Andy Reid Reportedly Close To Becoming New Cardinals Head Coach

Just one day after announcing the dismissal of head coach Ken Whisenhunt, it is being reported that the Arizona Cardinals are close to bringing in recently fired Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid to take over the Cardinals.

Local TV sports reporter Tim Ring tweeted: "I am reporting the Cardinals are very close to a deal with Andy Reid to become the team's next head coach."

XTRA 910 reporter/broadcaster Mike Jurecki also tweeted: "Hearing Cards are closing in on Andy Reid to become the new head coach of the Cardinals."

When team president Michael Bidwill addressed the media on Monday about the decision to part ways with both Ken Whisenhunt and general manager Rod Graves, he did reveal that Reid was a candidate for the job.

Reid, if hired, will only have one offensive coach on staff -- tight ends coach Freddie Kitchens.

If this proves to be true, there will be two very important questions left to be answered -- who will be the team's GM and what will the fate of defensive coordinator Ray Horton be.

Source: SBNation.com

 

Holy heck that would be fast.

 

great for andy

 

Will his first order of business be apologizing to Kolb?

 

NFC west is going to be even tougher now

 

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FREAK FREAK FREAK!!! I don't want Andy in the NFC. I know he couldn't win the big one here in Philly but I think he'll land well on his feet. I don't like him in the NFC, especially with something to prove.

That being said, if it happens, good move. Wifes fam is in Phoenix and his fam is in So Cal. Better family support system than in Philly.

 

At least he won't be in Dallas, Dragonite.

 

Haven't been scared of Andy Reid since the great Jim Johnson passed away...

 

I knew he was gonna get scooped up fast but god **mn.

 

Ain't that the truth? Jim Johnson doesn't get the credit he deserves IMO.

 

I think many people have completely forgotten about him, or never realized exactly how important he was to the success of the Eagles. The best decision Andy Reid ever made was bringing him on to be his DC.

 

Wasn't expecting him to go there. I wish him well.

 

He'll finally get Larry Fitzgerald! That's one way to do it. Good for Andy if it happens. Arizona isn't the worst situation out there...

 

Amen...

One of the greatest defensive minds ever. Another thing I always loved (unless it was against the Bears) was he made the most effective situational blitz calls I've ever seen.

Definitely a huge part of an Andy Reid resume just like Buddy Ryan was for Ditka's.

 

Why would he apologize? Kolb hasnt done anything to deserve an apology. My guess is he tries to figure out how he could fleece another team and get rid of him.

 

that was fast... bring vick to the Cards...

 

Andy Reid to tell Arizona Cardinals he'll 'fix' Kevin Kolb - NFL.com

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well, i can't say i like this for either party involved ...............

 

Reports out of Arizona is that they have not contacted Reid...lol. Guess they'll do the Rooney Rule thing to get that out of the way (Horton) and then in turn hire Reid...