Justin Reid received some extra motivation just days before he heads to his second Kansas City Chiefs training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri.
On Monday, EA Sports revealed player ratings for all safeties in the upcoming “Madden NFL 24” video game. The Chiefs had no players in the top 10 and no players exceeding an 81 overall rating. For those who don’t play the game, that’s just above the average player rating.
Reid was atop the list for the Chiefs with an 81 overall rating, but he wasn’t too pleased with it or the sub-ratings that built up to it. He took to Twitter to express his displeasure over his ratings.
Highest graded safety since Week 11 not only in man coverage but also overall @Madden goota be blind rn 😂😂
— Justin Reid (@JustinqReid) July 18, 2023
He cited his PFF grades to end the 2022 NFL season and his coverage ability as one reason the ratings on “Madden NFL 24” should be higher.
@EAMaddenNFL ***
Turn my kick power up to 99 too while you’re at it
— Justin Reid (@JustinqReid) July 18, 2023
He also complained about his kick power (92) after he filled in for Harrison Butker as the team’s emergency kicker when Butker went down with an injury.
Im a top 2 coverage safety and in this league once i got comfortable in this system & my money NOT on me being #2. Better keep y’all eyes open
— Justin Reid (@JustinqReid) July 18, 2023
The 26-year-old has put on some good weight this offseason, stating that he’s the “biggest, strongest, fastest and most technical” he’s been during his NFL career.
We wondered if he could establish himself as one of the best safeties in the NFL after he was left off Touchdown Wire’s top 11 list. He’s in the second year in the Chiefs’ system, which should prove beneficial in 2023. He’ll have command of the defense and be able to play quicker without thinking quite as much.
It’s clear, however, that Reid feels slighted by his rating. The best way to change public perception is to have a standout season during the team’s Super Bowl title defense.
— Justin Reid (@JustinqReid) July 18, 2023
This should serve as a swift reminder of what Reid has been working toward this offseason.
