As such, it was Gardner Minshew time, and the former Jacksonville Jaguars starter looked solid against the Cardinals, running Reid’s offense well, and even managed to get a rushing touchdown to complete his work before he, like Mahomes, was forced to sit. And for Reid, he gave his thoughts on Minshew’s performance.

Patrick Mahomes, despite limited playtime in the preseason game against the Cardinals, demonstrated his readiness and leadership. After a brief appearance that included a touchdown pass, Mahomes shifted to a supportive role,