GM Openings Abound

by Joel Thorman on Dec 22, 2008 3:27 PM CST in 2008 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

There's a likelihood that as many as 5 jobs could be available for prospective GMs across the league. This FanPost breaks the latest opening in the NFL our brethren from Missouri the St. Louis Rams.

Jay Zygmunt was the Rams' President and General Manager so his dismissal leaves behind holes to fill similar to Carl Peterson's departure.

In addition to the Chiefs and Rams, what other jobs will be available?

Detroit

Matt Millen was tossed to the curb after seven years earlier this season. His replacement has yet to be named. Candidates include all the usual suspects: Pioli, Cowher and even in-house candidate Martin Mayhew.

Cleveland

No decisions have been made/announced regarding the future of Phil Savage. Coach Romeo Crennel's future is certainly in doubt as well. This isn't the first time Savage's job has been in danger but it's the first time since this email. The question here is whether Crennel's successes and failures should be tied to Savage successes and failures?

San Francisco

Although Mike Nolan never held the official title of GM, he was long assumed to be the main controller behind player personnel. HIs departure earlier this season leaves the question of whether a long-term GM will be hired. The current man, Scot McCloughan, was hired in January of this year.

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San Francisco

Nolan was the de facto GM there…McCloughan was the director of player personnel brought on board at the same time as Nolan but Nolan made the drafting decisions. They stripped Nolan of that authority this offseason and just made him the head coach, then created a GM position and put McCloughan into it.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Dec 22, 2008 3:35 PM CST reply actions

The Rumor Is

That the Niners will be keeping Singletary as head coach. And if so they’ll probably keep McCloughan at least for one more year.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Dec 22, 2008 3:35 PM CST up reply actions

That's what I heard about Singletary

And I noticed your FanPost when I posted mine. Didn’t mean to double post there.

by Joel Thorman on Dec 22, 2008 3:38 PM CST up reply actions

No Worries :)

You also hit Cleveland and San Francisco, which I didn’t touch on but should have.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Dec 22, 2008 3:41 PM CST up reply actions

Cleveland

If you combine the Savage e-mail situation with the whole staph infection issue that Savage tried to keep quiet and the resigning of Derek Anderson (and his subsequent failure) as well as the problems with the team in general, I’m pretty sure Savage gets the axe right after the season. That Cleveland team imploded and Savage has helped contribute to that.

Crennel’s gone too.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Dec 22, 2008 3:38 PM CST reply actions

You're right about Savage

Most of it boils down to the QB situation IMO. If Anderson had panned out (which his past history pretty much said it wouldn’t over the course of a season) then Cleveland would at least be competitive for the playoffs at this point.

by Joel Thorman on Dec 22, 2008 3:40 PM CST up reply actions

Didn't Help That Brady Quinn Had One Decent Game

Then got hurt badly enough to put him out for the year.

I had Quinn starting on my fantasy team that first week and watched the game…what I saw was a capable game manager who reminded me more of Trent Dilfer or Kerry Collins than Peyton Manning.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Dec 22, 2008 3:44 PM CST up reply actions

Is Savage's success

tied to Brady Quinn or did that go out the window with Derek Anderson not panning out?

If it’s Quinn, then he might have a shot at coming back. Remember, Romeo Crennel already announced Quinn as the starter in 2009 :)

by Joel Thorman on Dec 22, 2008 3:46 PM CST up reply actions

Not Sure

Anderson’s implosion definitely hurt his credibility. If Savage comes back I think he gets one more year. If Quinn flops next season I think he’s absolutely gone.

And Crennel’s not coming back. I don’t know of anyone who thinks he’s doing a bang-up job there.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Dec 22, 2008 3:50 PM CST up reply actions

And Quinn's Not Helping Their Odds

When he gets into punch-ups with his teammates in the weight room.

Wonder what the “trade for Brady” groupies have to say now? :)

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Dec 22, 2008 4:41 PM CST up reply actions

I'd trade for him...

Straight up for Surtian. Maybe throw in Herm for good measure.

by HIV 2 Elway on Dec 22, 2008 5:42 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah

I would too. He should be a good NFL QB.

by Joel Thorman on Dec 22, 2008 5:47 PM CST up reply actions

Well

I’d certainly pull the trigger on that deal if it were offered. Hell, I’d even throw in Sackintosh as a sweetener. :)

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Dec 22, 2008 7:28 PM CST up reply actions

They'd make us take Millen off the Detroit waivers tho as part of the deal ;)

Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."

The Chiefs need to be playoff contenders in 2009 for me to consider improvement. Clark wanted it in 2008...I'll give them an additional year.

Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year. He can compete for the job and be happy to be 3rd string or 2nd (if he's lucky). He is 1st string for dry-humping skeletons.

by THE_TRUTH on Dec 22, 2008 8:18 PM CST up reply actions

I'd Take That Deal

We’ll need a linebackers coach next season and Millen was a decent linebacker. He can’t be much worse than Gunther. :)

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Dec 22, 2008 10:13 PM CST up reply actions

Speaking of GM's

Let’s throw the name Chris Mora into the hat. He thought about leving the Giants for Atlanta last year but changed his mind. Wellington’s one of sons, strong scouting background (ran a scouting organization for NFL teams for a time). Obviously an impeccable NFL pedigree…

by FrankPitts on Dec 22, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions