Chiefs OC Matt Nagy praised progress made by WR Richie James
The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs shocked many critics with the choice to maintain seven broad receivers on the 53-man roster. The choices at quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ disposal have by no means been this diversified as he appears to construct on his 2022 MVP season.
The added firepower for Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy has opened his concepts additional with particular gamers. A participant specifically that caught his eye is offseason signee Richie James. Nagy spoke with reporters on Monday about James’s spectacular progress since becoming a member of the group.
“Yeah, for me, having met Richie when he first received right here and seeing him in OTAs, what he transferred to coaching camp, and the place he’s at now could be only a nice information of the offense being in the proper spot on the proper time,” stated Nagy, “And in order a quarterback, or as a coach, when you’ve got anyone like that you just belief him. After which, on prime of that, he’s very proficient. You noticed that in a preseason recreation with with the ability to go downfield, make nice catches, and so forth. So he’s received some veteran expertise that he brings to that room as nicely.”
Nagy will see James used on particular groups with coordinator Dave Toub this season, creating extra flexibility alternatives with personnel within the recreation plan.
