Sounds Like Carl Peterson Is Ready To Get Back Into The NFL

by Joel Thorman on Dec 16, 2009 8:45 AM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Campaign

Where will Carl Peterson go? One year and one day ago he announced his resignation as the Kansas City Chiefs Pres./GM/CEO and today he's the chairman of USA Football, the governing body of youth football.

Jason LaCanfora of NFL Network spoke with Peterson regarding his position with USA Football. Peterson says he's there to "give the organization some administrative and direct leadership." Commissioner Roger Goodell actually asked him to take the position, which I think shows the level of respect some folks in league circles have for the Chiefs 20 year GM.

Throughout their conversation, LaCanfora says he "couldn’t help get the sense...that his competitive juices are flowing again."

LaCanfora says he could be a candidate for some sort of front-office, "football czar" type of position with a franchise. We already told you of Peterson speaking glowingly of the Seahawks front office and coaching staff. The Seahawks, of course, are looking for a "football czar" type position. He's also been previously connected with the Dolphins, but the possibility of actual talks hasn't been confirmed.

He didn't make any guarantees on returning NFL saying, "We'll see what happens," but he didn't shut the door either.

"I’ll see what 2010 brings," he said said. "The NFL is the best professional sports league in this country, I’m very biased about that. But I’m not in any rush to get back into a particular club. I’m available for consultation and to talk with owners and give my perspective and thoughts and have had some calls from ownership. And in my 20 years with the Chiefs I’ve made a lot of good friends."

Hmm...I know, I know Carl isn't the Chiefs GM anymore. However, I do find his the possibility of his transition back into the NFL front office system quite interesting.

My money is on him finding a non-GM, front office role with a team sometime before the 2010 season begins.

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Coincidentally

Both Chris and I had stories today that involved the former regime. I guess we should check with each other on these things first…

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by Joel Thorman on Dec 16, 2009 8:46 AM CST reply actions

This would explain why Homgren is in Cleveland meeting with Learner

Hokmgren has said he wants his future decided by Christmas. He was long thought to be the front runner for the Seattle job but maybe the Hawks want to go in a different direction and have been talking with Peterson. Looks like their could be 2 new football czar’s next year

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by Patrick Allen on Dec 16, 2009 9:16 AM CST reply actions

I don't see Holmgren going to the Browns.

I think he’s just using the “talks” with Cleveland as leverage for the Seattle job regarding money. You couldn’t pay me enough money in the world to move from Seattle to Cleveland.

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 Dec 16, 2009 9:21 AM CST up reply actions

Cleveland is an underrated town, lots of good stuff and good people

However that only became true in the past 20 or so years, before that, yeah total shit-hole. Basically the Tijuana donkey show of the United States.

by Your_Moms_Boyfriend on Dec 16, 2009 9:50 AM CST up reply actions

Not a bad zoo

Although I didn’t spot many donkey shows when I was there.

by burntorangehorn on Dec 16, 2009 1:16 PM CST up reply actions

seattle is a great town.

if i was forced to actually move to a big city away from small town life, seattle would be the city. its beautiful up there.

by MountainManMike on Dec 16, 2009 2:13 PM CST up reply actions

I'd pick Austin

But Seattle would be nice too.

by burntorangehorn on Dec 16, 2009 3:19 PM CST up reply actions

Figures...

Holmgren was a terrible GM in Seattle, the Browns really need more overrated talent.

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by averagegatsby on Dec 16, 2009 10:06 AM CST up reply actions

Holmgren is far from overrated as a coach

Super Bowl win with the Packers and took the Seahawks to one as well.

by Nick Britt on Dec 16, 2009 11:38 AM CST up reply actions

He isn't inverviewing for the head coach job...

He is interviewing for GM job, He was a terrible GM, they didn’t go to a Super Bowl until he was given the ultimatum of being fired or giving up GM duties.

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by averagegatsby on Dec 16, 2009 3:15 PM CST up reply actions

I agree. He is a great coach.

Holmgren is a proven winner.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Dec 16, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions

Hire him to any other team in the AFC West

It’ll be one less team for the Chiefs to worry about for two games in the season.

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

"My job is not to collect talent, but to build a team. Individuals make the Pro Bowl. Teams win championships. That is our goal."—Chiefs GM Scott Pioli.

by THE_TRUTH on Dec 16, 2009 10:57 AM CST reply actions