Chiefs Coach Haley Can Breathe a Sigh of Relief With Win Over Steelers
by Joel Thorman on Nov 22, 2009 4:21 PM CST
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PrintKansas City Chiefs head coach walked to the podium for his post-game press conference following a 27-24 overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on a much lighter note. His team had just beaten arguably the greatest NFL franchise in history. The same team his father worked for, the same team he has said he admires and the same team owner Clark Hunt said he wants to emulate.
Before Haley began to speak, he breathed a heavy sigh of relief into the microphone, took a quick glance in the direction of Jason Whitlock of the Kansas City Star, and talked about his team's third victory of the season.
"Obviously a big win for this team," Haley said. "For a young team, I really feel like we were really making progress."
Progress? Some stats would argue with that but the Chiefs did make progress in the only stat category that matters.
"As I said during the week," he continued, "I thought this would be a great time for us to measure where we're at as a team and if to see if we were indeed if we were making progress because that team today is as well of a coached team as there is.
"They're the model, really, of what we're striving to get to."
The model, as he says, which is why this win is so special to a lot of folks. Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said the Steelers are what every organization strives to be. Haley, whose father Dick worked as a personnel director for the Steelers back in the hey-day, grew up around the team in the 70s and even attended training camp as a kid.
"My mom and dad are in town today," Haley said. "The Chiefs PR department, on their own, put him on the cover of the media guide, whcih is I know a special thing. He wouldn't have come to the game if he knew it was on there so I couldn't tell him. He didn't know about it until we pulled through the gates and he's like, 'Oh, no' and turned it over.
"I know it means something to him, and my mom, and just my family in general."
Haley isn't the only member of the Chiefs coaching staff who feels this victory is extra sweet.
"Offensive line coach Bill Muir came up to me," Haley said this afternoon, "and said, 'I didn't want to tell you this before the game but 32 years in the NFL, I've never beaten the Steelers'. That's from a Western PA guy who's been wanting to beat the Steelers for a long time."
Haley was also asked about his on-field demeanor, which seemed toned down today relative to other games.
"It's easy to be positive when good things are happening."
Indeed it is. For the first time since October 21st, 2007, the Chiefs can revel in a two game winning streak.
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It should be interesting to see how Whitlock turns this win into a negative
His fat ass will find a way somehow though.
by Soria's Unibrow on Nov 22, 2009 4:23 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
He'll blame the Pitt loss
on Big Ben’s weight.
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by KCSatchmo on Nov 22, 2009 4:26 PM CST up reply actions
if this doesntshow people
The chiefs r going in the right direction I don’t know what will this was a quality team and a huge win. Time to start believe in haley and pioli
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
by sexassassin on Nov 22, 2009 5:09 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
while the win was great
i was totally late as i have to stop at country kitchen every sunday morning since egoli banned me from the press buffet.
I wonder where that Jackass is
who called out Succop for saying how stupid he was for raising his hands in the air and also saying how he is trash. Hmm….I wonder if Succop just kicked him in the mouth with that win.
This is a good day
Let’s have fun my friend!
by Joel Thorman on Nov 22, 2009 4:26 PM CST up reply actions
Glanced at Whitlock...i like that...
That’s awesome…
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Prolly because Whitlock farted
again
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by KCSatchmo on Nov 22, 2009 4:27 PM CST up reply actions
Succop looks so little in that picture...
I am so happy I think I’m starting to lose it.
SMall compared to thet OLineman next to him
but relative to the cheerleader, he’s a giant.
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by KCSatchmo on Nov 22, 2009 4:29 PM CST up reply actions
Wow...
This was so awesome. I love the glance at Whitlock too. Somehow I hope BW got a comment in the locker room, just in good fun. I’d like to think he could deal with that now.
Can't wait
I really am looking forward to the post game press conference to be posted. All I have left to watch is the Pats game and every local station telling how proud they are of their 10-0 start. The Saints are good this year, but today All I want to hear about is the CHIEFS!
is it me? or isn't about time the Lamar Hunt trophy belonged to His team?
This Chiefs team is closer to a new expansion team than it is a playoff contender, your expectations should match that.
Haley earns his paycheck
Everybody knows 22 guys off the street can win 2 games.
The Chiefs are one win better than that right now.
Thanks largely to guys they picked up off the street
high position on the waiver wire, and a draft early FA strategy that let them go after guys everyone else was wrong-footed on.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
by hmills110 on Nov 22, 2009 5:19 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
It's a celebration!
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If you watch Rambo backwards, it's Sylvester Stallone healing people with his magic bullet vacuum.
by ratherfantastic on Nov 22, 2009 4:33 PM CST reply actions
The first of many...
game winning field goals in Succop’s career.
I haven't been this happy from a win
in at least 2 years.
Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...
That glance toward Whitlock said it all:
“Lick my putter, jack knocker!”
by SupremeChief on Nov 22, 2009 4:35 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
Rec'd for use of "jack knocker"
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by KCSatchmo on Nov 22, 2009 4:39 PM CST up reply actions
Arguably Greatest?
How about undisputed Champions of the Super Bowl era?
Congrats Bill Muir, an O-line coach never has an easy week before a Steelers game.
Congratulations
Hey guys, Raider fan here just wanting to say congratulations. The Chiefs played a solid game. I bet you guys are asking “Larry who?” with Charles performing like he is.
by II DarthRaider II on Nov 22, 2009 4:41 PM CST reply actions
Good news for us all....
SD 13, Denver 0. I wish they could both lose this one.
No problem
I’ll give credit where it’s due. I definately feel better after watching our awful performance last week, as now the Chiefs have proven they can beat a legitmate NFL contender not just our scrubs. I don’t know about you guys, but I hope the Chargers beat the Donkeys. Take the Broncos fans down a notch
by II DarthRaider II on Nov 22, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think we're technically allowed to find common ground with a Raider fan
but yeah…Donkey fans can suck it. ;)
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by KCSatchmo on Nov 22, 2009 4:50 PM CST up reply actions
Lol
it’s okay, my good friend is a die-hard Chiefs fan. We’ve agreed the Donkeys’ fans are the worst to listen to. It looks like another second half season collapse for the Ponies
by II DarthRaider II on Nov 22, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions
To be honest...
I kind of felt the same way about the Chiefs since you guys Beat Philly.
This space for rent.
by averagegatsby on Nov 22, 2009 5:00 PM CST up reply actions
Glad to hear
I think our teams are pretty similar, the Chiefs have just shown FAR more consistency at this point. That, and their starting qb can hit open receivers….
by II DarthRaider II on Nov 22, 2009 5:06 PM CST up reply actions
Hey...
but our Receivers are pretty much equally shitty at catching the ball. Im actually a little scared of the Raiders potential.
This space for rent.
by averagegatsby on Nov 22, 2009 5:09 PM CST up reply actions
Speaking of...
Anybody have the stats on drops today? I know I heard a few, but wasn’t keeping track.
The only one I remember was the Bradley one...
I would have bet just about anything that we would have lost the game after that too.
This space for rent.
by averagegatsby on Nov 22, 2009 5:29 PM CST up reply actions
Chambers
has been a really nice pickup for the Chiefs. He’s given you some big plays already in 3 games, probably more than our receivers have all year. He’s a nice complement to “the Bowe show”. I agree we do have some potential, but at this point its been mostly untapped. I hope one day soon it’ll all come together for us
by II DarthRaider II on Nov 22, 2009 5:16 PM CST up reply actions
Are you the Darth Raider from the Visa Hall of Fans?
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by KCSatchmo on Nov 22, 2009 4:44 PM CST up reply actions
Thank you
for the kind words and even better coming from a Raiders fan. Thanks for taking the time to stop by
is it me? or isn't about time the Lamar Hunt trophy belonged to His team?
This Chiefs team is closer to a new expansion team than it is a playoff contender, your expectations should match that.
I'll take an ugly Win
over a close by every stat loss any day. Not only that, but officially This Chiefs team IS better than Herm’s team. I’m still seeing improvement and to be honest that’s all I was hoping for this season.
is it me? or isn't about time the Lamar Hunt trophy belonged to His team?
This Chiefs team is closer to a new expansion team than it is a playoff contender, your expectations should match that.
not an ugly game...
I thought they played a good game. They mixed up the run and pass. And their D brought it during the 4th quarter!
Forgot to put this in the post
But a veteran sports writer told me this afternoon that it was the first time in a long, long while that the press box announcer had to say something about cheering in the press box (No, I was not cheering).
Ha...
Does Pioli hang out in there? GM’s are usually in the press box, right?
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I know Peterson
had his own suite. Hunt’s is right next to the press box. SEparated by plexiglass
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by KCSatchmo on Nov 22, 2009 4:48 PM CST up reply actions
I thought Hunt's was the big one up above the coaches and such...
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The Hunt suite
is actually 2 stories. There is the main floor…2 rooms…tvs and couches in each with a bar by the main entrance. If you’re looking onto the field from this level the press box is to your left.
A spiral staircase leads to the 2nd floor where the bedroom(s) are. There may be a field view from 2nd level. Not sure…never been up there.
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by KCSatchmo on Nov 22, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions
WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!
I would like to think I changed the luck in this game when I turned it off when Pittsburgh scored to go up 24 -17.
Went out and hit some golfballs, and I come back to this.
Where can I find copious highlights?
by BCRavenJHawkfan on Nov 22, 2009 4:45 PM CST reply actions
NFL.com
Or KCChiefs.com has the whole game to watch as well.
Can't wait to put my pads on a Raider, My Helmet on a Hater. I'm the Arrowhead Gladiator!!
by ArrowheadGladiator on Nov 22, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions
A run of 8 and -3. Typical LJ
Good Riddance!!
Wait 2.7 is getting 2.5
Priceless
is it me? or isn't about time the Lamar Hunt trophy belonged to His team?
This Chiefs team is closer to a new expansion team than it is a playoff contender, your expectations should match that.
by KC Fanatic on Nov 22, 2009 4:47 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
No, this is priceless:
The Chiefs are now 2-0 without LJ. Undefeated! In every measurable way, we are a better team with him gone.
Well most of AP had said that before the season started
this is just the proof.
is it me? or isn't about time the Lamar Hunt trophy belonged to His team?
This Chiefs team is closer to a new expansion team than it is a playoff contender, your expectations should match that.
He's getting 2.5
because he wants to be more like..#25 :-)
i read cassel's comments on the chiefs website
i don’t necessarily think this kid is going to be tearing up the league like an elite qb, but i think he’s got what it takes simply by keeping an even keel. he’s got a good head on his shoulders. his highs are never amazing but his lows are also never that far below average.
just like our kicker, kc might have finally found something. for a second rounder, no less.
i would like to see...
Cassel check down more. Big Ben did that during the first half. Cassel doesn’t seem to hit his check down guys.
Holy crap...
They’re talking to Mitch Holtus on 101 right now. He just said he talked to Long after the game. Long said Cassel set up that 30yarder to him in the huddle. Had read how the safeties were playing and told them that if they kept it up that’s what they would do.
That is good to hear...
Been needing some of that.
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Absolutely.
If he can keep that up, we’re in good shape. I love getting the insight into what’s going on too.
Ha Ha
what a great game up untill this game i had so much admiration for the steelers fans and there franchise . they were easily the rudest fans i have ever seen visit arrowhead. it kinda sucks that when big ben was rolling around on the field injured all i could think of was karma’s a b@tch
hahaa!
i told y’all i had a good feeling about today! first game i was able to watch all year! i knew it! f#$%k the stillers!!!! woohoo!!! way to go defense! jamal!!!
Just like novocaine. give it time; always works..
The thing that made me happiest at the end of this game...
Todd Haley, after the FG was good…Showed just as much passion about a win. That was kind of the choke up thing…The start of something great hopefully.
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I hope someone put the Tomahawk Chop in fuckin Ward's face after this was over!!
I saw him mocking the fans with the chop after his TD. No one should be allowed to come into our house and get away with that shit.
by BCRavenJHawkfan on Nov 22, 2009 5:29 PM CST reply actions
Yeah I saw that too, that was B.S. Somebody shouldve chopped his a$$!
by ChiefinSaintsland on Nov 22, 2009 5:42 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I mentioned this in another thread...
…but anyway:
Remember how personally the Steelers took it when the Titans were stomping their Terrible Towels last year?
That to me was just as insulting. I like Hines Ward a lot, but I’m glad he had to eat that one. Given the above pre-texts, he should have known better.
My long, drawn-out predictions that no one cares about, nor will bother to remember:
1. Todd Haley will still be the Chiefs Head Coach up to the 2011 season.
2. Clancy Pendergast won't make it to the 2010 season and was never intended to. Last-minute hire for a position that needed to be filled.
3. Todd Haley will not be the OC at the start of the 2010 season.
Who did the white balance for the post-game conference?
Haley looks like a floating head talking to a podium…
“The Floating Head of Haley compels you to WIN!”
My long, drawn-out predictions that no one cares about, nor will bother to remember:
1. Todd Haley will still be the Chiefs Head Coach up to the 2011 season.
2. Clancy Pendergast won't make it to the 2010 season and was never intended to. Last-minute hire for a position that needed to be filled.
3. Todd Haley will not be the OC at the start of the 2010 season.
by jbj8609 on Nov 22, 2009 5:29 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
Haha, Haley staring down fatlock in the post game interview. Awesome!
by ChiefinSaintsland on Nov 22, 2009 5:36 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Great Game Chiefs!
Way to go Chiefs from an Arkansas Fan! Glad to see the improvement today! And take that Jason Whitlock!
Did Bowe have his chances of being traded increased
Since the Chiefs proved they can win without him? Or did the offense show that they were in need of him?
Please don't trade Bowe
He’s the best receiver on the team. It would be unfathomably stupid to trade one of the only weapons on the offense because he took diet pills to lose weight.
by Soria's Unibrow on Nov 22, 2009 5:56 PM CST up reply actions
I wasn't saying trade him because of the diet pill issue
I was just wondering if he would be one of the few trade chips you could use to improve the team? If you could get a second and a 5th round pick in next years draft – wouldn’t that allow you the chance to improve other parts of the team?
No trade, but I hope he is motivated by watching the game to get
back and step it up. If that doesn’t do it, then I’m not sure what will.
I remember Dawson to Taylor, Kenney to Carson, and Blackledge catching the snap in his facemask. Seen it all...
2.7 and the Bungles lost to the Raiders
LMMFAO
by Chiefs Northwest on Nov 22, 2009 6:24 PM CST reply actions
Wonder what ole 27 has to tweet bout now?
Take that LJ! Tweet this Chiefs 27 Steelers 24
by arky-chief on Nov 22, 2009 6:43 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Im very impressed with Chambers..
He is getting open a lot. He would have a few more TD if Cassel had a little more strength in his arm…He threw short to him last week, which resulted in the INT, and today he was wide open and had to stop to catch the ball, then he got hurt. I still see Cassel holding the ball too long, but he really stepped up in the second half. Play Calling was not too bad today although I saw some questionable calls after Studie’s INT…thought we should have been pounding the ball there.
Very big win today that has to boost the confidence on this young team….
I said a few days ago that we play up to the level of our competition. Last weeks win vs Oakland was very ugly, this week against the SB champs, we match them score for score. I like that we didnt have many penalties and we did not give up the big play. They had to fight for yrds. Also, i believe we were 40% on 3rd downs which always helps
I think Chambers "injury" was mostly the DB landing on top of him at the speed they were going.
Just jarred the crap out of him I think (hope). He was back in later obviously.
GIVE HALEY CREDIT!
Haley has taken a lot of criticism on this site. It is hard to be patient. I really liked the play calling today and having a bit of a run game with jamaal is a spingboard to better things. I really liked some of the plays. Best play calling this year.
by casselreadychiefs on Nov 22, 2009 9:37 PM CST reply actions
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