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Chiefs OC Matt Nagy explains concern for slowing down Bills LB Von Miller: ‘He’s playing really fast’

Kansas City #Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy explains concern for slowing down Buffalo #Bills linebacker Von Miller. | @EdEastonJr

The NFL has seen many players make their mark on the game for their ability to raise their game to another level in the postseason and Super Bowl. The Kansas City Chiefs have a roster with several of those players, and so do their opponents in Sunday’s AFC Championship game, the Buffalo Bills.

During Thursday’s press conference, Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy addressed a veteran impact player on Buffalo’s defense: former Super Bowl MVP Von Miller.

“He’s (Bills LB Von Miller) a (expletive) of a player, just his motor is going nonstop, all the time. This year, he’s playing really fast, and he’s productive; you saw what he did last week,” said Nagy. “We’ve been seeing him from back in Denver, we know who he is. These are the type of games where you want to take those types of players and prevent them from making game-changing plays. There’s going to be some plays that are made on their end. We know that, but don’t make it that game-changing play. We want to be solid there, but he’s a heck of a player.”

Miller notably shared a sack of Patrick Mahomes in the teams’ meeting in the regular season. The longtime pass rusher also scooped up a fumble for a long return last week against Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid describes his strategy against the Bills: ‘Look at the tape’

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid describes his strategy against the Buffalo #Bills: ‘Look at the tape’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is connected to almost every head coach involved this year’s postseason and has influenced Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills. The many matchups over the past few seasons have seen Kansas City undefeated against Buffalo in the postseason, but Reid doesn’t take the battles for granted.

“No, other than you kind of look at the tape. He’s (Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott) looking at our games against them, and we’re looking at our games against them,” said Reid during Wednesday’s press conference. “You see all that (and) you kind of get an idea that we’ve played each other quite a little bit.”

The Chiefs are the fourth reigning back-to-back Super Bowl champions to reach the Conference Championship game, joining the 1992-93 Dallas Cowboys, 1988-89 San Francisco 49ers, and 1974-75 Pittsburgh Steelers. If they win on Sunday against the Bills, who already have a win over Kansas City from the regular season, they can be the first to return to the Super Bowl.

“You’re going to always give each other a different look. It’s like (Bills Defensive Coordinator) Bobby (Babich) either; he does a heck of a job with it, too. As (Offensive Coordinator) Matt (Nagy) does and (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) Spags. The coordinators are the ones putting things together and making it go, and then (Bills Head Coach) Sean (McDermott) and I get to stand and watch there.”

Reid secured his 300th career victory as a head coach in the divisional round. He constantly adjusts his game plans, as the matchups with Buffalo often have a different energy than typical games throughout the year.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid comments on QB Patrick Mahomes’ latest unbelievable play: ‘This is unreal’

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid comments on quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ latest unbelievable play: ‘This is unreal’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has seen countless unique highlight plays from quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The latest touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce while falling and avoiding a sack was another unbelievable moment and catalyst to the team’s Divisional round victory over the Houston Texans.

Reid shared his thoughts on Mahomes’ miraculous moments in the clutch during his postgame press conference.

“Yeah, I always tell our coaches, ‘Don’t get use to that.’ This is unreal (and) I tell the fans the same thing. We are very lucky to have him (Patrick Mahomes) here.” said Reid. “The stuff he’s doing just doesn’t happen, and that’s why he’s the greatest at doing what he’s done in a relatively young career here. I thought Offensive Coordinator Matt) Nagy did a nice job at putting the guys in position to have some real nice plays, too.”

Mahomes completed 16 passes for 177 yards and the touchdown to Kelce, who benefitted with seven receptions for 117 yards. The Chiefs have clinched their seventh consecutive trip to the AFC Championship game next week at Arrowhead Stadium.

Chiefs OC Matt Nagy shares postseason advice for Patrick Mahomes: ‘Don’t change anything’

Kansas City #Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy shares postseason advice for Patrick Mahomes: ‘Don’t change anything’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs’ offense grew during the regular season’s second half. Turnovers were eliminated, and the team was more efficient in the red zone.

Patrick Mahomes’s play over the season has improved since his slow start. He’s connected more with his young and new receivers while getting better protection on the offensive line. Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy spoke with reporters on Wednesday about his advice or extra words for Mahomes heading into the postseason.

“Don’t change anything. Just keep it going. It’s working pretty good. But in all honesty, he does a great job of balancing. Even going back to the Denver game, he didn’t change anything for him—same thing.” said Nagy. “He’s got to stay in his habit of how he does things, what he looks at, and then again, for him to like, not do too much. Don’t start because what happens is you start chasing ghosts. You see so much that you end up maybe sometimes talking yourself out of something that’s pretty good.”

Kansas City ended the 2024 campaign without committing a turnover over the last seven games. The previous turnover was a Mahomes interception in their Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Chiefs HC Andy Reid continues to support coordinators seeking NFL head coaching jobs

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid continues to support coordinators seeking NFL head coaching jobs | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs, the AFC’s top seed and back-to-back Super Bowl champions, won the AFC West for the ninth consecutive season and are focused on capturing an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title. Head coach Andy Reid enters another postseason with many accolades already under his belt as he prepares his team during the bye week ahead of the Divisional Round.

The league’s oldest head coach has 26 postseason wins, the second-most in NFL history. He is also one of five coaches all-time with three Super Bowl victories. Reid has consistently credited his staff with their work and supports their efforts to leave for head coaching opportunities.

“You could take all of the coordinators there and put them right in that mix for sure. Both of them are – offensive and defensive guys are phenomenal, (Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator Dave) Toub does a great job,” said Reid in his press conference last week. “I know the two names that normally come up are the offensive and defensive coordinators. Both of those two are – warrant that, yeah, for sure.”

Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy’s name has been circulated to multiple teams for their head coach vacancy, and he is already taking interviews. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is another former head coach interested in listening to potential offers as the postseason gets underway.

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy made NFL history in rookie season

Kansas City #Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy made NFL history in rookie season | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs’ first-round selection of wide receiver Xavier Worthy was about more than his record-breaking performance at the NFL Combine. They selected a game-changing talent who continues to improve weekly and set new standards with his play.

“I love it. Again, you’ve heard me relate it to Rashee (Rice), but that’s real. Xavier’s (Worthy) done a great job of staying patient the entire season, he’s been great with the players – it’s been a fun process for him.” said offensive coordinator Matt Nagy during last week’s press conference. “Now, as we continue to kind of go into these moments and these games things, he’s going to realize that when we get to the playoffs, it steps up even more, and things get even faster. It’s been really fun to see.”

Worthy found the end zone nine times during the regular season, tallying six receiving and three rushing. He trailed only wide receiver Brian Thomas of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who recorded ten total touchdowns among rookies. While also finished 10th among all rookies in yards from scrimmage with 742.

“To know him from when he was little to now and know the story immediately and watch the progress and the process and watch the ups and downs and the hard work and the grind and the sacrifice,” said Worthy’s high school coach, Chris Maxey during his conversation with Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. before the season. “It’s very exciting, very blessed, and just to know someone who has that opportunity and to be a part of it. Man, I’m very blessed for him.

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The former Texas Longhorns standout is also the fourth rookie in league history to finish their season with at least six receiving and three rushing touchdowns, joining Gale Sayers, Tyreek Hill, and Doak Walker.

Chiefs offense details plans during the bye week to prepare for the Divisional Round

Kansas City #Chiefs offense details plans during the bye week to prepare for the Divisional Round | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs will watch this weekend’s Wild Card Round and await an opponent for the Divisional Round at Arrowhead Stadium. The AFC top seed will have had essentially multiple weeks off since their primary starters didn’t play in the Week 18 season finale, providing ample time for the coaching staff to tweak the offense.

“They know that it’s their job, number one. Number two, they have to stay prepared whichever way it goes, and they do a good job with that; it’s important,” said Nagy during his press conference last week. “I mean, this entire time as they go through this process, they know that, too if they’re not playing, it’s their role too to become another coach and be there. Then also, you have to be ready, too.”

Nagy has his hands full personally with potential head coaching opportunities as his name continues to emerge amongst multiple teams. The New Orleans Saints and New York Jets have publicly invited him for an interview, but he remains focused on Kansas City’s offense before the postseason.

“You never know how things go in the game, and if you’re up and you’re suited and ready to – that’s why I think like sometimes as you go through this process,” said Nagy, “the mental challenge and the hurdles of preparing all week, you can’t let that slip. You’ve got to prepare and keep it the same, and I think that’s very important for these guys.”

The Chiefs offense hasn’t had the breakout performance they are used to from previous seasons, but the team was still able to set a franchise record with 15 wins during the regular season.

Jets request to interview Chiefs OC Matt Nagy

According to a report, the New York #Jets requested to interview Kansas City #Chiefs OC Matt Nagy to be their next head coach.

According to a tweet from NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero, the New York Jets have requested to interview Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy to be their next head coach.

The Jets had a disastrous 2024 campaign and finished third in the AFC East with a 5-12 record with enigmatic quarterback Aaron Rodgers under center.

After firing head coach Robert Saleh just five games into the season, the Jets gave defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich the reins, which did little to help right the ship.

Now set to enter a rebuilding period, New York is doing its due diligence on qualified candidates who may be able to lead the Jets back to playoff contention.

Nagy may prove to be one of New York’s most enticing options, given his role in Kansas City’s Super Bowl LVIII victory and the Chiefs’ recent regular season success.

Nagy spent four seasons as head coach of the Chicago Bears and will be a hot commodity during the offseason for teams wishing to hire an experienced skipper.

REPORT: Saints eyeing Chiefs coordinator as head coach candidate

According to a recent report, the New Orleans #Saints are eyeing one of the Kansas City #Chiefs’ coordinators to be their head coach.

According to a report from the Athletic’s Dianna Russini on Saturday, the New Orleans Saints are considering Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy for their vacant head coach role.

The Saints fired their former head coach Dennis Allen from his duties in November after New Orleans got off to a 2-7 start in the regular season. His role was handed over to Darren Nizzi, who is currently serving as the Saints’ interim head coach.

While New Orleans has been eliminated from playoff contention, the Super Bowl XLIV champions have already begun their search for a new skipper and are eyeing Nagy as a possible candidate.

Take a look at Russini’s full report on the Atheltic website:

Nagy is a product of Andy Reid’s coaching tree and has head coaching experience under his belt, most recently with the Chicago Bears from 2018-2021.

The process for interviewing and extending an offer for a head coaching job is extensive and requires permission from the Chiefs, so fans shouldn’t expect to lose the two-time Super Bowl champion anytime soon.

Former Coach of the Year connected to Saints’ head coach search

The Saints have been connected to Aaron Glenn, Mike Vrabel, Mike McCarthy and now Matt Nagy in their head coaching search:

As the season winds down, the New Orleans Saints coaching search will begin heating up. The Darren Rizzi era started off hot after taking over for Dennis Allen, but it quickly tapered off. Blowout losses to the Green Bay Packers and the Las Vegas Raiders have soured his head coaching resume.

Aaron Glenn and Mike Vrabel have been the names thrown around the most frequently, but there’s another former head coach that’s been added to the mix. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini had this to say: “Expect the Saints to show interest in former Bears head coach and current Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy.” Russini added that Rizzi should receive a shot, and that Mike McCarthy could interest the Saints if he and the Dallas Cowboys part ways.

Nagy rejoined the Kansas City Chiefs after a 34-31 stint with Chicago ended in 2021. He’s currently the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator, and this was his path to his first head coaching job. The tenure was short, but it started off really bright. He led the Bears to a divisional title in his first season and was the AP Coach of the Year. He also led the Bears to another playoff berth in his third year at the helm. Since the Bears fired Lovie Smith after the 2012 season, Nagy is responsible for each of their two playoff appearances and their only finish with a winning record.

But Nagy is a surprising name. The connection with the Saints is likely just the beginning of the buzz.

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