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Andy Reid Praises Former Pro Bowler After Dazzling Performance Against the Ravens

Kansas City — Following a recent run of standout games, head coach Andy Reid publicly recognized former Pro Bowler JuJu Smith-Schuster, emphasizing his stabilizing role in the Kansas City Chiefs’ offense.

 

He has always been a pillar of the Chiefs since he came to Kansas City. Veach made a wise decision bringing him back after things didn’t work out with the Patriots. I believe he’ll become irreplaceable at Arrowhead!” Reid said , after the game.

Since reuniting with Kansas City, JuJu has been deployed as a model possession receiver: crisp routes from the slot, reliable connections over the middle, chain-moving third-down conversions, and sturdy blocking on screens/RPO concepts. His veteran presence gives Patrick Mahomes a dependable outlet when coverages tighten.

 
 

From a roster-building standpoint, general manager Brett Veach’s decision to bring JuJu back arrived at the right time for an evolving wide receiver room. Having mastered Andy Reid’s system during his previous stint, JuJu reintegrated quickly, smoothing the short-to-intermediate attack and opening space for the team’s speed threats outside.

Inside the locker room, JuJu also draws praise for his professional approach and leadership: attention to detail in his routes, willingness to do the dirty work for tough yards, and steadying influence during pivotal drives. Those “quiet” traits don’t always flood the box score, but they set the rhythm for entire possessions.

 
 

Looking ahead, the Chiefs expect JuJu to maintain his consistency as the backbone of their short-to-intermediate game plan while serving as an emotional anchor for a developing receiver group. If he keeps this form, Reid’s praise could mark the start of another surge for JuJu at Arrowhead.

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Chiefs Linked To Saints Super Star With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade, Per Source
Kansas City, MO — According to a circulating on X (Twitter), the Kansas City Chiefs have been “linked” to Alvin Kamara—the New Orleans Saints superstar, five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro—as a potential target ahead of the trade deadline. The speculation has heated up as various outlets have also floated Kamara as a logical “fit” should the Chiefs look to add a versatile, late-season playmaker on offense. At 30, Kamara is a rare dual-threat RB who excels as both a runner and receiver. He tied the NFL single-game record with six rushing touchdowns (Christmas Day 2020 vs. the Vikings), and he has recently been recognized as the Saints’ all-time leader in rushing yards. Across his career: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× Second-Team All-Pro, and a skill set tailor-made for Andy Reid’s motion/spacing concepts—screens, angle/choice routes, safe check-downs, and short play-action. Tactically, if a move ever materialized, Kamara would immediately put stress on short-to-intermediate coverages, force defenses to roll a safety, and give Kansas City intriguing two-back looks alongside Isiah Pacheco on 3rd-and-medium and in the red zone. In this hypothetical scenario, Kamara voices a desire for a fresh challenge after hitting so many personal milestones in New Orleans: “I’ve achieved just about everything with the Saints, and I want a new challenge for myself. What could be better than a team competing directly for a Super Bowl? Just thinking about wearing Red and Gold really excites me.” Source: @nflrums X As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the Chiefs or the Saints regarding any talks. Still, Kamara’s résumé and toolbox explain why his name is quickly paired with Kansas City whenever rumors of an offensive upgrade surface. With 5× Pro Bowls, 2× All-Pro honors, and a proven knack for tilting games as both a runner and receiver, even a whisper on social media is enough to make Chiefs Kingdom perk up.