Tweeting about Chiefs Head Coach Todd Haley

by Joel Thorman on Jun 18, 2009 6:46 AM CDT in 2009 Offseason Comment 18 comments

Chiefs head coach Todd Haley probably doesn't tweet...(at least not that often). (Photo via Rich Sugg of the KC Star)

As I was perusing the search term "Chiefs" on Twitter the other day, I came across Sam Farmer of the LA Times asking if any Chiefs fans had any questions for Todd Haley. Farmer was talking to the Kansas City Chiefs head coach "in a few minutes" at about 11:00 AM.

There were a handful of questions I found from other tweeters:

Will LJ be a chief wk1?
What will charles' role be?
How will he get pressure on passer?
How does he feel longterm w/ OLD lbs?

Yes, for those of you who are unfamiliar that is "Twitter Talk". Some say it's the downfall of communication as we know it, while I say "Give me my news and give it to me now!" Unfortunately, Mr. Farmer did not ask Haley Chris' question, "What sports blogs does Haley read?"

Anyway, here's what Farmer had to say following his exchange with Haley:

Haley says he's most excited about Chiefs finally getting into shape. Branden Albert, for instance, has gone from 345 to 303. Even some abs.

On Brian Waters: "It's getting closer.. We had a good conversation the day he left. The guy can play. He's going to look at it with an open mind."

Totally diff offense than AZ. "I don't think we could win that way. We aren't good enough outside. But our RB group we're really excited abt

Lastly, so far so good with Larry Johnson. That could have been an explosive situation, but it looks like his buy-in factor is high.

Farmer then goes on to cite the Chiefs first half schedule as a reason for 6-10 being a "glass-half-full" perspective. From what I've read, Sam Farmer's got a pretty good reputation and seems to be a viable source in the vast arena of the NFL. If I were presented six wins, I would probably bet the over knowing full well I'm about as big of a homer as there is.

We're getting all kinds of tidbits of information via Twitter, big and small (In fact, NBA PF Kevin Love recently broke the news via Twitter that his coach Kevin McHale was not coming back), so go ahead and sign up for an account and follow Arrowhead Pride. The more people we have out there talking Chiefs, the better. Chris just got a job in the social media realm so expect more interaction in the coming weeks on the AP Twitter account as he learns more and more about it.

Many thanks to Twitter.com/LATimesFarmer for the tweets!

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by primetime 07

I know I am also { about as big a homer as there is } ! Juxaposition we have in common ! Go Chiefs ! Take the over ! 2009 Edition ! Roll on Red & Gold !

by 65tosspowertrap on Jun 18, 2009 7:35 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You are quickly becoming my favorite commenter

Maybe because you agree with me a lot.

by Joel Thorman on Jun 18, 2009 7:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

by primetime 07 I am only as good as my support group ! Thanks for the SUPPORT !

by 65tosspowertrap on Jun 18, 2009 8:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I'd take the over, too.

by hmills110 on Jun 18, 2009 8:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

I will be disappointed with anything less than 7-9…I’m hoping for 8-8 and second place in the division.

Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.

by PVChiefsfan on Jun 18, 2009 8:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Concur, but...

I’d be disappointed in less than 8-8. I want to go 9-7, potentially 10-6. Can it be done? Who knows, but this is the most excited I’ve been about the season for quite a few years. I’m one of the optimists who think that the Chiefs will be in the playoffs every year. I get downright ugly watching games and based on the outcome of any given Sunday, typically have good days or bad days depending on the final score. A train wreck of a game can put me in such a bad mood that my wife doesn’t even want to be around me. Too emotionally involved? Yup, but that’s the only way I’ll have it.

KCCHIEFSFAN72

by kcchiefsfan72 on Jun 18, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

by NJCHiefsFan a tell of Two Cities ! Imo looks like VIII (8) to me !

by 65tosspowertrap on Jun 18, 2009 8:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

2009 6-10

who knows, 6-10 may tie for the AFC west lead.

by TonyG88 on Jun 18, 2009 8:27 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Has that ever happened?

I thought a few years ago when the NFC West (and the NFC in general) was weak that the Seahawks won the division at 8-8 and the Rams grabbed a wildcard at 7-9, but has 6-10 ever won a division?

Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.

by PVChiefsfan on Jun 18, 2009 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't believe a losing record has ever won a division.

by ravenhawk on Jun 18, 2009 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

8-8 is the worst

I remember last year when the Chargers and Donkeys were playing at the end they were talking about the only team that had won a division without a winning record…Cleveland under Marty.

by Zodeman on Jun 18, 2009 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Like how the WR were called out a little in the comments

“We’re not that strong on the outside, we can’t win like we did in AZ.”

Hope that neg pisses some guys off and increases performance.

by Your_Moms_Boyfriend on Jun 18, 2009 9:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

And hopefully our running game will be better than Arizona's

Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.

by PVChiefsfan on Jun 18, 2009 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Backfield will be the strength of this offense.

I agree completely with Haley on the WR comment. Unless they move quickly on getting us a #2 receiver, we should all expect to see heavy doses of LJ along with a lot of passes to Charles out of the backfield. If they create a bunch of passing plays for Charles, he will be a downright dangerous player cuz once he has the ball in his hands, he could take it to the house on any given play.
I love 2 back sets in the NFL. Opposing defenses don’t know what is getting ready to happen. they will bite on the run or short pass play and the next thing you know, someone gets open deep for a big gain. Cassel definitely has the awareness to find the open guy deep if it’s there.
I for one am VERY excited to see the new offense.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Jun 18, 2009 10:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs