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Andy Reid close to Chiefs deal
Updated: January 3, 2013, 10:32 AM ET
By Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter | ESPN
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Adam Schefter discusses the Chiefs' and Cardinals' interest in hiring Andy Reid for their open head coaching positions.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are on the verge of a deal to make Andy Reid their next head coach, according to league sources.
There still are minor details to work out but after nine hours of meetings Wednesday, one source involved in the talks said "the major issues have been discussed and agreed upon."
Reid Was Eagles' Best
Andy Reid was the winningest coach in Eagles franchise history. Since Reid's arrival in Philadelphia in 1999, the Eagles have recorded 130 regular-season wins, the NFL's sixth-highest total in that span. Philadelphia also had 10 postseason wins, the third-most since 1999, and claimed six division titles, also the third-most, under Reid.
Most Wins By Eagles Coach
Coach W-L
Andy Reid 130-93-1
Greasy Neale 63-43-5
Dick Vermeil 54-47
Buddy Ryan 43-35-1
-- ESPN Stats & Information
One source close to Reid said this morning, "This is going to happen fast."
The two sides spent the day Wednesday meeting at a private airport in the Philadelphia area. Reid had been scheduled to fly to Arizona to speak to Cardinals officials about their head coaching opening, but talks progressed with the Chiefs to the point where no hangups are expected.
The Chiefs' contingent of officials included owner Clark Hunt, general manager Scott Pioli, executive Ryan Petkoff and president Mark Donovan, who used to work in Philadelphia with Reid.
By the end of the day, the expectation amongst the parties in attendance was that a deal would be wrapped up.
One assistant coach aligned with Reid even texted Thursday morning that he is going to Kansas City, not Arizona.
Once the deal is finalized, the next question in Kansas City will shift to the future of Pioli. Reid is expected to want to bring his own personnel men to Kansas City, which does not bode well for the future of Pioli. Reid worked in Philadelphia with former Browns general manager Tom Heckert, who is expected to be one candidate. Reid also is best friends with Packers director of football operations John Dorsey, who has interviewed for other general managers in the past.
The Chiefs fired Romeo Crennel Monday after a 2-14 season.
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