The Chiefs must be familiar with several Jaguars players

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid answered Wednesday's questions, the first day of official training for what will be the 17 weeks of the NFL season. The Jacksonville Jaguars, who had to change their training schedule this week because of Hurricane Dorian, are waiting for the Chiefs on Sunday.

"You like the opportunity to become a coach in the National Football League, it's an honor," said Reid, to the question of how the beginning of the year ends. "The first game is one of many, but there's always that excitement that's the first game. You just got out of training camp, OTAs and all those things, so yes, you can not wait to get started. "

The Jaguars have a few faces that Reid will find familiar. Reid recruited quarterback Nick Foles for football in 2016. The Foles also replaced the Smiths by the Chiefs before leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl championship in 2017. Foles nearly retired before convincing Reid.

"I'm glad he's playing," said Reid about Foles. "He's great for the National Football League. It's a unique guy. He is a great person and does a lot of things off the field. It's a good family guy. In addition to that, his game on the field is also good. He has managed all the glory he has in Philadelphia with the playoffs and the Super Bowl. He handled it well. This has not changed. Now it's the reward here, that he has another opportunity to become the starter of the game for a team. "

In February, Foles canceled his contract with the Eagles, becoming an unrestricted free agent. This freedom allowed him to sign a $ 88 million four-year contract with the Jaguars.

"I can not tell you that I shoot for him – I do not shoot for him there," Reid told the media laughter, "but it's a nice story up to now."

Reid and the Chiefs should also know very well wide receiver Chris Conley, who signed with the Jaguars shortly after Foles.

"I just saw what culture is built here, the addition of Nick Foles," Conley told Jaguars.com at the time. "Nick Foles has been a friend of mine for a long time. We actually talked about that day, three years ago, when he was in Kansas City. I said, "Hey, you're going to be a starter one day and when you do, let's do it. Let's do this race. "

The Chiefs originally drafted Conley in the third round in 2015. In his only start with the Chiefs while Smith was injured, Foles targeted Conley five times, scoring three passes and 59 yards. Foles finished 16 with 22 for 223 yards and two touchdowns in the Chiefs' 30- 14 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

"There is an opportunity [in Jacksonville] for a start, Conley added, but with the addition of [Foles] to quarter, that sealed the case for me. "

Reid said the leaders had planned to bring Conley back when his contract would run out for the off-season, but that simply did not work out.

"We talked about it," Reid said. "We think he's a hell of a football player. There are a lot of things that go into that and Brett (Veach) has to handle all that. He is a great person and a good football player. We did not like anything. He does a good job. "

Lead quarterback Patrick Mahomes said he and Conley have been in touch since Conley moved to Jacksonville.

"I always talk to Chris," said Mahomes. "Chris is a good friend of mine and his wife and girlfriend are good friends. So, I am able to follow him. I know he works hard and is excited for the season as well. It will be cool to play against him the first week. "

James O'Shaughnessy and linebacker DJ Alexander will also be players to recognize. Like Conley, both were drafted by the leaders at the 2015 NFL Draft. Alexander made the Pro Bowl as a special team in 2016.

And then there's Chase Litton, who was cut off with the Chiefs last week. Litton was not part of the team and the Jaguars signed it with their initial training team. Reid did not seem worried about the possible sharing of trade secrets.

"It's a smart guy, so I'm sure they've asked him about it, but you have a choice of 300 games," Reid said. "If they can predict that, they are really good. It's a bit where we are. "

The media still laughed.

"I'm really happy for Chase," added Mahomes. "It's someone who worked very hard during his stay here, and he had to go out there to try and be part of the team. It's someone who will work hard and continue to do everything in his power to make a name for himself in this league. So, I'm excited for him and his opportunities there. "

To note from Monday

• Reid said the linebacker Darron Lee may not necessarily be a starter, but it will be in the mix for the leaders: "I thought he had a good pre-season. He was a good player for the Jets. He understood this defense well. He will play. I can not tell you whether he starts or not, but he will play. "
• Reid confirmed that the corner half Tremon Smith what it takes to be a two-way player: "He knows both sides of the ball well enough to be able to do it if he wishes."
• Mahomes commented on the Jaguars planning to do the cornerback Jalen Ramsey follow around Tyreek Hill: "Jalen is an excellent player, someone who usually follows the best receiver every week, so he usually has to be in that position.For us, we are going to lead the offensive like we're always doing it, we're going to try to do everything in our power to find ways to exploit their defense, in general, and to get ways to succeed, and that's a player who will play a good game against "No matter which catcher he's going to go to, but I'm excited to go out there, attack and try to find a way to put the ball in the end zone, of course."
• A good butt quote Travis Kelcewho does not seem to care who keeps him: "Since I have been in the league, I have the impression that if a team has to provide man-to-man coverage, you simply need to have the confidence that no one can stop you steadily. No matter who you are, where you are, who he is in front of you, you just have to have that mentality, so in my mind, no matter who they put in front of you. If they have a man-to-man coverage, I feel that I can be open at least more than being stopped. And it's just the mentality that I've had since I was in the league, so I really do not try to worry about who's coming to me – I understand just how everyone is playing and how to do it. "
• Mitch Schwartz prepared a barbecue with the media on Monday. Reid: "He is very proud of his cooking. He does it well. He devotes a lot of time and effort to learning this. You appreciate that, guys.

If you ask, it was really delicious.