4 takeaways from Chiefs HC Andy Reid’s Monday media availability

The offensive line was challenged by the Payments’ defensive entrance in Week 7. Lots of people see that as an enormous downside and are calling for the workforce to make some adjustments. Reid sees this as worthwhile competitors and expertise because the workforce continues to progress via the season.

“Yeah, so we’ve been lucky to play some good defensive strains and that helps you get higher,” Reid mentioned. “So, the fellows are competing. You’re going to lose each as soon as and some time. That occurs all all through the league. You’re striving to win each battle. On the identical time, we’re taking part in a gifted defensive position. I imply, that’s the underside line and we have now one other (gifted defensive position) developing this week. We sit up for these challenges, it helps you down the street to grow to be higher. Andy (Heck) is all the time in search of issues to do upfront to work the protections and that. That’s not going to alter.”

Requested in regards to the identification of the offensive line, Reid emphasised their toughness. On the identical time, he acknowledged that there are some issues within the run sport that want work.

“Effectively, hear, they’re a troublesome group,” Reid mentioned. “They did an honest job with the move safety yesterday towards a superb defensive entrance. Run sport, we’ve bought to wash a few issues up there. There have been some good issues and there have been some issues we’ve bought to handle. What their identification is — I feel it’s most likely too early within the season. . . however I do know they’re a troublesome group — a feisty group. You possibly can take that for proper at times we’ll see how we develop.”