Clark Hunt Talks about the Chiefs Head Coach Search; Todd Haley Rumored to be Interviewing Soon

by Chris Thorman on Feb 2, 2009 7:07 AM CST in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Offseason

Edit: The video is after the jump. I moved it off of the home page because it would automatically start, which is my biggest internet pet peeve.

Clark Hunt sits down with KSHB's Jack Harry for almost twelve minutes. Nothing really newsworthy in this interview but watching it gave me an even better feel for Clark Hunt as an an NFL owner. He's calm, collected, confident and he didn't give in to any of Harry's slight jabs using the cliched criticisms of the Carl Peterson era.

So, the Super Bowl is over. Coaches are free to talk and sign with whoever they choose. Number one on our list to keep an eye on is still Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Todd Haley, who already has the rumor mill churning once again early this morning.

This article from the Chicago Sun-Times is based on one of those terribly unreliable league sources but here it is.

Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Todd Haley is expected to interview with the Kansas City Chiefs this week for their head coaching vacancy.

One source said minority candidates have turned down interviews to fulfill the Rooney Rule because the prevailing feeling in league circles is that the job belongs to Haley.

This pretty much confirms (if it's true that is) what we've been speculating all along- that the Chiefs were waiting until after the Super Bowl to speak with Todd Haley in an official capacity. I say give the guy the job if he has Scott Pioli's blessing. We've turned our collective fandom over to Pioli so he better not screw this one up.

I'm indifferent to Haley as a head coach choice because I frankly don't know much about him aside from what little internet research is out there. But if he and Pioli think they can work together, which Clark Hunt said in the interview above was really important for Pioli, then he's the man.

Despite losing yesterday, Haley and the Cardinals produced 407 yards of offense against the league's #1 defense. What I enjoyed most about the Cardinals offense yesterday was despite struggling in the first half, Haley's offense adjusted and improved in the second half against a great defense. If there is one area for the Chiefs to improve on in the future, it's falling flat after half time.

Now, we wait. Again.

It seems like Haley still has to go through at least one interview. It also appears that the Chiefs still have to interview a minority candidate, which means that we're looking at probably two days or so before we hear anything announced. Two days at the very least.

The Todd Haley/Chiefs Head coach watch continues. Use this thread to talk about the Super Bowl as well.

H/T to ChiefDJ for the video link.

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At least this is positive

I liked how the Cardinal’s offense played during the Super Bowl. Especially against the #1 defense in the league. It came down to the wire and was a very close game. If Todd Haley came to K.C. I would hope that he bring that same drive and determination that the Card’s have in their offense. And I also hope that with whatever DC they pick that they trust him enough to let him do his thing. Herm was putting his hands into too many cookie jars at once and should’ve just let Gun run the defense the best way he knows how. Like Marty did during the 90’s. I really hope Todd Haley is our next coach. I want to see a great offense take the field in Arrowhead Stadium that won’t die out in the second half.

There's no hope with dope...

by chrisjo07 on Feb 2, 2009 8:22 AM CST reply actions

He is one of the best at making half-time adjustments. The Cardinals were in the top of the league in 3rd quarter points/yardage, and that shows his ability to make adjustments. I wouldn’t mind Haley as long as we had a really strong DC to go with him.

by EyePod on Feb 2, 2009 9:38 AM CST up reply actions

Regarding Minority Candidates

I guess the Chiefs will end up getting fined. Oh well.

The blurb that minority candidates realize that the Rooney Rule isn’t creating legitimate job interviews for them is more than enough reason for the league to consider getting rid of it.

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

Neither will Mike Shanahan.

by UCrawford on Feb 2, 2009 8:33 AM CST reply actions

Not to mention

that minority coaches have done well, so I think they now get a fair look. I’m sure Dungy would be number one on any list. I wonder if we get Romeo for DC?

by GHOST OF DT on Feb 2, 2009 10:03 AM CST up reply actions

As Well As Tomlin

My personal preference is that if the Chiefs don’t get Todd Haley that they give a serious look to Leslie Frazier in Minnesota (even before a retread coach). He’s done everything possible to show that he’s ready to be an NFL head coach, short of having NFL head coaching experience.

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

Neither will Mike Shanahan.

by UCrawford on Feb 2, 2009 10:06 AM CST up reply actions

Good timing

I was just doing a little write up on him. It doesn’t make much sense to me either. He’s been in the running for a few jobs the last couple years.

by Joel Thorman on Feb 2, 2009 10:07 AM CST up reply actions

My Suspicion Is

That he doesn’t have close enough ties to any GMs who’ve got open jobs. Smells like a cronyism issue considering the strength of his bio. He might get a shot at that Minnesota job before too long, though…Childress didn’t have a good enough season to not be on the hot seat if the Vikings start slow next year.

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

Neither will Mike Shanahan.

by UCrawford on Feb 2, 2009 10:11 AM CST up reply actions

Speaking of Tomlin

Aside from being African-American, does anybody besides me get the feeling that Tomlin is the coach Herm aspired to be but couldn’t pull off?

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 2, 2009 10:41 AM CST up reply actions

That's Tony Dungy

Arrowhead Pride

by Chris Thorman on Feb 2, 2009 10:55 AM CST up reply actions

I Think Both Are Accurate

Tomlin apparently has a friendly relationship with his players like Herm seemed to put an emphasis on. Unlike Herm, however, Tomlin seems able to crack the whip and keep the distinction between being the players’ buddy and being their boss.

It’s nice if a coach is well-liked by their players (like Herm obviously was and Tomlin appears to be), but it’s not what their job is about. Ultimately, it’s about wins and losses.

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

Neither will Mike Shanahan.

by UCrawford on Feb 2, 2009 11:04 AM CST up reply actions

Darnell Docket = Glenn Dorsey?

Darnell Docket last night looked like what I had envisioned Glenn Dorsey to look like going in to last season. He was fast with incredible burst and would often initially attack the line diagonally off his initial burst before heading straight up field towards the qb. Docket’s two sacks were HUGE and kept Arizona in that game. Would love to see Dorsey allowed to do this next year instead of lining up straight over the guard and going north and south every play.

by AK_47 on Feb 2, 2009 10:58 AM CST reply actions

I think with a new coaching staff

we’ll see a lot more of Dorsey in a 3 tech in 2009.

by PVChiefsfan on Feb 2, 2009 11:13 AM CST up reply actions

Assuming

we don’t have Boiman and Asshat at LB – I think Dorsey lining up over the guard had a lot to do with our shitty linebacker corp

by PVChiefsfan on Feb 2, 2009 11:15 AM CST up reply actions

Larry Fitzgerald's development

Larry Fitzgerald has been pretty vocal about Haley helping him develop as a player, I thought it was telling to see they way Haley responded to Fitzgerald on the sideline after the big play that put AZ ahead late in the game.

It doesn’t hurt that Haley is from the Tuna’s coaching tree.

I also read an article which says when Haley interviewed for the head job in Dallas he told Jerry Jones he wouldn’t coach the team if TO was on it and also told Jones the Cowboys wouldn’t win anything significant while TO was on the team.

It looks like Haley won’t suffer any bad apples, which also seems to be Pioli’s philosophy about building a team and not collecting talent.

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 2, 2009 11:25 AM CST reply actions