Herm Edwards is a former American football player and coach who had a successful career in both college and professional football. He played college football at the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a standout defensive back. After college, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 1977 NFL Draft.
Edwards played for the Eagles for nine seasons, from 1977 to 1985 and again in 1986 and 1987. He was known for his hard-hitting style of play and his ability to make big plays on defense. He was a team captain for the Eagles and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1980.
After retiring from playing, Edwards began his coaching career as an assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1990. He worked his way up the coaching ranks, eventually becoming the head coach of the New York Jets in 2001. In his first season as head coach, he led the Jets to a 10-6 record and a playoff berth. He also famously gave a motivational speech that became known as the "You play to win the game" speech.
After four seasons with the Jets, Edwards became the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2006. He coached the Chiefs for three seasons, but was unable to lead them to the playoffs. He was fired after the 2008 season.
After his coaching career, Edwards became a football analyst for ESPN. He has also been involved in various charitable organizations, including the Herm Edwards Youth Foundation, which provides opportunities for underprivileged youth to participate in sports.
Throughout his career, Edwards was known for his passion for the game of football and his ability to motivate his players. He was a respected coach and player who had a positive impact on the sport.
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