Update: Andy Reid to be new Chiefs coach; GM Pioli out - Page 2

**Reg** · 01-03-2013, 10:24 AM

By Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter | ESPN

The Kansas City Chiefs are on the verge of a deal to make Andy Reid their next head coach, according to league sources.

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.

By the end of the day, the expectation amongst the parties in attendance was that a deal would be wrapped up.

One assistant coach aligned with Reid even texted Thursday morning that he is going to Kansas City, not Arizona.

**Reg** · 01-04-2013, 10:24 AM

ESPN.com news services

Andy Reid has reached an agreement to become the next coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, according to league sources. The contract is now being reviewed by attorneys and is expected to be finalized Friday.

Reid's deal comes shortly after the Chiefs and general manager Scott Pioli mutually agreed to part ways after four seasons.

The Chiefs held a meeting with the coaching staff Friday morning, presumably to talk about Kansas City's job search and ongoing talks with Reid, according to sources.

Reid spent 1999-2012 as Philadelphia's coach, leading the Eagles to the playoffs nine times during that period. He won 130 regular-season games and 10 playoff games. The Chiefs, meanwhile, had 98 wins, three postseason appearances and no postseason wins under five different head coaches, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

**ragman** · 01-04-2013, 11:08 AM

If he becomes the new HC in KC, that's good news for the Cowboys in that it gets Reid out of the NFC. The bad news is the Cowboys will have to play KC in 2013.

**SOS4Prez** · 01-04-2013, 11:15 AM

Man, all these former Patriots staff members and coaches just fail so far everywhere else without Brady and Belichick. Pioli, Mangini, Crennel, Weis, McDaniels...

**G-men** · 01-04-2013, 11:42 AM

I feel like this could be a pretty good team next year....

**rondo** · 01-04-2013, 04:55 PM

I may actually pull for the guy now that he's leaving the NFC East.

**LMD** · 01-04-2013, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOS4Prez

Man, all these former Patriots staff members and coaches just fail so far everywhere else without Brady and Belichick. Pioli, Mangini, Crennel, Weis, McDaniels...

It really is crazy.

Makes what Dimitroff is doing in Atlanta even more impressive. Has any other Belichick disciple encountered the type of success Dimitroff has? Or come close?

**SOS4Prez** · 01-04-2013, 08:57 PM

Well, Brian Hoyer is lighting up Arizona so far.

Personnel-wise? No, not really, no.

01-03-2013, 10:24 AM	#9
Reg Ray's #2 Hero/Gramps HOF'er (retired jersey) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pontiac,MI Posts: 39,316 Reputation: 1285 My Mood: : $303068	Sources: Chiefs on verge of making Reid coach By Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter \| ESPN The Kansas City Chiefs are on the verge of a deal to make Andy Reid their next head coach, according to league sources. 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. By the end of the day, the expectation amongst the parties in attendance was that a deal would be wrapped up. One assistant coach aligned with Reid even texted Thursday morning that he is going to Kansas City, not Arizona. __________________

01-04-2013, 10:24 AM	#10
Reg Ray's #2 Hero/Gramps HOF'er (retired jersey) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pontiac,MI Posts: 39,316 Reputation: 1285 My Mood: : $303068	Andy Reid to be new Chiefs coach; GM Pioli out ESPN.com news services Andy Reid has reached an agreement to become the next coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, according to league sources. The contract is now being reviewed by attorneys and is expected to be finalized Friday. Reid's deal comes shortly after the Chiefs and general manager Scott Pioli mutually agreed to part ways after four seasons. The Chiefs held a meeting with the coaching staff Friday morning, presumably to talk about Kansas City's job search and ongoing talks with Reid, according to sources. Reid spent 1999-2012 as Philadelphia's coach, leading the Eagles to the playoffs nine times during that period. He won 130 regular-season games and 10 playoff games. The Chiefs, meanwhile, had 98 wins, three postseason appearances and no postseason wins under five different head coaches, according to ESPN Stats & Information. __________________

01-04-2013, 11:15 AM	#12
SOS4Prez Yea-yuh! HOF'er (retired jersey) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 10,147 Reputation: 2547 My Mood: : $37088	Man, all these former Patriots staff members and coaches just fail so far everywhere else without Brady and Belichick. Pioli, Mangini, Crennel, Weis, McDaniels... __________________

01-04-2013, 11:42 AM	#13
G-men Administrator HOF'er (retired jersey) Helicopter Champion! Helicopter2 Champion! Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 12,374 Reputation: 2195 : $105024	I feel like this could be a pretty good team next year.... __________________

01-04-2013, 04:55 PM	#14
rondo Senior Member All Pro Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 8,373 Reputation: 642 : $50664	I may actually pull for the guy now that he's leaving the NFC East. __________________

01-04-2013, 11:08 AM	#11
ragman Senior Member Casual Fan Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 448 Reputation: 48 : $4475	If he becomes the new HC in KC, that's good news for the Cowboys in that it gets Reid out of the NFC. The bad news is the Cowboys will have to play KC in 2013.

01-04-2013, 08:57 PM	#16
SOS4Prez Yea-yuh! HOF'er (retired jersey) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 10,147 Reputation: 2547 My Mood: : $37088	Well, Brian Hoyer is lighting up Arizona so far. Personnel-wise? No, not really, no. __________________

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