Herm Picks the Chiefs Over the Chargers

by Joel Thorman on Oct 24, 2009 11:34 AM CDT in 2009 Campaign Comment 44 comments

Former Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards, now an ESPN analyst, picked the Chiefs to upset the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.

Appearing on a segment with Trey Wingo and Mark Schlereth, Herm laid out some of San Diego's struggles and then had this exchange on the set:

Herm: They're struggling at times. They're going into Kansas City, and by the way last year the Chiefs lost to these guys by one point, I say, you like barbecue?

Schlereth: Yes

Herm: Guess where they're going?

Schlereth: They're going to Kansas City.

Herm: Yeah I'm picking the Chiefs.

Wingo: They're going to get barbecued?

Herm: Yeah, grilled!

Of course Herm was the head coach last year when the Chiefs lost to the Chargers twice by a combined two points. One of those was on a failed two-point conversion at the end of the game.

Herm picking the Chiefs....good thing or bad thing?

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tell you what

the entire NFC East…was scary, denver is even kind of scary…

but when it comes to san diego…we have Rivers’ number…we also lost by 2 points last year combined over 2 games..or something like that…thats ridiculous, we lost a game due to an extra point.

This would be a win that I WOULD LOVE!….Not just due to being a chiefs fan but…gosh I’d love to just not be bothered in my chief gear, a win over SD will DEFI NITELY do that

by SDChief on Oct 24, 2009 11:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The november 29th game is gonna be my first Kansas City game. And it will be against one of the teams i hate the most…The Chargers. I hope we smash on them this time and do it again while SD is at home that way i can go crazy and probably get stabbed lol.

by Wrestler189s on Oct 24, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love Herm...

I never wanted him to coach the Chiefs, but as a human being I absolutely love Herm. I saw him in the KC airport one time, didn’t have the intestinal fortitude to say anything to him.

Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures

by averagegatsby on Oct 24, 2009 12:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Just goes to show sometimes nice guys finish last for a reason

is it me? or isn't about time the Lamar Hunt trophy belonged to His team?

I’m a Chiefs fan Dammit and I’m damn proud of it!

by KC Fanatic on Oct 24, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fair enough...

but if he coached college football… Would there be a human you would rather want to help raise your kids?

I think Herm would be a phenomenal college coach. I think he would be real good at convincing parents that there kids were in good hands with him, and his type of enthusiasm works better on kids than it does adults.

Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures

by averagegatsby on Oct 24, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

But then no team would want to draft his players

because he wouldn’t have them ready for the NFL.

Chiefs set an NFL record,most roster changes in 1 season.

by bringbacktheglory on Oct 24, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dont know about that

A loose coaching style works pretty well at USC

Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures

by averagegatsby on Oct 24, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the difference there would be that Herm has higher (ethical) standards than Pete Carroll

… nothing against the *U*niversity of *S*poiled *C*hildren, but the whole Reggie Bush thing …

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 24, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Herm-NFL coach...not so good

Herm-College coach…pretty damn good.

by Wrestler189s on Oct 24, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pete Carrol

was an awful NFL coach too.

Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures

by averagegatsby on Oct 24, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

True

There are lots of examples of poor NFL coaches that are phenominal in the college ranks. Dennis Erickson is another one. Didn’t the redskins fire Marty to bring in a college coach superstar?

by Supersport on Oct 24, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep...Steve Spurrier

(assuming your question was non-rhetorical…)

by jbj8609 on Oct 24, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think it goes both ways though...

You could be a great college coach and be a shitty NFL coach…

by Wrestler189s on Oct 24, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Totally agree

Pete Carroll is arguably the best coach in college football. Besides his poor record as a pro coach, he has a great overall attitide: positive, energetic, charismatic…reminds me of Herm. I could easily see Herm coaching at some West Coast school and be very successful.

I’m afraid I prematurely shot my wad on what was supposed to be a dry run, if you will, so now I’m afraid I have something of a mess on my hands. -Arrested Development

When we blitz, have the LB's do a KC Strip. Do this in rememberance of DT.

by mistamic on Oct 25, 2009 1:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If Herm ever comes near my beloved Penn State

I’ll take a dump on his porch every day.

Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.

by YNinja on Oct 25, 2009 2:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Herm picking the Chiefs....good thing or bad thing?

To me it’s a Non thing. The worse Coach of the Chiefs ever, To be honest I don’t care what he has to say, I’m from the Show Me state and Herm has shown me what he knows.

is it me? or isn't about time the Lamar Hunt trophy belonged to His team?

I’m a Chiefs fan Dammit and I’m damn proud of it!

by KC Fanatic on Oct 24, 2009 12:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, worst chiefs coach ever? Someone needs to learn some facts…..

by T-Rich on Oct 24, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who was worse?

Herm set more bad records than any other coach I know of.

Chiefs set an NFL record,most roster changes in 1 season.

by bringbacktheglory on Oct 24, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wiggins by a long shot

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 24, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Its not like there is a huge list lol

there is only 9 others…not counting Herm or Hailey.

by Wrestler189s on Oct 24, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not a good HC

but pretty good at evaluating talent and motivating. I think he is spot on with this call.

by TXChiefan on Oct 24, 2009 12:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Herm didnt have a very good track record for being right when it comes to anything concerning the Chiefs. Let’s hope this prediction is a good head start in that direction. On another note though………..As bad as the Chiefs record is right now, I have to say that the games have been pretty fun to watch this year. (OK, Eagles game aside) Unfortunately the outcomes havent been what we hoped for.

by Mike Bro on Oct 24, 2009 12:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think Joel has a Herm crush.

Anytime he can he always makes a post about him. :)

Chiefs set an NFL record,most roster changes in 1 season.

by bringbacktheglory on Oct 24, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ha

Chris said the same thing. I think he’s funny.

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on Oct 24, 2009 2:43 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

2 games

2 points we lost bye, you cant tell me we dont have a chance this year. I will be there tommarow herm still loves us and i still love herm good thing. GO CHIEFS!

by cainsbigonchiefs on Oct 24, 2009 12:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Herm is a good guy...

and lets not forget, he had King Carl calling most of the shots on bringing players in and whatnot….so u cant lay it all on Herm…I do think that he would be great as a college coach. Straight laced, accountable, and a good motivater.Kids eat that shit up. With his NFL experience, he could bring a lot to a college program. And he would go about it the RIGHT WAY! Iexpect to see him back in coach at some capacity in the future. But he has burned all bridges to be a coach in the NFL again…..just bad results everywhere. Least he still has the Chiefs back against the Chargers! Good for him.

by KCinAZ on Oct 24, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Again with the College Coach

Who cares when it comes to NFL games. His record in the NFL stands for itself, College coaching is a whole different type of coach and if he could be good at it then he should try. However I have not seen any reports of any College teams looking to hire him.

I’m sure Edward’s is a great guy as a person and maybe even as a mentor for troubled players, but that’s not what this is about. It’s about Edward’s ability to do the job at the NFL level. And since he and his teams hold the most of the records we never wanted to see, That tells me he is not worth a Damn as a Head Coach in the NFL.

is it me? or isn't about time the Lamar Hunt trophy belonged to His team?

I’m a Chiefs fan Dammit and I’m damn proud of it!

by KC Fanatic on Oct 24, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

College is more about talent than scheme.

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on Oct 24, 2009 2:46 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

I agree with that to an extent

But Boise State and Utah have won big against top competition….and they don’t have the same type of recruits and players as other programs.

I’m afraid I prematurely shot my wad on what was supposed to be a dry run, if you will, so now I’m afraid I have something of a mess on my hands. -Arrested Development

When we blitz, have the LB's do a KC Strip. Do this in rememberance of DT.

by mistamic on Oct 25, 2009 1:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tell that to Texas Tech!

Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.

by YNinja on Oct 25, 2009 2:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

let's also not forget that the one year Herm was "in charge" player-wise, draft-wise ...

… was last year, 2008, and as of now we have EIGHT players from that draft …

says something, IMNSHO

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisiton!

by upamtn on Oct 24, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

by Chiefsfan1970 on Oct 24, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, it's a year later...

Seriously, half those dudes will be gone in 3 years. Just like the other draft classes.

Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.

by YNinja on Oct 25, 2009 2:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think Herm will always have the Chiefs back.

by Wrestler189s on Oct 24, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I gotta like a guy like that

I’m afraid I prematurely shot my wad on what was supposed to be a dry run, if you will, so now I’m afraid I have something of a mess on my hands. -Arrested Development

When we blitz, have the LB's do a KC Strip. Do this in rememberance of DT.

by mistamic on Oct 25, 2009 1:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I gotta NOT like a guy who ruined my favorite team :)

Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.

by YNinja on Oct 25, 2009 2:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting.

Earlier in the week on a different ESPN show (Mike & Mike, I think) he picked the Chargers.

by BCRavenJHawkfan on Oct 24, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HERM NOT KC WORST COACH

Remember Gunther he at least had some players that were good. but he is the reason we started going down hill . he had his head so far up Carls butt it was not funny.

by Charles # 1 chiefs fan on Oct 24, 2009 10:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Not far up enough to know he was getting fired

The message boards did that for him. Ouch.

Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.

by YNinja on Oct 25, 2009 2:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You know, its a funny thing,

I was probably one of Herm’s biggest critics but even at that, I thought he was a good guy. Terrible coach at the pro level, but a good guy nonetheless. I am not even mad at Herm anymore. I am rooting for something good to happen for him. It would be great if he took a job at the college level and had some success.

by G.L. on Oct 25, 2009 11:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs