The Kansas City Chiefs offensive success is good for business
By Matt Conner
Andy Reid
One of the first noticeable storylines to come through during this three-game stretch with Patrick Mahomes under center is the return of words synonymous with “brilliant” in conjunction with Andy Reid.
In recent years, especially given the Chiefs first-round playoff woes, Reid has taken his lumps with a considerable focus on his coaching acumen detailing what he cannot do (win the big game) instead of what he can do (everything else). When the Chiefs kept Reid and allowed John Dorsey to walk, there was even some concern that maybe the team made the wrong choice—that Reid had reached his ceiling and only fresh blood could take them the “rest of the way.”
These days, Reid is receiving his due and for good reason. He’s a genius offensive architect whose proteges populate one quarter of the league’s head coaching spots. If he were to be fired, he’d be hired again in a New York minute while the Chiefs would likely flail with a mystery grab bag. Reid hasn’t won the big game, but that has no bearing on whether he will or not in the future—which means you take the man who gets you there every time in case this is his year.
Not to mention the fact that we’re all a bit more appreciative watching the incredible display at work. Reid is a Hall of Fame coach, and Mahomes’ performance is reminding everyone what he can do.