[Kansas City.com] One of the NFL’s most accomplished head coaches hit the job market this week when Andy Reid was fired by the Philadelphia Eagles. And he may be coming to Kansas City to coach the Chiefs.
The Chiefs interviewed Reid for nine hours Wednesday in Philadelphia, and ESPN reported the sides are on the verge of an agreement that would bring Reid to Kansas City to coach the Chiefs.
In a conflicting report, the NFL Network reported that Reid would interview as originally planned for the vacant coaching position with the Arizona Cardinals and plans to interview with the San Diego Chargers, who are also looking for a new head coach.
Updated: 1/3/13 @ 12:57 p.m.
ESPN is reporting that the Chiefs are on the verge of a deal to make Andy Reid their next head coach.
There still are minor details to work out, but after nine hours of meetings Wednesday, one source involved in the talks said “the major issues have been discussed and agreed upon.”
One source close to Reid said this morning, “This is going to happen fast.”
The two sides spent the day Wednesday meeting at a private airport in the Philadelphia area. Reid had been scheduled to fly to Arizona to speak to Cardinals officials about their head-coaching opening, but talks progressed with the Chiefs to the point where no hangups are expected.
The Chiefs’ contingent of officials included owner Clark Hunt, general manager Scott Pioli, executive Ryan Petkoff and president Mark Donovan, who used to work in Philadelphia with Reid.
He has too much baggage. Not good with QB’s. Owner gave him a dream team and he still could’t get it done. However, if he comes in and can get PeePeeoli to leave then it was a good hire.
Comment by givenup — January 3, 2013 @ 3:54 pm
I like it. He’s due to win a SuperBowl. Let’s just hope he doesnt bring in Michael Vick. This is definately a step up from anything we’ve had as coach in a long time. Look how his players and the city loved him as he was leaving Philly. Don’t think he’ll keep Pioli. But what difference does it make if coach has more power than GM now?
Comment by Jeff in VA — January 3, 2013 @ 7:36 pm
ANDY REID – NEW HEAD COACH OF THE CHIEFS…..Looks like Pioli will be gone Reid bringing in his own GM TOM HECKERT
Heard it here first
Comment by dave — January 3, 2013 @ 8:24 pm
Simply put, we can’t do any worse.
Comment by JDFinch — January 4, 2013 @ 1:22 am
If we get the best head coach available that can only make our Organization look better which brings better free agents etc. Also, it sends Pioli packing which is a plus. Next, Belichek, Coughlin, etc. never won the Big One with their first team. This is a outstanding choice if the following three things happen.
A) No Michael Vick…………
B) Learns from mistake #1 in Philly and features a little more run.
C) Learns from mistake #2 in Philly and brings in a strong defensive coordinator that does’nt blow up our promising defense and solidifies it instead.
Comment by DC Chief — January 4, 2013 @ 3:29 am
Looks like it’s a done deal.
He brings in Vick, I will have to change teams. .. . there is NO WAY I can support a team with that dirtbag on the roster.
Reid OK – Vick NO WAY.
Comment by Big Chief — January 4, 2013 @ 11:36 am
I have mixed feelings about Reid. I disagree with comment that he isn’t good with QBs. McNabb looked like a hall of famer his first few years. Kolb became rich playing for Reid and he sucks. Vick ressurected his career via Andy and even Garcia was winning there. He has a great record over his career. 10-9 in the playoffs. We chased Marty out of KC because he couldn’t win in the playoffs and he was a great consistant coach. Reid is a great consistant coach. It’s still up to the players to win the game. It’s the coaches job to give them opportunities. I’m not crazy about Reid’s pass happy offense, but the NFL is going that way. However I think Charles will be fantastic in his scheme. I hope Murry comes out for the draft.
Comment by Chief J — January 4, 2013 @ 12:04 pm