Reid's Kids Want Him To Keep Coaching

Andy Reid has gone through quite a lot over the past year. The drama surrounding his family has been well documented but the Eagles head football coach often kept his personal feelings on the matter to himself. He first opened up in a controversial piece in Philadelphia Magazine back in December and shared a great deal more this past week at the owner's meetings.

Thomas George of NFL.com has a great article that has a dozen or so choice quotes from the Eagles coach. One of the questions I get from Philly outsiders most frequently -- aside from the McNabb question -- is what do I think will happen with Andy Reid, would he continue coaching? I thought, and continue to think, that Reid should continue on as coach. Britt and Garrett Reid feel the same way.

"One thing both Garrett and Britt have been adamant about is telling me to keep coaching," Reid said softly, squinting under the brimming sunshine. "They said, 'Dad, keep doing it. Keep doing it your way. Don't let things slide because of us.' That gave me a nice kick."
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"When that day comes," said Reid, "when it is time, I will acknowledge it and make that change. I'm fortunate that I get a say in when it is coming. I'm fortunate I get a say in when I decide I'm leaving."

One of the reasons I believe Reid will be with the Eagles for years to come is the close relationship he has with owner Jeffrey Lurie. Lurie was one of Reid's biggest supporters during the tough times.

Reid goes on to talk about the harshness of the judge who called his household a "drug emporium" and gushed about the support he received from fans, family, friends, and the Eagles organization. The whole article is worth a read.