Barry Switzer Talks About Andy Reid’s Accomplisments

Let's talk about how Andy Reid has completely transformed the narrative surrounding his career. In recent years, he hasn't just flipped the script; he's redefined it entirely.

Back in 2012, it seemed that Reid's time was up. The general consensus was that his tenure as head coach with the Philadelphia Eagles had reached its end, especially after a series of disappointing seasons that resulted in missing the playoffs once again. Reid was ultimately fired and let go by the team. At that moment, it appeared he would join the ranks of coaches who were considered "very good, but not good enough," alongside names like Marty Schottenheimer, Jim Mora, Denny Green, and many others.

If Andy Reid wins Super Bowl LIX, he will gain even greater recognition. Achieving a three-peat would not only make NFL history but also solidify his legacy, placing him on the Mount Rushmore of the greatest coaches of all time. This victory would mark his fourth championship as head coach, tying him with Chuck Noll and the Steelers dynasty of the 1970s. It would mean that Reid would have as many championship rings as Tom Landry and Don Shula combined. He would also surpass John Madden, Mike Tomlin, and John Harbaugh, who have a total of three championships together. In fact, he would have three more rings than the legendary Chiefs coach Hank Stram.

I asked Barry Switzer what it would mean if Andy were to secure his own personal fourth title? “Craig, I would expect Andy to give all of the credit to the team. After all, it’s the players but also the coaches and the entire organization surrounding you. It takes all. No one individual can make it happen by themselves.”

Coach Switzer would know a little something about winning the big game as he’s only one of four head coaches to win a college championship and Super Bowl. (Joined by the likes of Jim Harbaugh, Pete Carroll and his predecessor in Dallas, Jimmy Johnson. I asked if he still wears his ring from Super Bowl XXX with the Cowboys. “I wear it and I also wear several of my conference and national championship rings also. I like to alternate them,” Switzer said.

A fourth championship would also catapult Andy Reid past the likes of Bill Walsh and Joe Gibbs who each won three. There’s no doubt that Reid will join these coaching icons one day in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The only question is how many titles he and Patrick Mahomes will win in tandem before the books are closed.