Looking For The Kansas City Chiefs Coordinators
by Joel Thorman on Jan 19, 2012 9:10 AM CST
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PrintThe Kansas City Chiefs coordinator search continues this week as the Chiefs coaching staff makes their way to Orlando for the East-West Shrine game. Romeo Crennel has indicated he plans to interview guys this week and possibly even next week at the Senior Bowl if the positions aren't filled.
He's also indicated that the Chiefs could be waiting for one of the remaining playoff teams to lose so that he can interview one of their assistant coaches.
I'm not going to act like I'm an expert on the rest of the coaches around the league because I'm not. But I did go through the coaching staffs of the remaining teams and plucked out some names that could be of interest.
49ers coaching staff: DC Vic Fangio, OC Greg Roman, DL Jim Tomsula
Giants coaching staff: DC Perry Fewell, OC Kevin Gilbride
Patriots coaching staff: DL Pepper Johnson, S Matt Patricia
Ravens coaching staff: OC Cam Cameron, DC Chuck Pagano, LB Dean Pees
Any names jump out at you?
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Didn't Romeo say he was going to be calling the defensive plays next year?
"Why are all these people here? There are too many people on this earth. We need a new plague…"
-Dwight Schrute
Why yes, you handsome devil you, he did say he would be calling the defensive plays...
http://www.kansascity.com/2012/01/12/3367567/crennel-says-hell-call-chiefs.html
"Why are all these people here? There are too many people on this earth. We need a new plague…"
-Dwight Schrute
I think he'll still need a coordinator.
by bossmanham on Jan 19, 2012 9:25 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I got that, but with him wanting to call
Or at least be part of the calls, I don’t think we should get our hopes up for someone sexy.
"Why are all these people here? There are too many people on this earth. We need a new plague…"
-Dwight Schrute
I think it will be Gibbs
Which means we would be looking for a LBs coach.
On offense, we need at least 3 more coaches.
Nicknames I have coined:
Jamaal Charles = 'Haley's Comet'
Shaun Smith = 'Big Nasty'
Kelly Gregg = 'Old Gregg'
Jim Zorn.
Do we go fetal and beg for mercy? Or do we pick up that broken piece of pipe laying on the ground and come up swinging? I choose pipe.
Sober (again) since January 10th, 2011.
Sucks.
Nicknames I have coined:
Jamaal Charles = 'Haley's Comet'
Shaun Smith = 'Big Nasty'
Kelly Gregg = 'Old Gregg'
If he can make Flacco have a good year, he can work wonders with Orton
Do we go fetal and beg for mercy? Or do we pick up that broken piece of pipe laying on the ground and come up swinging? I choose pipe.
Sober (again) since January 10th, 2011.
by nateforchiefs on Jan 19, 2012 9:57 AM CST up reply actions
like he did with Cassel and Palko?
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
Cassel and palko have no where near the skillset of flacco to develop
KC Draft prediction: No OT taken in first round
by trentchiefsfan on Jan 19, 2012 10:05 AM CST up reply actions
haley called most of the plays this year
haley wouldn’t free muir
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 19, 2012 12:43 PM CST up reply actions
In Haley's defense ...
He did give Muir a chance to escape, but Muir dozed off and wound up sleeping through it.
Fact:
A turd will shine.*
(* – If you cover it with several coats of high gloss varnish before polishing.)
by JacinB on Jan 19, 2012 10:55 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I've never tried that. Guess I have a project tonight.
Insert witty yet thought provoking phrase here.
by Fozzyboyd on Jan 19, 2012 10:57 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
They polished turds on Mythbuasters
Needs for 2012:
O-line
D-line
Linebacker
Quarterback
by Bleedingredandgold on Jan 19, 2012 12:10 PM CST up reply actions
Amazing
rec’d
Relentless.... Just like the Honey badger....
by Undaunted_Fish on Jan 19, 2012 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
I think who ever we see as OC
They will be assistant HC, and will handle some the HC jobs. I think we will see RAC roll as DC
by Bigcherokeechief on Jan 19, 2012 9:33 AM CST reply actions
Pepper my Johnson
Dean Pees has NE connections as well but has already failed as a DC.
Nicknames I have coined:
Jamaal Charles = 'Haley's Comet'
Shaun Smith = 'Big Nasty'
Kelly Gregg = 'Old Gregg'
From what I understand
Arians is contemplating retirement and is nearing 60 years of age. Not that age is a complete factor (no age discrimination suits please), but he may be thinking of moving on with other things in his life than more football in a less stable situation than what he’s had for so long.
Agree on nearly all points...
but that would still be freaking sweet.
by higgige7 on Jan 19, 2012 10:13 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'm betting...
That our next OC is someone most of us have never heard of.
My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.
oc
Al Saunders team could be scary on both sides of the ball with Orton as the QB.Take some from Marty on the D & Vermil on the O side.Clark would be selling tickets .
by sodablaster on Jan 19, 2012 9:38 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
yes weis was if the chiefs would of kept
haley out of the way
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 19, 2012 12:45 PM CST up reply actions
To get a raise to come to KC
He would have to make 2 or 3 times what any other OC makes in the NFL.
He also has a 6 year contract at Oregon, so he makes great money, and has basically complete job security.
He’s not coming here for money…at least not as an OC. If you were arguing for him as the HC a few weeks ago, then maybe we could pay him more.
He has a better contract than RAC...
And he’s going to come here to be our OC? C’mon.
Hey, a guy can wish...
We’ve already got the lean, athletic linemen needed, the WRs, and an RB to make his system go. Would just need a QB….
But no, dude aint going anywhere. Setting up in Eugene for a decade-long run
Seems like Gilbride has done a nice job with their offense and specifically Eli. They've had awesome receivers for while now too.
Can’t see why he would leave their OC to be our OC though. Unless he thinks he’d be the HC in waiting.
The only name that jumps out is Kevin Gilbride.
And that is not because I would want him as an OC but simply because of some things in his past like getting punched by Buddy Ryan and running the “Run and Shoot” offense in Houston (Oilers).
"The Hammer"
Wasn't that Houston offense
top 5 in scoring every year he was OC? He’s also managed to do some very good things with the Giants, working around Eli’s limitations and playing to his strengths. His offenses at NYG have been 9th, 7th, 8th, 3rd, and 14th over the last 5 regular seasons; first year they were 14th in scoring and won the SB.
That said, other than Mike Mularkey, Kevin Gilbride would probably be my top choice. Since Mularkey is already in JAX and Gilbride doesn’t appear to have much reason to make a lateral move, I’m guessing we’ll be stuck with Daboll or a college HC as our new OC, neither of which I’m excited about.
Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...
I thought Perry Fewel did a great job as the Bill's interim head coach a few years ago, and he's been excellent as the Giants' defensive coordinator.
But obviously he wouldn’t be a candidate for anything here in KC.
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When Brent Musberger says
“Let’s go down to JACK ARUTE”.
Raider,Bronco,charger hater ------ In that order.
by theothertonyg on Jan 19, 2012 1:28 PM CST up reply actions
In regard to OC Cam Cameron
From Rotoworld.com: Appearing on Sirius XM Radio Thursday morning, NFL Films guru Greg Cosell described the Ravens’ offense as “incredibly predictable.”
“Watching their tape is like watching the 1960s,” he continued. “One receiver to each side. Isolation routes. No bunch sets or rub routes.” Added Cosell, “I’ve never seen a group of receivers so unable to beat man coverage.” The Ravens’ offense has become so predictable because they were blowing easy wins when attempting to run a pass-first offense in the season’s first half. We suspect Joe Flacco is going to have to air it out to beat the Patriots.
Out of the ppl we could realisticly get would like to see us get for...
OC: Tom Clements, Hue Jackson, Al Saunders, Joe Lombardi, promote Jim Zorn, or Aaron Kromer
DC: Jim Tomsula, Dean Pees, Gary Gibbs, Greg Manusky, Steve Spagnuolo, or keep Romeo Crennel
Matt Cassel gives San Diego a win; Philip Rivers gives Kansas City a win.
by ChiefsFan90s on Jan 19, 2012 10:38 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
I don't know if it is true
but my son said that the Chiefs have already stated they won’t interview Jackson.
Pepper Johnson Stands out.
He was pretty good in Tecmo Super Bowl. That might have been because LT was so good the offense had to shift their blocking scheme.
by just a guy on Jan 19, 2012 10:55 AM CST via mobile reply actions
LT, Harry Carson, Carl Banks
…pick your poison with that LB core.
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Associated Press First-team All-Pro selection (x3) (1984, 1986, 1988)
Associated Press Second-team All-Pro selection (x2) (1983, 1985)
1986 NFL 101 AFC Defensive Player of the Year
NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
6yrs 100+ tackles
by Pacific Chief on Jan 19, 2012 7:33 PM CST up reply actions
Why would a coordinator
on a playoff team come to KC?
Who doesn't like a good challenge
Men succeed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for their victories.
Hammerfisting my own balls since 2006
OC
What does anyone think about bringing in Jim Caldwell…might be more of an enticement for Manning to follow him here….or should I do research first for all I know he isn’t even an offensive coach lol…I don’t pay much attention to other teams
by T_Town_CHIEFSfan on Jan 19, 2012 12:20 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Caldwell = Bill Muir v.2.0
Couldnt get Old Man Muir to wake up, and theres not enough coffee in Piolis budget to keep Caldwell awake
I'm on board!
Been saying the same! I know Caldwell isn’t the greatest but with Peyton(Qb/OC) on board too you take care of our 2 biggest weaknesses! Plus even though it didn’t go well for Caldwell as HC he at least has experience doing it which I think would also help RAC!
by EmmyICT12 on Jan 19, 2012 5:12 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
Go get hue jackson or al sanders or jim caldwell as oc
by kcfan9999 on Jan 19, 2012 2:25 PM CST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
But Peyton played with Caldwell his whole career right…as I said maybe that would entice him to come here knowing the D we have and the weapons on offense we have
by T_Town_CHIEFSfan on Jan 19, 2012 4:50 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
He might be a good choice for OC...
cause it is highly unlikely he plays again.
I've actually thought about
that some lately, the problem is Peyton still thinks he can play and isn’t likely to retire just to become our OC imo. Maybe in a couple years once he’s proven to himself that his career is done, he’ll be a hot target for OC somewhere.
Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...
Joe Philbin
Since he`s not calling plays in Green Bay coming here and calling plays could be enticing to him. Really anyone who does`t have a Pioli connection would be refreshing.
I think we are waiting for Greg Roman.
That 49er offense took a big step forward this year, and my guess is that it wasn’t entirely due to their new HC (of course they do have a pretty good O-line). They really surprised New Orleans with several of their play calls. I like this pick. We need an innovative OC.
Ancora imparo.
I'd like Pepper Johnson for DC and Greg Roman as OC from that list.
Pepper is a good line coach, and could learn the DC ropes under Romeo.
If Roman can find a way to gameplan and make Alex Smith look good, maybe he can do something with Cassel if we’re still stuck with him starting next season.
by Chiefsfansince85 on Jan 19, 2012 10:43 PM CST reply actions
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