Andy Reid Needs To Get Back To The Basics

The Kansas City Chiefs return to the field this week in San Diego and the formula that got them on a two game winning streak needs to be Andy Reid‘s focus. I praised Coach for his play calling and game planning for three weeks and in week 5 against the 49ers, he did everything opposite.

Just to beat a dead horse for a second, the Chiefs had 2-and-1 twice and rather than run for that one yard -running the ball is the strength of the offense- Coach Reid tried to get cute and throw the ball which eventually lead to punts.

My theory on the deal is that Alex Smith wanted that win so bad against his former team that rather than stick to the script that got them two straight victories, Andy Reid tried to put the ball in Alex Smith’s hands and let him get his victory.

That might not be true but from an outside perspective that seemed to be the case.

How else do you explain Jamaal Charles only touching the ball 4 times in the first half? Or Knile Davis‘ two carries for just 6 yards on the whole day? I mean, you’re going to tell me that you have a big back who can easily churn out big plays and you won’t give him the ball at least once for an attempt at a first down?

This all brings me to my point, get back to the basics!

The Chiefs rattled off two straight wins because they were using the running game to set their offense up. It’s no secret that the Chiefs strength on offense is their two running backs and when they get going, everything else opens up.