Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is serious about his game plans and the team’s execution throughout the season. However, he knows how to cut loose and celebrate with the players, especially after a significant victory, such as Christmas Day over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Reid donned a Santa Claus outfit in the locker room after the Week 17 victory, much to the delight of the players and owner Clark Hunt.
“Merry Christmas,” Reid said. I’m proud of you, dudes. Proud of you, for the present, you get home-field advantage.”
The long-time head coach was in great spirits as he spoke with reporters at the podium during his postgame press conference.
“So we appreciate that great to have Christmas, and Merry Christmas to all our fans and part of the organization that couldn’t be here,” said Reid. “So, it’s a good way to celebrate it right here in Pittsburgh.”
It’s not the first time the league’s oldest head coach has taken on the role of Santa as he was asked the essential question regarding his outfit and who packed it for him before the trip.
“I didn’t pack it some. One of my elves did,” said Reid. “I can’t transition on that to you, though I can’t tell you the secrets, but there was an elf involved. For all you nonbelievers out there.”
The Chiefs have clinched the top seed in the AFC and are officially set to have a first-round bye in the postseason. Reid’s next act will be figuring out his lineup for the regular season finale next week against the Denver Broncos without any stakes.
