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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid actually had some interesting things to say at his media session from the 2015 NFL owners meetings in Arizona.
He said that "right now" Donald Stephenson is the starting tackle AND that Jeff Allen's best position might be tackle and he will compete there. Allen vs. Stephenson in 2015? Both players can also play guard so they offer a lot of versatility, which is a great thing to have on the line. They're also entering the final years of their contracts so I don't necessarily think this rules out a tackle in the draft.
Reid also said that Kelce could put on some weight this offseason, Ron Parker's best position is safety and the Chiefs did not meet with Oregon QB Marcus Mariota. There were also a bunch of Eagles writers there asking Eagles questions.
More coming soon.
Andy Reid is surrounded by Eagles media, compared fans at Arrowhead to Eagles fans
— ryan van bibber (@justRVB) March 24, 2015
Andy reid.."Miss the city of Phila and the fans that criticized. Because it shows fans care."
— Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) March 24, 2015
Reid says they loved Sam Bradford when he came out in the 2010 draft
— ryan van bibber (@justRVB) March 24, 2015
Reid says he didn't have an advantage recruiting Maclin to KC. Says Maclin loved PHI & Chip Kelly
— ryan van bibber (@justRVB) March 24, 2015
Andy Reid Hawaiian shirt update: disappointing lack of color. pic.twitter.com/3KIsMieglV
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) March 24, 2015
Andy Reid expects "more and better" from Travis Kelce - points out 2014 was basically his rookie season
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) March 24, 2015
Reid says KC projecting Donald Stephenson as the starting RT "right now"
— ryan van bibber (@justRVB) March 24, 2015
Adds that Chiefs looking for a better year from Fisher too, first offseason he can workout fully
— ryan van bibber (@justRVB) March 24, 2015
Reid says Dwayne Bowe is a "phenomenal team guy," one of the "most misconstrued" people in football. #Chiefs
— Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) March 24, 2015
Reid says Travis Kelce played last year at 250. Says he could easily be a really good player at 265, like he was in college.
— Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) March 24, 2015
Reid says he is not concerned with the Jeremy Maclin's knee. Says you're typically better two years after the injury.
— Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) March 24, 2015
Andy Reid on getting Maclin: "I held my breath until he was in the building and signing his (contract)." #Eagles
— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) March 24, 2015
Andy Reid says he wasnt surprised Chip Kelly made all the moves. "Let him do his thing." #Eagles pic.twitter.com/S2zbzxDTlu
— John Clark CSN (@JClarkCSN) March 24, 2015
Andy Reid on not wanting total power anymore: "Im late in my career." He likes Chip's moves with total power. #Eagles pic.twitter.com/aSfM8Ngtjd
— John Clark CSN (@JClarkCSN) March 24, 2015
Reid says he did not have an opportunity to visit with Marcus Mariota, but he's a "pretty good player."
— Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) March 24, 2015
Reid on Mariota: "He's going to go much higher than where I'm at."
— Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) March 24, 2015
Reid says tackle might be Jeff Allen's best position. Says he's coming off that injury but will compete there.
— Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) March 24, 2015
Reid says safety will be Ron Parker's primary position, although he "can do both."
— Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) March 24, 2015
Reid on Terrelle Pryor: "We're going to give him an opportunity to play quarterback and see how he does."
— Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) March 24, 2015
Reid says Dee Ford can get more playing time by being used the way he was toward the end of the year. Needs to improve run defense.
— Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) March 24, 2015