Chiefs' Andy Reid admits using play drawn up by janitor that resulted in touchdown
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For years, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has had one of the NFL's most creative minds on offense, concocting plays and schemes that led to two Super Bowl rings.
Reid’s football mind is one many would love to pick to see how he comes up with plays.
But not all of Reid’s play-calling comes from his mind alone.
During an appearance on the "Green Light" podcast, former NFL defensive lineman Chris Long had a question for Reid.
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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches during the first half of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sept. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
"You look everywhere, though. High school, college. I mean, at least I’ve heard rumors that you’ve got guys that go down to the bottom of the ranks to find new concepts and things you might want to go with," Long said. "Have you ever actually taken something from high school?
"Oh absolutely, yeah," Reid replied.
Then, he dropped this on Long.
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"I took one from a janitor one time at Green Bay," Reid said, smiling.
Long laughed out loud, asking Reid to tell his story. Reid worked in various roles, including quarterbacks coach, from 1992-1998.
Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter of a game at Arrowhead Stadium Dec. 24, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (David Eulitt/Getty Images)
"We had a janitor — it was a mom-and-pop group that cleaned our facility forever," Reid began. "And then they worked game day. This guy kept telling