{
  "id": 18183373,
  "title": "Despite Heavy Criticism, Andy Reid Remains Adamant on Chiefs’ Kicker",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/despite-heavy-criticism-andy-reid-remains-adamant-on-chiefs-kicker",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T21:08:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/despite-heavy-criticism-andy-reid-remains-adamant-on-chiefs-kicker-12666557"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Despite heavy criticism, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid remains resolute in his stance on retaining kicker Harrison Butker. Reid, who addressed reporters on Monday about Butker's missed 54-yard field goal during Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos, acknowledged that Butker ended up going too far to the right. However, Reid explained that the overloads on the left side and penetration altered the kicker's alignment, a situation he likened to the challenges quarterbacks face on the field. Reid stressed that they must improve the protection for Butker to mitigate such issues in the future.\n\nReid reiterated on Wednesday that Butker will continue to play for the Chiefs during their upcoming game against the New York Jets. The coach did not rule out the possibility of turning to backup kicker Justin Tucker, who was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad in October and faced significant criticism, including a 10-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.",
  "summary": "As Mark Wahlberg famously said in “The Departed” — ”I’m the guy who does his job. You must be the other guy.”",
  "key_points": [
    "Andy Reid refuses to replace Harrison Butker despite criticism.",
    "Butker missed a crucial 54-yard field goal in Sunday's loss.",
    "Reid emphasizes need for better protection of Butker."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}