SIGING UPDATE: Johnny Manziel’s claim that the Kansas City Chiefs almost signed him instead of drafting Patrick Mahomes during the 2017 offseason would need to be verified with evidence or confirmation from the Chiefs organization or reputable sources close to the situation. Without such verification, it remains speculative. Manziel’s statements should be scrutinized against the available facts and context of the situation.

Thank you for providing the additional context. Johnny Manziel’s statements shed light on a potential scenario where he could have joined the Kansas City Chiefs, which might have influenced the team’s decision-making process regarding drafting Patrick Mahomes in 2017.

Manziel’s acknowledgment that he had meetings with the Chiefs suggests that there was genuine interest from both parties at one point. However, as Manziel stated, it ultimately did not work out, and the Chiefs went ahead with drafting Mahomes.

Manziel’s reflections on Andy Reid’s reputation for helping players redeem themselves after off-field issues add an interesting dimension to the discussion. It’s plausible that Reid saw potential in Manziel and considered him as a possible reclamation project, similar to other players he has mentored in the past.

However, the Chiefs’ decision to draft Mahomes was undoubtedly based on various factors, including talent evaluation, team needs, and long-term strategic planning. Mahomes’ subsequent success as the Chiefs’ franchise quarterback has validated their choice.

Overall, Manziel’s insights provide an intriguing “what-if” scenario, but the actual outcome, with Mahomes leading the Chiefs to multiple Super Bowl appearances and victories, remains unchanged.