Todd Haley is the Kansas City Chiefs New Head Coach
by Chris Thorman on Feb 5, 2009 10:28 PM CST
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"Scott and I were kind of young guys in the business at the time we were together in New York, I think highly of Scott; I think he's done a terrific job... I think they have the blueprint on how to work together and succeed."
-Todd Haley, January 27th, 2009
After parting ways nine years ago in New York, Scott Pioli and Todd Haley have been reunited, FOX Sports reports.
Todd Haley is the eleventh head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs franchise.
The 41-year old Atlanta native was the offensive coordinator of the highly productive Arizona Cardinal offense for the last two seasons. In his first coordinator job, Haley and the Cardinals finished 2008 ranked 3rd overall in points scored and 4th overall in yards gained.
In the eight years prior to Haley's arrival as the offensive coordinator, the Cardinals average points scored rank was 25th and their average ranking for yards gained was 22nd.
Haley helped take one of the league's worst franchises to the brink of a Super Bowl title and the team did it on the back of the offense he coached.
The hiring of Todd Haley completes a head coach search that created an unusually high amount of what I can only call pure speculation about who the candidates were. By my count, at least six candidates were legitimately mentioned by the national media as possible Herm Edwards replacements.
A little while ago we went over all of the rumored candidates for the job, if you want to get caught up.
Right now, let's delve into Todd Haley's career and see what we can expect from the first time head coach.
The Pioli-Parcells Connection
A Bill Parcells disciple as they say, Haley began his career as the New York Jets' wide receivers coach under Parcells in 1997. Haley also coached under him from 2004 to 2005 as the wide receivers coach for the Dallas Cowboys, while Parcells was the head coach.
Todd is the son of Dick Haley, who is the current Player Personnel Analyst for the Miami Dolphins and former Director of Player Personnel for the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets. Haley, his father Dick and Parcells all worked together in New York from 1997 to 1999. Haley was the Jets wide receiver coach; Parcells was the head coach; and Dick Haley as the Personnel Director.
Haley and Scott Pioli worked together from 1997 to 2000, when Pioli was the Director of Pro Personnel for the New York Jets.
If you need any more convincing of the strength of the Haley-Parcells-Pioli connection, remember that Scott Pioli is Bill Parcells' son-in-law.
| 1995-2000 | New York Jets (Wide receivers coach) |
| 2001-2004 | Chicago Bears (Wide receivers coach) |
| 2005-2006 | Dallas Cowboys (Wide receivers coach/ Passing game coordinator) |
| 2007-2008 | Arizona Cardinals (Offensive Coordinator |
An Intense Coach
During the NFC championship, Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin and Todd Haley had a short sideline spat that started because Boldin had been replaced by another receiver in a few offensive plays.
The two men snapped at each other for about ten seconds. Immediately, Haley's reputation as a coach who didn't take any guff was a national story.
Haley's up front, down-to-business approach was on full display in Dallas as well, where he was the wide receivers coach.
While being interviewed for the Cowboy's head coaching job after Bill Parcells left in 2006, Haley laid out his feelings about Terrell Owens to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
Here is the story, as told by Keyshawn Johnson to a Dallas reporter just a couple of weeks ago:
"You know, Jen, why aren’t you touting Todd Haley for the job?" he asked. "He was the only one with the [guts] to tell Jerry 'I really want this job but I can’t coach this team with this guy [Terrell Owens] on it. And I don’t think you are going to win anything of any consequence with this guy on it.’ "
A straight forward, no BS approach to his job? Bill Parcells. Chewing players out? Bill Parcells. The man's influence is obvious.
Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald had this to say about Todd Haley after the team's 2008 divisional playoff win against the Panthers:
"Todd's an emotional guy. He wears his heart on his sleeve. He really wants it as badly as any of the players. It's fun to play for a guy like that."
Another player's coach you say? Um, no. Haley's comments after the NFC championship:
"I only know one way to do it, and that's how I'm going to do it. I was taught by one of the best about how you coach and how you have success, and that person was Coach [Bill] Parcells. I take some heat from it sometimes in this day and age where people say you've got to be a player's coach and all this stuff. Well, that's not me. I'm wired a certain way, and that's not going to change."
The more I learn about Haley the more I'm beginning to believe that we're witnessing the beginning of the career of someone who could become a truly great head coach of the Chiefs.
The Search
Todd Haley's name was initially floated by Adam Schefter of NFL.com back on January 18th.
Just two days after that, on January 20th, NBC Sports Analyst Cris Collinsworth suggested that Haley would be the next head coach of the Chiefs.
Then on January 27th, the Tuesday before the Super Bowl, Haley himself addressed the rumors about him and the Chiefs by giving the standard non-answers to reporters.
Nearly two weeks passed with no official news until the Chiefs asked and were granted permission by the Cardinals to interview Haley on February 3rd.
In between that time, rumors that Mike Shanahan was the next head coach of the Chiefs were spread by ESPN's Chris Mortensen. After a thorough media beat down by NFL.com's Adam Schefter later that same day saying that Shanahan would not be the next head coach of the Chiefs, Mortensen quietly backed down and ESPN quickly removed the incorrect portions of his story.
Haley comes to the Chiefs after what could be the most secretive head coaching search in the history of the NFL. Literally no information was leaked during the thirteen day search for a head coach, causing the media and the fans to go bat @#$& crazy for nearly two weeks.
In an age where anonymous communication is only clicks away, the leak proof ship that Pioli and Hunt are running is incredibly impressive.
What's Next?
Since the end of the season, the Chiefs have lost defensive coordinator Gunther Cuningham to the Lions; special teams coach Mike Priefer to the Broncos; and defensive backs coach David Gibbs to the Texans. Haley will have to replace at least those coaches.
The offensive staff has remained entirely in place with the exception of Dick Curl who departed to the Rams. Offensive coordinator Chan Gailey was apparently in the mix to be the next head coach, which makes me think that he will remain in his current position.
Starting immediately, Scott Pioli and Todd Haley will get down to the business of hiring a coaching staff, evaluating players and preparing for the NFL draft. We'll be covering their every move in the coming months.
A new head coach typically brings in his own people but with Haley being a first time head coach, he may not have that many assistants that would follow him to KC.
Pioli and Haley will likely work closely to find coordinators and coaches that work for both of them, considering Pioli puts a premium on being able to work closely with his head coach.
A New Beginning
Carl Peterson resigns. Scott Pioli is hired as the new GM. Herm Edwards is fired. Todd Haley is the new head coach. Clark Hunt will be entering his third year as the franchise owner.
It's not very often that a franchise can say that within a three year span the team changed the head coach, general manager and owner. And on top of that, the roster had massive turnover as well. After a rocky few years, I can say with confidence that I believe that the Kansas City Chiefs will be a strong playoff contending team within two years. The franchise is stabilizing after three mistake ridden seasons.
This has been the most significant off season for the Kansas City Chiefs ever. The team is moving in a truly brand new direction. It's exciting, hopeful and invigorating to be a Chiefs fan right now.
Scott Pioli may end up being the most important long term hire this off season but the head coach is the face of the team. Todd Haley has attitude, intelligence and most importantly a long list of positives about the situation he's entering.
Todd Haley and Scott Pioli will hopefully bring the Chiefs back to the era when Arrowhead was feared; the playoffs were assumed; the defense was nasty; and a Chiefs Super Bowl was a Sports Illustrated cover story.
Football is fun again in Kansas City. Thanks Clark.
Todd Haley Quick Hits
- 41-years old
- Former offensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals (2007-08)
- Coached under Bill Parcells in New York (1997-2000) and Dallas (2005-06)
- Pittsburgh Steelers ball boy as a kid and grew up a huge Steelers fan
- Father Dick is a long time NFL personnel guy
- First NFL head coaching job
Learn more about Todd Haley by checking out these links:
Todd Haley Biography (Arizona Cardinals official site)
Keyshawn Johnson says Todd Haley can run the rats out of Valley Ranch (Star-Telegram)
Todd Haley Gets an A+ (Upon Further Review)
Todd Haley = the next Mike Tomlin? (Red Zone)
Haley Sticking Around (Revenge of the Birds)
Tough Emotional Coach Leads Cardinals into Super Bowl (Jim Trotter @ SI.com)
Cards-Steelers Connections (Peter King MMQB)
Haley to the Chiefs (Adam Teicher @ the Kansas City Star)
Leadership could take away Chiefs' troubles (Jason Whitlock @ the Kansas City Star)
Haley to the Chiefs, He's a Chief and He Needs Hailing (Jon @ Home of the Chiefs)
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Oh whoops
Uh um first!
I was hoping to get a chain thread of people saying “nicccccccccce”
by kansasjhawk044 on Feb 5, 2009 11:43 PM CST up reply actions
simpático!
for our latino fans
"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."
by Chiefs_swagger on Feb 5, 2009 11:50 PM CST up reply actions
Heaven opened up and gave us a Head Coach
Rebuilding is over. Time to restore the Pride in this franchise.
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Nice Post Chris
My two favorite lines from your posts recently:
Football is fun again in Kansas City. Thanks Clark.
And from the Pioli is hired post:
This is Clark’s team now.
It does have a good feel to it
Like something worthwhile is starting to come together.
Nice post Chris.
You see
How anxious we were for change? Any change! Long time comin’, Buck’O.
by Joel Thorman on Feb 5, 2009 11:42 PM CST up reply actions
Did you guys see Jack Harry tonight?
He reported that ESPN had said that Haley was not going to be the H/C. Right then I knew that Haley was our guy.
by oldchiefsfan on Feb 5, 2009 11:44 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Yikes
ESPN put their article together too quickly:
The Kansas City Chiefs have offered Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Todd Haley thier head coaching job, according to FOXSports.com.
I had a kid in the candy store smile
the entire time while reading this…Thanks Chris!
"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."
Especially since
The Star has already hit the presses!
Wonder if they can get something out. Whitlock already had his article posted on KC.com
by Joel Thorman on Feb 5, 2009 11:48 PM CST up reply actions
Never a bad way to start the day. Now we just gotta axe Larry and keep Tony!
by kansasjhawk044 on Feb 5, 2009 11:48 PM CST up reply actions
I can't believe ya'll still awake.....its like 4pm here in the Pacific when the news broke on ESPNews...Go to sleep its a school night :)
First I’d like to say CONGRATULATIONS to all the Chief Fans! Its like Christmas all over again!
Hope this honeymoon feeling will last.
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Feb 6, 2009 1:43 AM CST up reply actions
I just can't wait 80+ more days to find out
"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."
by Chiefs_swagger on Feb 5, 2009 11:51 PM CST up reply actions
It's late
I wish I had a significant other that was getting her wisdom teeth taken out like Miss Arrowhead Pride. I need a day off work to blog.
I goota get busy writing the contract on his new house
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Ha!
Guppy’s been all over this for months. The question is…where have you been?!
by Joel Thorman on Feb 5, 2009 11:55 PM CST up reply actions
So does that mean Cowher is selling his house already?
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Feb 6, 2009 1:44 AM CST up reply actions
NFL.net is just now reporting it
He is hired!
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
They are quoting the KC Star of all sources
They will get a letter from me introducing them to Arrowhead Pride.
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
One point
The offensive staff is NOT entirely still in place, thank God/Allah/Brahma/any other deity you wish.
Dick Curl has moved on to the Rams.
Updated
Thanks Seth!
Although, in Chris’ defense, we’ve both blocked that portion of the offense out of our minds.
by Joel Thorman on Feb 6, 2009 12:00 AM CST up reply actions
No problem
I’ve pretty much blocked him out too. I just happened to read that like and think, “Wait, wasn’t I rejoicing about Curl being gone not too long ago?”
Is that actually possible
In the future could someone be OC and QB? I call the first to do so is Peyton Manning
"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."
by Chiefs_swagger on Feb 6, 2009 12:02 AM CST up reply actions
Apparently
Warner said it’s the Cards or no one in 2009. Although his agent disagreed with that (probably because he wants to be paid).
by Joel Thorman on Feb 6, 2009 12:01 AM CST up reply actions
Its because he doesnt want to leave AZ
He said this long ago. He won’t leave Arizona. Him and his family are staying.
"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."
by Chiefs_swagger on Feb 6, 2009 12:04 AM CST up reply actions
Are Haley and Gailey compatible?
I think it could work.
Well they both end in Y!
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
LEY in fact and asides from the extra
L in Galley, they only really differ by the first letter. Is this a sign? No it’s a letter! A new day has sprung on Chiefs Nation!
by Eastcoastransplant on Feb 7, 2009 3:59 PM CST up reply actions
What about Leslie Frazier as DC?
Hire him as Asst. Coach/DC
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
I do like that call
but it would be a lateral move for Frazier. Leads me to believe he wouldn’t go for it.
+2
In order to get Frazier we would need to offer him something better than what he has now right? is Asst. Coach/DC enough? I wonder, especially if he was interviewed for the HC job. No rumors at all here, not even a piece of property being bought, although Guppy told me that was so. I just wonder.
by Eastcoastransplant on Feb 7, 2009 4:01 PM CST up reply actions
Bill Cowher? LOL!
Seriously though, why did he buy property here? Or was that a crock o’ shit?
"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."
by Chiefs_swagger on Feb 6, 2009 12:10 AM CST up reply actions
we couldn't come to terms on his real estate contract
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
What were the terms?
RU F’ing w/ me?
"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."
by Chiefs_swagger on Feb 6, 2009 12:12 AM CST up reply actions
yeah :)
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
: P
"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."
by Chiefs_swagger on Feb 6, 2009 12:14 AM CST up reply actions
The rumor mill is churning among ND fans
That Crennel is moving there to be their d-line coach. The guy who runs the ND Scout page is pretty darn good and he’s saying he’s hearing all about it. But certainly nothing definitive yet.
by Joel Thorman on Feb 6, 2009 12:17 AM CST up reply actions
Notre Dame?
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Wouldn't you think
that when you compare D-line coaching job in college at ND with DC job in the pros, we probably wouldn’t really have a hard time winning out? I’ve heard that too, but… you know.
and take up residence
As in buying property up there!
by Eastcoastransplant on Feb 7, 2009 4:02 PM CST up reply actions
Time now to find 53 young men who are hungry,
smart, physical, dependable, capable of playing as a team but most importantly WANT to be Kansas City Chiefs!
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Still nothing from ESPN
Their channel. I no longer visit their website.
"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."
They were running a crawl
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Nevermind, just said it as i pushed send LOL
"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."
You guys know whats kinda funny?
NE thought they would take the cake with the media announcing the move with Cassel, and Pioli sweeps in and takes their cake and eats it too with the Haley hire!
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
lol
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Only if we had them Game 1 next season
"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."
by Chiefs_swagger on Feb 6, 2009 12:23 AM CST up reply actions
Weird
SI.com picked up our post on the Chiefs offering Haley but not our post that he’s been hired. Oh well. People will find out either way.
They don't crawl with much frequency
and I think they have rules not to post too many consecutive times from a single source. I’ve noticed them doing this sort of thing before.
Rookies!
Yeah
We’ve been getting picked up more recently, although I noticed there were no updates from 1/31 to 2/4
by Joel Thorman on Feb 6, 2009 12:31 AM CST up reply actions
Yea, baby...
I am so happy we got Haley…
He is a great coach…and is going to be awesome…so smart, football-wise…i love it
Hey guys, follow this link and see what announcement I just made...LOL, more important where I made it
http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2009/2/5/751253/todd-haley-is-the-kansas-c
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
I think they are all sleeping, there was no mention on there about this....until now :)
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
actually
it doesn’t look like they’re a very active community. Lanier’s is the first post in 3 days. I think they’ve gone the way of the guppy.
Seriously though
how busy would AP be 5 days after losing SB? Exactly.
"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."
by Chiefs_swagger on Feb 6, 2009 12:35 AM CST up reply actions
best fans in football!
just ask Larry Johnson…LOL!
"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."
by Chiefs_swagger on Feb 6, 2009 12:39 AM CST up reply actions
HAHAHAHA!!!
"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."
by Chiefs_swagger on Feb 6, 2009 12:32 AM CST up reply actions
LOL....and no comments yet.
It’s going to be a rude awakening in the desert this morning. Can’t wait to read their reactions.
"What we need is......more cowbell." - C. Walken
LOL
Why don’t you have any of them birds commenting on that?! hmmmm maybe they’re atta loss for words….
by Eastcoastransplant on Feb 7, 2009 4:05 PM CST up reply actions
I asked them about a week ago what they thought about Haley coming here
they had all pretty much resigned to the fact that he was and were trying to figure out who was going to take his place.
See ya t'morrow guys, I can't stay awake any longer
This news drought has bored me, I wish we could hurry up and find something out about our next Head Coah Coach
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
+1
"if our players are half as excited as I am right this moment then TonyG will win his first playoff game next season. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind."
by Chiefs_swagger on Feb 6, 2009 12:44 AM CST up reply actions
A drought?!
Shoot…you better get to work then!
by Joel Thorman on Feb 6, 2009 12:47 AM CST up reply actions
Now we can build a team
With Haley coming here and Boldin saying it is very unlikely he will return to the Cardinals. It wouldn’t be to surprising to see him interested in KC. They had a blow up on the sideline, but that was way overblown.
AFC West Champs in 2009? Mayyybee.
I will be interested to see if Haley helps Bowe's development like he did with Larry Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald has raved about Haley helping him take it to a new level.
the bowe slant
may become as undefendable as the high ball to TG or the Marcus Allen dive
OUR FUTURE: Bam Morris, Bill Romanowski, and John Rocker with Pete Rose as OC
On average, a professional team should win the championship about 1 time in 30 years.
Worth the Wait?
Derrick Thomas in the Hall of Fame after 5 years of consideration.
Pioli was first promoted to VP of player personnel in 2002, and has another 6 years before taking another promotion to become KC’s GM.
Now Haley red hot after taking a hapless Cardinal team to its first ever Super Bowl appearance, just after being promoted to being the OC in 2007.
There will be better days ahead. The dawn is coming in the darkness that was our past 3 years.
You know what else is kool is that Haley’s already in Wikipedia as KC’s new Head Coach.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Haley
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
LoL...So I guess the silence of Pioli has some leaks after all....
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Feb 6, 2009 7:53 AM CST up reply actions
I'll take credit for that!
"If there’s a god he’s laughing at us and our football team." - Ben Folds
Mike Solari could've succeeded with Boldin, Fitzgerald and Breaston.
Count me in the small pool of people that disapprove of this hiring that nobody was advocating a month ago. I’m sure everyone will throw him under the bus quickly enough though.
Banny being Banny.
And who might
you have wanted? What is the direction that you wanted to go? Sure Haley had great players at the skill positions but he also implemented a great philosophy.
I love it
When ppl drop bombs like JobDDT and then don’t follow it through. Ok so you are in the small pool (with Guppy?). Now follow through and lets discuss. Although it is a moot point. you know what I love?
The Giant had Earth Wind and Fire, but we have the three Wise Men! Whitlock calls em MLB (Money, Looks and Brains). I think Looks needs to Change though. Suggestions?
by Eastcoastransplant on Feb 7, 2009 4:10 PM CST up reply actions
Cards fan here so sad to see Haley go, but knew it was inevitable given his performance as OC these past couple seasons. Congrats to the Chiefs and their fans as I think this was a good hire. Young guy to work with a young GM and owner rather than someone like Shanahan who has been around forever.
Boldin by the way is under contract for at least next season, so he’s not going anywhere unless the Cards receive a great offer for him. I find it hard to believe that they won’t franchise Dansby rather than let him get away because the rest of the linebacking core is not that great.
I also think that bringing on Haley makes it a stronger possibility that they take Crabtree in the draft, and that would make me very happy because it means divisional rival Seattle doesn’t get him. :)
88% approval rating right now
In the poll, he’s at 88% approval, 9% unsure and 2% unhappy. Somehow, I don’t expect that to last. ;-)
If he’s at 65% approval a year from now, that would be fantastic.
by Offense of the 70s on Feb 6, 2009 6:25 AM CST reply actions
Damn it is like Christmas morning, opened up AP, there was my gift!
Good offense becomes a priority again, we have a GM competent enough to build a balanced team, welcome Todd Hailey! Now Clark, Scott, and Todd lets make a SB run!
Welcome to KC Scott Pioli, home of the most rabid football fans in the NFL!
Crennel as DC!
Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!!
Does Haley's hiring lend anymore credibility to the speculation we could take Crabtree with our #3?
Having spent most of his coaching career as a WR coach you know he has to be drooling over this kid.
"What we need is......more cowbell." - C. Walken
I think it lends slightly more credibility
but I also think it depends on what happens this offseason vis a vis free agent signings. I am pretty sure we’ll go somewhat balls out for FA’s, so quite a few needs might be addressed giving us the luxury to take Crabtree.
In a post I just made, he is one of the 3 I suspect the Chiefs will take #3 overall.
The Day Herm Edwards didn't get his team ready to beat the Raiders at Arrowhead is the day he kissed his job goodbye.
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehn GOODBYYYEE!
After thinking about it
I’m happy with the hire… I just hope he can handle the duties of HC without melting down.
The Day Herm Edwards didn't get his team ready to beat the Raiders at Arrowhead is the day he kissed his job goodbye.
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehn GOODBYYYEE!
I got a hat tip this morning over at Revenge of the Birds! LOL
It’s Official Todd Haley is the New Head Coach of the Kansas City Chiefs
by Hawkwind on Feb 6, 2009 7:25 AM CST in News
Hat-tip to Lanier63 for breaking the news on ROTB around midnight last night.
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
WTG...man you are all over the place.
Now get us a future HOF QB that we can build the offense around :)
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.
and pepper in a couple of future HOF LB's
…salt in some pro-bowl WR’s too.
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.
Maybe even a QB?
the ball aint gonna throw itself
;)
The Day Herm Edwards didn't get his team ready to beat the Raiders at Arrowhead is the day he kissed his job goodbye.
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehn GOODBYYYEE!
Two quotes not reported earlier from John Wooten about the Rooney Rule
Wooten said people had told him that minority candidates were declining to speak with Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli because they believe Todd Haley, the Arizona Cardinals’ offensive coordinator, was locked into the job.
“I am not aware of one single minority who has turned down the interview with the Chiefs. Not one,” Wooten said. “I am aware of several minority candidates who have talked with the Chiefs.”
Wooten also said Chiefs owner Clark Hunt interviewed minority candidates for the general manager job before hiring Pioli last month.
“They handled their search for a general manager the same way they’re conducting their search for a head coach,” Wooten said.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80e98bbe&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Looks like Mort learned a lesson, aint so quick anymore
Todd Haley will take the job as the new coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen reported Friday morning.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3888387
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
OK, Mr. Haley, you've chosen us
Stand and Deliver, Sir
The only measure of true success in the NFL is the Vince Lombardi trophy. Anything less is a rationalization.
Just curious how that poll might change if Haley said this
“Brodie Croyle is my starting QB”
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
Ok already, if you don't agree with what I am saying, just don't email my mom again. She beat the crap out of me with my keyboard!
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Hey
if he were confident he could build a top 5 offensive line in the league while bringing in Crabtree…
ALSO
The franchise is stabilizing after three mistake ridden seasons.
Mmm… no. Way to free Vermeil of any blame for the putrid roster we have had .
Banny being Banny.
Question
Why don’t we just hire Al Saunders as head coach instead of going around the league. Is the bridge burnt or something?
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