Backup quarterbacks are the NFL’s version of insurance policies, and because insurance is boring, we usually don’t talk about them much until the storm hits and we check the premiums.
But for the Chiefs, other than the rehab of stars and the emergency call for a pass rush, the development of an alternative for a possible injury to Alex Smith is the most important task of this preseason.
And, it should be noted, with 17 days remaining until the season opener, the Chiefs appear to have knocked this off the list of reasons to worry.
By signing Nick Foles three weeks ago, the Chiefs made clear a lack of confidence in the incumbents for the QB2 job opened by Chase Daniel’s departure for Philadelphia.