Challenges in the Life of Andy Reid in a Detailed Timeline

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Andy Reid. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

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

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.

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.