Do you remember what people say about Ravens QB Lamar Jackson? ‘The star player always chokes during big matches.’ Just like winning games in the preseason makes no difference, winning every other game and then losing the Super Bowl is a huge embarrassment. And we all know which team people have been predicting that for. Yes, the Kansas City Chiefs. NFL fans believe they are barely scraping by or have been lucky so far. Amid all this, HC Andy Reid has sent a clear message to Patrick Mahomes as well as Travis Kelce for the upcoming games.
Now, as the KC team prepares to face the Browns in Week 15, Andy Reid is making things clear to his squad, which has been struggling to put up a score above 20. “Aggressive. . . You’ve got to be sharp when playing against them,” said Reid, as he warned his guys, especially Mahomes and Kelce. I mean, not too long ago, Patrick Mahomes’ frustration with the offense was a much-talked-about topic. In Week 14, the Chiefs managed a narrow 2-point win (19-17) against the Chargers. After this victory, it looks like they’re now on another streak, as the week before, they beat the Raiders with a similar score (19-17).
#Chiefs HC Andy Reid on the Jim Schwartz defense: “Aggressive. . . You’ve got to be sharp when playing against them.”
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Talking about match-ups, the KC team will go against the Cleveland Browns next. Currently, the Browns’ defense is averaging 343.2 yards, and the Chiefs’ offense is at 341.6 yards per play. The Browns may have only 3 wins in their column, but the numbers show that their defense is not falling short. And with a fumbling Chiefs’ offense, it’s clear why Andy Reid is telling his squad to be careful. It’s clear both teams are facing a similar problem: a struggling offense.
Moving on from team struggles, Andy Reid has found a gem in one of the rival teams. The HC knows who could be a potential threat to his team from the opposing side. That’s why he is one of the greatest coaches. While he warns the Chiefs ahead of the game with the Browns. The Chiefs HC also praised Myles Garrett, calling him a great player.
Myles Garrett is a future Hall of Famer per Andy Reid
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The Browns are at the rock bottom of the AFC North with only 3 wins in 13 matches so far, but their DE is in a league of his own. Well, sometimes, you just end up in the wrong place. That’s exactly the case with Myles Garrett. The DE is close to recording 100 career sacks. For the 2023 season, he recorded 11 sacks in the 13 games he has played. With his highest in a game being 3 against the Steelers and Chargers. Currently, he is at 99.5 sacks as he waits for the Chiefs at Huntington Bank Field.
Among his coaching qualities, Andy Reid has this wonderful trait of never shying away from praising other players, regardless of whether they’re Chiefs players or not. Acknowledging Browns DE Myles Garrett‘s speed, agility, and aggression, Reid had high praise for him. While speaking to the media ahead of the Chiefs vs. Browns game, Reid about Garrett said, “He’s a really good player.” Not only that, he also called the Browns DE ‘a future Hall of Famer‘.
“He is a future Hall of Famer, I’d say. We recognize that and respect that. He’s going to show up, we’re going to show up. We’ve got to play well against him,” added the Chiefs HC. No wonder he warned his squad against the Browns. There’s sure to be a threat when playing against a future Hall of Famer. Well, Chiefs QB, Patrick Mahomes, understood his coach’s words well. While talking to the media, he acknowledged that the Chiefs’ offense has to prepare well when facing Garrett. Mahomes knows how fast the Browns’ DE is and is already preparing his team to throw challenges in his way.
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It looks like, even after 12 games and securing their playoff spot, the Chiefs are not taking anything for granted. Well, good for them! Whether Mahomes and his guys will be successful in stopping Myles Garrett, we will see in some time. For now, just get ready to watch the 49ers vs. Rams game, which will be on your screens in a few hours.