Andy Reid signs contract extension til 2013
by JasonB on Dec 9, 2009 4:59 PM EST
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PrintNot exactly surprising news since we've heard rumors of this since the weekend, but today it was made official that Andy Reid will be coach and VP of Player Personnel with the Eagles until 2013. Reid is the Eagles all time franchise leader in wins, winning percentage, & playoff victories. Eagles owner Jeff Lurie was at the press conference.
"We're extremely pleased to announce a contract extension for Andy Reid," Lurie said. "The record really speaks for itself. A great leader, somebody that everybody in this building has tremendous respect for as a person to work with and as a person. (He is) in every way the epitome of what you're looking for, with a tremendous desire to have the next decade begin on an even better front because he's got the passion (and) all the qualities you look for in a leader. Today, I just couldn't be happier to announce this contract extension."
Andy Reid said that he's happy in Philadelphia
"I love Philadelphia. I mentioned before, I was on the other end of that when I was at Green Bay coming in as an opponent and I always said, 'Boy, you'd love to play for that crew right there.' And the fans have just been unbelievable. They're fair; if we stink they let us know we stink. If we're doing okay, they let us know we're doing okay. But they're always there. My hats off to them, that support is phenomenal, absolutely phenomenal."
Both men made it clear that there is one goal in mind.
"There's been so much accomplished over the last decade with multiple division titles and an incredibly unusually successful decade in every measure, the one remaining priority is to win a Super Bowl Championship and go from there," Lurie said. "That's what this organization is obsessed with.
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This is a repost on my part as I wanted to get ppl's thoughts on this comment
Someone made an interesting point by saying
Now I keep hearing the ‘It took Bill Cowher 14 years to win a SuperBowl’ argument. The difference is that Cowher had QB’s like Kordell Stewart, Neil O’Donnell and Charlie Batch for his first 12 seasons, and still was successful. He only had a Franchise QB, Roethlisberger, in his last 2 years.
Reid has had McNabb for 11 years now, and if they fall again this year in the playoffs, at what point do you say that he can’t get us to the next level?
Not saying I fully agree or disagree but it was an interesting thought.
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
OK
He’s also had better defenses than we’ve had, as well as what everyone on this board nuts over — a huge running game.
And of the championship games, how many did the franchise QB McNabb play bad in?
Plus, as already mentioned, there is INNUMERABLE causes for winning the SB. There’s 31 other ball clubs with professionals getting paid all trying to win one too.
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
Your argument is fallacious.
The notion that Cowher only had a franchise QB his last two years is silly. If Roethlisberger hadn’t won a SB by now would he still be considered a franchise QB in your book? Are all the #1 pick QB burst we’ve had in the last decade franchise QBs? To conclude that Bill Cowher had no worthy QB was why it took him 14yrs is very simplistic at best. This brings me to Reid & McNabb, because you cannot separate the two, I have found that the people who make the imply that Andy Reid is a bad coach are the same folks who seem to believe that running McNabb out of town would result in a SB parade.
The fact is the common denominator shared amongst winning franchises is STABILITY, which is what the Eagles have had over the last ten years and all Eagles fans ought to be proud of that. Winning a championship is not as simply as we like to make it. However the formula for winning is always the same. Guess what? The Eagles have that formula and I believe they have the variables in place to WIN. Sometimes though, you need to be lucky and I think that is what the Eagles haven’t had in all the 5 Conference finals and the 1 SB, consider the Helmet catch by Tyree to give Eli and the Giants their SB. The last conference finals we played in is another example of how luck wasn’t on our side. The Eagles D almost stopped the Cardinals on 4th and 1 it was very close. If we had, who knows how Eagles-Steelers would have turned out.
As far as I’m concerned, We ought to be very proud of the Jon the Eagles management have done over the years to maintain stability. Andy deserves to coach until it is evident that he can no longer lead this team to the ultimate goal and to think of it, I didn’t even get into the fact that Andy’s record since he became a coach in the NFL speaks for itself.
by Super52010 on Dec 9, 2009 6:57 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
My Argument is Fallacious...OK
Bcuz it was my Argument to begin with and I said that I agree 100% with the statement. READ what I wrote again man…. Notice some keys phrases like:
“Someone made an interesting point by saying”and most importantly
“Not saying I fully agree or disagree but it was an interesting thought.”Sigh!
But hey, it’s your Opinion.
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
Well
its more than just a QB. It helps to have one, yes, but its not necessary. Let’s look at the failed playoff runs:
St. Louis- up and coming, not expected to win, just 52 yards away from the upset.
Tampa Bay- McNabb coming back for his second game breaking his ankle (and playing on it!), defense did not play well (remember Jurevicius and Gardner?)
Carolina- McNabb breaks his ribs on an illegal (and uncalled) hit, and the receivers sucked
New England- McNabb throws two costly picks, but defense couldn’t stop the Patriots in the second half, Owens played lights out
New Orleans- Defense can’t stop the run, end of story, though Garcia played well
Arizona- Defense can’t stop anything, end of story, though McNabb played well
McNabb certainly hasn’t always played great, but twice he was injured (or just coming back), once you can put part of the blame on, and the others the defense just couldn’t make a play.
Its not any one thing, some bad luck, some bad play calls, some bad execution. But the fact of getting there gives them a chance- and for any Championship run, that’s the first step.
Reid- Best Coach in Eagles History
McNabb- Best QB in Eagles History
This is the year
by bdawk4ever on Dec 9, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Congrats Big Red
Even though we haven’t won the big one we’ve been contenders for the past 10 years now… How many other teams can say that?
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
And the fans have just been unbelievable. They’re fair; if we stink they let us know we stink. If we’re doing okay, they let us know we’re doing okay. But they’re always there. My hats off to them, that support is phenomenal, absolutely phenomenal."
i’ve been saying it for years, we may not have a bigger fanbase than the steelers and cowboys, but we definitely have better and more intelligent fans, hands down, end of story.
"It's unfortunate that happened. That's no excuse. Absolutely no excuse."
-Andy Reid
my one knock on andy reid...
he’s a good coach, maybe even on the cusp of being great. but he hasn’t improved any in the last 10 yrs. his weaknesses are the same, he hasn’t evolved, he hasn’t progressed.
+1
100% Agree
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
Same exact problems season after season
One mght say the “The Players just haven’t been executing”. Ok! So throughout this Reid era, into his 11th year, all the PLAYERS we’ve had over this era have just not been executing the plays!! Right.. It’s only by coincidence that we’ve been having the SAME problems every season due to the Players not executing the players. Really!! The same issues for the past 10 yrs and it’s becuz of the players. C’mon Man!
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
Sorry
but he has adjusted. Remember the days we were crying for a number 1 receiver? We now have 2! How about a full back? We have an awesome one! And a punt and kick returner? We have them coming out of our ears now! He also runs the ball more. Remember the Chicago & Washington GW drives? Nearly 50/50!
I’m confident he’ll win one before his time is up.
Reid- Best Coach in Eagles History
McNabb- Best QB in Eagles History
This is the year
Agree totally
I have seen a lot of positive adjustments this year especially.
by 999 on Dec 9, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
But u guys are correct as he has made a couple of adjustments here and there
He just needs more game time and halftime adjustments and consistently keep it up!! No more going backwards with inconsistency! I like being known as “A Good Organization” but im VERY tired of being known as “Which Eagles team will show up this week!” That only doesn’t give me any Confidence in Reid..but im hoping against hope that we will when a Superbowl for 5 and Bwest!!
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
That's is true! The WRs, Fullback, Punt Returner..
He did run it more in the Washington game and Chicago game. Also i’ll be a good sport and add the Giants game! But sorry, what about running against teams that dont fair well against the run. Examples Bengals last year and the Raiders this year. Oh and dont forget the Chargers this year too. Even before Bwest got injured and before we were behind in pts…we STILL came out passing against the Chargers who were known to be very vulnerable against the run so…. Let me rephrase this…Reid does not do a decent job at Adjusting during the game nor after halftime.!
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
Like I said ur right about the Wr's and returners and stuff....
Why did it take Reid sooo long to gets these things though. I know talent doesnt grow on trees and im glad we got these guys now rather than later. But u said it urself..
“Remember the days we were crying for a number 1 receiver?”. Day in and day out, he stated that “We’re ok there” at this position or that position whether it was not having a real #1 Wr or real FB!! Why wait so long to fix these problems!! Again im glad they’re good now..but come on!! Who knows what would’ve happened if these would’ve been fixed back when Bwest and Dmac were in there vintage days!! It took him a long time to Evolve just to get where we’re at now..Now Bwest and Dmac might now get to win a Superbowl on the team where they were born. I do NOT have confidence in Reid but I do want him to move forward and succeed for our team!
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
really?
Took him forever to get a number one receiver, t.o in 2004 was the most number 1 receiver the team has had. Yeah, it did not work out because t.o. is a douche, but as fans we cannot say that andy reid has gone forever without a number 1 receiver.
I have talked to many cowboys fans and all I get is uninteligible jargon gallore. There are few places I can go to level with my own type of fanship, and may I say I implore the use of inteligent speak instead of something I would expect from jackanapes. Thank you for your brotherhood because conceded fans are for conceded team and you all give me support as a fellow eagles fan. Trying and failing to not show touchy-feely feelings, sorry if I sound like an incouragement card for someone to feel well.
You can't soar with the Eagles when you're surrounded by turkeys.
by Aeries god of soar on Dec 10, 2009 11:11 AM EST reply actions
Sorry I meant unintelligible, galore intelligent, conceted, and encouragement. Spelling is not one of my strengths. I am trying.
You can't soar with the Eagles when you're surrounded by turkeys.
by Aeries god of soar on Dec 10, 2009 11:32 AM EST reply actions
The perils of hiring a big name coach...
This is a rather timely article on SI.com. I know there’s a lot of people who would want to see the Eagles go away from Reid and hire a Super Bowl winning coach that’s on the open market, like Cowher or Shanahan. But, as this article points out, during the Super Bowl era, 11 Super Bowl winning coaches have gone on to coach other teams. None of them have won another Super Bowl with the second team.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/don_banks/12/10/coaches/index.html?eref=sihp
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