Super Bowl or Senior Citizen Bowl? Older coaches are having a moment in the NFL
Briefly

The upcoming Super Bowl showcases veteran coaches, most notably 66-year-old Andy Reid, who has adapted his approach after winning his first Super Bowl. With a solid experience of coaching and understanding of player dynamics, Reid is noted for being more relaxed and open to changes, thanks to the removal of previous pressures. His defensive coordinator, Steve Spagnuolo, at 65, is poised for his fifth Super Bowl ring, illustrating that age brings rich experience to the coaching realm, echoing sentiments from players about the significance of retaining seasoned coaches for success.
"Once we won the first Super Bowl five years ago, I noticed Andy was more relaxed and more open to subtle changes in handling players."
"The narrative out there was that he couldn't get over the big one. With that burden gone, Andy has become more open to youth's contributions."
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