Chiefs Andy Reid still believes - Page 2

oaklandhater · 10-21-2015, 10:28 AM

http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article...6-83e6b318c643

In the midst of a five-game losing streak, head coach Andy Reid still believes

The first six weeks of football have come and gone in the 2015 NFL season and the Kansas City Chiefs have one victory thus far. That came in Week 1 against the Houston Texans, and since then, the team has lost five straight games in a row.

To add to that predicament, there’s no more Jamaal Charles—his season has been lost to an ACL injury.

The Denver Broncos, despite Peyton Manning’s league-worst 72.5 passer rating, are undefeated and in first place in the AFC West. In-game spots that could have seemingly swung in Kansas City’s direction have not.

In this moment, as preparation begins for the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium, it would be easy for the Chiefs to point to excuses.

But you’d be hard pressed to find someone in the building that is making them.

Head coach Andy Reid has stood strong through the early-season disappointment, still maintaining his preseason conviction that he has a good football team in this year’s version, one that is capable of playing better starting immediately.

“We’re sitting here and we’re 1-5. That’s real,” he acknowledged in his weekly press conference Monday. “As a coach, you’re a problem solver and I have to solve the problems and get that done quick here. I still believe in my locker room, I believe in our coaches. We need to get over this hump here and figure out a way to play better football consistently. That’s the challenge and that’s the way I approach it.”

Reid’s message and call for better football has carried over to the team, and as his 10-year veteran in wide receiver Jason Avant explained, the older players have made a point of it to drive his message home.

“What the older guys understand is you mimic what the coach says,” Avant said. “You’re always trying to give support for the coach, but also you know if you work in the same direction, it will work out.”

Avant continued, explaining the Chiefs have reached a point of needing to play in the mindset of “playoff football.”

“You can’t look at what your record is,” he said. “That’s the great thing about playing in the National Football League—everyone has talent and the teams that are winning are not because of talent. The teams that are winning are because they play together as a team and we’re trying to find a stride where we’re playing together as a team.”

Avant has typically played in a limited role for the Chiefs this season but could see more time this weekend as fellow wideout Jeremy Maclin undergoes league concussion protocol.

Punter Dustin Colquitt, who is in the midst of his 11th season in Kansas City, is known on the team as a player who keeps things jovial, and in times like this, he says he always will try to keep teammates loose in the locker room.

Once it’s game time, that example extends to the field.

“In between the lines, it’s obviously different,” he said. “I try to do it just with my play, try to put our defense in a great situation, give them a big field to work with. Our thing is, we just have to keep working and things are going to start going our way.”

Guided by veteran words in the locker room and by the manner in which they conduct themselves on the football field, responding will be critical as the Chiefs find themselves in an unfavorable position while needing to rely on some inexperienced players in important roles.

Charcandrick West, at the age of 24 and having spent 2014 on the practice squad, started at running back for the Chiefs against the Vikings last Sunday and likely will again this Sunday against the Steelers.

Of his performance on Sunday, Reid said that West did “some nice things,” specifically commending his blitz pickups, good rushing attempts and his aggressiveness.

Whether it’s by the on-the-field professionalism of Colquitt or the off-the-field guidance from a veteran like Avant, West has grasped an underlying theme that seems to have bolstered his confidence in his new position.

“We’re family,” he said when asked about the impact of some of the veterans. “You turn to family when facing adversity. We’re just going to have to stick together.”

The Chiefs family hasn’t given up on 2015; neither has Reid, who realizes the time for action is now.

“I still believe it, we’ve got to do it though. It’s one thing to say it, it’s another thing to do it. And so, until we do that, it’s all words and that doesn’t mean anything.”

---

**BossChief** · 10-21-2015, 11:00 AM

Alex Smith is rallying the team.

Don't worry.

saphojunkie · 10-21-2015, 11:07 AM

Andy Reid believes... that this is the best way to draft Connor Cook.

**Baby Lee** · 10-21-2015, 11:07 AM

'We have a talented team'

'We have to do better'

What on earth else would or could a coach say with this talented of a 1-5 team?

This like the head of NBC saying 'we still have money. We need to make better TV shows.'

Then ****ing DO IT!!

**Baby Lee** · 10-21-2015, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

Five straight? In a row?

37 dicks?

**Fire Me Boy!** · 10-21-2015, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baby Lee

37 dicks?

LOL

**bevischief** · 10-21-2015, 11:13 AM

Andy has been eating paint chips again....

**ptlyon** · 10-21-2015, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie

What's he supposed to say, "we're ****ed and I give up, please fire me"?

Would be refreshing

Red Dawg · 10-21-2015, 11:21 AM

Same old crap every year. It's real simple and I hope they can hear all of us at One Arrowhead Drive. WE DON"T HAVE A QB THAT'S ANY GOOD! THE REST DOES NOT MATTER!

That is the way the NFL is these days. Your QB is everything and even if Andy is the coach. Even if he blew all our time outs for no reason. Even if he ignored JC more than he has, he would win if we had a stud at QB.

Until they get a coach and GM that get that position solid, we will lose. It's that simple. Teams that make the playoffs and have a shot at the SB every year have studs at QB. The days of Brad Johnson and Tent Dilfer falling ass backwards into a title are over. You must have a winner that can rally the team in the 4th when needed and win. A leader the other 52 can believe in. We have none of that and have not had one is a very very very long time.

3 playoff wins in the last 45 years? 3 PLAYOFF WINS IN THE LAST 45 YEARS! It's the one position you must have on the team that is a total stud and the Chiefs treat it like it's nothing. Just throw any old vet out there and we'll be fine is their attitude.

Pathedic. Year after year of QB shit and we are worse than other teams. They at least try with younger QB's in the draft. We do not.

**Baby Lee** · 10-21-2015, 11:24 AM

Pathetic, . . . just checking.

Graystoke · 10-21-2015, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Pathetic, . . . just checking.

Tank you..

**Fire Me Boy!** · 10-21-2015, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

Really pathedic. This offense is really really shit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

Your spelling is pathedic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuckdaddy

Pathedic. Year after year of QB shit and we are worse than other teams. They at least try with younger QB's in the draft. We do not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Pathetic, . . . just checking.

Seriously dude, learn to spell pathetic.

keg in kc · 10-21-2015, 11:38 AM

Guess that makes one of us.

ILChief · 10-21-2015, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie

What's he supposed to say, "we're ****ed and I give up, please fire me"?

How about "what we have been doing isn't working so I'm changing x,y,and z"?

**Bob Dole** · 10-21-2015, 12:01 PM

Bob Dole believes this team could win with play calling that made sense. (Both sides of the ball.)

TEX · 10-21-2015, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILChief

How about "what we have been doing isn't working so I'm changing x,y,and z"?

Yep. Pretty simple.

10-21-2015, 10:28 AM
oaklandhater future chiefs fans Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: oakland california Casino cash: $7598993	Andy Reid still believes http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article...6-83e6b318c643 In the midst of a five-game losing streak, head coach Andy Reid still believes The first six weeks of football have come and gone in the 2015 NFL season and the Kansas City Chiefs have one victory thus far. That came in Week 1 against the Houston Texans, and since then, the team has lost five straight games in a row. To add to that predicament, there’s no more Jamaal Charles—his season has been lost to an ACL injury. The Denver Broncos, despite Peyton Manning’s league-worst 72.5 passer rating, are undefeated and in first place in the AFC West. In-game spots that could have seemingly swung in Kansas City’s direction have not. In this moment, as preparation begins for the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium, it would be easy for the Chiefs to point to excuses. But you’d be hard pressed to find someone in the building that is making them. Head coach Andy Reid has stood strong through the early-season disappointment, still maintaining his preseason conviction that he has a good football team in this year’s version, one that is capable of playing better starting immediately. “We’re sitting here and we’re 1-5. That’s real,” he acknowledged in his weekly press conference Monday. “As a coach, you’re a problem solver and I have to solve the problems and get that done quick here. I still believe in my locker room, I believe in our coaches. We need to get over this hump here and figure out a way to play better football consistently. That’s the challenge and that’s the way I approach it.” Reid’s message and call for better football has carried over to the team, and as his 10-year veteran in wide receiver Jason Avant explained, the older players have made a point of it to drive his message home. “What the older guys understand is you mimic what the coach says,” Avant said. “You’re always trying to give support for the coach, but also you know if you work in the same direction, it will work out.” Avant continued, explaining the Chiefs have reached a point of needing to play in the mindset of “playoff football.” “You can’t look at what your record is,” he said. “That’s the great thing about playing in the National Football League—everyone has talent and the teams that are winning are not because of talent. The teams that are winning are because they play together as a team and we’re trying to find a stride where we’re playing together as a team.” Avant has typically played in a limited role for the Chiefs this season but could see more time this weekend as fellow wideout Jeremy Maclin undergoes league concussion protocol. Punter Dustin Colquitt, who is in the midst of his 11th season in Kansas City, is known on the team as a player who keeps things jovial, and in times like this, he says he always will try to keep teammates loose in the locker room. Once it’s game time, that example extends to the field. “In between the lines, it’s obviously different,” he said. “I try to do it just with my play, try to put our defense in a great situation, give them a big field to work with. Our thing is, we just have to keep working and things are going to start going our way.” Guided by veteran words in the locker room and by the manner in which they conduct themselves on the football field, responding will be critical as the Chiefs find themselves in an unfavorable position while needing to rely on some inexperienced players in important roles. Charcandrick West, at the age of 24 and having spent 2014 on the practice squad, started at running back for the Chiefs against the Vikings last Sunday and likely will again this Sunday against the Steelers. Of his performance on Sunday, Reid said that West did “some nice things,” specifically commending his blitz pickups, good rushing attempts and his aggressiveness. Whether it’s by the on-the-field professionalism of Colquitt or the off-the-field guidance from a veteran like Avant, West has grasped an underlying theme that seems to have bolstered his confidence in his new position. “We’re family,” he said when asked about the impact of some of the veterans. “You turn to family when facing adversity. We’re just going to have to stick together.” The Chiefs family hasn’t given up on 2015; neither has Reid, who realizes the time for action is now. “I still believe it, we’ve got to do it though. It’s one thing to say it, it’s another thing to do it. And so, until we do that, it’s all words and that doesn’t mean anything.” ---
Posts: 23,762

10-21-2015, 11:00 AM	#16
BossChief SuperBowl or bust Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BF Iowa Casino cash: $1894088	Alex Smith is rallying the team. Don't worry. __________________ Dreams do come true... http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showp...postcount=1407
Posts: 47,124

10-21-2015, 11:07 AM	#17
saphojunkie MVP Join Date: Aug 2011 Casino cash: $4766250	Andy Reid believes... that this is the best way to draft Connor Cook.
Posts: 12,559

10-21-2015, 11:07 AM	#18
Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $6838598	'We have a talented team' 'We have to do better' What on earth else would or could a coach say with this talented of a 1-5 team? This like the head of NBC saying 'we still have money. We need to make better TV shows.' Then ***ing DO IT!! __________________ We need the kind of courage that can withstand the subtle corruption of the cynics - E.W. Last edited by Baby Lee; 10-21-2015 at 11:19 AM..*
Posts: 95,642

10-21-2015, 11:13 AM	#21
bevischief .... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere Kansas Casino cash: $8659352 VARSITY	Andy has been eating paint chips again....
Posts: 27,731

10-21-2015, 11:21 AM	#23
Red Dawg Going home eventually Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $4772858	Same old crap every year. It's real simple and I hope they can hear all of us at One Arrowhead Drive. WE DON"T HAVE A QB THAT'S ANY GOOD! THE REST DOES NOT MATTER! That is the way the NFL is these days. Your QB is everything and even if Andy is the coach. Even if he blew all our time outs for no reason. Even if he ignored JC more than he has, he would win if we had a stud at QB. Until they get a coach and GM that get that position solid, we will lose. It's that simple. Teams that make the playoffs and have a shot at the SB every year have studs at QB. The days of Brad Johnson and Tent Dilfer falling ass backwards into a title are over. You must have a winner that can rally the team in the 4th when needed and win. A leader the other 52 can believe in. We have none of that and have not had one is a very very very long time. 3 playoff wins in the last 45 years? 3 PLAYOFF WINS IN THE LAST 45 YEARS! It's the one position you must have on the team that is a total stud and the Chiefs treat it like it's nothing. Just throw any old vet out there and we'll be fine is their attitude. Pathedic. Year after year of QB shit and we are worse than other teams. They at least try with younger QB's in the draft. We do not. __________________ If you're not first you're last!
Posts: 30,406

10-21-2015, 11:24 AM	#24
Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $6838598	Pathetic, . . . just checking. __________________ We need the kind of courage that can withstand the subtle corruption of the cynics - E.W.
Posts: 95,642

10-21-2015, 11:38 AM	#27
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	Guess that makes one of us.
Posts: 58,682

10-21-2015, 12:01 PM	#29
Bob Dole King Shit of **** Mountain Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texarkana, Texas Casino cash: $2604497	Bob Dole believes this team could win with play calling that made sense. (Both sides of the ball.)
Posts: 48,535