It appears that one of the NFL’s most accomplished head coaches of all-time, Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs, may be contemplating retirement after the conclusion of the season.
The speculation was brought to light by Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, who suggested that Reid’s decision could hinge on the Chiefs performance this postseason.
“He hasn’t said anything publicly about it, yet. It would be foolish for the team and members of the current coaching staff and potential external candidates to replace Reid to not be considering the possibility – unless and until there’s definitive word from Reid that he’s returning for 2024,” Florio said.
“It’s possible he’s already made a decision. It’s possible the decision will hinge on whether the Chiefs make another run deep into the postseason, perhaps back to the Super Bowl.”
“It’s possible that the players needs to realize this might be it for Reid, in order to access the motivation to have things finally fall together in a way that, to date, they haven’t – especially offensively,” he added.
There was talk of a potential Andy Reid retirement before Super Bowl LVII. As the 2023 season moves toward its conclusion, it's fair to wonder whether this will be the last ride for Big Red. https://t.co/a4PTDDdAh5
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 7, 2024
The possibility of Reid’s retirement gained traction following the Chiefs victory in Super Bowl 54 against the San Francisco 49ers, marking Reid’s first championship as an NFL head coach.
Last year, he secured a second Super Bowl ring, solidifying his status as one of the greatest coaches in league history.
Florio suggested that Reid might be contemplating retirement now that he has achieved nearly everything there is to accomplish in his illustrious career.
I don't think Andy Reid will retire after this season but anything can happen atp.
He's getting older and older so I would understand if he doesn't want to spend the rest of his time coaching.
It's really hard to think about anybody else coaching the Chiefs man.
— Robert 💔💔 (@RobertRaymond46) January 7, 2024
However, the veteran coach has not provided any direct hints about retirement, meaning all reports are only speculation at this point.
Some people believe there’s no truth to Reid contemplating retirement…
He was asked point blank by Peter King and responded by basically saying “I haven’t even considered it”. That’s pretty much the entire story.
— Mike (@mloe68) January 7, 2024
Do you think Reid is actually considering retiring?
Do you still consider him an elite coach in the NFL?
Let’s say he does indeed retire – Who should replace him in Kansas City?
Regarding this year’s team, they clearly aren’t the Chiefs we’ve become accustomed to over the past few years – Do you think they have a legitimate chance to repeat as Super Bowl champions???