ESPN: Andy Reid close to Chiefs deal(He's now the Chiefs new Head Coach)

[bird_1972]

Somewhat of a punk move IMO. The roster is mostly built they just need a QB and he will get that with the number 1 pick

Much tougher to go to Arizona. So he doesn't even go talk to them

Really? I kind of feel the same way about Arizona - that they are basically only missing a QB.

They drafted an RB this year and they still have Fitz and the rookie from ND at WR. Their D is pretty good.

I would think Arizona is closer to competiting than KC. KC is a mess.

[TheLongshot]

with Jamaal Charles in KC how can Reid run his typical offense which abandons the running game for months on end.....

Well, having LeSean McCoy didn't stop him, I don't see Jamaal Charles stopping him either.

[zoony]

Reid also plans on interviewing with the Cards and Chargers.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...inals-chargers

Going to be interesting to see if Reid wanting Heckert will be a dealbreaker for the Chiefs, or if they choose to toss Pioli. I think the Cards and Chargers would be more willing to take on Heckert.

@JasonLaCanfora: Reid will not be traveling to San Diego or Arizona. Issues of staff and structure were hashed out today.

---------- Post added January-3rd-2013 at 01:41 PM ----------

@JasonLaCanfora: sorry, my bad here- deal between Chiefs and Andy Reid is NOW imminent. As in will be finalized likely by end of day

[TheLongshot]

Does this mean Reid will be hired by both the Cards and the Chargers now.

[SWFLSkins]

What a strange choice. No QB to speak of.

Maybe he wants to draft his own.

Might speak volumes for how he sees the potential of his former QB (Kolb).

There are some available though and with the first pick he could trade down and add some other skill players easily. I don't know but I bet he feels a lot better than when he was in Philly about turning the team around.

[mboyd784]

Feels like a pretty good move for Reid and I fully expect the Cheifs to show marked improvement next year. Let's face it, Romeo Crennel is an awful coach.

[Boss_Hogg]

Get ready for a 70/30 pass/run ratio Chiefs fans.

[No_Pressure]

Feels like a pretty good move for Reid and I fully expect the Cheifs to show marked improvement next year. Let's face it, Romeo Crennel is an awful coach.

An awful head coach to be sure. He's the defensive version of Norv Turner perhaps. The Patriots improved under him from 2001-2004, the Jets improved under him 97-98, he's a good D-Coordinator, not a good head coach.

[Hitman21ST]

Good. Now the only team we have to worry about from the AFCW next year is the Broncos.

[Lombardi's_kid_brother]

I think Airzona is a better team than the Chiefs, though Arizona's QB situation is probably worse. Also, Arizona's ownership is always going to be a concern for any coach with a pedigree.

[sherrardsd]

Does this mean Reid will be hired by both the Cards and the Chargers now.

Hes probably waiting to see where Eddie Royal signs first

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

Really? I kind of feel the same way about Arizona - that they are basically only missing a QB.

They drafted an RB this year and they still have Fitz and the rookie from ND at WR. Their D is pretty good.

I would think Arizona is closer to competiting than KC. KC is a mess.

Look at the divisions. NFC West a lot tougher than the AFC West

[visionary]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...as-city-chiefs

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that the former Philadelphia Eagles coach's people have started the process of canceling potential interviews with the San Diego Chargers and Arizona Cardinals, according to a source briefed on Reid's plans. One person whom Reid has spoken with believes a deal is getting close with the Chiefs, who are making a hard push to keep the coach from talking to other teams.

[Mr. Sinister]

Yeah, the NFC West is tough. Chiefs have talent though, especially on defense with guys like Derrick Johnson, Tamba Hal, and Berry in the secondary. I wonder what the hell happened to Glenn Dorsey though. He was one of the most dominant college interior lineman that I've ever seen, yet it's like he went to KC and fell off the face of the earth.

[Warpath11]

Yeah, the NFC West is tough. Chiefs have talent though, especially on defense with guys like Derrick Johnson, Tamba Hal, and Berry in the secondary. I wonder what the hell happened to Glenn Dorsey though. He was one of the most dominant college interior lineman that I've ever seen, yet it's like he went to KC and fell off the face of the earth.

Dorsey is miscast as a 3-4 DE. TBH I thought he would still be good as a DE in a 34 due to his physical athletic ability but I guess he never bought in to playing DE in a 3-4.