The Play That Separates Andy Reid From Other N.F.L. Coaches

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Reid often describes himself as more than a coach. He considers himself a teacher.

The classroom for Reid — the NFL’s oldest head coach at 66 — is a major reason he continues to arrive at the Chiefs’ training facility around 4 a.m.

“I enjoy teaching,” Reid said.

From his voluminous playbook, Reid loves instructing his players on his massive collection of screen passes. The Chiefs have installed more than 100 screens this season, variations meant to surprise opponents — and some they have yet to unveil.

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The Chiefs know — whether it’s the first week of the offseason program, training camp or the first day of a

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