The Kansas City Chiefs are amid an incredible period of success. With their Super Bowl 58 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs totaled three championships in five years. Head Coach Andy Reid and the teams’ executive leadership play an integral role in the franchise’s success. Thus, the organization is rewarding them with massive contract extensions.
Chiefs keep stellar leadership core together long-term
Kansas City gave Andy Reid, President Mark Donovan, and GM Brett Veach long-term contract extensions, the team announced on Monday. Moreover, team CEO Clark Hunt told Reid he wanted to make him the highest-paid coach in the NFL, per insight from Tom Pelissero. Hunt followed through by extending Reid through 2029.
Hunt also released a statement in conjunction with the team’s big announcement on the leadership team:
“Mark, Brett, and Andy have achieved historic success together, and we are thrilled that they will continue in their roles for many years to come,” Hunt said. “Individually, Mark, Brett, and Andy each represent the best in the National Football League at their respective positions, and together, they make up one of the finest leadership teams in all of professional sports. They have been tremendous leaders for this organization on and off the field, and we look forward to their continued success in the years ahead.”
Since 2017, Donovan, Veach, and Reid helped Kansas City to a 100-34 overall record. In addition, the Chiefs have amassed seven consecutive AFC West Division Championships, four AFC Championships, and three Super Bowl Championships.
The trio has helped expand Kansas City’s business interest off the field as well. There has been great growth in the team’s social footprint and an expansion of the national and international fanbase.
It appears the executive team will not slow down anytime soon. It will be exciting to watch the Chiefs continue their stellar dominance in 2024 and beyond.
Chiefs prepare for continued success
Andy Reid and company are not satisfied with their success. During the 2024 Super Bowl parade, Patrick Mahomes confidently reassured fans that the three-peat quest was underway.
“We appreciate everything ya’ll do…we know we had to go on the road last year, but I promise you next year we’ll be at home. We’re going for that three-peat so don’t get it twisted. We’re doing it. Three times, the first time in NFL history. Love ya’ll,” Mahomes said.
The star quarterback’s confidence is fitting, given his incredible production with Kansas City.
Mahomes has won three championships and two league MVPs by the age of 28. In addition, his on-the-field production is off the charts.
Mahomes finished the 2023-24 season with a whopping 4,183 passing yards and 12 touchdowns; however, this was not even his best year. In 2022-23, Mahomes exploded for a career-high 5,250 yards and 41 TDs. The star QB is one of a kind and he wants to keep helping his team achieve greatness.
All in all, the combination of Kansas City’s star players and outstanding executive team has helped the franchise to great heights. With the way things are going, the team will continue to ascend.
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