September 02, 2020
In what has otherwise been a dismal and tragedy-filled year, it can be helpful to remember that Andy Reid won his first Super Bowl back in February.
Long-suffering Eagles fans, who had watched the cruel collapses of Reid's teams in Philadelphia, finally saw the veteran coach experience the joy that eluded him for so long. It also helped that the Eagles took care of business with their own championship two seasons prior.
On Tuesday, Reid donned his Super Bowl LIV ring for the first time. You can see the smile under Reid's mask in his eyes.
You deserve this, Coach 🥺 pic.twitter.com/JM6JGUkzZ0
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 2, 2020
Here's a closer a look at the ring, whose inner band references the series of incredible playoff comebacks the team pulled off against the Texans, Titans and 49ers.
The details 🤤 pic.twitter.com/jboyucMuvB
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 2, 2020
SUPER BOWL LIV CHAMPIONS pic.twitter.com/qnpxsn7D9n
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 1, 2020
Reid was asked about the ring during a press conference on Tuesday. He told reporters that it will be a useful tool for obtaining free cheeseburgers.
Andy Reid on when he plans to wear his Super Bowl ring: “You wear it for special occasions. Or if you want a free cheeseburger, you point that right there, show ‘em that ring and you might get one.” 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/4OBCD4VQtF
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 1, 2020
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, fresh off of receiving his own ring, raised the stakes by proposing to his longtime girlfriend Brittany Matthews.
First, his Super Bowl ring.
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) September 2, 2020
Now, @PatrickMahomes proposed to his girlfriend. pic.twitter.com/ou3T4mUAE0
The 2020 NFL season will officially kick off next Thursday, Sept. 20, with a playoff rematch between the Chiefs and Texans.
And for the first time in his head coaching career, Andy Reid will be leading a team without the weight of the Super Bowl monkey on his back.
