Andy Reid, GM Brett Veach Agree to Chiefs Contract Extensions

The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday that head coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach have signed contract extensions.

Team chairman and CEO Clark Hunt spoke glowingly of Reid:

"Over the last eight seasons here in Kansas City we've had the opportunity to witness one of the greatest head coaches of all time lead our franchise to its first Super Bowl title in 50 years. He's a hall of fame head coach, but more importantly, an outstanding person who has really changed our team culture. I'd like to congratulate Andy and his family on this well-deserved extension. It is our hope that he can finish his legendary career right here in Kansas City."

Reid, 62, was hired by the Chiefs in 2013 after 14 years with the Philadelphia Eagles. He's led Kansas City to an 85-36 record, six playoff appearances and a Super Bowl title last season. He's 215-129-1 as a head coach, putting him sixth all-time in regular-season wins and second among active coaches behind Bill Belichick's 277. With that career resume, Reid will be a shoo-in for the Hall of Fame.

Veach, 42, has also been with the Chiefs since 2013 and has been the team's general manager for the last four seasons. Under his watch, the team has gone 42-15 and made the postseason in three straight seasons, with a fourth trip to the postseason virtually inevitable this season.

Hunt also spoke highly of Veach on Monday:

"Brett has had a remarkable run as our General Manager over the past four years, and he certainly deserves this recognition. His creativity, along with personal connection to our players and staff, has helped build a championship roster. He has had an impressive start to his career as a GM, and I know he'll continue his aggressive approach that has consistently improved the talent of the Chiefs."

The Chiefs are well positioned to become a dynasty in the coming years with the best quarterback in football (Patrick Mahomes) and a slew of weapons around him. Reid has continued to show the creativity to get the most out of Mahomes' ability and those weapons, making the Chiefs difficult to defend.

Veach has done well to refill the team's coffers with talent. It's proved to be a fruitful pairing for the Chiefs, one that will continue for the foreseeable future.