted from the practice squad to back up Gabbert, he further confirmed to reporters.
The former South Dakota State Jackrabbit was cut near the end of training camp after being selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round (241st overall) of the NFL. As the 2022 season got underway, he joined Kansas City’s practice squad, and he has stayed there all season.
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“Practice squad work is still my preparation, even now,” he said to reporters. “I’m continuing to check on Blaine and Pat’s readiness. And I continue to be heavily involved in the game planning and strategies, having a thorough understanding of both our offense and the offense of the opposition.
Reid would not say if the team would try to insert Oladokun into the game on Sunday even if Gabbert was still healthy, but the third quarterback on the squad is prepared for anything that may come up.
“I’ll be ready and excited for the opportunity,” he declared. “In the NFL, chances don’t present themselves very frequently, so you never know when my name and number might be called. When I’m ready to go in there. And assist this team in winning.
