During the 2017 offseason, Johnny Manziel alleges the Chiefs “took a few meetings in Kansas City” and ultimately almost signed him instead of selecting Patrick Mahomes…

Johnny Manziel, a former NFL quarterback, reportedly stated that he thought Patrick Mahomes’ time with the Kansas City Chiefs nearly never happened.

Manziel was appearing on the ‘The Rush Podcast,’ when he stated that he nearly signed with the Chiefs as a free agent back in 2017, which could have resulted in Kansas City not drafting Mahomes that year.

‘I thought I was going to sign in Kansas City the same year that Mahomes got drafted,’ Manziel said.

So I think if they wouldn’t have taken a quarterback, which thank God they did, I think I could have ended up there.’

Had Manziel signed with the Chiefs he likely would have occupied the backup QB spot behind incumbent starter Alex Smith, who had just been named to his second Pro Bowl after leading the team to a 12-4 record.

‘I took a couple meetings there and flew up to Kansas City and kicked the tires on it,’ Manziel said. ‘It ended up not working out.’

Manziel also mentioned that Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has developed a reputation for helping players redeem bounce back after off-field issues.

Some of the most notable careers Reid has gotten back on track were quarterback Michael Vick, tight end Travis Kelce and wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

‘Andy Reid has a really good long history of being able to help people, and he saw something in me as well,’ Manziel said.

Manziel had originally been taken by the Cleveland Browns No. 22 overall but failed to replicate his Heisman Trophy success during his time Texas A&M due to issues both on and off the field.

The Chiefs ultimately selected Mahomes in the draft that year, which has proven to be a move that’s paid off.