Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy spoke with reporters on Thursday. He said he doesn't care about wide receiver stats and wants the team to focus on wins over numbers.
"Our guys are working, and I'm going to say this, okay. Yes, I want everybody to come out there and be an All-Pro every single weekend. When it comes down to it, what's going to be the best way we can put our guys in position to come out and win? Because the only thing that matters is that alphabet," said Bieniemy. "Did you win or did you lose? I can't care less about the numbers. Those guys are excited about winning. Those guys are excited about the energy that they felt and just living in that moment. They know that at some point in time, their numbers will
show up, but that whole stuff- we're not worried about that."
The Chiefs' wide receivers combined for five receptions and 37 yards in the Week 1 victory over the Denver Broncos. The unit, however, was crucial in blocking throughout the game as running back Kenneth Walker III had a big game.
"When those guys are participating out on the perimeter, that's when the big plays happen, and the number of those runs that (Kenneth Walker) K-9 made was based on basically not just what took place up front, but what those guys were doing on the perimeter," said Bieniemy. "That's the important thing, and we want to continue progressing, moving forward, but, like I said, you all know Coach (Andy) Reid. We're not going to forget about the pass game. We've got a Hall of Fame quarterback sitting behind the center."
Rashee Rice caught a touchdown in the win, and the expectation is that there will be more as the offense balances.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy reveals focus on wins over wide receiver stats
