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Andy Reid Reveals the Unsung Hero Who Helped Launch the Chiefs Dynasty

Reid credited ex-QB Alex Smith for kickstarting the 3x SB-winning Chiefs dynasty by mentoring Patrick Mahomes in 2017 despite him being Smith's replacement. “He let Patrick into his world,” Reid said, recalling how Smith guided Mahomes through film study, protections, and defensive reads. "I learned stuff from Alex that a lot of young guys don't know," Mahomes told ESPN.