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Why a backup QB who flamed out as a starter is having so much fun

It is Blaine Gabbert’s first OTA practice with the Kansas City Chiefs after joining the team in April. Coach Andy Reid is empowering Patrick Mahomes, telling him to push limits and see what he can get away with on this day. Mahomes is smiling, laughing and talking smack.

Seeing Mahomes having a blast is making Gabbert have a blast.

Now Gabbert is smiling and laughing.

“Super fun,” Gabbert says. “Super fun for me to be out there and for me to be in that room. This great game gives us a lot of happiness.