NFL coaches in 2020 are required to wear face coverings while on the sidelines as part of the league’s COVID-19 protocols. Reid in Week 1 went with a clear plastic shield that and covers his entire face rather than a mask that covers his mouth and nose, likely for communication purposes.
One problem: The muggy conditions at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night caused Reid’s face shield to fog up throughout the game.
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The images of Reid dealing with a foggy face shield while coaching the game were fantastic, and as one might imagine, the social media world had a field day with jokes.
Below are some examples.
Reid after the game described the experience with the face shield Thursday night as “brutal,” adding, “It was a bit of a mess, but we’ll get it fixed.”
