Tag: Andy Reid

Nick Sirianni calls Jalen Hurts’ game vs. Chiefs one of the best performances he’s ever seen

Nick Sirianni called Jalen Hurts’ outing vs. Chiefs one of the best performances he’s ever seen

Lost in the Eagles’ third straight defeat was the performance of quarterback Jalen Hurts, who again battled to the end while redeeming a poor outing in Week 3 against the Cowboys.

After Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs, head coach Nick Sirianni had high praise for Hurts, calling his game against Kansas City, “one of the best performances” he’s ever seen.

Hurts finished Sunday’s matchup with Patrick Mahomes, 32 of 38 passing, for 387 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Hurts averaged 8.1 yards per completion, and also added 47 rushing yards on 8 attempts.

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Chiefs’ Andy Reid becomes first head coach to win 100 games with 2 teams

Poetry in motion: Andy Reid notches 100th win with #Chiefs against #Eagles, becoming first head coach to win 100 games with 2 separate NFL teams.

Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid has been chasing a unique piece of NFL history the past three weeks, something never achieved by another coach in the illustrious history of the league.

After two consecutive losses, the Chiefs’ head coach finally got his team back in the win column and it comes against a Philadelphia Eagles team that he spent 14 years coaching. Reid is now 3-0 against the Eagles during his tenure in Kansas City. Ironically enough, his former team also plays a large part in the history made by Reid today.

The victory in Philadelphia marked Reid’s 100th career win with Kansas City (including playoffs) since joining the team as head coach back in 2013. It also made him the only coach in NFL history to win 100 games with two separate NFL teams.

Reid will undoubtedly downplay the achievement, but winning 100 games with two separate franchises is no easy feat. It’s remarkable that he’s been able to stay innovative and successful after 356 regular season games over 23 years as an NFL head coach. He has been able to stay true to his roots as a teacher, but also learn and evolve with the game as it’s changed over the last two decades.

Don’t expect the Chiefs’ head coach to do much celebrating after this win. He knows that he has a lot to correct for his team if they’re to win in a big-time AFC showdown against the Buffalo Bills in Week 5.

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Eagles coach Nick Sirianni tells the story of being fired by Andy Reid in Kansas City

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni tells the story of being fired by Andy Reid in Kansas City

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Nick Sirianni and Andy Reid share the history of both being named Eagles head coaches at the ripe age of 40.

Sunday’s meeting won’t be the first time the two head coaches have met face to face, with Sirianni sharing the story of Reid firing the baby-faced assistant who was then the Kansas City wide receivers coach.

Reid at that time had new Texans head coach David Culley in mind for the position and took time to personally part ways with Sirianni. That move left a lasting impression on the Eagles’ current head coach.

“As far as – yeah, I just know what type of coach he is, a really good coach. And I always say guys that I think are really good coaches are, you know that his team plays with fundamentals and puts them in good positions to win. He’s a good scheme coach.”

Sirianni is definitely a work in progress, but his ability to learn from each individual experience should pay off during his time in Philadelphia.

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Chiefs WR Josh Gordon won’t play vs. Eagles, but made progress this week

#Chiefs HC Andy Reid confirmed Josh Gordon wouldn’t play in Week 4, but also praised the progress he’s made in a short time.

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New Kansas City Chiefs WR Josh Gordon suiting up to play in Week 4 was always a longshot.

Gordon is currently on the practice squad until he gets up to speed on the playbook. As Chiefs HC Andy Reid noted, the receiver is already in football shape.

“He looks in pretty good shape,” Reid said. “He’s got a little bit less body fat than I do. He’s trimmed down and really fit. That’s one thing he’s been doing, is working out. But I think he’s in good shape, and he’s been out here working very hard.”

Reid told reporters that it’d be a stretch for Gordon to play this week back on Wednesday. He confirmed again on Friday that Gordon would not be made active for the Week 4 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He also praised the work that Gordon has done so far to learn the playbook and shake off some rust after not playing for a full calendar year.

“He’s not playing this week, but he’s getting himself ready and learning the playbook, doing the mental part, and then also getting a little rust knocked off,” Reid said. “But you can tell he’s very talented. You guys have all seen him play before, I’m not telling you something you don’t know, but he is a talented football player.”

Hopefully, with a good week of practice next week, he’ll be able to get at least a little bit of action in Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills on “Sunday Night Football.”

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Chiefs Wire Podcast: A must-win game in Philadelphia vs. Eagles

On the latest episode of @TheChiefsWire podcast: Managing Editor @goldmctNFL recaps Week 3 with @EdEastonJr. @TheEaglesWire’s @thacover2NFL talks #Eagles’ Week 4 strategy.

We’re back with an all-new episode of the Chiefs Wire podcast! This week we’re previewing the Kansas City Chiefs’ week 4 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Ed Easton Jr. speaks with Chiefs Wire managing editor Charles Goldman, who shares his thoughts on the Chiefs’ last place start in the AFC West during the show. Chiefs’ head coach updates the public on his health scare after Week 3 and answers questions on newly acquired receiver Josh Gordon during his weekly press conference. Lastly, Eagles Wire managing editor Glenn Erby fills us in on Philadelphia’s game plan heading into Sunday’s showdown.

Chiefs’ Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes excited to add ‘good player’ in Josh Gordon

The #Chiefs officially added WR Josh Gordon to the practice squad. Today, Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes spoke on their excitement about the acquisition.

The Kansas City Chiefs made the practice squad signing of WR Josh Gordon official on Tuesday. He had interest from several other teams, but he chose to make his home in Kansas City, citing long-term potential as his primary reason.

Ahead of practice week on Wednesday, Chiefs HC Andy Reid and QB Patrick Mahomes both had a chance to share thoughts on the addition of Gordon. For Reid’s offense, he didn’t feel that Gordon addressed any particular area where the team was lacking. It was a matter of adding another good football player to a group of good football players.

“Yeah, so listen, Brett (Veach) always keeps his eyes open for good players,” Reid told reporters. “Josh (Gordon) is a good player, I think we all know that. And he’s worked hard on his situation and making sure it was right. He has been reinstated by the league, which I felt was an important step. So we welcome him aboard. He’ll be working on the practice squad, seeing where he’s at football-wise. Nothing immediate, we’ll just see where he’s at and what he can do and go from there.”

Mahomes echoed similar sentiments to his head coach.

“We like bringing in good football players,” Mahomes said of Gordon. “Guys that work hard, and come here and want to win football games. I thought that it was a heck of an opportunity to bring him in here and involve him in that receiver room. He’ll have his role, he’s a great football player, but I think you know in this offense, everybody gets a chance to make plays. The guys love getting out there and competing and doing whatever we can to win.”

Right now, the Chiefs aren’t giving Gordon any sort of timeline in terms of when he’ll make his debut for Kansas City. While Gordon is in football shape and learning the playbook, Reid hasn’t had a chance to see him perform out on the field. By any measure, it’ll be a stretch to see him suit up and play in Week 4, but it’s possible that he could see some action as early as Week 5.

“We’ll see,” Reid said. “He’s an honest guy, easy to talk to. I asked him about that part and you know it’s going to take a few– it’s going to take a while. He’s probably not going to play this week if that’s what you want to know. But we’ll just see how it goes over the next week or two and see where he’s at.”

As for Gordon’s fit with team culture, the Chiefs aren’t concerned about his ability to mesh with the locker room and stay out of trouble.

“We’ve got a great receiving room and this is just another addition to it,” Reid said. “He’s been such a good player, anytime you can add somebody like that of that quality, you try to do it within reason and that’s where we’re at with it and we’ll just see how it goes. I’m sure it raises everybody’s awareness that he’s there, they all know that he’s a good player. It’s just a matter of getting back in the swing of things. He seems like a good guy, so I don’t think the chemistry will be disrupted at all.”

Listed at 6-3 and 225 pounds, Gordon brings a different type of skill set to the team compared to all the other players they have at the receiver position. Mahomes estimates he’ll have a specific role and be able to do some things that some of the other guys on the team can’t do.

“Like you said, he’s a big receiver — even when he’s covered he’s not covered,” Mahomes said. “You can kind of throw it up there, and he can make plays. But I’m excited to get to work with him. I’ve talked to him a bit here and now and he seems like a great dude that wants to come in and work. We’ll see as we get on the practice field how he can help us as an offense.”

There’s no doubt in Mahomes’ mind that Gordon can help make this offense better. Gordon has demonstrated every stop of the way that he has the tools, it has just been a matter of staying out of trouble. The Chiefs are banking on him keeping his nose clean and contributing in Kansas City.

“Everywhere he’s been he’s kind of dominated,” Mahomes said of Gordon. “It’s definitely exciting. He’s someone that, like I said, he’s not covered when he’s covered. He can make plays in 1-on-1 coverage. I’m excited to have him here with us.”

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Josh Gordon, Andy Reid a perfect pairing amid Chiefs’ early-season struggles

Our @TheJohnDillon thinks that there’s no one better to try and get the most out of Josh Gordon than #Chiefs HC Andy Reid.

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At a turning point in their season heading into Week 4, the Kansas City Chiefs have signed one of the league’s most mercurial boom-or-bust talents in a move that could make a huge impact on the team’s outlook moving forward. The addition of Josh Gordon to their practice squad is an indication that Brett Veach and Andy Reid see more potential in their team than has been capitalized on through three games.

Gordon has made his share of mistakes in the past, and history would suggest that his presence in Kansas City will be short-lived, but that shouldn’t dissuade fans from being invested in his inclusion to the Chiefs’ roster. Gordon hasn’t played a full season since 2013, when he led the NFL in receiving. Over the years, he’s found himself in a limited role with Cleveland, New England, and Seattle in short but productive stints with each team.

The Chiefs’ ability to take a chance on a player like Gordon, or Le’Veon Bell or LeSean McCoy in years previous, is tied inexorably to their faith in the coaching staff, specifically head coach Andy Reid. He’s been able to engage with his players in productive ways that facilitate maximum production and minimal drama. All of Gordon’s issues as far as availability have, infamously, been tied to the league’s substance abuse policy. It should still be a concern that Reid and his crew will need to rectify to get real production out of the veteran receiver.

It is worth noting that Reid has been in tricky situations with star players throughout his career, most notably with another volatile receiver in his time in Philadelphia; Terrell Owens. The Eagles reached Super Bowl XXXIX in 2004 with major help from Owens’ All-Pro production that year, and Reid navigated the affair as well as he could to give Philadelphia a legitimate shot at something special. He got the absolute most that anyone could have hoped to get out of Owens in 2004 and 2005.

Reid has done nothing but grow as a coach, and ostensibly a person, in the 15 years it has been since he was coaching Owens on the sideline at Lincoln Financial Field in Philly. He should be able to use that experience to make the most of whatever he can get out of Gordon this season.

On paper, the pairing of Gordon and Reid is a match made in heaven, and with the Chiefs looking on the verge of collapse in recent weeks, Monday’s signing could prove to be a season-altering event that nobody ever saw coming.

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Travis Kelce details the genius of the Chiefs’ passing game

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce goes deep on the intricacies and true genius of the Chiefs’ passing game.

The Chiefs selected tight end Travis Kelce in the third round of the 2013 draft, and that’s turned out to be a pretty good choice. Kelce had five straight 1,000-yard seasons from 2016 through 2020, and with 20 catches for 289 yards and three touchdowns through three games in the 2021 season, he’s well on his way to another. From 2014 (Kelce’s first season as a starter) through 2020, no tight end has more receptions (612), receiving yards (7,881), and touchdowns (48) than Kelce, and since he’s been paired with Patrick Mahomes, Kelce has been a force multiplier in one of the most dynamic passing offenses in NFL history.

When I recently had the opportunity to watch Kansas City’s passing game with Kelce, I wanted to get into his plays, sure, but I also wanted to discuss the Chiefs’ concepts, with head coach Andy Reid as the architect, and how those concepts test defenses to their very limits. Kelce was up for it, and what resulted was a great education in the Chiefs’ offense, and offensive concepts in general. The Chiefs have started 1-2, and Reid just got out of the hospital after an illness last week, but Kelce and the Chiefs are not discouraged.

You can watch the video of our tape review:

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Doug Farrar: We already get a lot of Travis Kelce on our TV, and on the internet, and now, we’re getting even more Travis Kelce with the LG and OLED campaign. There’s 365 days of Travis Kelce, and the 12 months of Travis Kelce. You’re ubiquitous, man. What’s going on? 

Travis Kelce: I’m having a whole lot of fun with LG. Obviously, having fun in the offseason is what I do, but I wanted to give everybody a little insight on 365 days of me as an entrepreneur, and as a brand. It’s kind of a parody, but I teamed up with LG on a three-part series, and the OLED TV is the best TV on the market, man. The highest quality — I was watching the game last night, and it was like I was in the game. How rich the quality is, and how clear everything is, it’s the best TV on the market. I had a whole lot of fun teaming up with LG on this three-video series, and you’ll see a few of my friends have a few cameos, as well. 

DF: I hope your brother [Eagles center Jason Kelce] is in there, because he’s unique. 

TK: [Laughs] We all need a little more Jason Kelce in our lives. 

DF: That’s what I’m saying. Give the big guys some love. That’s what it’s all about. So, you guys start 1-2 with a couple tough losses to the Ravens and Chargers. It’s a unique situation [under Andy Reid]. How are you all holding up in the building, and how is Coach Reid, most importantly? 

TK: Coach Reid is doing good. He’s back in the building, being himself. He seems just fine. And he’s motivated. He’s presented a challenge to everyone in this building to rise to the occasion, and man up, and fix the mistakes. That’s all you can ask for in a head coach, is to present that challenge, and give us tools and techniques to teach us to overcome the adversity we have at hand. And that’s being below .500. I think my first or second year in the league was the last time this team was under .500 under Andy Reid. I might be the only one in the building that’s felt that outside of the coaches that are still here.

Knowing how much success we’ve had, there’s a lot of confidence we’ll get this thing going, and we’ll figure out exactly what we need to do moving forward.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid back at team facility, ‘on a mission’ after slow start

Our pal @NFL_DougFarrar spoke with #Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, who says Andy Reid is back at team facilities and “on a mission” after the team’s 1-2 start.

Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid is officially back at 1 Arrowhead Drive after a brief stint in the hospital following Sunday’s game.

Reid was feeling ill after he addressed the team following the loss to the Chargers. He was taken to the hospital and admitted out of an abundance of caution. Reid was expected to return to team facilities and resume his full head-coaching duties yesterday. Speaking to Chiefs TE Travis Kelce in a recent interview, Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar was able to confirm as much.

“Coach Reid is doing good. He’s back in the building, being himself. He seems just fine. And he’s motivated,” Kelce told Farrar. “He’s presented a challenge to everyone in this building to rise to the occasion, and man up, and fix the mistakes. That’s all you can ask for in a head coach, is to present that challenge, and give us tools and techniques to teach us to overcome the adversity we have at hand. And that’s being below .500.”

Kelce has a unique perspective, being in Kansas City for nine seasons, he’s one of the few players currently on the roster to have experienced the type of adversity the Chiefs face. Kelce and Daniel Sorensen are the only players on the team who experienced the Chiefs’ 1-5 start to the 2015 NFL season.

 

“I think my first or second year in the league was the last time this team was under .500 under Andy Reid. I might be the only one in the building that’s felt that outside of the coaches that are still here,” Kelce continued. “Knowing how much success we’ve had, there’s a lot of confidence we’ll get this thing going, and we’ll figure out exactly what we need to moving forward.”

Kelce knows exactly what it takes for the team to dig themselves out of their current rut. He also knows that the team has the right type of leaders in place to get the job done, from Coach Reid to the guys in the locker room.

You can check out Farrar’s full interview with Kelce over on Touchdown Wire.

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