Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Quotes
December 23, 2025
OPENING STATEMENT: “Alright, a couple of injury things here. Trent McDuffie won’t practice today, Nikko (Remigio) has a – his knee is swollen, so he won’t practice today, Rashee (Rice) won’t practice, still in the protocol. Tyquan (Thornton) is still in the protocol, and the Jaylen Watson has a muscle injury in his groin area. With that, we look forward to the challenge of playing Denver, a good football team, well coached (and) good players.”
Q: What did you see from the team’s performance and effort against the Titans?
REID: “This group here, I thought our guys played hard against them. It’s a good rival.”
Q: How much do you use the playbook when working with backup quarterbacks?
REID: “You back it up a bit, formation wise. You got a lot of guys who are new to it and learning. We’re still able to do enough for sure.”
Q: What will Patrick Mahomes’ role be if anything against the Broncos? Will he sit in a booth?
REID: “If he (Patrick Mahomes) can, it’s still fairly short after the surgery. He definitely won’t be on the sideline, although he’d like to be, but he can’t do that right now.”
Q: Has Patrick Mahomes been in any team meetings?
REID: “He’s (Patrick Mahomes) not in the meetings. He’s been getting treatment and kind of getting settled. That’s not an easy recovery, but he’s pounding through it and doing a nice job at that part.”
Q: If this is Travis Kelce’s last game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium what does that mean to you?
REID: “I don’t know if it is or not. I haven’t talked to him (Travis Kelce). I think his numbers and personality and the person I think speak for themselves. Phenomenal person (and) great for the community – has been great for the community. He’s everything you want from a player representing an organization.”
Q: How much have you thought about the Chiefs Stadium news?
REID: “I followed it. I think it’s phenomenal news. I went through this in Philadelphia where we had one of these deals. It doesn’t matter if it’s here or Kansas, we’re not moving to Florida or somewhere else, we’re right here. We’ve always had Kansas people come here to the Missouri side, and it will be likewise the other way. That’s the beautiful thing about it. Plus, it will be a beautiful facility and something the fans will be very proud of. It will be definitely loud, and those will be exciting times there.”
Q: What did you learn about Chris Oladokun based on his performance against Tennessee?
REID: “He (Chris Oladokun) looks forward to every week. He prepares himself every week to go. So, that’s been an easy transition for us with the verbiage and such. So, he jumps in and gets it. He sits behind the offensive drill there, they mock it – the two quarterbacks. The quarterbacks mock as if they’re there, and they make the calls to (Quarterbacks Coach) David (Girardi) and then go about it. They stay fresh on that, and he’s in a pretty good position that way.”
Q: Do you see any similarities between Chris Oladokun and Patrick Mahomes?
REID: “Yeah, he spends times at it (Chris Oladokun). When he’s a backup, he does the same thing. He doesn’t have to change a whole lot for this part because he prepares himself that way anyways. Pat’s (Mahomes) a great example of how to go about it, and he’s (Chris Oladokun) watched him (Patrick Mahomes) close and he’s followed right in suit there.”
Q: Will we see Dameon Pierce play this week?
REID: “Probably not this week – probably not this week. We’ll see about the following week.”
Q: How would you evaluate Offensive Coordinator Matt Nagy this year?
REID: “Phenomenal. We were on a record pace there for a bit as far as statically. He (Offensive Coordinator Matt Nagy) does a nice job there.”
Q: What do you see for Offensive Coordinator Matt Nagy’s future?
REID: “I think he (Offensive Coordinator Matt Nagy) deserves to be a head football coach in this league. That’s exciting for him.”
Chiefs Coordinator Quotes
December 23, 2025
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR STEVE SPAGNUOLO
OPENING STATEMENT: “Happy Holidays. (I) don’t have a lot, (it’s a) quick week, on to the next opponent. I’ll just open it up and let you fire away.”
Q: You could be without Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson this week. How much of a challenge does that make Courtland Sutton?
SPAGNUOLO: “Oh yeah, that’s pretty – that’s a no brainer, right? Big 6’4” target, but yeah, I think Kristian’s (Fulton) played against him (Courtland Sutton) before in other years, and Nohl (Williams) will be out there, and we’ll try to get some other guys – Josh Williams might have to step up and play a little bit for us but yeah, big target. We’ll have to find a way to limit his catches although I know whether he’s covered or not, I think the quarterback has a lot of confidence in throwing to him so I’m sure the ball’s going to go that way at some point.”
Q: Are you eyeing next year for more defensive snaps for Jeffrey Bassa?
SPAGNUOLO: “No, we’ve got everybody ready to go in this particular game. We’ll see how the game goes and which way we go with the substitution but just like Jack (Cochrane) got some snaps last week and Cooper McDonald did. I think, Jeff (Bassa), we’ll try to work him in there as well.”
Q: What do you attribute to Bryan Cook’s big jump from year three to year four?
SPAGNUOLO: “I’m glad you brought Bryan (Cook) up. He’s been solid all year long, and listen, he runs the show back there. Him and (Nick) Bolton are a part of a lot of communication and getting guys on the right page. I think he’s done a really outstanding job tackling. I mean, he’s a safety – you’ve got to see it. He’ll come up and hit; he’s a big guy. I’m really pleased with the solid year that he’s had.”
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR MATT NAGY
Q: What separates Chris Oladokun from other third string quarterbacks?
NAGY: “I like where he’s (Chris Oladokun) at mentally understanding this playbook. He’s into his third year – third full year with us. He understands the language. It is different being able to understand it, it’s harder when you have to go to the line of scrimmage with guys chasing you (and) you have calls you have to make. It’s one thing when you’re watching tape with a remote and you’re looking at the television and you can make your ID calls, and your protection calls and stuff like that. When you get out there, and you’re not looking birds eye view, its loud (and) there’s a lot of stuff that goes into that. I felt that part he’s done really well in practice, and I thought the game last week there were a few things here or there but we’ll have a tall task on Christmas night. But I know the guys have really put in some good time and I think he’s ready for it.”
Q: On Travis Kelce’s level of play.
NAGY: “He’s (Travis Kelce) doing great. There’s going to be some routes that he ran really really well as a third (or) fourth year into the league. But what he uses now is he’s savvy with his mental. These guys see what he does and he’s able to set guys up. He’s having a great year right now and I think that’s what’s so special in his leadership skills. The way he leads these guys is second to none. It’s been a tough year, it hurts to be where we’re at right now. We understand the frustration, it’s difficult (and) it’s not fun. When you go through these times, I think in the end one of the things I’ll think back on Trav and these other vets is how they’re handling this moment right now, which is not fun or easy. They’re handling it like true pros and I’ll always remember that.”
Q: On Jalen Royals getting more reps.
NAGY: “I don’t think it hurts at all. I think it would be good for him (Jalen Royals) to get some reps and get out there and see what he can do. He had a great preseason for us and like I said before a little bit of a redshirt year for him but he has a lot of talent. You saw it on tape in school and then he put it in preseason and unfortunately had a little bit of that injury he had to fix at that front end, but I think now is a good time to be able to try and get him some reps. We’re trying to do that and it’s never easy but for sure it's something we want to do.”
Chiefs Player Quotes
December 23, 2025
DT CHRIS JONES
Q: What does it mean to be named to the Pro Bowl team?
JONES: “That I have a really really really good supporting cast around me. It doesn’t happen without those guys. I’m super grateful and super appreciative of the fact that my peers and the fans still consider me a Pro Bowler in this league.”
Q: What does that hour in the locker room after a win mean to you?
JONES: “It feels really really good, especially after a week of preparation and game planning. Then to be able to be successful with it and come out with a W, that speaks volumes to your group (and) to the dedication that the individuals put in. When it comes full circle and you’re able to get the results you want, then it’s like it was all worth it.”
QB CHRIS OLADOKUN
Q: What have the last few days been like for you?
OLADOKUN: “It’s definitely been crazy, you know? Stuff happens fast in the league, people always say that. Definitely just been a lot of preparation, getting ready for this game. I’m super excited to go out there and show the world what I got.”
Q: Have you had communication with Patrick Mahomes?
OLADOKUN: “I’ve talked to Pat (Mahomes) and most of it is just lighthearted, but I know he’s (Patrick Mahomes) rooting for me. He’s got his own thing going on right now with rehab and stuff, so I know he’s rooting for me.”
Q: What does it mean to you to try and play spoiler against the Broncos?
OLADOKUN: “That’d be great. It would be a great Christmas, that’s for sure. It’d make the mood a lot lighter at home after the game, but we know we’re facing a great opponent in Denver. One of the best teams in the league right now, not only defensively, but offensively as well. We’ve definitely got our hands full, and I feel like he have a good plan to go out there and spoil that on Christmas.”
Q: How many family and friends will be at the game?
OLADOKUN: “I’ll have five at the game. I’ll have my little brother that plays for the Chargers actually, he’s (Jordan Oladokun) on the IR there and then my little sister, her boyfriend and then my mom and dad. Super fired up. It was a quick turnaround getting flights and stuff for them up here. Obviously, they didn’t think I’d be starting in the Christmas game so it’s pretty cool that they’ll be up here.”
Q: Was your family in Tennessee?
OLADOKUN: “They weren’t in Tennessee, but it’s crazy, one of my best friends back home, Jake Hampton, he hit me up at 8 p.m. the night before the game and was like; ‘hey man, I live in Asheville, North Carolina, it’s like a four hour drive (and) I’ll drive up and at least see you in uniform.’ I was like, alright cool and as he’s walking into the stadium, he said he looked up at the jumbotron and said: ‘Is that Chris (Oladokun) in?’ And yeah, there I was so it was pretty cool. It was pretty cool to have him there and at least I had some support there in Tennessee.”
Q: How do you look at this as an opportunity?
OLADOKUN: “It’s a huge opportunity and it’s something I don’t take lightly. These opportunities don’t come around often and so when you get them, take that and run with it. This is not only a big game for our team, but me personally a big game in terms of letting the league know what I can do and letting these coaches know what I do and moving forward, having that confidence in me if something were to happen that they feel confident that I can go out there and execute the game plan.”
Q: When watching tape, what do you think you did well?
OLADOKUN: “Especially early towards the game, getting us into field goal position and leading some scoring drives was great. Getting the ball out of my hand and sort of getting the ball to our playmakers, did well. (I) was able to extend a couple plays too for some big gains which is a big part of my game and something I always want to utilize. In terms of (improving) – I think just the little operation stuff, just making sure we get in and out of the huddle and don’t want to have any penalties whether it’s my cadence and me and the o-line getting on the same page, I think that’s something we can always clean up. But for a first outing, I felt really good (and) I felt really proud of myself and not only in myself but the guys were awesome with me, Trav (Kelce), Creed (Humphrey), Trey (Smith) (and) the whole o-line made (sure) every single drive we’re out there: ‘hey, we got your back man.’ When you have that confidence from those guys, it felt great.”
Q: The offensive line told you that?
OLADOKUN: “Yeah, every single drive. Trey (Smith) will look at me and be like: ‘I got your back, man.’ That just speaks to his (Trey Smith) character, our whole offense, our whole team that they just rally behind me like that.”
Q: On getting cut after training camp last season and not getting signed for a few months.
OLADOKUN: “That was a different experience for me. I was in a different city every single week, working out. I believe I worked out with seven or eight teams, so I was just constantly in hotels and getting flights and stuff like that. You’re sitting at home with your buddies on Sundays watching games and you’re like: ‘Man, I really used to be out there on those Sundays.’ So, it definitely makes you appreciate any opportunity you have to be in this league, no matter if it’s active roster (or) practice squad. It is hard to play in the NFL and it’s hard to stick on rosters. But also internally, it really motivated me. Made me look at myself in the mirror and see what I need to get better at physically and mentally and I think I had a really good plan with my QB coach back home, C.J. Bennett. We sort of attacked and I said if I get another chance, I won’t let it slip.”
Q: Is there a little bit more electricity when preparing as a starter?
OLADOKUN: “100%. There’s a little more electricity just because I’m the guy actually going through it. But in terms of preparation, my preparation hasn’t changed. It’s been the same for the last four years. I’ve taken my routine from guys like Chad Henne when I first got here my rookie year. Obviously, Pat (Mahomes), I sit next to him every single day and watch how he goes about his work. I sort of just stay in my routine, that’s where I feel comfortable and just know when they call that first group out there at practice, I’m not the one sitting there I’m actually running out there.”
Q: What’s it like having Shane Buechele back?