Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid speaks on his birthday

1. Alex Smith was the only starting QB Reid considered.

Asked if Foles couldve been Chiefs QB under a different situation,Reid: "I had my eyes on Alex when I took the job." Only starter he pursued

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2013

2. Geno Smith is still an option. So are 8-10 others.

Andy Reid says he'll evaluate 8-10 players for No. 1 pick. Asked why Alex over Geno Smith: "Doesn't mean Geno is out of the water." Smiles.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2013

Reid said he will consider somewhere between 8-10 prospects for the No. 1 pick, said getting Alex "doesn't mean Geno is out of the water."

— Geoff Mosher (@GeoffMosherCSN) March 19, 2013

Reid said he'll consider 8-10 prospects for the No. 1 overall pick in next month's draft.

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) March 19, 2013

3. The Eagles never wanted to trade Nick Foles.

Andy Reid reiterates that Eagles never wanted to trade Nick Foles, so conversations ended there.

— Geoff Mosher (@GeoffMosherCSN) March 19, 2013

Reid was asked about his interest in Nick Foles. Explains #Eagles didn't want to lose him. "That was never really part of the discussion."

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) March 19, 2013

4. Today is Andy Reid's birthday.

Andy Reid turns 55 today. Said he's stopped counting years.

— Geoff Mosher (@GeoffMosherCSN) March 19, 2013

5. He wore a Hawaiian shirt.

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