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Chiefs HC Andy Reid comments on retirement rumors after Super Bowl LIX: ‘I enjoy football’

Kansas City #Chiefs head coach Andy Reid comments on retirement rumors after Super Bowl LIX: ‘I enjoy football’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs are in their fifth Super Bowl in six years, continuing unparalleled success under head coach Andy Reid. During Super Bowl media week, the long-time coach is constantly forced to address his future, and this year in New Orleans is no different.

During his press conference on Tuesday, Reid ended the speculation and eliminated the distractions ahead of Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

“I enjoy teaching, so I don’t get caught up too much on all the stats and all that, all the records and all that stuff,” said Reid. “But I enjoy being around the guys. I enjoy football, the game. You can’t put in the hours that we do and not enjoy it. So I really love the game. Yes, I’ll be back.”

Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt indicated on Monday that Reid would return next season and would no longer hold the title as the league’s oldest head coach. The Las Vegas Raiders’ hitting Pete Carroll has given him back that designation, while the AFC West will sport the oldest combination of head coaches projected for the 2025 season.

Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt praises Patrick Mahomes regardless of stats: ‘Always elevates his game’

Kansas City #Chiefs Clark Hunt praises Patrick Mahomes regardless of stats: ‘Always elevates his game’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 season featured eleven of their fifteen victories being one-score games. The clutch factor was quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ flawless late-game execution.

Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt appeared as a guest on NFL Network’s ‘The Insiders,’ speaking with Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. One topic discussed was Mahomes’s continuing to be a polarizing player in the league without his usual statistical season.

“I think it’s true of all the great ones, and it really doesn’t matter what sports we’re talking about: basketball, football, hockey, baseball,” said Hunt. “The great ones at the most important moments are at their very best, and Patrick has shown that every year.”

For the first time in his career, since being named the starting quarterback before the 2018 season, Mahomes wasn’t selected for the Pro Bowl. Although he didn’t have the high touchdown numbers fans have grown accustomed to, he maintained his efficiency at the end of games as the league’s best closer.

“Regardless of his stats in the regular season, he always elevates his game when we get to the playoffs,” said Hunt. “he’s definitely done that recently. Hopefully, that’ll continue this weekend.”

After passing Joe Montana, Mahomes is second on the league’s playoff wins list for quarterbacks. He will try to keep the momentum going and secure a third consecutive Super Bowl title and potentially fourth game MVP award.

Chiefs GM Brett Veach reflects on moves made during the regular season: ‘I’m super aggressive’

Kansas City #Chiefs general manager Brett Veach reflects on moves made during the regular season: ‘I’m super aggressive’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs are seeking NFL history in Super Bowl LIX with the opportunity to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowl titles. The matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans may not have happened if it hadn’t been for efforts made in the front office led by general manager Brett Veach.

“I don’t necessarily know if we feel vindicated; I think we’re always aggressive, and it goes back to the leadership of Clark (Hunt). Clark does a great job of keeping… I’m super aggressive, and that can be dangerous. Having Clark’s leadership and guidance has been a blessing.” said Veach during the AFC Championship postgame press conference. “It’s a great balance where he gives me the green light when he feels like it’s appropriate, but at the same time, we try to be smart and very decisive in what we do. At the same time, we have a good group here; we plan to be successful for a long time. We just have to be smart. It’s a delicate balance of being disciplined and aggressive. There is a fine balance, and it’s a complete group effort between my staff, Clark, and the coaching staff.”

Veach added players like DeAndre Hopkins, D.J. Humphries, and running back Kareem Hunt due to numerous injuries. Veach gushed over Hunt’s contributions since signing early in the regular season.

“I am so excited. There is a kid that, obviously there, was a tough situation years ago. The kid has grown and learned, and he is so grateful to be here, and we are so grateful to have him. It is really a blessing for this to come full circle. For him to be out of this organization, and he did some great things with Cleveland, but it is always special to come full circle. To see him and the way he has grown and developed as a person, both on and off the field, is great. I am so happy for him; he has been so critical to our success. He is a phenomenal football player, and I’m blessed that it worked out, and he is back here, and hopefully, we will have continued success with him.”

Hunt punched in a 12-yard touchdown rush for the game’s first touchdown on the Chiefs’ opening drive last Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. The touchdown was his second of the 2024 postseason, his third postseason rushing touchdown with the Chiefs, and the seventh rushing score of his playoff career. He finished the game with 64 yards on 17 carries, one touchdown, and one reception for six yards.

Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt comments on the franchise’s success: ‘A consistent winner’

Kansas City #Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt comments on the franchise’s success: ‘A consistent winner’ | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs are going to their fifth Super Bowl in six years, seeking a fourth victory in that span. The team’s core, featuring Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, and head coach Andy Reid, has set a new standard of excellence in sports, which is felt throughout the organization.

Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt addressed the media on Sunday following the AFC Championship victory over the Buffalo Bills. He praised the team’s success and reflected on what he believes his father, Lamar Hunt, would think of the current dynasty.

“Well, as much as we as a family like having a bunch of trophies with his name on it, I think he (Lamar Hunt) would have been upset, because he was so humble,” said Hunt. “I don’t think any of us really could have dreamed about it being like this and having the success that we’ve had – winning five Lamar Hunt trophies in the last six years, going back to the Super Bowl. I think he would love it because, at his heart, he was a fan; he and my mom were fans first and foremost, so I know he would love that aspect of it. I also know he would love it for our fans, because that was always a focus of his.”

Kansas City became the fourth team to reach three consecutive Super Bowls, joining the 1990-93 Buffalo Bills (four consecutive), 1971-73 Miami Dolphins (three), and 2016-18 New England Patriots (three).

“Well, our goal has always been to build a consistent winner but the dream was to win one Lamar Hunt Trophy and win our second Lombardi Trophy, which we achieved back in 2019 and the great news is none of us were satisfied with that – nobody in the organization – (Head Coach) Andy (Reid), (QB) Pat (Mahomes), (General Manager) Brett (Veach), (President) Mark (Donovan), myself, our entire family,” said Hunt. “We wanted to come back and have a shot for more, and credit really goes to Brett on helping us build that consistent winner. A lot of the players have changed over the last six years, but here we are back in the Super Bowl.”

The Chiefs are the fourth reigning back-to-back Super Bowl champions to reach the Conference Championship game but the first to return to the Super Bowl. As they prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles in two weeks, they hope to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls.

Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt comments on the latest AFC West division title: ‘Never take them for granted’

Kansas City #Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt comments on the latest AFC West division title: ‘Never take them for granted’ | @EdEastonJr

Kansas City Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt spoke to reporters on Sunday night about the team’s thrilling victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, which clinched a ninth consecutive AFC West division title.

“You certainly never take them for granted; I do think in a lot of ways when you do something for the first time, it’s more special, and that was not the first time we’d ever won the division,” said Hunt. “But when we started this streak of nine, I think we were all really excited. We didn’t know what was ahead of us.”

The nine consecutive AFC West division titles are the second-longest such streak since 1970, trailing only the 2009-19 New England Patriots and their eleven AFC East division titles.

“It’s been a very special time period for the Kansas City Chiefs – an amazing era of Chiefs football. The credit for that goes to Andy (Reid), Brett (Veach), and their staff,” said Hunt. “They’ve just done a phenomenal job. I ought to mention the injuries this year. We certainly have had a lot of injuries, particularly at the receiver position, and Brett and his team have done a fantastic job every week (of) finding a solution, finding somebody who can come in and help us.”

Veach’s notable acquisitions include running back Samaje Perine, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, and left tackle D.J. Humphries, each of whom played significant roles in Sunday night’s victory. The Chiefs are now turning their attention to winning the top spot in the AFC and earning a first-round bye.

Chiefs owner might be more mad than fans after Week 11 loss to Bills

According to a report, Kansas City #Chiefs owner Clark Hunt was less-than-thrilled with his team’s loss to the Buffalo #Bills in Week 11.

The Kansas City Chiefs took their first loss of the 2024 regular season in Week 11 when the Buffalo Bills defeated the defending Super Bowl champions 30-21 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.

The Chiefs, who have developed one of the NFL’s most bitter rivalries with Buffalo in recent years, seemed to be on the verge of a perfect season before Sunday’s matchup against the Bills.

Despite its loss, Kansas City still holds the best record in the AFC.

But, according to a post by NFL reporter Darren Smith after the game, Chiefs owner and CEO Clark Hunt was reportedly livid after the Chiefs were defeated by Buffalo.

Though it remains unclear exactly what aspect of Kansas City’s performance miffed Hunt, Smith doubled down on his report when a fan questioned his reporting in the comments under his original tweet.

Stay tuned to see if this situation develops into a broader issue, or if Hunt’s rage is tamed before the Chiefs’ Week 12 matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

Clark Hunt on future of Chiefs’ stadium, practice facilities

Clark Hunt spoke to the media about the future of the #Chiefs’ stadium and practice facilities during a press conference on Wednesday.

With a vote on a sales tax extension in Jackson County that would fund renovations of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on the ballot in November, there has been a lot of talk about the future home of the Kansas City Chiefs.

During comments to the media this week, Chiefs owner Clark Hunt responded to questions about possible plans for the team’s practice facility.

When asked about the possibility of having the practice facility in Kansas, Hunt was hesitant to talk about specifics.

However, he made it clear that the team’s current location in Kansas City, Missouri was the team’s first option, but that the Chiefs’ practice facilities and stadium don’t necessarily have to be in the same complex.

“It wouldn’t be helpful to the process for me to mention specific sites other
than obviously, here at the (Harry S.) Truman Sports Complex, which is an obvious one,” Hunt explained. “The practice facility and the stadium don’t have to be next to each other going forward, and on the Missouri side that’s something that we’re contemplating, is perhaps another location in Missouri for a training facility.”

In a follow-up, Hunt made it clear that he is open to all possibilities relative to relocation on either side of State Line Road.

“I think really everything is on the table in that regard,” Hunt said. “There is some logic to having them in the same state, but I don’t think they have to be.”

Stay tuned for more developments on GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and a possible new practice facility for Kansas City,

Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt comments on welcoming back veteran running back

Kansas City #Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt comments on welcoming back Kareem Hunt | @EdEastonJr

During Wednesday’s press conference, Kansas City Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt opened up about running back Kareem Hunt’s return this season. The former Pro Bowler started his career in Kansas City but was abruptly released in 2018 following an off-the-field incident.

“Going back six years ago, we were obviously very disappointed by the actions that we saw in that video and how he handled it afterward, as we talked about it as an organization here a few weeks ago,” said Hunt. “Both Brett (Veach) and Andy (Reid) expressed to me that they felt confident that he had matured from that, that he had learned from the mistake (and) gotten the help he needed. As a result, we felt comfortable bringing him back.”

During the Chiefs’ last game before the bye week, Kareem led the team in rushing with 27 carries in his first start of the season, tallying 102 yards. The Chiefs CEO spoke to the veteran running back after he re-signed with Kansas City.

“I have, I have; he expressed to me his gratitude for being back here. He knows it’s a really good fit for him from a career standpoint,” said Hunt. “He knows that he left here under some difficult circumstances and is very glad to be back and getting to play for our great fans.”

The former Cleveland Brown’s running back has made an immediate impression in his return to Kansas City. The co-sign from ownership is the validation he needed for a genuine clean slate in his second tenure.

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt is keeping an open mind regarding Arrowhead Stadium’s future

Kansas City #Chiefs owner Clark Hunt is keeping an open mind regarding Arrowhead Stadium’s future | @EdEastonJr

As preparations for the Kansas City Chiefs 2024 season get underway at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, the future of the franchise’s home remains the leading discussion point.

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt shared his thoughts on the team at Arrowhead Stadium with the media at training camp on Monday.

“We have six-and-a-half years left on our lease at Arrowhead, and GEHA Field at Arrowhead is a special place. It’s special for our fans, and it’s special for the players and the coaches, but we do have to look to the future, and we do need a solution starting in 2031, which I know that Mark (Donovan) mentioned,” said Hunt. “We’re glad to have some options.”

On Friday, team President Mark Donovan called the stadium’s future a generational decision, and Hunt echoed the belief that they should be diligent in their evaluation.

“We really appreciate what the Kansas legislature did in passing the upgrade to the STAR Bond bill that potentially would give us an opportunity to look at a stadium over there, and we’re going to work very hard over the coming months and years to come up with a solution that makes sense for the organization, for the team, but also one that makes sense for the community,” said Hunt. “So, we’re approaching it very much with an open mind and look forward to talking to leaders on both sides of the state line.”

The possibility of leaving Missouri is real as the process continues to take shape with a hopeful resolution on the horizon.

Remembering Chiefs Hall of Famer Abner Haynes

Remembering Kansas City #Chiefs Hall of Famer Abner Haynes | @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs franchise lost an all-time great last week. Legendary running back Abner Haynes passed away at the age of 86.

Haynes was a trailblazer for the American Football League’s Dallas Texans during the 1960s. During the league’s first season in 1960, Abner earned Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year honors. Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt released a statement about Abner following the news of his passing.

“My family and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Chiefs Hall of Famer Abner Haynes,” Hunt said. “Abner was one of the first great stars of the Dallas Texans and the American Football League.”

Abner owns or shares various franchise records, including the most touchdowns in a rookie season, the most points by a non-kicker in a rookie season, the most points in a game, the most touchdowns in a game, and the most rushing touchdowns in a game.

“He earned the respect and admiration of his teammates and fans alike. In addition to his on-the-field prowess, Abner was a man of courage and leadership from a very young age,” said Hunt. “He remained involved in the community well after his playing days were over, and his legacy extends far beyond the gridiron. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Guadalupe, and his entire family during this difficult time.”

After joining the North Texas first-year team, Haynes broke barriers. He and his teammate Leon King became the first Black student-athletes to play on an integrated college football team in Texas or anywhere in the South. He was inducted into the North Texas Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1991.