“We’ve been trying to increase some of his play time,” head coach Andy Reid told reporters after Sunday’s game. “He’s got a lot of talent, so we’re working him in different spots… Brett’s done a nice job with these rookies that are playing in the game — and we’ve got a few of them. We’re just giving them a little bit at a time as we go.”
Upon reflection, Reid is pleased with what he’s been seeing from the 22-year-old running back — and his new teammates.
“Just from a mental standpoint, he’s picked it up well,” the coach said on Thursday. “He’s in a good room where guys can help him. [In the past, they’ve] done some of things that we’re asking him to do. He’s willing to listen. He is a very humble kid — and works hard.”
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes agrees with Reid.
“He’s done a great job,” he said of Smith on Tuesday. “Just like any other rookie in this offense, you give [him] more and more every week. He’s done a good job of taking it in — and going out there and executing at a high level. We’ll continue to do that.”