Todd Haley's Record with Wide Receivers

by Joel Thorman on Feb 6, 2009 9:09 AM CST in 2009 Offseason Comment 40 comments

Kansas City Chiefs new head coach Todd Haley broke into the NFL in 1995 as a wide receivers coach which has been his specialty ever since. Working as a wide receivers coach for the New York Jets, Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys, Haley demonstrated an ability to effectively communicate his message to the players.

Just how effective has he been with wide receivers? Let's take a look at the stats of his top 3 wide receivers at each of his stops in the NFL and see how his coaching has fared.

New York Jets (1995-2000)

Wide Receivers Coach

1995

Team Passing: 3,129 yards, 56%, 20 TDs, 24 INTs

Player	Receptions	Yards	Touchdowns
Wayne Chrebet	66	726	4
Charles Wilson	41	484	4
Adrian Murrell	71	465	2

1996

Team Passing: 3,911 yards, 53.9%, 22 TDs, 30 INTs

Player	Reception	Yards	Touchdowns
Wayne Chrebet	84	909	3
Keyshawn Johnson	63	844	8
Jeff Graham	50	788	6

1997

Team Passing: 3,555 yards, 56.6%, 20 TDs, 10 INTs

Player	Receptions	Yards	Touchdowns
Keyshawn Johnson	70	963	5
Wayne Chrebet	58	799	3
Jeff Graham	42	542	2

1998

Team Passing: 4,032 yards, 59.8%, 33 TDs, 13 INTs

Player	Receptions	Yards	Touchdowns
Keyshawn Johnson	83	1,131	10
Wayne Chrebet	75	1,083	8
Dedric Ward	25	477	4

1999

Team Passing: 3,001 yards, 57.1%, 22 TDs, 16 INTs

Player	Receptions	Yards	Touchdowns
Keyshawn Johnson	89	1,170	8
Wayne Chrebet	48	631	3
Dedric Ward	22	325	3

2000

Team Passing: 4,023 yards, 55.3%, 23 TDs, 29 INTs

Player	Receptions	Yards	Touchdowns
Wayne Chrebet	69	937	8
Dedric Ward	54	801	3
Laveranues Coles	22	370	1

Chicago Bears (2001-2004)

Wide Receivers Coach

(Note: For some perspective during Haley's Chicago years, remember what Muhsin Muhammad said, "Chicago is where receivers go to die."

2001

Team Passing: 3,072 yards, 59.7%, 20 TDs, 16 INTs

Player	Receptions	Yards	Touchdowns
Marty Booker	100	1,071	8
Dez White	45	428	0
David Terrell	34	415	4

2002

Team Passing: 3,317 yards, 57.1%, 22 TDs, 18 INTs

Player	Receptions	Yards	Touchdowns
Marty Booker	97	1,189	6
Dez White	51	656	4
Marcus Robinson	21	244	3

2003

Team Passing: 2,905 yads, 52.6%, 12 TDs, 20 INTs

Player	Receptions	Yards	Touchdowns
Marty Booker	52	715	4
Dez White	49	583	3
David Terrell	43	361	1

2004

Team Passing: 2,641 yards, 52.9%, 9 TDs, 16 INTs

Player	Receptions	Yards	Touchdowns
David Terrell	42	699	1
Bobby Wade	42	481	0
Bernard Berrian	15	225	2

Dallas Cowboys (2005-2006)

Wide Receivers Coach/Passing Game Coordinator

2005

Team Passing: 3,639 yards, 60.0%, 23 TDs, 17 INTs

Player	Receptions	Yards	Touchdowns
Terry Glenn	62	1,136	7
Keyshawn Johnson	71	839	6
Patrick Crayton	22	341	2

2006

Team Passing: 4.067 yards, 61.3%, 26 TDs, 21 INTs

Player	Receptions	Yards	Touchdowns
Terrell Owens	85	1,180	13
Terry Glenn	70	1,047	6
Patrick Crayton	64	754	1

Arizona Cardinals (2007-2008)

Offensive Coordinator

2007

Team Passing: 4,228 yards, 60.3%, 32 TDs, 24 INTs

Player	Receptions	Yards	Touchdowns
Larry Fitzgerald	100	1,409	10
Anquan Boldin	71	853	9
Bryant Johnson	46	528	2

2008

Team Passing: 4,875 yards, 66.3%, 31 TDs, 15 INTs

Player	Receptions	Yards	Touchdowns
Larry Fitzgerald	96	1,431	12
Anquan Boldin	89	1,038	11
Steve Breaston	77	1,006	3

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Hopefully he can come in...

whip Franklin and Bradley into shape so we can use our #3 pick to address a real need.

by HIV 2 Elway on Feb 6, 2009 9:17 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully

His last 4 years he’s had at least 1 1,000 yard WR and 1 800+ yard WR. I didn’t count TEs (i.e. Jason Witten) in this, either.

by Joel Thorman on Feb 6, 2009 9:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Good point

and he had a “General” that spread the ball 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.

by THE_TRUTH on Feb 6, 2009 9:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Another good point

and actually, that seemed to be one of Thigpen’s strengths all along, even before the Arrowspread

by PVChiefsfan on Feb 6, 2009 9:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Let's see if Haley and Pioli see's it that way in training camp

I don’t see him having 3 WR’s/TE’s with 1000 yards. OTOH, he might be throwing through 4 hanging tires 8 hrs. a day in the offseason getting ready for camp and blows the other QB’s away.
Sports is a funny thing. Anything can happen.

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 Feb 6, 2009 9:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thigpen may or may not be the guy

I was just saying that compared to Huard and Croyle, who maybe hit 3 guys a game, I think Thigpen had several games where he complete passes to like seven different receivers – which is pretty impressive considering we didn’t have that much receiving talent outside of Bowe and TG…

by PVChiefsfan on Feb 6, 2009 10:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thigpen

better be working on his game over the course of the offseason. I want him to be able to compete with whoever Pioli brings in. Hopefully Haley gives him the chance to grab the starting spot, but he needs to be pushed with a fair competition. Let the best guy win, and im hoping that guy will be Thigpen.

by paratrooper on Feb 6, 2009 11:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That's most likely a product of Gailey's play calling

Thigpen never had the time to check off on that many options. Remember, Gailey’s a thinker. :)

by Buck'O on Feb 6, 2009 11:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Three one-thousand yard receivers.

Gotta give it to him, he put together a good offense.

Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!!

by Eric Allen on Feb 6, 2009 9:18 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

perspective

He had a good offense that had three 1000 yard receivers, but was last in the league in rushing, went 9-7 in the regular season wining the pathetic NFC West, and lost the Super Bowl.

Now I’m not knocking Haley, and I’m really excited, just sayin’ – three 1000 yd receivers looks different when you consider only 70 something yards/game running the ball.

by PVChiefsfan on Feb 6, 2009 9:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, but you can't have both

As much as the ball was tossed to achieve those numbers, another aspect of the game had to suffer….running.

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 Feb 6, 2009 9:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, 9-7 would've won the AFC West this year too!

Although, I can understand why that would be a concern. Plus, wasn’t it mainly Arizona’s defense that was a problem during the regular season?

by NESilver on Feb 6, 2009 10:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That,

and they sat on their ass when you guys whooped them. Gave them the wake up call they needed….

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!

by IISaiNtII on Feb 6, 2009 10:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Actually

The play calling started in the beginning of the game before the Cardinals were getting beat. He went away from the run very early. Then again, we weren’t using Edge much the second half of the season.

Hey, hey, hey hey hey, watch the language, ok? I have a family.
Revenge of the Birds

by Andrew602 on Feb 6, 2009 1:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not sure if it was personnel or the system

But we have to be fair and point out they were last in rushing. Sorry PV, I was writing while you were posting.

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"

by Lanier63 on Feb 6, 2009 9:39 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

So What about Boldin

They’ve already played together, he’s unhappy with his contract, and wants out of AZ…. Any thoughts?

by tuler93 on Feb 6, 2009 10:41 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Boldin

is still under contract. Pioli and co. would have to give quite a bit for him. He’s 28 which is by no means old but how many top tier years does he have left? I doubt that we make a trade for him. We have too many holes to trade away a lot of picks for an aging WR. Hed be great but id rather see us take Crabtree than trade for Boldin.

by paratrooper on Feb 6, 2009 11:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Am I the only one
concerned with the number of INT’s in may of those years just mentioned? Some years more INT’s than TD’s.
Assuming that was due to QB problems let’s not see that trend in KC.

by BCRavenJHawkfan on Feb 6, 2009 10:50 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

You think Favre never threw an INT?

He leads the NFL in INTs but he also leads in a lot of other key areas. Throwing the ball downfield and getting TDs as a result is central to scoring points and winning games, throwing the odd INT is part of the risk.

Blame my wife!

by sir eccles on Feb 6, 2009 11:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The numbers

make it even more crucial to focus on the defense this offseason. I think it’s great when they take chances downfield and score, but we can’t rely on the defense do anything other than give up 7 every time there’s a INT.

by JComp11 on Feb 6, 2009 11:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Just worked out the caption for that picture

“You throw an INT you jug a beer”

Blame my wife!

by sir eccles on Feb 6, 2009 12:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Picture caption

“Leinhart, you throw the ball this way!”

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"

by Lanier63 on Feb 6, 2009 11:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Maybe that's Leinart's problem

this whole time, he’s been throwing the ball with his left hand =)

by PVChiefsfan on Feb 6, 2009 11:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

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"

by Lanier63 on Feb 6, 2009 11:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

anyone know why the chiefs site has

nothing about haley on it….. I find that odd

If you stand still long enough, you'll get stuck
- David Hasselhoff

by cx2chad on Feb 6, 2009 12:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

They haven't made their official announcement

Suppose to happen this afternoon

by tuler93 on Feb 6, 2009 12:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep

Can’t announce you’ve made a deal until the contract has been signed :)

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!

by IISaiNtII on Feb 6, 2009 12:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

one o'clock fellas, fox 4 in KC is carrying it live.

I would imagine ESPN, and the NFL Network will to.

Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!!

by Eric Allen on Feb 6, 2009 12:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Watch for me please.

The only way this could be better is if he had Krut Warner and Jared Allen standing next to him with contracts in hand

by Dr Chuck_ChiefsFan on Feb 6, 2009 12:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Man I love this flat screen!

Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!!

by Eric Allen on Feb 6, 2009 12:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Dude

do you work?

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!

by IISaiNtII on Feb 6, 2009 12:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Off today, we are a bit slow

we are getting geared up again Monday. Seventy degree day in KC, I will take it!

Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!!

by Eric Allen on Feb 6, 2009 12:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Stuck at work in Leavenworth

Want to go home to KC!!!!

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!

by IISaiNtII on Feb 6, 2009 12:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I would like to be working today

I work outside, so it would be a nice work day. On the other hand it is a nice enough day to be just screwin off!:)

Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!!

by Eric Allen on Feb 6, 2009 12:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm stuck in a cubicle

looking at the internet and longingly gazing out the window….

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!

by IISaiNtII on Feb 6, 2009 12:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I have tried working an inside job.....

I just could not handle being indoors. In July, and August, and winter months I kind of wish I could handle it.

Now hopefully this team is fun to watch again! Thanks Scott, Clark!!

by Eric Allen on Feb 6, 2009 12:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I worked with concrete

a few years back, still kind of miss it even though it really did suck. But I’m happy where I’m at most of the time, get to travel and it pays well, so what the heck.

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!

by IISaiNtII on Feb 6, 2009 1:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

lucky!

I wish I had a window to longingly gaze out of…instead i close my eyes and dream of K.C. winning.period.

by DT58forever on Feb 6, 2009 1:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Window's behind me

but it’s still a nice and welcomed distraction.

All I have to say is "Thank you, Clark."

by IISaiNtII on Feb 6, 2009 2:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Don't go by Wikipedia

Haley was with the Jets in 1995, but he didn’t actually start coaching the WRs until the 1997 season (I think). Prior to that, he was on the scouting side.

by SlipperyPete on Feb 6, 2009 5:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs