I played for Andy Reid but now I’m out to end his three-peat Super Bowl dreams
There comes a time in a person’s life, when the student becomes the master.
That is what Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans is hoping to happen on Saturday, when he faces off against his former head coach, Andy Reid.
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Reid and Ryans have a relationship that goes back to their days in Philadelphia togetherCredit: GettyRyans played for the three-time Super Bowl winning head coach in Philadelphia in 2012.
Before the rings, before anyone knew the names Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, it was Ryan and Reid in Philly.
It was Ryans’ first year as an Eagle, and Reid’s last.
Fast forward twelve years later, and the two are set to face one another in the divisional round on Saturday afternoon.
READ MORE NFLWhile the headlines gear towards the star-studded quarterback duel between Mahomes and C.J. Stroud, the game is going to be won between the defensive-mastermind in Ryans, versus the offensive wizard in Reid.
The two teams already faced one another this year in Kansas City, with the Chiefs coming out on top 27-19.
Before that game in December, Ryans talked about how much Reid impacted him in such a short amount of time during their one season together in Philadelphia.
“From being with [Chiefs Head Coach] Andy [Reid] for one year, I really respect the way he ran the show,” Ryans said.
“He was a really great coach, did a really great job of looking out for his players. I learned a lot from Andy and how he ran things.
“Just a ton of respect for him. He has been very successful his entire career.
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Stroud and Ryans face a tall task on SaturdayCredit: Getty”Talk about a guy who is detailed in every single thing, not only offensive football, but defense, special teams, all across the board just really tremendous football.
“A coach who has had a ton of success and loves to do it with a smile.”
Ryans is going to have his hands full come Saturday.
Mahomes is a perfect 6-0 in the divisional round in his career.
In those six games, he has accounted for 1,813 total yards, 16 total touchdowns, zero interceptions, a 70.4% completion percentage, and a 115.8 passer rating.
In other words, Mahomes has been flawless in the divisional round.
Meanwhile, Ryans and the Texans will be looking to do something for the first time in franchise history.
And that’s win a divisional round game.
The Texans are 0-5 all-time in the second round of the postseason, and have never made the AFC championship game.
Ryans is hoping to make history, while at the same time, stop Reid and the Chiefs from making some of their own.
No team in NFL history has won three consecutive Super Bowls.
The Chiefs are looking to become the first team to accomplish that feat, while Ryans is hoping to be the one to slay the giant.
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It will be a game of chess at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday.
Master versus student.
Read More on talkSPORTReid versus Ryans.
The Texans head coach will be hoping that his time is now.
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