From Gunslingers to Mahomes: A Hilarious History of Kansas City Chiefs Quarterbacks
The Kansas City Chiefs have a long and storied history, filled with iconic moments, loud fans (and yes, even louder cheerleaders), and of course, a carousel of quarterbacks as dazzling as their signature red and gold uniforms. Buckle up, because we're about to take a hilarious romp through the annals of Chiefs quarterbacks, from the old-school gunslingers to the superstar of today.
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The OG Gunslinger: Len Dawson
He yeeted the ball before yeeting was cool. Len Dawson was the Joe Montana of his era, leading the Chiefs (then known as the Dallas Texans, a whole other story for another day) to one glorious Super Bowl victory and three AFL championships. Imagine a world with fax machines and rotary phones, and that's Len out there, slinging the pigskin with pinpoint accuracy.
The Lost Decade (and a Half, Honestly)
After Len called it quits, things got a bit...well, rough. We won't name names (cough, cough, whoever decided a running back was a good quarterback cough), but let's just say there were more interceptions than touchdowns for a while there. It was a time best remembered for Chiefs fans' unwavering optimism and impressive beer pong skills to numb the pain.
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Enter the Quarterback Carousel
Things started to turn around in the 80s with guys like Bill Kenney and Steve DeBerg. These were the reliable veterans, the dads you wished you had throwing a spiral on Thanksgiving. Then came the exciting young guns like Elvis Grbac and Trent Green, who brought back that swagger to the Chiefs offense. Let's not forget the brief "Joe Cool" era with Joe Montana, where everyone walked around with a slightly smug grin because, well, Joe Cool.
The Mahomes Magic
And then, in 2018, a superstar was born. Patrick Mahomes arrived with a smile brighter than the Kansas City skyline and an arm stronger than a Chiefs fan's love for barbeque. He's already led the Chiefs to another Super Bowl win and countless highlight reels. Here's to hoping the Mahomes magic keeps on going for years to come!
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Fun Fact: Patrick Mahomes can throw a football so hard, he could probably deliver takeout from Arrowhead Stadium straight to your house.
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Chiefs Quarterback FAQs:
How to be a Chiefs Quarterback? Have a laser arm, nerves of steel, and the ability to dodge ferocious pass rushers like they're rogue shopping carts at a discount grocery store.
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How many Super Bowls have the Chiefs won with Patrick Mahomes? One, and hopefully many more!
Who was the first Chiefs quarterback? Len Dawson, the OG himself.
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What was the name of the Chiefs before they were the Chiefs? The Dallas Texans (we told you that was a story for another day!).
How do I become a Chiefs fan? Easy! Stock up on red and gold apparel, learn the tomahawk chop, and prepare to yell yourself hoarse every game day.
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