Are Weiss/Crennel responsible for UFA signings?

looks like the fanbase is gaining some steam again with the recent moves!
To answer your question CandC i think yes Weis and Crennel are responsible for some of the signings. I think they had to have told Pioli and Hunt the only way they would come here is if they were able to evaluate UFA’s and sign whom they wanted. They are more than likely a big reason we have some of these guys even coming to KC to visit.

However I don’t think it is as much them telling Pioli who they want to target in free agency as it is the credability they bring to the staff. Pioli has been here for a year evaluating the talent on the team while Crennel and Weis are recent additions to the staff. I think Pioli has a better feel for where we are lacking than they do. They may give input but I still believe that Pioli makes the decisions on who to pursue.

What I was also trying to say is I don’t think the free agents would have been willing to even visit KC had Weiss and Crennel not been added to the coaching staff. I think those two coaches alone have the pull to make players want to visit to see what the Chiefs have to offer. I think Weiss and Crennel are player magnets. Players like to play for coaches of that caliber.

Your questions have been repeated and reflected upon by almost everyone here over the last few weeks.

It does make you wonder why guys like Lilja and Jones made the decision to sign here when there were most likely offers from teams that had much better records last year. Apparently Lilja was given an offer by Houston, who would seem to be much closer to making the playoffs than we are.

I’ve been thinking about putting together an in depth post exploring some of our off season moves. You’ll probably get a more in depth answer from me there, but in short, yes, I think Romeo and Weis factor into it.

Thanks again and welcome to AP. Oh, and just for future reference, there are 2 categories of posts. FanPosts and FanShots. FanPosts generally are at least 5 or 6 paragraphs long and should contain a point of view/observation that is supported with some outside info. FanShots are generally 1-2 paragraphs and are usually quick “what do you guys think about…?” or a quick link/story about some football related news.

…then who is responsible for signing Weiss/Crennel?

Scott Pioli

When Pioli was first brough on board there was a lot of hype that he was SUCH a great addition. After watching what he has done so far I now see what the hype is about, but we’ll see if these moves (which look to be outstanding) can translate into Wins.

If things do get turned around it will because the Kansas City Chiefs as a TEAM turns things around. I would say it all starts with Scott Pioli, continues with the coaches he has put in place (Like Haley, Weiss, and Crennel), and is fulfilled with the on the feild performance of our players (inherited, drafted, and FA/UFA signings).

good food for thought just in the title … I imagine the OC & DC have at least SOMETHING to do with UFA signings, they want this or that player who, in return, wants to play not JUST for that team, but for THAT coach … and with Weis & Crennel we have guys that a LOT of players would want to be under

so far so good … you keep thinking and keep posting, good stuff

{{but do avoid the Berry Koolaid drinkers … dangerous group there}}

If our coordinators do some magic this yr, the players will come next yr for sure. If we can get to 7-9 or 9-7 there will be players that see what our team is doing and want to play for us. I’m pretty sure o-linemen like to zone block and offensive skill players like out style of offense. Not sure how thrilled def players are regarding the 4-3 and 3-4. Probably depends on their ideal position on the def line (Dorsey for example).

see what happens on AP.
I know that Beast had a post written and your post made him post it.
Thank you

I definitely think the hiring of these two coaches make coming to KC more enticing. It certainly isn’t the money, as I think every FA we signed could have gotten more elsewhere. Pioli has made some real sweet deals. I also think that Crennel and Weis, of course, had major input on who we signed. I doubt Shaun Smith would be a Chief if he hadn’t played under Crennel.