Eagles GM Reveals ‘Debt’ Owed to Andy Reid Ahead of Super Bowl as Chiefs HC Faces Major NFL Snub

Andy Reid didn’t just coach the Eagles—he straight-up built them. Before he turned the Chiefs into a dynasty, he spent 14 seasons in Philly, taking a mid-team and turning it into a Super Bowl contender. And even though he dipped over a decade ago, his impact is still all over this franchise. As the Eagles and the Chiefs get ready to throw down in Super Bowl LIX, GM Howie Roseman is keeping it real—Philly is still cookin’ with the blueprint Reid left behind.

Howie Roseman, who came up under Reid, straight-up admitted that he owes a lot of his success to the Chiefs’ HC. “I certainly feel I’m indebted to a lot of people in the NFL, and Coach Reid is a big part of that,” Roseman said. “It was always offensive line and defensive line. It was obsessiveness about it and we won. So to me, it was very clear that’s where it starts. I learned that from him.”

When Andy Reid took over in ’99, the Eagles were a mess—coming off a 3-13 season with no real identity. His first order of business? Fixing the trenches. He locked in franchise left tackle Tra Thomas and later added Jon Runyan, forming one of the best tackle duos in the league. The defense front? He built around Corey Simon, Trent Cole, and a dominant front four that gave QBs nightmares. Reid’s philosophy was simple: win up front, and everything else falls into place. That mindset turned the Eagles into a powerhouse, leading to six double-digit win seasons in his first eight years and a Super Bowl trip in 2004.

Even after Andy Reid left in 2012, his blueprint never really faded. Roseman, who started with the Eagles in 2000 and became GM in 2010, kept those same principles alive—just with his own twist. He stayed committed to building elite lines, drafting guys like Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, and Jalen Carter to keep the Eagles dominant in the trenches.

But unlike Reid, who mostly built through the draft, Roseman isn’t afraid to shake things up. He’s pulled off blockbuster moves—trading for A.J. Brown, signing Saquon Barkley, and restructuring contracts to keep the roster loaded. The result of Roseman’s brillance right from his General Manager started? A Super Bowl ring in 2018!

The Chiefs HC, for his part, is a big Roseman fan too. “I’m a Howie Roseman fan,” he said. “I think he does a great job. The way he’s replenished this football team has been something to watch, for sure.” So yeah, while these two might be enemies on Super Bowl Sunday, there’s no denying that Philly is still riding the Andy Reid wave.

For all of Reid’s GOAT-level coaching, you’d think he’d be getting his props. But, is that really the case?

Andy Reid: Too elite to be recognized

Looks like its time to say a big – NAH! The NFL community really said ‘Nah, you’re good.‘ And turns out, the Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell was voted the AP NFL Coach of the Year. No offense but, really?

As put out by Josh Dubow of the Associated Press on X, the votes looked something like this:

“Vote totals for AP NFL Coach of the Year Award:

Kevin O’Connell, Minnesota: 25-18-7-0-0: 361

Dan Campbell, Detroit: 19-10-8-8-3: 283

Andy Reid, Kansas City: 4-8-9-4-4: 119

Dan Quinn, Washington: 1-6-7-8-8: 85

Sean Payton: Denver: 1-2-10-5-11: 71″

Like, be for real for a second—this man just dragged a struggling Chiefs offense to another Super Bowl. Since taking over in KC back in 2013, Reid’s got a ridiculous 65.1% win rate, making him one of the most consistent winners ever. Oh, and he’s the only coach to ever win 100+ games with two different franchises.

Reid has yet to be named Coach of the Year during his first 12 seasons in Kansas City, despite leading the Chiefs to nine consecutive AFC West titles. In those 12 seasons with the Chiefs, Reid has led the Chiefs to a 143-53 record in the regular season. But somehow, that’s not enough for the voters!?

Reid’s only won Coach of the Year once, way back in 2002 when he was with the Eagles. Since then, he’s built a dynasty, made Super Bowl runs feel routine, and kept the Chiefs on top. Maybe that’s the problem for the NFL—the dude’s been too good for too long, and people are just used to it. But if the Chiefs grab another Lombardi, Reid won’t need an award to prove he’s HIM. The rings will do all the talking.