Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Andy Reid

Discover the career path of Andy Reid, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Andy Reid is an American professional football coach, currently the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. Prior to his tenure with the Chiefs, he served as the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles for 14 seasons. Notably, Reid is the only NFL coach to achieve 100 wins with two separate franchises. He is also the only coach to appear in four consecutive conference championships with two different teams. His accomplishments have led to his being widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1981: Reid graduates from BYU and becomes a graduate assistant

After graduating from BYU in 1981, Reid spent a year as a graduate assistant on the school's football coaching staff, working with Scovil, Norm Chow, and Mike Holmgren.

1986: Reid coaches Frank Pollack at Northern Arizona University

In 1986, Reid coached at Northern Arizona University, where he coached Frank Pollack, who later played for the San Francisco 49ers for six seasons.

1992: Reid is hired by the Green Bay Packers

In 1992, Reid was hired by Mike Holmgren at the Green Bay Packers, coinciding with Brett Favre joining the team, which placed Reid in the Bill Walsh coaching tree.

1995: Reid becomes assistant offensive line and tight ends coach for the Packers

In 1995, Reid became the assistant offensive line and tight ends coach for the Green Bay Packers.

1996: Packers win Super Bowl XXXI

In 1996, Reid, as part of the Green Bay Packers coaching staff, won Super Bowl XXXI against the New England Patriots.

1997: Reid becomes Packers' quarterbacks coach

In 1997, Reid was named the quarterbacks coach for the Green Bay Packers.

January 11, 1999: Eagles hire Reid as head coach

On January 11, 1999, the Philadelphia Eagles hired Reid as their head coach. He arrived at the interview with a five-inch thick book detailing his plans for running the team.

1999: Reid begins his head coaching career with the Eagles

In 1999, Reid began his head coaching career with the Philadelphia Eagles. One of his first major decisions was drafting Donovan McNabb.

2000: Eagles win first playoff game since 1995

In 2000, the Eagles, coached by Reid, had an 11-5 regular season record and won their first playoff game since the 1995 season, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

2001: Reid named executive vice president of football operations for the Eagles

In 2001, Reid was named the executive vice president of football operations for the Philadelphia Eagles, effectively becoming the team's general manager.

2001: Eagles win first of four consecutive NFC East titles and advance to the conference championship game

In 2001, Reid's Eagles won the first of four consecutive NFC East titles and advanced to the conference championship game.

2002: Eagles advance to the conference championship game

In 2002, the Eagles advanced to the conference championship game.

2003: Eagles advance to the conference championship game

In 2003, the Eagles advanced to the conference championship game.

2003: Eagles qualify for postseason play after opening the season with two losses

In 2003, the Eagles qualified for postseason play after opening the season with two losses, both at home, becoming the first NFL team to reach the conference title round after being shut out at home on opening day.

2004: Eagles advance to the conference championship game

In 2004, the Eagles advanced to the conference championship game.

2004: Eagles clinch NFC #1-seed

In 2004, the Eagles clinched the NFC #1-seed with a 13–1 record and rested their starters for the final two games. They beat the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship and made it to Super Bowl XXXIX.

2005: Difficult season for Reid with Terrell Owens controversy and McNabb injury

The 2005 season was a difficult season for Reid as he sought to deal with wide receiver Terrell Owens' flamboyant persona, which forced Reid to permanently deactivate him midway through the season. A couple of weeks later quarterback Donovan McNabb suffered a season-ending injury. However, with their third win of the season – a 23–20 win over the Oakland Raiders – Reid passed Greasy Neale to become the winningest coach in franchise history.

2006: Eagles win NFC East division title

In 2006, Reid coached the Eagles to the NFC East division title after a rollercoaster campaign with a season-ending injury to McNabb. The season ended at the hands of an opportune New Orleans Saints team in the NFC Divisional Round.

2007: Eagles finish with an 8-8 season

In the 2007 season, Reid led the Eagles to an 8–8 season, and they failed to make the postseason.

2008: Eagles reach NFC Championship game and lose to Arizona Cardinals

In the 2008 season, Reid's Eagles reached a fifth NFC Championship game under his tenure, but they lost to the Arizona Cardinals by a score of 32–25.

2009: Reid coaches the NFC to a win in the 2009 Pro Bowl

In 2009, Reid coached the NFC to a 30–21 win in the Pro Bowl.

2009: Eagles eliminated in Wild Card Round by the Dallas Cowboys

In the 2009 season, Reid failed to win a first-round post-season game for the first time in his career, with his 11–5 Eagles being eliminated by the Dallas Cowboys by a score of 34–14 in the Wild Card Round.

2010: Eagles qualify for playoffs, Vick wins NFL Comeback Player of the Year

In the 2010 season, Reid led the Eagles to a 10–6 record and qualified for the playoffs. In the Wild Card Round, the Eagles lost to the Green Bay Packers 21–16. Vick was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year.

2010: Michael Vick named starting quarterback of the Eagles

In the offseason, the Eagles traded Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins. During the 2010 season, with Kevin Kolb injured, Reid named Michael Vick the starting quarterback of the Eagles.

2011: Eagles fail to make playoffs after high-profile offseason additions

Prior to the 2011 season, the Eagles made high-profile additions, and Vince Young called them a "dream team". However, Reid and the Eagles failed to improve on the previous season's record, falling to 8–8 and failing to make the playoffs.

2012: Eagles struggle to worst record of Reid's tenure

In the 2012 season, Reid and the Eagles struggled to a 4–12 record, the worst of his head coaching tenure. It marked the first time the Eagles missed the postseason in consecutive years under Reid.

December 31, 2012: Eagles owner announces Reid's contract will not be renewed

On December 31, 2012, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie announced that Reid's contract would not be renewed. Reid was the longest-tenured head coach in the NFL prior to his release and encouraged his successor, Chip Kelly.