The Kansas City Chiefs offense has been made famous because of the speed in its receiver’s room over the years. Andy Reid’s signature style throughout his coaching career and the theme throughout training camp is playing fast.
Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy understands the concept very well and is focused on retaining players that fit the mold at wide receiver. Nagy spoke with reporters on Tuesday after practice revealing his thoughts on who is the fastest receiver on the team.
“I can tell you, who’s gonna say he’s the fastest, MVS (Marquez Valdes-Scantling); he’s gonna say that I know that for sure,” Nagy explained. “But there’s probably about two or three other guys in there that are going to be right there with him. So I don’t know, football fast versus the clock fast at the Combine on the track, etc.
“But I think we have some good speed out there that can take the top off. It can affect defensive coverages with the different types of cover to cover four shell they want to play. Tyreek (Hill), I mean, that’s another level of speed that this league really doesn’t have. Some guys may say that but to reach different levels. So we really liked the guys we have in the speed we have.”
The Chiefs feature multiple receivers specializing in speed and fit, along with the team culture. Final cuts will be interesting to see who the team will retain because the numbers game will come into effect.