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Backup QB Gardner Minshew has revealed the intense, emotional messages he exchanged with Mahomes in the days leading up to his first official start for Kansas City. Not pressure. Not fear. But belief, fire, and an unmistakable challenge. Minshew didn’t hide his excitement. This isn’t just a start — it’s a moment he’s been waiting for.