Chiefs: 5 reasons they will reach the playoffs

3. Andy Reid

Everybody is taking turns burying Reid. I’m typically not the one to point at coaching (the players have to execute) but in this case, I’m now going to take my turn. Reid has done a horrible job to this point in the 2016 season. While Sutton can at least blame the absence of Houston for much of his woes, Reid has nothing to say.

This offense is far too easy to scheme against. Put all the defenders in the box and force Alex Smith to throw the ball down the field. Since we all know that is not going to happen, look for some screens and the option. At some point, Reid has to trust Smith enough to throw the ball and take some chances. If Smith won’t do it, yank him.

So why is this a reason the team will make the playoffs? Because Andy Reid is a good coach, and you and I both know it. Reid is maddening, but he gets the job done. The team is yet to have a losing season under him, and that won’t be changing this year.

Reid always finds a way into the postseason, and he will adjust in the bye week. Don’t forget what this team looked like early on last year.