In the wake of a 2025 season that felt more like a fever dream than a football campaign, a question has begun to circulate through the national media, whispered by those who don’t understand the soul of Kansas City: Is it time for a change? But for those who have bled red and gold through the decades, the answer isn’t just “no”—it’s a resounding, defiant “Never.”
The Standard of Excellence
Let’s be clear about the reality of the situation. For over a decade, Andy Reid hasn’t just coached a football team; he has curated a culture of excellence that the rest of the league can only dream of. Before Big Red arrived, the Chiefs were a franchise searching for an identity. Today, they are a global dynasty. Three Super Bowl titles, a staggering run of AFC Championship appearances, and a standard of winning that has become the benchmark for the modern NFL.
People forget how hard it is to build what Andy built. He took a franchise and turned it into a fortress. He took a young quarterback and helped turn him into a legend. You don’t just “move on” from a man who has delivered the greatest era in Kansas City sports history because of one injury-riddled, 6-11 season.
The “Rebuild” Myth
The media loves the word “rebuild.” They see the empty lockers, the coaching staff turnover, and the looming 2026 Draft—where the Chiefs are projected to pick in the top 10 for the first time in over a decade—and they assume the ship is sinking. But if there is a “rebuild” coming, there is only one man on this planet who has earned the right to lead it.
Andy Reid is the ultimate architect. He has proven, both in Philadelphia and in Kansas City, that he can navigate the draft, adapt his scheme, and find the “silver lining” in the darkest of seasons. He isn’t looking at a top-10 pick as a failure; he’s looking at it as an opportunity. With Brett Veach by his side and a rare chance to snag elite, generational talent, the 2026 “reboot” isn’t a funeral—it’s an awakening.
The 100% Vow
Do we still believe in Andy Reid? 100%. This is a man who signed a five-year extension through 2029 for a reason. He isn’t here for the easy wins; he’s here for the mission. He has faced the “Black Monday” rumors, the speculation about retirement, and the noise from the critics, and his answer has been a steady, calm, and classic: “I’m coming back.” He is staying to finish what he started. He is staying to shepherd Patrick Mahomes through his recovery. He is staying because the “work” isn’t done until the Lombardi Trophy returns to 1 Arrowhead Drive.
The Edge of the Kingdom
The 2025 season was a test of our collective patience, but 2026 will be a test of our collective faith. Legends don’t leave when things get tough; they dig in. Andy Reid has earned every ounce of our loyalty. He has earned the right to decide when his story ends. And as the rest of the league watches with bated breath, the Kingdom stands united behind the man in the Hawaiian shirt.
The Standard hasn’t changed. The Architect is still at the drawing board. And the rest of the league? They already know what happens when you give Andy Reid a chip on his shoulder and a high draft pick.
