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Chiefs OC Matt Nagy Issues Wake-Up Call to Veteran RT Ahead of Eagles Game

Kansas City, MO — Ahead of Week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles at Arrowhead, offensive coordinator Matt Nagy issued a stern message to RT Jawaan Taylor after a string of penalties that disrupted the Chiefs’ offensive rhythm in the opener.

Nagy spoke bluntly about the discipline standard the offensive line must meet:
This has to stop now—we’ve made that very clear. He understands the expectations at his position. He’s experienced enough to know those careless mistakes are unacceptable. That cannot happen again against the Eagles. If it does, we all know what will happen.

The message stems from Week 1 reality: Taylor committed false-start and holding fouls at critical junctures, turning promising drives into field goals instead of touchdowns. For a team aiming to return to the Super Bowl, such procedural penalties are intolerable because they kill tempo and favorable field position.

Facing an Eagles front that brings pressure inside-out (Jalen Carter on the interior, Josh Sweat/Za’Darius Smith/Nolan Smith off the edge), Taylor must be airtight with cadence/snap discipline, keep his hand placement and pad level clean to avoid holdings, and stabilize his pass-set depth against long-arm and counter moves.

Tactically, the Chiefs are likely to add chip help from TEs/RBs, mix in slide protections, and lean more on quick game/RPO/screens to shorten Patrick Mahomes’ time to throw—reducing edge stress and the risk of penalties on the right side.

Ultimately, this isn’t just a note to Taylor; it’s a message to the entire offensive line: every snap is the line between points and self-sabotage. To avoid a 0–2 start, the unit must play calm, precise, and disciplined—especially in short-yardage, on 3rd down, and in the red zone. Either cut the careless penalties and keep the offense on schedule, or accept the consequences—because, as Nagy implied, “we all know what will happen.”

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Steelers Linked To Saints SuperStar With 5x Pro Bowl & 2x All-Pro in Blockbuster Trade
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