Chiefs Coordinator Search Could Take A While

by Joel Thorman on Jan 12, 2012 1:51 PM CST

We might be waiting a while for the Kansas City Chiefs to name their offensive and/or defensive coordinators. Bill Williamson of ESPN.com interviewed Romeo Crennel this week and in a blog post indicates that the position(s) are unlikely to be filled in the "immediate future".

Check out the full story here.

The big highlight is that Crennel tells Williamson he hopes to conduct interviews for potential candidates next week and at the Senior Bowl, which is 16 days away. That's a sign that this thing could take a while. Like a couple of weeks.

Perhaps the Chiefs are waiting, like they did with Todd Haley, until a team finishes their playoff run. If that's the case then the it doesn't seem like they would be capitalizing on the advantage of getting an early start on the process, as they've talked about in recent weeks. As long as the right guy is hired, I suppose the timing doesn't really matter.

Williamson lists a few potential candidates in the story. I think the idea of Crennel promoting someone from within on the defensive side makes a lot of sense, especially with the news that he'll continue to call the defensive plays. On the offensive side, I don't think anyone has a really good read on what they'll do.

Then again, some coordinator the Chiefs really like could get fired tomorrow and then the search would be over. It's cliche but it is a fluid process (but I just hope it's not, like, early February-fluid).

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They just assumed they’d get McHoodie and were totally unprepared for him to take that Pats job.

by NotAGoodName on Jan 12, 2012 1:56 PM CST reply actions

This is all Jerry Sandusky's fault

Predictions:
I'm going to stop predicting positive things

by jmcgoblue on Jan 12, 2012 2:06 PM CST up reply actions

Sandusky fucked us...

Indirectly.

by Crown Chief on Jan 12, 2012 2:39 PM CST up reply actions

If he kept McDaniels out of KC...

that is actually beneficial for the Chiefs.

Though nothing Jerry Sandusky did benefited anyone.

Meh...
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by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 12, 2012 2:44 PM CST up reply actions

chiefs will get mchoodie after the pats win the super bowl haha

by njchiefs on Jan 12, 2012 2:54 PM CST via Android app up reply actions

I just hope they get an OC that's gonna be around for more than 1 year!

by njchiefs on Jan 12, 2012 3:00 PM CST via Android app up reply actions

yeah, though if we get a good one for a year or two

he may be promoted to Head Coach…

I want someone that can continue grooming Nick Sirianni, that is, if Haley doesn’t steal him away to the Jets when they hire him soon.

Meh...
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by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 12, 2012 3:03 PM CST up reply actions

I don't think we were ever trying to get McDumbiels.

We never asked permission to interview him. Just silly conjecture from the media. In fact, no one had him going back to the Patriots. Just shows you what they actually know.

by bossmanham on Jan 12, 2012 2:53 PM CST up reply actions

nobody has had a good read on that since 2003 ...

On the offensive side, I don’t think anyone has a really good read on what they’ll do

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by upamolehill on Jan 12, 2012 1:58 PM CST reply actions

Mole..................

you are back! How are things underground?

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by LadyChief on Jan 12, 2012 2:43 PM CST up reply actions

By golly it is molehill!

I haven’t seen you around these parts sice last April!

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by nateforchiefs on Jan 12, 2012 4:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Did Romeo call the defensive plays in Cleveland?

by jack_sparrow on Jan 12, 2012 2:01 PM CST reply actions

Hue Jackson seems likely

I just posted this in the previous thread. Someone mentioned that Crennel brought Jackson up from USC. Jackson also recruited Cassel while at USC. Those are two significant connections.

Assuming Jackson has the hate on for Oakland and Pioli wants to roll with Cassel, this hiring would make a lot of sense. Jackson could get pay back twice a year against Oakland and could be re-united with the guy he recruited several years ago. Unfortunately, starting Cassel would probably be the result of this hiring…

by 7chiefs7 on Jan 12, 2012 2:03 PM CST reply actions

I think starting Cassel is going to happen regardless.

But at least we could give him a coordinator that can stay awake during games. Jackson did quite a bit with Campbell.

Ron Paul 2012

by EricBerryYoYouScary on Jan 12, 2012 2:05 PM CST up reply actions

There is not a coordinator alive who can make throws for Cassel.

by Mr.Pibbs on Jan 12, 2012 2:08 PM CST up reply actions

Hey don't look at me...

I’m leading the Orton train or anyone else for that matter. It’s that Pioli guy you have to worry about.

Ron Paul 2012

by EricBerryYoYouScary on Jan 12, 2012 2:18 PM CST up reply actions

I'd like Jackson

but with each passing day it seems more and more unlikely.

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by Hoochdawg on Jan 12, 2012 2:21 PM CST up reply actions

Not necessarily

The guy was unexpectedly fired a couple days ago…I’m sure he needs some time to figure out what he wants.

Predictions:
I'm going to stop predicting positive things

by jmcgoblue on Jan 12, 2012 2:24 PM CST up reply actions

Maybe

But then again he only had 1 year as the Raiders HC. If he was there for 3-5 years I could see him wanting to look over everything and re-evaluate. However, that’s not the case. A guy like that would surely want to redeem himself after his public tirade against his players and assistants and would like want to find a fit where he can get back in the game and win it with a team waiting to take it to another level.

Sure. he’s there are things he’s surely gotta weigh out but an open vacancy like this? It also gives him a lot of control with the offense, a condition he likes to work under.

by JMagsKC1 on Jan 12, 2012 3:22 PM CST up reply actions

He may be waiting

to see what opportunities are available. There will likely be some more GM/HC changes around the league, and Jackson may be waiting to hear about any HC offers before interviewing for OC spots. I don’t get all the panic around here to hire an OC right now. if we get into February and don’t have an OC, it may become more troublesome (unless he is coaching in the Super Bowl).

by Chiefs4Life on Jan 12, 2012 4:16 PM CST up reply actions

I would want one before FA starts for sure

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by nateforchiefs on Jan 12, 2012 4:27 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

this would suggest that the offensive coach to be named may be in the playoffs right now.

otherwise i see no reason to wait a week….just saying….

obviously romeo still is running the D, and thats awesome because we all know gibbs and thomas are freaking awesome assistants.

so the question is, who are they targeting, and is the target a HC candidate anywhere that may ruin what we want.

this is a major major hire….imo this offensive hire will determine just how much success the entire team will have, lets hope they get the right guy who has just been waiting for all the weapons the chiefs have

Pay Brandon Carr/Romeo
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by SDChief on Jan 12, 2012 2:10 PM CST reply actions

Clements anyone......? Whose with me?

Stanzi is the Manzi!! The future is Now Pioli!!

by talastan on Jan 12, 2012 4:39 PM CST up reply actions

weis was the best thing to happen for cassel

my guess orton becomes the starter unless peyton manning comes to town. i would try to trade cassel. his contract isn’t that big anymore. he already got alot of up front money

will the chiefs ever draft a Qb in the first round, not since todd blackledge in 83. and the chiefs could of had marino. OH well atleast 65 toss power trap worked for KC, it should be wide open red. Hank stram still the man.

by niageriannit1 on Jan 12, 2012 2:11 PM CST reply actions

Carmichael Sanit OC would be AWESOME!! Bring in Mike Nolan for DC

by Jeremy Daniel on Jan 12, 2012 2:12 PM CST reply actions

I like the idea of Mike Nolan running this defense

even if he is in cahoots with Crennel making the final call.

While the final three game were gravy outside of that Dick Seymour… this is still a defense that gave up a lot of points and missed several tackles early in the year and played out of position often. Sure, they got progressively better. However, I think it would be good to hire a couple coaches that would help give the team an extra eye and someone that has talent making game plans.

One of the Chiefs biggest flaws this season, was their utter lack of ability in game planning on both sides of the ball or making corrections at half time. Even late in the season… Looking at you Pittsburgh, New York and New England games.

Continuity is all well and good, but this team still needs fresh perspective on both sides of the ball IMO. Yes, even the defense. I know everyone is excited about RAC and that is amazing! For me, I don’t want to watch this team walk into next season status quo on defense plus the return of Berry and Siler. It probably just won’t be enough.

This team needs some smart hires, hires like it had two years ago that led us to a divisional championship when they brought in Weis and Crennel. There are some solid names out there and I would like to see some serious effort being made soon.

Waiting until Mobile is fine, as long as they don’t leave with a bunch of no’s.

Meh...
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by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 12, 2012 2:33 PM CST up reply actions

They were also on the field considerably more than the offense

Just wanted to add that as well

by JMagsKC1 on Jan 12, 2012 3:17 PM CST up reply actions

Sure they were, the offense didn't give them much to work with.

I think everyone knows that. Does that excuse them being blown out like they were? No, not IMO.

Even on defense, this team has a lot of improving to do and I think it is important that they don’t think they are good with were they are.

They will have to adjust to life with Eric Berry again. Schematically, that will take some adjusting. Getting him back is a huge get, but I don’t want to see them screw it up.

They need to maximize blitz opportunities between Hali and Houston and probably work in another new NT. That will take some time and a new coach will help with those things along. This next DC hire is huge.

Meh...
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by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 12, 2012 3:24 PM CST up reply actions

Late in the season the Jets marched right down the field on the first possession.

If it wasn’t for the accursed paycheck, would I really imprison myself in this dungeon of the human soul?

by electriclight on Jan 12, 2012 3:31 PM CST up reply actions

we got embarrassed in the jets game

haley got out coached alot this past year

by niageriannit1 on Jan 12, 2012 3:40 PM CST up reply actions

The entire team got out coached a lot this year...

Haley is gone now, but let’s not pretend he was the only problem. That is my worry at this point, that the Chiefs are going to ignore some serious issues because Todd Haley was fired and a that ought to do it attitude…

Though, at this point all that we can do is wait patiently and see what happens.

Meh...
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by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 12, 2012 3:44 PM CST up reply actions

I don't see Nolan happening

But that would be ridiculously awesome

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by MNchiefsfan on Jan 12, 2012 5:20 PM CST up reply actions

agreed, but everyone should be on the table buddy...

Meh...
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by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 12, 2012 5:43 PM CST up reply actions

Maybe they are waiting to see

who Jeff Fisher hires. Where does he coach, again?

It is time to anoint the Stanzi. He is The One.

by neiowakcfan on Jan 12, 2012 2:17 PM CST reply actions

In his mind.

Chiefs D held Raiders, Bears, Packers and Broncos to their lowest point outputs of the season. #RAC

by Tarkus on Jan 12, 2012 2:37 PM CST up reply actions

with his brain

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by LadyChief on Jan 12, 2012 2:45 PM CST up reply actions

I don't care how long it takes

As long as they get it right.

Most important hire of the offseason moving forward.

by kcsno56 on Jan 12, 2012 2:30 PM CST reply actions

I agree...

I just hope that we don’t take too long. I would hate to see another team make a move that we should have made.

by O.C.ChiefsFan on Jan 12, 2012 2:37 PM CST up reply actions

I can't imagine they are just sitting on there thumbs right now...

However, I was also thoroughly convinced Kansas City was going to be ready for the Buffalo Bills last September 11th, so you never really know.

They could be playing beer pong on Scott’s huge desk that Joe Posnanski wrote about. Who knows?

I hope they are doing the dam thing.

Meh...
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by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 12, 2012 2:41 PM CST up reply actions

Clements is on Dmitroffs radar. I wonder if he's on Pioli's.

Being buddies maybe so?

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by GenericBrand on Jan 12, 2012 2:36 PM CST reply actions

could be

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by LadyChief on Jan 12, 2012 2:46 PM CST up reply actions

Atlanta is going to be making some serious changes as well...

I wonder if Tony will retire this season. One day contract anyone?

It would be nice to get him for a year opposite Tony Moeaki, but that is a dream…

Here is a nice dream

Tom Clements OC
Mel Tucker DC
Peyton Manning QB
Carl Nicks G
Tony Gonzalez TE
Re-sign Dwayne Bowe
Re-sign Brandon Carr

Healthy returns of
Jamaal Charles
Tony Moeaki
Eric Berry
Gabe Miller
Brandon Siler

Awe, keep dreaming

Meh...
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by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 12, 2012 2:56 PM CST up reply actions

Yep........

Dream on

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by LadyChief on Jan 12, 2012 2:58 PM CST up reply actions

TG just signed a two-year extension.

Let him fail somewhere else.

Chiefs D held Raiders, Bears, Packers and Broncos to their lowest point outputs of the season. #RAC

by Tarkus on Jan 12, 2012 3:02 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah, I guess he did

One year 7 million

I don’t know how I missed that… my god.

Meh...
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by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 12, 2012 3:05 PM CST up reply actions

My bad on the length of the deal.

Chiefs D held Raiders, Bears, Packers and Broncos to their lowest point outputs of the season. #RAC

by Tarkus on Jan 12, 2012 3:10 PM CST up reply actions

It's no biggie smalls...

I didn’t even know it happened. He had a pretty decent year this past season, why do you think he will fail?

Meh...
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by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 12, 2012 3:17 PM CST up reply actions

I had forgot that happened..............

I just didn’t like him whining his way out of town

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by LadyChief on Jan 12, 2012 3:20 PM CST up reply actions

Tony G was a great Chief...

and I understood his reasons for leaving. Especially in today’s NFL where it is rare to have team loyalty for a career. Heck look at Jerry Rice, the greatest ever. He finished his career as a donkey.

TG will always be one of my all time favorite Chiefs, he gave me way to many dunks and lay-ups to celebrate to just treat him like garbage now.

Meh...
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by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 12, 2012 3:27 PM CST up reply actions

Jerry Rice

Finished his career with Seattle, but played for the Raiders before that. Jerry and Barry Sanders were my favorite players growing up.

by JayhawksNChiefs on Jan 12, 2012 3:55 PM CST up reply actions

hmmm

San Francisco 49ers (1985–2000)
Oakland Raiders (2001–2004)
Seattle Seahawks (2004)
Denver Broncos (2005)*

Meh...
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by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 12, 2012 3:57 PM CST up reply actions

i think jerry rice stopped for a cup of coffee in denver

didn’t make it through training camp i believe

by niageriannit1 on Jan 12, 2012 3:59 PM CST up reply actions

exactly... but it is in the books

Meh...
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by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 12, 2012 4:00 PM CST up reply actions

yes it is

by niageriannit1 on Jan 12, 2012 4:02 PM CST up reply actions

kind of like when ronnie lott was in kc for a week or 2

by niageriannit1 on Jan 12, 2012 4:03 PM CST up reply actions

or Zach Thomas

Meh...
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by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 12, 2012 4:06 PM CST up reply actions

that NT Castille i think from the cowboys, hung around for a week

by niageriannit1 on Jan 12, 2012 4:13 PM CST up reply actions

Jerry and Barry

are a couple of amazing players in NFL history. Ya can’t go wrong with those two.

Meh...
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by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 12, 2012 3:58 PM CST up reply actions

Talking about playoff fail.

The reason he begged himself out of KC.

Chiefs D held Raiders, Bears, Packers and Broncos to their lowest point outputs of the season. #RAC

by Tarkus on Jan 12, 2012 3:26 PM CST up reply actions

and fail they did do

Meh...
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by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 12, 2012 3:28 PM CST up reply actions

Again.

Chiefs D held Raiders, Bears, Packers and Broncos to their lowest point outputs of the season. #RAC

by Tarkus on Jan 12, 2012 3:28 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah, he's been terrible.

by kcsno56 on Jan 12, 2012 3:43 PM CST up reply actions

No he hasn't.

Chiefs D held Raiders, Bears, Packers and Broncos to their lowest point outputs of the season. #RAC

by Tarkus on Jan 12, 2012 4:23 PM CST up reply actions

Of all people

Didn’t think you’d need the sarcasm font.

by kcsno56 on Jan 12, 2012 9:54 PM CST up reply actions

I'd be in favor of Hue Jackson

I actually like the guy. He’s in it, he’s agressive, he’s not a pushover…I like his style! Just saying

by JMagsKC1 on Jan 12, 2012 2:59 PM CST reply actions

It would not be unsigificant

to have an African American head coach, OC and DC (depending on who gets the hire there).

Might even help get some potential free agents to look our way with the positive rep that both Crennel and Jackson seem to get from players.

I’m not saying it should be done because of this, or that it even matters in a football sense.

However you couldn’t escape the historic nature of such a situation. Not to mention in a city that houses the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

by UNIPanther on Jan 12, 2012 3:26 PM CST up reply actions

I've had the same thoughts myself

personally I think Jackson is a great fit for us regardless, but the history it creates is well worth noting too. He has my vote….wish it counted….

RG3, its easy as ABC.

by shotty on Jan 12, 2012 4:02 PM CST up reply actions

I'm on board

we need an OC with a little fire under his feet. Maybe a little revenge for Oakland too :)

Max: Two days ago, I saw a vehicle that would haul that tanker. You want to get out of here? You talk to me.

by GaryfromIA on Jan 12, 2012 4:10 PM CST up reply actions

we need a return of Raider Week!

Needs for 2012:
O-line
D-line
Linebacker
Quarterback

by Bleedingredandgold on Jan 12, 2012 4:34 PM CST up reply actions

Not a bad thought

Emmit Thomas as DC would compound that.

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by ExRoyalsFan on Jan 12, 2012 5:49 PM CST up reply actions

Jackson appears to be disruptive

Al Saunders come home!

by HowSweetItIs on Jan 13, 2012 10:46 AM CST up reply actions

i was on youtube looking at the Chiefs 2010 season … Charlie did fix the QB and saw us having fun out there.

i know it is hard to have fun when majority of your Pro Bowlers are on IR and the coach threw a fit and stuck in a person who shouldnt have been in the NFL at all playing QB.

2012 season should be … The Year of the Chiefs!!

Flowers, Carr, Lewis, & Berry = SCARY SECONDARY

NEW ARROWHEAD = BETTER TEAM ... CHIEFS 2011 AFC WEST CHAMPS

RELEASE THE McCLUSTER BOMB!!

by Chiefs619 on Jan 13, 2012 3:42 AM CST reply actions