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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is already being pegged as a future Hall of Famer. He’s one of the best offensive minds in the league and is willing to take chances to keep his team motivated. Reid has a history of being protective of his players in regards to criticism. On Wednesday, he opened up about his willingness to accept blame for miscues while speaking with the media.
”Well, I think we all need to do that,” said Reid. ”That’s part of it. That’s something that most people don’t do. I think you better look in the mirror before you criticize others. So, it starts with me and I’ve got to make sure that I do that—sincerely do that, not just say it. I’ve tried to always be that way, and I expect the guys to do the same, the best they possibly can. Start with yourself and be honest with it, and let’s not worry about everybody else and take care of ourselves that way.”
The Chiefs continue to be an elite offensive team in the NFL, topping almost all the passing categories. Reid’s work, along with coordinator Eric Bienemy, is universally praised. Internally, however, things can be frustrating as the team strives for perfection.
Reid pulled back the curtain regarding trying to get all his skill players the ball. As it turns out, it’s tough to get everyone touches in an offense with so many different playmakers.
“Because these guys want to play, you want to get them the ball,” Reid explained. “That’s what you want to do the best you can. I’ve always said there’s one ball and try to spread it around the best we can, but we’re blessed to have them, and you’re going to need all of these guys somewhere. They’re all going to have their time in the spotlight and it’s just how it works. It’s a crazy thing on how it goes, but that’s how it works. So, just the fact that they can keep pushing and they stay selfless that way I think is important. That becomes important in a situation like this as a team.”
The Chiefs are loaded with offensive stars, all able to play more significant roles when it’s needed—a good problem to have, but also another frustration for coach Reid and his staff.
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