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Patrick Mahomes Credits Ian Book’s Ability to Eat Pizza For Building Chiefs Culture

Jul 26, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Ian Book (2) and quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) walk down the hill from the locker room to the fields prior to training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports | Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off back-to-back Super Bowl championships. They've played in the AFC Championship Game in six straight seasons. Patrick Mahomes is just trying to keep things fresh in training camp. Sometimes that means everyone goes out for pizza.

Enter Ian Book. The former Notre Dame quarterback was drafted in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints. He's spent some time with the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles before signing a deal with the Chiefs in January. During his first camp with Kansas City, he's making an impression.

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