THE HERD - Hour 3 - Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid joins The Herd

Andy Reid, the legendary Kansas City Chiefs head coach, joins The Herd for a candid conversation that cuts through the noise of NFL hype and reveals the quiet discipline behind his sustained success. Reid, who has coached for 27 years and led the Chiefs to multiple Super Bowl titles, dismisses the idea of a 'Madden curse' with a sharp, skeptical eye, calling it 'confirmation bias' and pointing out that Tom Brady was on the cover twice and still thrived. He reveals that his offseason isn’t about nostalgia—'I bet you're on YouTube right now looking at a 1938 Rose Bowl'—but about relentless, daily work with his staff. The real story, though, is how he keeps his team energized: by leaning into the youth and energy of his players, who 'bring out the best in you every day' and help him stay 'as young as you can be at 68.' Reid also shares his deep respect for Patrick Mahomes, not just as a player but as a person—'he's just like a kid'—despite Mahomes' global fame and wealth. When asked about managing a bruiser like Kenneth Walker, Reid emphasizes attitude and growth over volume, saying the goal is to 'keep growing as a football player.' The episode ends with a rare moment of levity, as Reid playfully calls out J-Mac’s 'tomfoolery'—a reminder that even the most serious coaches have a sense of humor. The episode’s standout insight isn’t about strategy or stats—it’s about the human engine of longevity. Reid’s secret?