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Why Kansas City Chiefs are perfect fit for Louis Rees-Zammit

New kick-off rule and innovative offense of Super Bowl winners could help former Wales wing become the latest rough diamond to be shaped by Andy Reid in the NFL

From left to right: Kansas City Chiefs coach Reid, Rees-Zammit, Chiefs quarterback Mahomes
From left to right: Kansas City Chiefs coach Reid, Rees-Zammit, Chiefs quarterback Mahomes
The Times

So, Louis Rees-Zammit is joining the Kansas City Chiefs, back-to-back Super Bowl winners and the best team in the NFL. That will probably hinder his chances of getting on the field and writing a cross-Atlantic success story, right? Not exactly.

Of course, the Carolina Panthers or (whisper it) New England Patriots have a far greater need for raw but athletically gifted players and both would be more likely to throw the Welshman on in search of a spark, but Rees-Zammit is playing the long game. “It’s about the plan for me,” he said. “I want to be on a team that has a plan.” Mission accomplished on that front.

Not only are the Chiefs among the best-run teams in the league, they have also built