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Former NFL star Michael Vick has declared that Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid might be the greatest of all time, surpassing New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick.
Vick’s comments came during an interview with Tyreek Hill on the “It Needed To Be Said” podcast, where he praised Reid for his coaching abilities and consistency throughout his career.
Vick, who played under Andy Reid during his time with the Philadelphia Eagles, stated, “He might be the greatest coach of all time. You don’t have to win (as many) championships to be considered.”
While Vick acknowledges the impressive dynastic success of Belichick and Tom Brady in New England, he highlights Reid’s achievements in Philadelphia and Kansas City as proof of his greatness.
Vick expressed his deep admiration for Reid, stating, “I love that man to death; like for real, literally, I’d do anything for you.”
The former Pro Bowl quarterback emphasized that Reid’s greatness goes beyond the number of championships he has won, despite recently securing his second Super Bowl title with the Chiefs.
Vick lauded Reid’s consistency, noting his numerous appearances in conference championship games. Reflecting on the past season, Vick stated, “After Andy won the Super Bowl, he only got two [championships], but he went to like four or five NFC Championship games.” This consistent level of success has cemented Reid’s reputation as one of the premier coaches in the league.
One of Vick’s primary reasons for ranking Reid above Belichick is the latter’s reliance on Tom Brady as his quarterback. While Belichick and Brady formed an iconic duo that secured six Super Bowl victories for the Patriots, Vick argues that Reid’s success has been less dependent on one player.
He acknowledged, “You know, I understand Belichick and Brady and that whole dynamic. But coach [Reid] did it in Philly, and then he’s doing it in KC.”
The stats support Vick’s claim. Bill Belichick is a career losing coach over a span of a decade without Tom Brady as his quarterback, with a 79-88 record.
He has a losing record even without including his time in Cleveland, with 43-44 record, with just the Patriots.
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Vick also highlighted the significant impact Reid had on his own career, particularly during a difficult period. After serving a prison sentence for his involvement in a dogfighting scandal, Vick found himself without a team. The Atlanta Falcons, who initially drafted him, chose not to bring him back.
Andy Reid and the Philadelphia Eagles however provided him with a second chance. Vick expressed his deep admiration for Reid’s support, stating, “I just always admired him (coach Reid) as a play-caller… When he called, when I was waiting for a phone call for one of the teams, when I came out of prison.”