This 12 months’s Tremendous Bowl options loads of storylines, from the matchup of two younger star quarterbacks to the Kelce brothers each making it to the massive recreation.

One of many extra attention-grabbing subjects of dialog revolves round Kansas Metropolis Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. In an odd method, Reid is doing his greatest to defeat a crew he spent over a decade constructing.

Throughout Reid’s 14-year tenure because the Philadelphia Eagles’ head coach his roster-building philosophy put an emphasis on drafting good gamers alongside the strains of scrimmage. A number of the gamers Reid had in enter on drafting are nonetheless key contributors to Philadelphia’s line of defense.

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Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles talks to head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs as owner Jeffrey Lurie of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 3, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles talks to go coach Andy Reid of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs as proprietor Jeffrey Lurie of the Philadelphia Eagles seems to be on previous to the sport at Lincoln Monetary Area on October 3, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Reid drafted 12 gamers within the first spherical throughout his stint with the Eagles. Eight of these first-rounder have been linemen. 

The one exceptions have been quarterback Donovan McNabb, large receiver Freddie Mitchell, cornerback Lito Sheppard and large receiver Jeremy Maclin.

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On Thursday, Reid was requested about two of the previous gamers he drafted, four-time All-Professional defensive deal with Fletcher Cox and defensive finish Brandon Graham.

“Yeah, I’m very happy with these guys. I do know them personally, so I’m proud. They’re powerful guys, powerful minded, they’re good leaders, they’re enjoyable to be round and so they’re good soccer gamers. I believe usually that – each’s a person and has their very own traits – however generally, I’d inform you that about them – nice crew guys,” Reid advised reporters.

First round draft pick Fletcher Cox (R) of the Philadelphia Eagles and head coach Andy Reid speak to the media during a press conference on April 27, 2012 at the NovaCare Complex in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

First spherical draft choose Fletcher Cox (R) of the Philadelphia Eagles and head coach Andy Reid converse to the media throughout a press convention on April 27, 2012 on the NovaCare Complicated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Howie Roseman has been with the Eagles franchise for over 20 years. He began off as a entrance workplace intern in 2000 and is now in his second stint because the crew’s normal supervisor. 

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Roseman additionally at the moment serves because the Eagles’ government vice chairman and he has constructed the most effective rosters within the NFL. He appears to have realized from Reid throughout their 12 years collectively as a result of Philly has arguably essentially the most gifted defensive and offensive strains within the league.

“I nonetheless have an awesome relationship with Jeff Lurie, Howie Roseman, all of the folks there.” Reid stated throughout an look on “The Herd” on Tuesday. “Three of the gamers have been youngsters that we drafted once we have been there. I’ve fond recollections of Philadelphia. I really like all 14 years that I used to be there.”

Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs paces the sidelines during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. 

Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs paces the sidelines throughout the recreation towards the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. 
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Reid additionally talked about the connection that Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick had along with his sons.

“Reddick went to high school with my son (at Temple College) – each my sons, one was teaching and one was taking part in,” advised reporters on Thursday.

One in all Reid’s son’s, Britt, was a graduate assistant coach at Temple earlier than finally becoming a member of his father’s employees in Kansas Metropolis.

In November, Britt was sentenced to 3 years in jail after pleading responsible to a felony DWI cost stemming from a automobile crashed that critically injured a four-year-old in 2021. The incident occurred on Feb. 4, simply days earlier than the Chiefs have been scheduled to play in Tremendous Bowl LV.

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Reid led the Eagles to 5 NFC Championship video games and a Tremendous Bowl look throughout his time on the helm. The crew reached the playoff 9 occasions in an 11-year stretch. 

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