by JACKSON WALKER | The National DeskLEFT: Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid talks to the media before the team's NFL football practice Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. . RIGHT: Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Two NFL head coaches are weighing in on a controversial speech by one player as it makes waves throughout the league.
“Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world,” Butker said to the school’s female graduates. “I can tell you that my beautiful wife Isabelle would be the first to say that her life truly started when she started living her vocation as a wife and as a mother.
I don’t think he was speaking ill to women,” Reid said. “He has his opinions and we all respect that. I let you guys in this room and you have a lot of opinions that I don’t like.” I think you do have to open the eyes of the players to their platform if they’re new to the situation,” he said. “I think you have to understand that what you say publicly can be fragmented and last with you forever.”Wednesday that while he doesn't "necessarily agree" with everything Butker said, he judges his teammate by his "character."