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By James Brizuela
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The Kansas City Chiefs have built a legitimate dynasty under the efforts of their star players, and their coaching staff. Head Coach Andy Reid is one of the most successful coaches in the history of the NFL, but he is also 66 years old.
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Reid being 66 does not mean that he cannot coach, but many people often bring up the idea of retirement for the older coaches. The Chiefs head coach apparently laughed off the idea, while confirming he will be back in 2025.
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According to Jordan Schultz, "It's not much of a surprise, but #Chiefs HC Andy Reid confirmed today that he will be back in 2025. Reid has been loving coaching more than ever these last several years, and he has laughed off the retirement talk."
It is no surprise that Reid is set to return in 2025. Even if the Chiefs don't happen to win the Super Bowl, they are likely to return again in the near future.
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The Chiefs have gone to the playoffs in 11 of the 12 seasons since Reid became head coach. Out of those 12 seasons, they have also appeared in five Super Bowls.
Kansas City has won three of their five Super Bowl appearances, so far. That number will increase to four, should they beat the Philadelphia Eagles.
Simply put, the Chiefs have built a winner that is eerily similar to that of the dynasty the New England Patriots held for 20 years with Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. It wouldn't make sense for Reid to retire right now given the team has reached such a high level of success.
The Chiefs also granted Reid and the front office an extension, having him under contract through the 2028 season. Though anything can happen between now and 2028, it would be believed that Reid would remain with the team through the duration of said contract extension.
Reid is also set to make even more NFL history with the Chiefs, should they win Super Bowl LIX. No team in the history of the league has been able to secure three championship victories in a row.
Should Reid and the Chiefs become the first team in NFL history to accomplish this feat, he could be up for another extension.
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