Former NFL general manager outlines what Chiefs are doing right as they bid to repeat
The Chiefs’ goal for the 2020 season is to have another grand finale: a parade through the streets of Kansas City and a celebration at Union Station.
“Run It Back” is the motto for the Chiefs, and at least one NFL observer sees multiple reasons why the team is on the right path to do just that.
Former Washington and Houston general manager Charley Casserly, who is now an NFL Network analyst, outlined what the Chiefs are doing right.
“It starts with the head coach, Andy Reid,” Casserly said Thursday on the NFL Network. “You’ve got a businesslike approach, steady, never gets too high or too low, and that’s important when you’re coming off a championship to have that kind of leadership, because that sets the tone for the team.
“Then normally you spend a lot of time celebrating. Players are going to banquets, they’re getting rewarded. Hey, none of that could have happened in this offseason. By the time you get back to football, you’re ready to go, celebration time is over, so I think that helps them keep the right attitude.
“But also team leadership. Patrick Mahomes, Tyrann Mathieu, hey, these guys are great work-ethic guys, they set the examples there, great passion for the game and they hold the players accountable.
“They also have to me what I call the Tom Brady approach. One is not enough. I think both these guys are hungry, the team will be hungry.”
Casserly paused for effect before adding: “Oh, and by the way, make sure Chris Jones is there for the opener. That defense needs him.”
The Chiefs’ top draft pick, running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, could make Kansas City’s offense even more potent, Casserly said. And he explained why in the clip below:
