Chiefs News: Kingsley Suamataia is playing his part
Chiefs coach Andy Reid clarified Monday that benching left guard Kingsley Suamataia for backup Mike Caliendo wasn't meant as punishment.
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Kingsley Suamataia continues to see his role grow with the Chiefs, with recent coverage pointing to solid on-field contributions as part of the team's offensive line rotation. His steady performance has helped give Kansas City more depth and reliability up front as the season progresses.
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The Chiefs started Mike Caliendo over Kingsley Suamataia ahead of Sunday's loss to Denver, a last-minute switch at tackle. Kansas City insists the benching wasn't meant as punishment for Suamataia, but Caliendo's elevation into the starting lineup signals he could see expanded playing time going forward.
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Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed he benched Kingsley Suamataia before the game against Denver, inserting Mike Caliendo at left guard instead. Reid stood by the decision but declined to fully explain the reasoning. The move signals Caliendo could see expanded playing time while Suamataia's role with Kansas City remains uncertain going forward.
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Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed left guard Kingsley Suamataia is set to return to the starting lineup in Week 6. Suamataia had missed time while Mike Caliendo filled in at left guard, including during Kansas City's Week 4 win over the Raiders. His return restores the usual starting offensive line configuration.
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Kansas City benched Kingsley Suamataia in Week 4 against the Raiders, inserting Mike Caliendo at left guard in his place. An insider offered context on the coaching staff's decision, suggesting the move was aimed at improving the offensive line's performance rather than a long-term shift at the position.
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Chiefs coach Andy Reid clarified Monday that benching left guard Kingsley Suamataia for backup Mike Caliendo wasn't meant as punishment.
Kansas City benched Kingsley Suamataia for backup Mike Caliendo right before Sunday's loss to Denver, though the team says the move wasn't meant as punishment for the third-year lineman.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid stood by his pregame decision to bench left guard Kingsley Suamataia for Mike Caliendo against Denver, though he avoided fully explaining why.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said left guard Kingsley Suamataia will return to the starting lineup after Mike Caliendo filled in during the Week 4 win over the Raiders.
A Chiefs insider explained the reasoning behind benching Kingsley Suamataia, who was replaced by Mike Caliendo at left guard in Week 4 against the Raiders.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid gave a concerning update after benching offensive guard Kingsley Suamataia during Sunday's win over the Raiders, with fifth-year veteran Mike Caliendo starting in his place.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid declined to detail why Mike Caliendo started at left guard over Kingsley Suamataia against the Raiders, saying the decision was a private matter between him and Suamataia.
Chiefs left guard Kingsley Suamataia was benched to start the AFC West game against the Raiders, with Mike Caliendo taking his place in the lineup.