Top Chief: Andy Reid Named as Chiefs Head Coach
By: Staff
Updated: January 4, 2013
(KANSAS CITY, MO.) There's a new chief in charge of the Kansas City Chiefs.
The team officially announced Friday night Andy Reid as the team's new head coach.
The former Philadelphia Eagles head coach arrived in Kansas City this afternoon.
Reid is coming off a 4-12 season in Philadelphia.
In a statement, Eagles owner Jeffrey Laurie said "Congratulations to Clark Hunt and the Kansas City Chiefs for hiring a good man and a good coach."
Reid takes over for former Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel who was fired last week.
The Chiefs also fired General Manager Scott Pioli today.
Pioli was brought in four years ago to turn the franchise around.
During his four seasons, the Chiefs made the playoffs once and had a 23-41 record.
The team officially announced Friday night Andy Reid as the team's new head coach.
The former Philadelphia Eagles head coach arrived in Kansas City this afternoon.
Reid is coming off a 4-12 season in Philadelphia.
In a statement, Eagles owner Jeffrey Laurie said "Congratulations to Clark Hunt and the Kansas City Chiefs for hiring a good man and a good coach."
Reid takes over for former Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel who was fired last week.
The Chiefs also fired General Manager Scott Pioli today.
Pioli was brought in four years ago to turn the franchise around.
During his four seasons, the Chiefs made the playoffs once and had a 23-41 record.
