Was Andy Reid wrong for not acknowledging Eagles fans?
Andy Reid's 14-year tenure with the Eagles came to an end on Monday, and Reid has yet to address the city of Philadelphia or, more importantly, its fans.
Was Andy Reid wrong for not acknowledging Eagles fans?
Justin Klugh, Assistant Sports Producer
It's been a long year.
And as fans, we'd like some recognition.
Sure, we don't put in any of the training, workouts, long flights, missed time with loved ones or risk of horrible injury that the athletes do. But we ARE the ones who've had our emotions worn down to a nub, without millions of dollars to console ourselves.
The point is, even a minor acknowledgement of what we do--the clapping, the screaming, the StubHub scouring, the quickly minimizing of live streamed games when a supervisor pops into the cubicle--goes a long way.
Andy Reid's 14-year tenure with the Eagles came to an end on Monday, and Reid has yet to address the city of Philadelphia or, more importantly, its fans.
So assuming he's got his hands full being chased by helicopters and will eventually pen an eloquent exit speech, here are the class acts Reid will be following:
Shane Victorino
Casualty of a loss-induced fire sale, Shane bought the traditional full page ad in the paper, giving Philly a final, tear-stained "Mahalo."
The mainstay firecracker of a centerfielder was the first real foundation to buckle as the Phillies moved further and further from 2008. But in one last moment before he headed off to L.A., he helped us remember why we were so sad he was gone.
Hunter Pence
Hunter Pence, however, scarpered out of town quietly, using an awkwardly scheduled bobblehead night to say good bye weeks later. The note on the back of the box was nice, but it was then that we remembered--had he really only been here for one year? Maybe we are a little melodramatic.
Andre Iguodala
Iggy wrote a heartfelt letter to the fans on his personal web site. Days later, he characterized Philly sports fans as lunatics who consider a slam dunk appropriate penance for a human murder. But hey, whatever, he said the nice thing first.
Plus, we got Andrew Bynum! How can we lose!
Brian Dawkins
Of course, one of the most beloved Eagles of all time got to retire as one, despite that little experiment as a Bronco that we can just pretend didn't happen. In an emotional farewell at the NovaCare Center, B-Dawk stood with old hats like Jeffrey Lurie, former teammates like Donovan McNabb, and awe-struck fans who in the tenure of his career became Eagles themselves like Vinny Curry.
An appropriately choked-up moment for the collective who was saddest to see him go.
Eric Lindros
The first time the former Flyers captain sad good bye, there was a lot more rigid, uncomfortable silence. But when he was invited to play in the Winter Classic alumni game in 2011, we got a second shot at Lindros that we never thought we'd get.
He even gave Bobby Clarke the time of day, in a case of earth-shattering appeasement that nobody in this town had even bothered to fantasize about. When he stepped out on the ice, the crowd exploded--proving that we may be overly "passionate," or whatever adjective they're using to describe us amidst snickers this week, but we can appreciate the rarity of a higly coveted second chance.
Most coaches with class make it a point to have a final press conference and/or address the fans. Which means, of course, Reid............................won't.
Actually sounds like as Philly fans and our media just won a hollow victory and did not get the chance to spike the football and do our horse dance. Hell even the so called fans reps are upset at how quickly Andy bounced back, don't let the chiefs be successful hell get fixed and no win a superbowl...this town will be embarrassed...so look what the idiots just did, run every one out of town and now the hollow victory just set in, no one is running to coach here and the anointed foles won 1 game in 7 starts heck even kolb was better...sucks being an eagles fan at the moment...— jameslaka- At first I was upset that he didn't say anything but then I realized that he never said anything except cliches and lies for 14 years.
It would have been a bland, dry statement that giving us nothing.
Bottom line is he was a good coach for many years but the league caught up to his system. He has ZERO chance of winning a Super Bowl in KC so I really dont care what he has to say.— Four4Four - David Akres put up a thank you message on a big billboard next to one of the expressways in town.
But I really don't care if Reid says anything to the fans. I appreciate what he accomplished during his early years, but I've been dying for the team to have a fresh start for a few years and am thrilled that he's gone. Why should a guy who I'm thrilled to see go owe me a thank you?— phlmaestro - Good riddance! I am simply thrilled he is gone. Who cares about the guy who was NOT the best Eagles coach ever. See ya.— Fire_Andy
- Don't forget Pat Burrell's full page ad— ucircus
- What about David Akers taking a full billboard ad on I-95 thanking the fans? That is a class act, by a class guy.— kdbned
After reading countless negative postings by the 'fans' directed personally at Andy Reid, why on earth would he feel compelled to utter anything but two words to the kindest, gentlest, most understanding and forgiving fans on the planet earth?- huh? stupid question. stfu and let go— raoool
- grow up sport!— Bobby Danger
- I feel that his silence is a perfect reflection of the relationship between Reid and the Fans. Im surprised that Howard Eskin hasnt taken a page on the Daily news for him! I think he was the only one in town that truly admired Reid. Most fans now know he was a product of JJohnson and other good Assistant coaches, a good QB and RB. When it was left to him to run the entire show and allow talented coaches to leave, his true talent showed. Glad we can move on and try once again to find some reason to watch these games with true interest. The man has no class!— RAM1162
- Thanks for showing your 14 years of appreciation to the fans Andy. Enjoy the beef in KC. Do what you do best Andy. Eat and gain weight.— Pete60
- Thanks for showing your 14 years of appreciation to the fans Andy. Enjoy the beef in KC. Do what you do best Andy. Eat and gain weight.— Pete60
- palmyra21, you r a 100% right! I would like to know the avg IQ of the callers— dwilly
- Only if he wants to give his restaruant recommendatons, he can't talk about the Super Bowl (he never won).— STEPHEN1988
