The offseason is over for the Kansas City Chiefs as training camp is officially underway on the campus of Missouri Western State University. Some players are still working to get back into shape physically and mentally before the start of the regular season, while others have already achieved their ideal physique ahead of the 2023 season.
One such player in the latter category is starting safety Justin Reid, whose offseason training regimen has put him in a position to play with an extra edge during the Chiefs’ new campaign. He told reporters about the fruits of his labor after practice on Sunday, making it clear that he feels primed for an excellent season.
“[I am] extremely confident,” Reid said. “I’ve been working heavy all offseason. I was out here working every day. I didn’t realize that I put on ten pounds of muscle, but I did, and I’m like 217, about 5 percent body fat, but I don’t feel like it. I still feel like I’m 205.”
He went on to describe his training methods to those of action movie hero John Wick, who is portrayed by actor Keanu Reeves in a film series of the same name.
“I was working like Keanu Reeves, you know, John Wick. It’s just assassin mentality, I feel really good out here,” Reid joked. “I’m confident that I know the playbook inside and out, and I’m not out there thinking, I’m just out there playing. I’m excited about what I’m going to be able to do to contribute to this defense and truly dominate this year and finally get some recognition and respect that I’ve been able to get.”
The playful comparison to the iconic movie character was a genuine example of the seriousness Reid takes in his abilities this upcoming season.
