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Andy Reid’s Unexpected Decision After Super Bowl Loss Revealed

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Tristan Afshar | Last updated Mar 14, 2025 12:56 PM ET

After the Kansas City Chiefs suffered a brutal Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, many expected head coach Andy Reid to take a deep dive into film, analyzing every mistake in preparation for next season. Instead, Reid made an unorthodox move—he sent his assistant coaches home just days after the season ended.

Rather than dissecting every second of the Super Bowl loss, Reid wanted his staff to step away from the game completely before returning with a fresh perspective. According to The Kansas City Star’s Sam McDowell, this decision wasn’t about frustration with his assistants but rather about avoiding emotional, reactionary decision-making in the aftermath of the defeat.

"Only a few days after the season, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid kicked his assistants out of the building," McDowell reported. "He worried any conclusions drawn from the season would otherwise be tainted solely by that Super Bowl LIX ending. They needed to turn the page, so to speak, and then return with a fresh outlook."

Why Reid Took This Approach

For most teams, a Super Bowl loss leads to extensive review sessions, breaking down every mistake to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself. But Reid opted for a mental reset instead, recognizing that lingering on the loss could cloud judgment.

Rather than focusing on what went wrong in the Chiefs’ inability to stop the Eagles, Reid has chosen to shift focus toward the future, ensuring his coaching staff returns with a clear, objective mindset.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach and BYU alum Andy Reid inside T-Mobile Center for today’s game: pic.twitter.com/h1jZztKWvr
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This decision aligns with Reid’s philosophy of constant adaptation and forward-thinking leadership. By stepping away temporarily, his staff will be able to assess the team’s needs without being consumed by the emotions of the Super Bowl loss.

With Patrick Mahomes leading the charge and the Chiefs expected to make key offseason moves, Reid’s approach could prove to be exactly what the team needs to stay at the top of the NFL.

Now, as Kansas City prepares for another deep playoff run, all eyes will be on whether Reid’s surprising strategy pays off when it matters most.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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