On Tuesday, Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid told reporters that veteran running back Jerick McKinnon’s teammates look up to him.
“He’s like everybody’s big brother,” said Reid, “and he’s funny. He’s got the high-pitched voice. He’s funny as all get up.”
So when McKinnon was named the AFC’s Offensive Player of the Month for December and January, Reid said that McKinnon’s teammates were excited for him.
“Everybody thinks the world of him — and love him,” said the head coach. “Any accolades he gets, they love.”
But McKinnon thinks the award demonstrates something about the organization he now calls home.