Andy Reid breaks silence on Kansas City Chiefs star who was officially benched for Buffalo Bills clash after struggles
Andy Reid, the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, talked candidly about one of his underperforming offensive linemen.
Kingsley Suamataia, a rookie for the Chiefs, was benched during Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills.
Reid started Wanya Morris at right tackle for the Week 11 away game, while Suamataia was a healthy scratch.
Ethan Driskel, a 6-foot-8 undrafted rookie from Marshall, was Morris’s backup.
Reid finally spoke out on Monday on the choice to have Suamataia as a healthy scratch.
Reid stated during his news conference that “sometimes you have to take a step back to take a step forward,” according to Cody Tapp of Audacy’s 96.5 The Fan.
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For the 9-1 Chiefs, the right tackle position has been a weak point.
Suamataia made an impression during training camp and the preseason, earning the start in Weeks 1 and 2.
But he was benched after struggling in both games.
Morris has been the team’s starting right tackle ever then.
But he left the Chiefs’ Week 10 game against the Denver Broncos due to a knee injury.
When called upon to fill in, Suamataia sadly struggled once more.
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Morris made a comeback in the fourth quarter, which was fortunate for Kansas City.
With time running down in the fourth quarter, the Chiefs won 16–14 thanks to a blocked field.
The Bills defeated Reid’s team in their season opener.
The consecutiveThe defending Super Bowl winners suffered their first defeat since Christmas.
Next Sunday in Week 12, the Chiefs will travel to play the 3-7 Carolina Panthers.
It’s unknown if Suamataia will be a healthy scratch in the competition once more.
Isiah Pacheco, a running back who has been out since Week 2 because of a leg ailment, may return to Kansas City.
Prior to the Week 11 game, Pacheco was scheduled to return from Injured Reserve by the Chiefs.
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Before being disqualified from the competition, he took part in practice last Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFLNetwork, Pacheco is anticipated to make his comeback in Week 12.
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