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Reid on Two Sons: 'Still Hope'

Posted Dec 22, 07 8:56 AM CST in US,  Sports 

(Newser) – Eagles coach Andy Reid and his wife have finally spoken publicly about their two sons' drug problems, in a tear-jerking interview to be published next week in Philadelphia Magazine, AP reports. The Reids broke their silence as a way to "reach out to those who are going through similar situations," the coach said.

Andy Reid was affected by the six weeks he spent accompanying his son Garrett in addiction counseling, realizing that many suffering from addictions "are not bad people, it encompasses everybody." The Reids also defended Andy's decision not to step down from his coaching position, and hoped that the interview might clear things up for his players as  well as the public.

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In this photo released by Philadelphia Magazine, shown is the January edition of Philadelphia Magazine with Philadelphia Eagles football coach Andy Reid and his wife Tammy on the cover. The Reids broke...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Eagles football coach Andy Reid addresses a news conference in Philadelphia, Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. Reid broke his silence about his sons' problems and vowed their support in an exclusive...   (Associated Press)
Garrett Reid, 24, and Britt Reid, 22, two of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid's sons, are shown in these February 2007 file photos in Plymouth Meeting, Pa., and King of Prussia,Pa, respectively. Garrett...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid, right, reacts to the crowd as he and his sons Garrett, left, and Britt, center, walk off the field after the Eagles beat the New York Giants 24-21, in this Dec....   (Associated Press)
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