Being a coach in the NFL is not an easy job. If a coach has been able to hold on to their job for longer than five years, chances are they are a solid coach. Coaching in the NFL has more of a direct impact on a team’s success of the three major sports.
Andy Reid has been the coach of the Kansas City Chiefs for six seasons and has led the team to three consecutive AFC West titles—the first such streak in franchise history. Among active NFL coaches, where does he belong? Yes, the Super Bowl ring has eluded him to date, but he’s also a model of consistent success, not to mention one of the most creative coaches in the game.