The Facts:
Shortly after the team announced they parted ways with general manager Scott Pioli, NFL.com's Steve Wyche reports that the Chiefs reached an agreement to make Andy Reid the team's next head coach, according to source with knowledge of contract. The contract is being reviewed.
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Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
ESPN's Chris Mortensen and Profootballtalk.com's Mike Florio are all reporting the same. ... Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt took control of the interview process early and zeroed in on Reid at a time that many expected Reid to land with the Arizona Cardinals. As NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal suggests, it's not hard to see why Kansas City was attractive to Reid. The team had five Pro Bowlers despite a two-win season. They play in a weak division with a strong fan base and an ownership with a history of respect in the league. Most importantly, they can offer Reid what they offered Pioli: Control. ... Hunt entrusted all facets of his organization to Pioli just four years ago. Now the Chiefs will do the same thing with Reid. ... Stay tuned. More when the official announcement is made.
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