Even before the Ravens cut Justin Tucker, which happened before Tucker accepted a 10-game suspension under the personal conduct policy based on allegations of sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions, Tucker’s skills were declining. So it’s no surprise that he went almost a year with only a few tries and no offers.
It was definitely a surprise when the Chiefs added Tucker to the practice squad.
On Wednesday, coach Andy Reid was asked what message he thinks this decision sends to Kansas City women’s fans.
“Yeah, so he served his suspension, you know, and took care of that case over there,” Reid said. “But I’ll leave it at that for you.”
It is unclear what “business” he was engaged in other than serving the suspension. He strongly denied the allegations from the outset, although he ultimately accepted the suspension.
Reid was then asked what goes into his decision-making process when he gives an opportunity to someone who is looking for a second chance.
“I’m trying to do my homework on it,” Reid said, “and see exactly what happened – what’s happened since then, and, but, you know, I mean, the kid – he served a suspension. It’s been a while. There’s been some time involved, so that’s how I rate it.”
Clearly, the Chiefs saw something in Tucker’s coaching that made them believe it was worth taking flak for adding Tucker to the practice squad. It also helps that Reid has a handful of Super Bowl rings and is the most accomplished coach currently in the NFL.
Yet for the same reasons that many Browns fans had (and still have) doubts about Deshaun Watson being on the roster, many Chiefs fans will feel a little conflicted and confused about the decision to hand a job in which the supply far exceeds the demand to someone with as much if not more baggage than any kicker has ever carried.
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