The Crennel & Weis Effect

Chiefs fans are clamoring, yearning, begging for Romeo Crennel, and Charlie Weis to become members of the Kansas City Chiefs. Adding these two coaches may have multiple effects on the Chiefs. During this article I will explore the possibilities...

Romeo Crennel

Free Agents

Romeo Crennel instantly gives our defense credibility. Free Agents searching for new homes could now look at the Chiefs and see a bright future. Not only would money be a tool for persuasion, but Crennel's experience, and super bowl rings would be another factor in getting bigger name free agents to join the team. Having Clancy as coordinator, I could not imagine a free agent being excited about working under him. Imagine this for one second...Signing Vince Wilfork in free agency because he knows the coordinator, knows the scheme, and gets the money. Imagine prying D'Well Jackson from the Browns, and having him be the center piece of our 34 defense. The possibilities are endless if we add Crennel. Im not saying these guys will be in KC next year, but having Crennel on board gives us more ammunition to get players of that caliber.

Teaching & Nurturing Young Talent

Romeo Crennel knows the 34 defense inside and out. He has worked with, and taught some of the biggest names to play in a 34 defense, in the past decade. Players like Bruschi, Seymour, Wilfork, Law, Harrison, Vrabel, have all studied under Crennel. The Chiefs currently have a few diamonds in the rough playing in their 34 defense. Tamba Hali, Tyson Jackson, Glenn Dorsey, Derrick Johnson, and Brandon Flowers, can all become excellent players under the right tutelage. Their full potential has yet to be unleashed, and I believe Crennel can come in and get these guys playing on a pro bowl level. For years the defense has been ignored, or misused, or even mistreated, in turn stunting the growth of our players. Crennel can come in and stabilize a unit that has been in flux since Dick Vermiel took over.

Expedite the Winning Process

If some of you haven't noticed, as of late, the defense has been the cog mostly holding the team back from success. I am not saying that the offensive unit is a Juggernaut, but many times this year they put us in positions to win. To only have the defense give up 90 yard drives, 60 yard TD catches, 70 yard runs, etc. I can reel off a few games, where if the defense had made a stop, the Chiefs would of won (Oak, Dallas, Cleveland, Buffalo). Crennel can get this unit into shape, and expedite the winning process. Crennel has the knack for what plays to call, and when to call them, unlike Clancy. I believe Crennel can take the Chiefs defense from the bottom of the pack to the top 15.

Charlie Weis

Free Agents & the Draft

Similar to the way Crennel gives the defense creditability, Weis has the same effect on the offense. Free Agents would be more inclined to work under a 3 time super bowl winning coordinator, than a 1 time losing super bowl coordinator. Weis is known for his lethal passing game, and making average players superstars. Weis could also convince Pioli and Haley to draft Golden Tate, if he is there in the 2nd round. No one knows his talent, better than Weis. In Weis's offense, Golden Tate had a monstrous season. Golden Tate in the slot, for the Chiefs would be a beautiful thing. 

Experience Mentoring Quarterbacks

Before there was Tom Brady, there was a Drew Bledsoe. Before Bledsoe went down with injury, he was having a fantastic year. He was on track to make it to the Pro Bowl, and maybe make a run for MVP. That success is directly attributed to Charlie Weis. His spread scheme, and ability to mentor quarterbacks did wonders for Bledsoe. After Bledsoe, Brady continued that success. Brady was a late round pick, who many people had never heard of. Weis took him under his wing, tailored the scheme to his abilities, and it ultimately lead to major success. That same Tom Brady, is the Tom Brady who is now known as a future Hall Of Famer. Weis also took Jimmy Clausen under his wing, and corralled his talent. Clausen became one of the most prolific passers in the NCAA in 2009. Clausen threw 28 TD's and only 4 INT's under Weis.  Weis can come in, and mentor Matt Cassel in the same way he his previous quarterbacks. Cassel has the tools to be a superb quarterback in the league, he just needs a excellent teacher to guide him. Haley is good with quarterbacks, but he obviously cannot devote a lot of time to Cassel because of his numerous job titles. I would expect Cassel to be a top 10 QB under Wies.

National Spotlight & Ticket Sales

I do not live in Kansas City. I am a California boy, often scouring for Chiefs news. Ill be upfront and honest with you all. I reside in Raider Nation. Born and grown in Oakland, CA. Now don't hold that against me, my entire family is from KC! Out here on the west coast, Chiefs news is rare. I spend half my day on arrowhead pride because its my only source. Last offseason, there was a welcomed change. The Chiefs were on all national sports television shows, and radio shows during the offseason. With moves like adding Pioli and Haley to the organization, trading for Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel, and picking #3 in the NFL Draft, I got my Chiefs fix . Adding Weis & Crennel gives the Chiefs even more National Spotlight. The coaching staff would be some what of an all star staff. I love seeing the Chiefs on ESPN, and I would probably see them more often if we got these guys.

This season, the Chiefs f aced one blackout, and was threatened by another. The Chiefs fan base is one of the loyalest fan bases in the entire national football league. Those who chose to stay home and view the game should be able to. Weis is a high profile name, who can help fill the seats, so we don't face another blackout situation. 

Conclusion

Acquiring both Crennel and Weis would do wonders for the Kansas City Chiefs. Pioli often talks about changing the culture, and this would be a good way to do so. Success breads success, and success is something the Chiefs have not had in 3 years. Adding these coaches, would also take a little bit off of Haley's plate. I am a Haley fan, and believe with less tasks, he can really excel as an head coach. Haley seems to have the knack for motivating, and i would like to see him devote more time to the entire team. It seems Pioli, Haley, Crennel, and Weis are all very familiar with each other, and are friends. That alone is a great thing. Having a coaching staff that has similar thought processes, and values would be tremendous. Not only would the staff work well together, but it would rub off on the players. After all the rumors in the past few days about both coaches, I have become even more excited for the future. I pray, and hope that these rumors come to fruition, because if they do, success could very well be right around the corner for the Kansas City Chiefs.

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