Chiefs to hire Andy Reid as coach, cut ties with GM Scott Pioli

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Andy Reid, who spent the previous 14 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, reached an agreement to be the Chiefs' new coach, CBSSports.com NFL Insiders Mike Freeman and Jason La Canfora confirmed.

Meanwhile, Scott Pioli is out as general manager of Chiefs. Pioli and the team "mutually parted ways," the Chiefs said in a statement Friday. The decision came after four tumultuous seasons marked by poor draft choices, ineffective free-agent moves, failed coaching hires and a growing fan rebellion.

"I truly apologize for not getting the job done," Pioli said.

The Eagles fired Reid after 14 seasons on Monday, the same day the Chiefs parted ways with coach Romeo Crennel after the worst season in franchise history.

Reid had been linked to the opening in Arizona before the Chiefs put on the press.

The opening in Kansas City is attractive on several levels: The Chiefs had five Pro Bowl players and two others chosen as alternates, despite their 2-14 record, and they have the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft for the first time in franchise history.

That selection could help the Chiefs fill a gaping void at quarterback.

Matt Cassel was benched midway through the season and Brady Quinn, who was playing on a one-year deal, struggled as his replacement. Reid has had success at developing quarterbacks in the past, working with Donovan McNabb — whom he helped draft with the No. 2 pick — during his time in Philadelphia and Brett Favre earlier in his career in Green Bay.