Kavis Reed

Kavis Reed (born February 24, 1973) is a former Canadian Football League (CFL) defensive back, head coach and general manager. He was most recently the GM of the Montreal Alouettes from December 2016 until July 2019.[1] He also served three years as the head coach of the Edmonton Eskimos, leading them to one West Final game. He played professionally as a defensive back for the Eskimos from 1995 to 1999.

Kavis Reed
Born: (1973-02-24) February 24, 1973
Georgetown, South Carolina
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg)
CollegeFurman
Career history
As administrator
2016–2019Montreal Alouettes (GM)
As coach
2001Toronto Argonauts (DBC/STC)
2002–2003Ottawa Renegades (DBC)
2004–2006Hamilton Tiger-Cats (DC)
2007Toronto Argonauts (Defensive assistant)
2008Toronto Argonauts (DC)
2009Saskatchewan Roughriders (RBC)
2009Saskatchewan Roughriders (STC)
2010Winnipeg Blue Bombers (DC)
2011–2012Edmonton Eskimos (HC)
2012Edmonton Eskimos (HC/OC)
2013Edmonton Eskimos (HC)
2015–2016Montreal Alouettes (STC)
2017Montreal Alouettes (Interim HC)
As player
1995–1999Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1997
CFL West All-Star1997

Playing career

Reed played for the Edmonton Eskimos from 1995 to 1999. He was named a CFL All-Star in 1997 and played in his first and only Grey Cup which was a loss to the Toronto Argonauts. In the following off-season, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in February 1998 but soon after re-joined the Eskimos in August 1998. He suffered a career-ending neck injury in 1999 and retired soon after. He finished his professional playing career with 205 tackles, 20 interceptions, and five touchdowns in 67 games played.

Coaching career

After 10 years as an assistant coach in the CFL, Reed was hired as head coach for the Edmonton Eskimos, being named the 19th head coach in Eskimos history on December 10, 2010 after signing a three-year contract.[2] He was released from a contract extension November 4, 2013 after an unsuccessful season. Reed also served as the interim coach for the Als in 2017 after the firing of Jacques Chapdelaine, finishing the season with seven straight losses.

Head coaching record
TeamYearRegular seasonPostseason
WonLostTiesWin %FinishWonLostResult
EDM2011 1170.6112nd in West Division11Lost West Final
EDM2012 7110.3884th in West Division01Lost East Semi-Final
EDM2013 4140.2224th in West Division--Failed to Qualify
MTL2017 070.0004th in East Division--Failed to Qualify
Total 22390.3610 Division
Championships		120 Grey Cups


General Manager career

Reed was announced as the general manager of the Montreal Alouettes on December 14, 2016 after the 2016 CFL season.[3] Reed briefly expanded his role as GM to included the role of Head Coach after the firing of Jacques Chapdelaine in 2017. On July 14, 2019, after a 2-2 start to the 2019 season, Montreal Alouettes president and CEO Patrick Boivin relieved Reed of his duties as general manager. The reason for the firing was not made known in the midst of the impending sale of the club to new ownership.

General managing record
TeamYearRegular seasonPostseason
WonLostTiesWin %FinishWonLostResult
MTL2017 3150.1674th in East Division--Failed to Qualify
MTL2018 5130.2783rd in East Division--Failed to Qualify
MTL2019 220.5002nd in East Division--
Total 10300.2500 Division
Championships		--0 Grey Cups


References
  1. "Alouettes part ways with GM Kavis Reed". CFL.ca. July 14, 2019.
  2. https://www.cfl.ca/article/esks-officially-announce-reed-as-head-coach
  3. "Montreal Alouettes promote assistant coach Reed to general manager - Montreal | Globalnews.ca". globalnews.ca. 2016-12-14. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
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