After an 8-1 start to the 2020 NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs saw it fit to extend both HC Andy Reid and GM Brett Veach. We knew ahead of the season that the team was working toward finalizing contract extensions for the pair. Those extensions reportedly were set to keep Reid and Veach together through the 2025 season. Now, they’ve officially put pen to paper and inked the deals fresh off the bye week. The team is in a position to secure a top seed in the AFC playoffs, and have now locked down key members of their organization, including their franchise quarterback, for the foreseeable future.
Chiefs CEO and Chairman Clark Hunt made statements on each of the extensions on Monday, praising the duo for their success in Kansas City.
Here is what Hunt said of Reid:
“Over the last eight seasons here in Kansas City we’ve had the opportunity to witness one of the greatest head coaches of all time lead our franchise to its first Super Bowl title in 50 years. He’s a hall of fame head coach, but more importantly, an outstanding person who has really changed our team culture. I’d like to congratulate Andy and his family on this well-deserved extension. It is our hope that he can finish his legendary career right here in Kansas City.”
Here is what Hunt said of Veach:
“Brett has had a remarkable run as our General Manager over the past four years, and he certainly deserves this recognition. His creativity, along with personal connection to our players and staff, has helped build a championship roster. He has had an impressive start to his career as a GM, and I know he’ll continue his aggressive approach that has consistently improved the talent of the Chiefs.”
Reid and Veach also made a pair of statements of their own both incredibly thankful for the opportunity to continue to represent the Chiefs’ franchise.
Here is what Reid said:
“I’d like to thank Clark and the entire Hunt family for their support over the last eight years. Aside from winning the Super Bowl, one of my favorite moments last season was being able to be a part of bringing the Lamar Hunt Trophy back to the family. I’m grateful for our players, my coaching staff, our support staff and our great fans. My family and I love living in Kansas City, and I look forward to continuing my career here.”
Here is what Veach said:
“I’d like to thank Clark and the entire Hunt family for putting the trust and confidence in me to run our personnel department. I’m blessed to be surrounded by talented people, including a tremendous staff and a hall of fame head coach. I’m excited and looking forward to continue building upon the foundation we’ve established as a team.”
With their franchise quarterback under contract for the next 10 seasons, this move was a no-brainer for the Chiefs. It keeps the best front office and coaching staff in the league in Kansas City while they work toward winning many championships in the years to come.
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