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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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Chiefs OC Matt Nagy comments on limiting turnovers in recent games: ‘Good decision making’

Kansas City #Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy comments on limiting turnovers in recent games: ‘Good decision making’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy is noticing gradual improvement in his unit’s efficiency as they march to the postseason with the best record in football. He shared his thoughts on the team limiting turnovers with reporters on Thursday, leading to more scoring opportunities.

“Number one, there’s a lot of teams that thrive off of that turnover, and it flips the field (and) gives them a short field on offense. I think there’s a balance – like Pat’s (Patrick Mahomes) been phenomenal the last several weeks of being good decision making (-wise), and his accuracy’s been really, really good, so all of that comes together,” said Nagy. “The running backs, the ball carriers – you want to make sure you talk about it, and you don’t want to overdo it, but there’s a balance to making sure that they know it. Pittsburgh, last week, they’re special now.”

The Chiefs have not committed a turnover in their last six games, with the previous turnover occurring in their Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Mahomes threw two interceptions in that game, and he’s benefitted from adjustments on the offensive line, allowing only one sack over the past two games.

“They’re elite at what they do with getting the ball – we showed clips of them just punching the ball out all week long of times that they don’t get the ball,” said Nagy. “So, I feel like there’s sometimes where the players – as crazy as it sounds, when they’re in the middle of the play like real quick it clicks in their brain – ‘ball security’ – and then they think about it against a really good team like Pittsburgh.”

The Chiefs will play in Week 18 with nothing on the line but will be evaluating their offense and the depth needed in the postseason.

Chiefs OC Matt Nagy compares rookie standout to Rashee Rice: ‘You see more production’

Kansas City #Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy compares Xavier Worthy to Rashee Rice: ‘You see more production’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs remain atop the NFL record-wise, largely thanks to the contributions of their young players, including rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy. Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy spoke with reporters via Zoom on Sunday about Worthy reminding him of Rashee Rice’s rookie campaign last year.

“Consistently productive player confidence and the game is slowing down for him (Xavier Worthy). It reminds me so much of Rashee (Rice) last year.” Said Nagy. “It’s crazy how much it reminds me of that same type of avenue that Rashee went through last year; it was a little slow for the first four or five, six weeks, and then weeks like 7,8,9, 10. You can sense it. You might not see it in a stat book, but you can sense it as a coach.”

Worthy was productive for a second consecutive week, scoring a touchdown in the victories. He finished Saturday’s game against the Houston Texans with seven catches for 65 yards and the touchdown to lead the team.

“You can sense it from watching tape, and now all of a sudden, you naturally see more targets, you see more touches, you see more production.” Said Nagy. “It’s exactly what happened with Rashee, and I’m telling you, it’s crazy how similar it is, and it’s exciting because you see what Rashee came into this year, what he did early on, and I think that’s, that’s the path for this kid.”

Worthy’s confidence is displayed in his attack on the ball in the air, even if he accidentally disrupted a pass meant for Travis Kelce in the endzone during Saturday’s win.

Chiefs OC Matt Nagy says second-year lineman has ‘done a good job’

During his comments to the media on Sunday, #Chiefs OC Matt Nagy told reporters about the progress made by second-year OL Wanya Morris.

The Kansas City Chiefs are entering their Week 17 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers with the wind at their backs, and need just one more win to clinch the AFC’s No. 1 playoff seed.

However, the Chiefs’ inability to keep quarterback Patrick Mahomes safe in the pocket looms large over Kansas City’s aspirations of completing a Super Bowl three-peat.

However, during comments to the media on Sunday, offensive coordinator Matt Nagy made it clear that one player, second-year left tackle Wanya Morris, was making progress toward earning his starting role back.

“He’s (Wanya Morris) done a good job with that,” Nagy said of Morris’ development. “It’s important that these guys – as they go through the ebb-and-flows of the season and game-by-game is (that) they stay locked in (and) they stay focused. I think most importantly, more than anything, is that they understand that we always are supporting them and we need to be coaching them and still be tough on them but also have that ‘one play away’ mentality and you saw that yesterday.

“Wanya’s done that this whole time and he came in and played well. He just needs to keep growing and he will – he’s young and I think we all just need to keep that in perspective. I like where he’s at right now and we’ve just got to continue to stay true to what he’s doing well and continue to teach him what he’s not doing great, and we can keep working at that.”

Stay tuned to see if Morris returns to the Chiefs’ starting lineup when Kansas City squares off against the Steelers on Christmas Day.

Chiefs OC Matt Nagy trusts Patrick Mahomes’ injury judgement: ‘Be honest with us’

Kansas City #Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy trusts Patrick Mahomes’ injury judgement: ‘Be honest with us’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs enter their last home game of the regular season with significant concerns about the health of their star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. He continues to practice with a high ankle sprain, and his availability remains uncertain.

Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy spoke to reporters on Wednesday about Mahomes’ injury and whether the reigning Super Bowl MVP will be honest about potentially being unable to play on Saturday.

“Just for him (Patrick Mahomes) to be able to be honest with us as he goes through this. It’s all part of the game (and) we know he’s a tough kid, so we understand that, but at the same point in time, you want to be smart,” said Nagy. “I think, you know – we know our schedule this week and (it’s) a little bit of a shorter week, so there’s a balance there to that, but so far, I think his  mindset is to do everything (that) he can, but at the same time, you still have to be able to see how he does throughout the week.”

Carson Wentz continues taking additional practice reps to prepare for a possible starting role against the Houston Texans. Head Coach Andy Reid and Nagy will have to make the tough choice of who to have under center on game day.