Chiefs HC Andy Reid’s advice for former players starting their head coaching careers

Sep 24, 2018; Tampa, FL, USA;Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) is announced before the game as he runs out of the tunnel against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has inspired many former players to pursue coaching careers. He recently spoke with reporters about two more former players, DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick, who were named head coaches in college football.

“Listen, I’m proud of them (DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick). Michael’s – both of them have been kind of into that. DeSean, you know, he came up kind of close where I grew up, and so I know a lot of people that worked with him. His dad was real involved at that time, so I think it’s great to see him have an opportunity to do it.” said Reid. “I knew somewhere that was in his plan. Both of them are very smart, innately very smart, just they’ve been blessed that way. They don’t forget anything; they could handle a game plan like that (snaps), and I think they’ll do great as a head coach. They have good people skills, and recruiting is a big part of that.”

Vick, recently hired as Norfolk State’s head coach, received a congratulatory video message from Reid. DeSean Jackson, the new head coach of Delaware State University, also played under Reid in Philadelphia to start his playing career.

“I’ve been fortunate to stay in touch with both of them (DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick). I’ve had a chance to talk to the people that were hiring them, so it was – they have my full support,” said Reid. “I know they’re going to do great. The university is supporting them right now, which is a beautiful thing. They obviously went in there and impressed them, so that’s about half the battle. This whole recruiting thing, I don’t understand all that, but I…

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