Kelces first call with Andy Reid

[chiefzilla1501]

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/c...cowherd-013117

I love stories like these. When you see how coaches really work behind the scenes. We see so much of the soft side of Andy Reid. This was a side that doesn't surprise me, but it still was not was I was expecting.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Alex is gonna put a limitation on any offense. Can't blame the play call when Reek streaks open and phantom pressure causes a pants shitting

[InChiefsHeaven]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

People complain about sideways passes and the lack of running in situational spots but can Reid really be blamed?

Sideways passes play to our team's strengths and our OL is weak in the middle. I'd say that's just Reid trying to stay one step ahead of the opposition.

It's also one of those situations where he looks like a genius when it works but gets crucified when it doesn't.

I dunno, I'd like to see some stats on the "rate of success" of the sideways pass. It seems to me that if the play worked to our teams strengths, it would be WAY more successful. As it is, it seems like it works 1 out of 10 friggin' times.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

It led to an 80 yarder against Denver. When it works it works. Falcon run that play all the time with Gabriel.

[Jerok]

Originally Posted by Otter

One of Reid's strongest attributes has always been his relationship with personal on all levels. When living in PA I heard plenty of Eagles talk and it's pretty much the same we're hearing now. Same with the weaknesses. It's eerily similar.

Almost like Andy Reid coached in Philly too.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

People complain about sideways passes and the lack of running in situational spots but can Reid really be blamed?

Sideways passes play to our team's strengths and our OL is weak in the middle. I'd say that's just Reid trying to stay one step ahead of the opposition.

It's also one of those situations where he looks like a genius when it works but gets crucified when it doesn't.

I don't have a problem with sideways passes. I have a problem with the timing of many of them. Andy had this problem in Philly too. Again, situational playcalling.

In fairness, it's a product of the qb too. Andy ran a ton of screens with McNabb. But not nearly the amount of sideways stuff. He was actually accused of hating the run when he was in Philly which is not the case in KC

[BossChief]

I can't wait to hear the phone all Andy and John make to the quarterback were gonna draft.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I've watched tapes of him coaching linemen and when I watch him do stuff like that it's a stark reminder of what a drooling idiot I am compared to him when it comes to how to play football.

That guy knows his shit backwards and forwards. He's a great football coach.

The problem is that he doesn't know his own weaknesses and limitations. which leads to his inability to learn from his mistakes.

He is his own worst enemy.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

I dunno, I'd like to see some stats on the "rate of success" of the sideways pass. It seems to me that if the play worked to our teams strengths, it would be WAY more successful. As it is, it seems like it works 1 out of 10 friggin' times.

Well that depends on your definition of what works.

A screen that goes for 4-5 yards is still generally a good play. Remember it's often an extension of the running game.

We've scored MANY TDs on screens of all types over the last handful of seasons with Reid.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

I don't have a problem with sideways passes. I have a problem with the timing of many of them. Andy had this problem in Philly too. Again, situational playcalling.



In fairness, it's a product of the qb too. Andy ran a ton of screens with McNabb. But not nearly the amount of sideways stuff. He was actually accused of hating the run when he was in Philly which is not the case in KC

They get annoying when we're down in the red zone or on 3rd and 8+, I agree.

I can't be sure but I think that has something to do with the QB. We've seen Alex's reluctance to throw the ball past the sticks/into the end zone. Half the time he's going to check it down anyway, may as well call a screen or two designed to spring a guy as opposed to a wasted opportunity.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by BossChief

I can't wait to hear the phone all Andy and John make to the quarterback were gonna draft.