Getty Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and his wife at the 2023 ring ceremony in KC.
Most Kansas City Chiefs fans have probably checked out Netflix’s new hit docuseries, “Quarterback” — starring Patrick Mahomes II — by now. One key member of the organization has yet to see it, however, and that person is head coach Andy Reid.
“I haven’t,” Big Red admitted when asked if he’d had a chance to watch the series on July 18. He then added quite hilariously: “My wife watched it, so it sounds like it’s a pretty good show.”
That drew a laugh from reporters as Reid went on. “I’m happy, it’s good for the NFL,” he said, “[and] it’s great for people to know what the quarterbacks go through.”
Although the long-time coach didn’t sit down and view it from start to finish, he did note that he had a pretty good idea of what was in it — at least from a Chiefs perspective — having been in on the editing process. “I had a pretty good idea what was going on with it,” Reid relayed.
Perhaps he’ll give it a longer look once things settle down next offseason.
Chiefs’ Andy Reid Likens Patrick Mahomes & QB Position to Farmers: ‘Work’s Never Done’
Earlier in the media availability session on July 18, Mahomes told reporters that Coach Reid continues to find new ways to challenge him as a quarterback. Following up on that point with the Chiefs head honcho, Big Red explained why that’s so important for the position.
“So, listen, with quarterbacks the work’s never done,” Reid voiced. “I’ve mentioned before, it’s like being a farmer, and you just keep on cranking.”
“We’re always trying to give him new challenges,” he continued, “[and Mahomes] loves that. He loves to attack those types of things… But there are always things to work on [as a quarterback] — fundamentally, there [are] always things to work on. He spends a tremendous amount of time at that, and he puts a lot of effort into it.”
The Netflix series did a great job of emphasizing this analogy from Reid. Throughout, fans were able to get an inside look at all the hard work Mahomes puts in on a daily basis.
Big Red didn’t have to watch that part for himself, he has a front row seat witnessing the superstar QB’s work ethic first-hand.
Notes From Day 2 of Chiefs Rookie Training Camp
Arrowhead Pride’s Pete Sweeney typed up some notes from day two of rookie training camp, as he typically does. The stars were wide receiver Rashee Rice and veteran safety Mike Edwards — who was in attendance because he’s working his way back from injury.
“The play of the day came from S Mike Edwards, who joined the Chiefs via free agency this offseason,” Sweeney told fans. “Early in practice, Edwards picked Patrick Mahomes via tip drill — the pass went off the hands of WR Ty Fryfogle and Edwards snatched it out of the air.”
As for Rice, he registered six catches according to Sweeney. Rookie running back Deneric Prince also recorded a touchdown reception, courtesy of fourth-string quarterback Chris Oladokun.
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“I expect head coach Andy Reid to follow his routine of giving veteran QBs Patrick Mahomes and Blaine Gabbert off on Friday, allowing extra work for Shane Buechele and Oladokun,” Sweeney concluded, wrapping up the second day of practices. “More from the reigning MVP on Sunday.”