Safe to say that the Kansas City Chiefs and Andy Reid came together at just the right time.
The now 66-year-old joined the Chiefs back in 2013 after the Philadelphia Eagles chose not to extend his contract after 14 seasons with the franchise.
Reid’s leadership skills have been a big reason behind Kansas City’s success since then. He has led the team to three Super Bowl wins, and they will play in their fifth Super Bowl under his guidance on February 9 in New Orleans.
Along with Reid, the Chiefs have also been blessed with star players like Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and Chris Jones, all of whom have been instrumental in their success.
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While some coaches might struggle dealing with big names, Reid has shown that he knows how to press the right buttons at the right time.
Reid and his coaching style
Reid recently sat down with Colin Cowherd, and when asked if he coaches Kelce differently given his age and experience, he noted that he takes a different approach with Travis.
“We’ve had him my whole duration here and drafted him and so on,” said Reid. “So I kind of know where he’s at, physically, mentally. I know what he can do in games. And, so we try to utilize him.”
As for Mahomes, Reid stated that his evolution as a player means he can now coach his star quarterback differently.
“Four to five years ago, he didn’t have the same feel he’s got for the game now. And wasn’t as solid with all of his surroundings there and different options,” said Reid.
“We do it differently with him now. Have a lot of trust in him and what he knows and, uh, what he can do at the line of scrimmage. And he’s very accurate with that. So, it’s definitely different.”
As for Kelce, Reid opened the door for his star tight end to join the coaching ranks as speculation over his playing career continues to mount ahead of the Super Bowl.
“Travis would be a heck of a football coach. He’s able to get up there and explain things and teach these young guys exactly what he sees and feels,” said Reid.
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