By AP Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow
Andy Reid, the coach of New Orleans (AP), has no immediate plans to depart the Kansas City sideline.
Reid, 66, put an end to rumors that he was prepared to retire if Kansas City won a third consecutive championship as he gets the Chiefs ready for their fifth Super Bowl participation in six seasons.
Reid replied on Tuesday, “Yes, I will be back.”
During a 2024 game, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, speaks with head coach Andy Reid. On Sunday, the two will attend the Super Bowl once more. (File: Ashley Landis, AP)AP
Clark Hunt, owner of the Chiefs, hopes Reid stays out of the game for a long time.
He told reporters in the Kansas City area, “I don’t feel like he’s even close to wanting to be done.” I believe he has consistently stated that he will know when the time is appropriate, and I have no doubt that he will tell me before telling anybody else—at least, I hope so. I don’t feel like he’s almost finished.
Reid has the potential to become one of the most successful coaches in the NFL. With a victory on Sunday, he would join Chuck Noll (four) and Bill Belichick (six) as the only coaches with at least four Super Bowl victories.
From 1999 to 2012, Reid served as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, KC’s Super Bowl rival.
Reid has the opportunity to surpass Don Shula’s record of 347 wins and is currently ranked fourth all-time with 301 regular season and playoff victories. None of that, according to Reid, inspires him to continue coaching.
He answered, “That’s not part of it.” I simply like being a teacher. The statistics and records don’t really interest me. I like hanging out with the guys. I like the game of football. It is impossible to work as many hours as we do and not love it. I adore the game.