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Sounds Like Romeo Crennel Will Be Chiefs Defensive Coordinator, Too

It's getting close to being official: Romeo Crennel is going to be the Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator, too. Crennel previously said he would keep calling the defensive plays.

"I think Romeo, I'm not sure if he's stated it publicly, but I get the sense that Romeo wants to be the coordinator on defense and that that'll happen," Chiefs GM Scott Pioli said on Sirius XM NFL Radio from the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. "I don't know if he's made the absolute final decision but I'm pretty sure that's the way he wants to go."

This is really the first confirmation that Romeo will actually be the coordinator as well. (And I think a lot of people assumed this when he said he'd call the defensive plays.)

On the one hand, I think this is the right move and I'm on board with it. I'd do the same thing. The defense is the bright spot on the team and I don't want to tinker with that too much.

On the other hand, it's hard to forget all the things the Chiefs used to say about a head coach calling the plays. Remember Todd Haley giving play calling duties to Charlie Weis in 2010 and how that allowed him to "be the head coach"? And how most agreed with him? Is it different now? I'm not saying I disagree with Romeo running the defense. It's just an interesting situation when you compare the two.

There are a few interesting nuggets in Pioli's interview that we'll highlight tomorrow. (No, he didn't announce an offensive coordinator.)

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I like that Pioli acts like he doesn't know for sure.

Yeah. Bullshit.

My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.

by Scott B. on Jan 25, 2012 9:42 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah that was weird

He’s made the point a few times that Crennel picks his own staff. Maybe he’s sensitive to people thinking he makes those decisions.

by Joel Thorman on Jan 25, 2012 9:47 PM CST up reply actions  

what, suddenly he cares what people think?

that in itself would be the surprise :-)

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 9:52 PM CST up reply actions  

Be careful what you say...

Your office may be bugged. And your cell phone, too.

My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.

by Scott B. on Jan 25, 2012 10:31 PM CST up reply actions  

oh, no worries, Scott ... whatever I say can only be used for "entertainment purposes"

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 10:38 PM CST up reply actions  

ups i hear u are moving on up

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 25, 2012 10:40 PM CST up reply actions  

to the east side?

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by Tarkus on Jan 25, 2012 10:41 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

100%

of the people who count. :)

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by Tarkus on Jan 25, 2012 10:44 PM CST up reply actions  

I did. Is that bad?

My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.

by Scott B. on Jan 25, 2012 10:45 PM CST up reply actions  

nah, just means yer old like me ;-)

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 10:45 PM CST up reply actions  

With age comes wisdom...is what they say.

I’m still waiting.

My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.

by Scott B. on Jan 25, 2012 10:48 PM CST up reply actions  

me too, I just wait more slowly these days

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 10:49 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, I do EVERYTHING more slowly these days.

And half the time, it STILL hurts the next morning.

My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.

by Scott B. on Jan 25, 2012 10:53 PM CST up reply actions  

+55 and over

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 10:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Only upper 40's...you mean it gets worse?

My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.

by Scott B. on Jan 25, 2012 10:57 PM CST up reply actions  

How come the old guys are the only ones up late?

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by Buck'O on Jan 25, 2012 10:59 PM CST up reply actions  

We're actually up early.

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by Tarkus on Jan 25, 2012 11:01 PM CST up reply actions  

oh yeah?

WTF is my problem?

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by Buck'O on Jan 25, 2012 11:01 PM CST up reply actions  

you have several ...

any one in particular we should worry about more than others?

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 11:06 PM CST up reply actions  

I still kinda like Scott Pioli

;)

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by Buck'O on Jan 25, 2012 11:07 PM CST up reply actions  

ok, now I'm worried about you

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 11:07 PM CST up reply actions  

I'll get better

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by Buck'O on Jan 25, 2012 11:10 PM CST up reply actions  

every day above ground is a GOOD day

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 11:11 PM CST up reply actions  

Keep reminding me of that

I’m wearing my nuts for earings after today, but you’re right.

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by Buck'O on Jan 25, 2012 11:12 PM CST up reply actions  

TMI Buck ... way way TMI

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 11:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Lol

Yeah. Maybe so. I’ve had to be extraordinarily direct today. I suppose I haven’t shifted years just yet.

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by Buck'O on Jan 25, 2012 11:18 PM CST up reply actions  

Because we're not getting laid.

My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.

by Scott B. on Jan 25, 2012 11:01 PM CST up reply actions  

hmmm

I can’t really think of a snappy comeback for that one

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by Buck'O on Jan 25, 2012 11:03 PM CST up reply actions  

Sad deal, huh?

My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.

by Scott B. on Jan 25, 2012 11:05 PM CST up reply actions  

'tiz

Imma go drink some prune juice now

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by Buck'O on Jan 25, 2012 11:09 PM CST up reply actions  

save me some fiber, k?

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 11:09 PM CST up reply actions  

thanks Masons

I no worried, I speak in code now .. aka gibberish

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 11:07 PM CST up reply actions  

hey why don't you just butt out, you don't run AP...get out of here

Lord help us, more power for The Man on the Silver mountain!!!

I didn’t think AP could afford you ; p

/no skitzo

by Masons on Jan 25, 2012 11:12 PM CST up reply actions  

hey, I'm smarter than all of you put together ... HOMIE!

let’s just say I won’t make as much as Carr or Bowe or Cassel …

… or Warpaint, or the volunteer waterboy, or …

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 11:17 PM CST up reply actions  

u get a company car and expense acct right

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 25, 2012 11:27 PM CST up reply actions  

if by that you mean a used Matchbox knockoff and a nickel ...

you got it

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 11:54 PM CST up reply actions  

All about the Jeffersons, baby :)

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by go_saleaumua on Jan 25, 2012 11:31 PM CST up reply actions  

if i had one percent of ups money now i would be a wealthy man now

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 25, 2012 11:34 PM CST up reply actions  

dude, I'm like penniless, seriously ... BUT ...

I’m wealthy in friends, that’s what really counts :-)

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 11:55 PM CST up reply actions  

God forbid

Scott Pioli not be the tyrant so many believe him to be.

by cheapham on Jan 25, 2012 10:27 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

Sounds good to me.

I was worried what bringing in another DC would do.

If you are flammable and have legs...you are never blocking a fire exit-Mitch Hedberg

by Craiggotgame on Jan 25, 2012 9:44 PM CST reply actions  

You know your a Chiefs fan when...

your automatic reaction is, “it could work…”

quickly followed by, “God I hope so.”

by mushin on Jan 25, 2012 9:48 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

one MAJOR difference though ... Haley was a "puppy" still finding his way as HC

Romeo’s “been there, done that” … the “Old Dawg” has nothing to worry about on that part of it (he’ll delegate tasks, as he should, and allow his people to do what they have to do)

I no worried, I trust Crennel

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 9:51 PM CST reply actions  

Your optimism has me feeling a little better, ups.

Very, very little…but, still.

My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.

by Scott B. on Jan 25, 2012 9:58 PM CST up reply actions  

If the offensive coordinator we hire is an experienced guy, he might call the offensive plays

and probably do the bulk of offensive gameplanning. I think Romeo can develop the defensive gameplan each week while managing head coaching duties. The trick will be clock and game management while the offense is on the field and Crennel wants to be over chatting with his defense.

Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl

by PVChiefsfan on Jan 25, 2012 10:03 PM CST up reply actions  

no doubt the OC will call offensive plays ... and the offensive gameplanning is the responsibility of the OC anyway

Romeo, if he needs to say something to the Defense, will either do it quickly or have someone else talk to them … he’ll have his head “in the game”

he’s done this before :-)

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 10:07 PM CST up reply actions  

Isn't that half the question though

Offense should be OC, but shoud defense be HC?

by mushin on Jan 25, 2012 10:44 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

given Romeo's football smarts AND experience, I just gonna trust him on this one

and there are some DC/HC guys out there, just as there are OC/HC

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 10:47 PM CST up reply actions  

were waiting for peyton manning to get released oc and qb all in one

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 25, 2012 10:29 PM CST up reply actions  

Manning > Muir + Cassel

My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.

by Scott B. on Jan 25, 2012 10:34 PM CST up reply actions  

i'mokay with muir being the oline coach

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 25, 2012 10:39 PM CST up reply actions  

i'm

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 25, 2012 10:39 PM CST up reply actions  

Ok with it

I don’t think it’s a bad move. This makes sure the defense is ran the way he wants. I’m really hoping though that we bring in a proven OC that will allow him to not have to worry about the offense and he can continue to execute on defense.

by CC-Chief on Jan 25, 2012 9:54 PM CST reply actions  

This is generally my feeling...

I’m not seriously worried about the Defense right now.

Our Offense? Yeah, I’m seriously worried there. No doubt.

My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.

by Scott B. on Jan 25, 2012 10:02 PM CST up reply actions  

I like this. Bringing in another DC could only cause confusion. We don’t need any of that.

by Ncchief31 on Jan 25, 2012 10:01 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

How many other HC's are also the OC or DC?

I seem to remember a few but maybe that has changed.

You Play to Win the game!!!

by Wichita Chief on Jan 25, 2012 10:03 PM CST reply actions  

Sean Peyton did it all when the Saints won it all. I think Fraiser did it with the Vikings this past year. Can’t think of anyone else off the top of my head.

by Crown Chief on Jan 25, 2012 10:22 PM CST up reply actions  

Belichick, McCarthy.

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by Tarkus on Jan 25, 2012 10:23 PM CST up reply actions  

you're thinking of JC

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 10:48 PM CST up reply actions  

Nice.

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by Tarkus on Jan 25, 2012 10:49 PM CST up reply actions  

What's Jamaal Charles got to do with it?

My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.

by Scott B. on Jan 25, 2012 10:51 PM CST up reply actions  

you must be really short

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 10:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Only on brains. And humor. And possibly a few other things that I won't go into detail about.

My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.

by Scott B. on Jan 25, 2012 11:00 PM CST up reply actions  

lol

thanks

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by Buck'O on Jan 25, 2012 11:01 PM CST up reply actions  

(almost forgot) this post pleases me greatly, because at long last we can say we have some real ...

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 10:05 PM CST reply actions  

Gnus.

My earliest Chiefs memories are watching guys named Dawson, Podolak, Taylor, Thomas, Bell, and Buchanan. So, yeah...I'm kind of an old fart.

by Scott B. on Jan 25, 2012 10:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Well

this is obviously just another example of what a cheap ass Clark Hunt is, he refuses to pay another coaches salary so he is making RAC do 2 jobs for the price of 1

by badassz1987 on Jan 25, 2012 10:15 PM CST reply actions  

as it should be, but if we lose thomas as some have stated, or gibbs....will be crushing

especially if freaking thomas goes to the raiders. no. just no. no chief hof player should be coaching for the raiders.

Pay Brandon Carr/Romeo
Team Colquitt

by SDChief on Jan 25, 2012 10:19 PM CST reply actions  

...Where will Thomas go?

Who said he’s leaving?

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by go_saleaumua on Jan 25, 2012 11:33 PM CST up reply actions  

big dan can u still play NT for kc

I working on joe phillips to come back and play NT to help out

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 25, 2012 11:35 PM CST up reply actions  

Dig up Dan Williams while we're at it (although he'd fit better as a 3-4 end).

We need another body in there, to compete with Powe, Toribio (how is he still here??) and likely some draft pick.

I really like Kelly Gregg, but not as a starter—or as a backup. I think his time’s about up. Could take a look at coaching perhaps…

Talk about your plenty, talk about your ills/
One man gathers what another man spills

by go_saleaumua on Jan 25, 2012 11:54 PM CST up reply actions  

someone reported that they wouldnt be shocked if emmitt thomas ends up in oakland

a connection with their head coach or something

Pay Brandon Carr/Romeo
Team Colquitt

by SDChief on Jan 26, 2012 12:04 AM CST up reply actions  

Hmm. They worked together with the Falcons....

Unless RAC names him coordinator (in name), he could leave for a promotion. Ass’t Head Coach maybe? That makes some sense I suppose.

Of course, it is Oakland—they could hire Dexter McCleon as secondary coach and I wouldn’t be surprised. Any skill that Dennis Allen had just got reduced by 10% as a consequence of his working conditions…

Talk about your plenty, talk about your ills/
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by go_saleaumua on Jan 26, 2012 7:31 AM CST up reply actions  

Well it is absolutely what I wanted

I hope I was right.

Now we need an OC, a QB, an Olineman or two, a #2 RB, ILB, DB depth

by CorFueled on Jan 25, 2012 10:19 PM CST reply actions  

shaun smith coming back

romeo will make him an all pro

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 25, 2012 10:47 PM CST up reply actions  

Not close to an All Pro either.

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

Completely different situation from Haley

Haley had an OC named Chan Gailey until he fired him 2 weeks before the season and installed his own offense. Crennel taking the reigns immediately means no confusion and its already his defense.

I just hope he remebers he has to coach the whole team.

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Jan 25, 2012 10:19 PM CST reply actions  

I'm sure Scott will remind him if he has to ... attention to detail, yanno?
I just hope he remembers he has to coach the whole team

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 10:27 PM CST up reply actions  

Save a buck

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by Supersport on Jan 25, 2012 10:29 PM CST reply actions  

Late breaking news

In addition to his HC and DC duties, RC will be alternating in at NT.

"If you keep doing what you're doing, you'll keep getting what you got."
Yogi Berra

by Supersport on Jan 25, 2012 10:32 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

i heard the gleam getting a second interview in tampa

marty ball

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 25, 2012 10:46 PM CST reply actions  

u got a choice hue jackson or al saunders for oc which one do u take

or i would like to no who your other choice is

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 25, 2012 10:54 PM CST reply actions  

Same here

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by Buck'O on Jan 25, 2012 11:07 PM CST up reply actions  

can we get Bush w/o Hue?

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 11:18 PM CST up reply actions  

Two birds is better than one Bush...or maybe not?

But I won’t complain if its just a Bush =) unless it involves the White House.

Dx3: Draft David DeCastro

by shotty on Jan 27, 2012 9:08 AM CST up reply actions  

hue is the only one currently available.

And it would make sense for the Raiders to hold onto Al Saunders to keep the offense on track.

"Give them nothing! But take from them everything!"

by GenericBrand on Jan 25, 2012 11:20 PM CST up reply actions  

ha!

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by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 11:56 PM CST up reply actions  

The problem with Hue or Al remains the same

Matt Cassel is incapable of running the vertical offense.

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

by neiowakcfan on Jan 26, 2012 1:42 PM CST up reply actions  

sounds about right

I pretty much expected it. I hope he gets a good OC in the mix soon.

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by Buck'O on Jan 25, 2012 10:56 PM CST reply actions  

why haven't we heard a couple names in the press about oc and confirmed interviews with crennal

we need to have pioli and romeo followed if they go into a pizza joint for info

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 25, 2012 11:00 PM CST reply actions  

At least they're making a statement about it, as in Crennel is the guy calling the shots on D

rather than have the Head Coach play musical coordinators just to over ride them and call the plays himself anyway. Thanks Haley, don’t see myself missing that anymore.

Dx3: Draft David DeCastro

by shotty on Jan 25, 2012 11:06 PM CST reply actions  

yep been saying that about haley all year he was the oc not 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 25, 2012 11:29 PM CST up reply actions  

This is odd

Its not like the Chiefs and definitely not like Pioli to blurt out something before the team makes it official.

"Give them nothing! But take from them everything!"

by GenericBrand on Jan 25, 2012 11:18 PM CST reply actions  

It's starting to look like Haley

was the one behind most of the paranoia at Arrowhead.

"Be an analyst. Don’t be a douchebag." - Terrell Suggs to Skip Bayless

by Tarkus on Jan 25, 2012 11:23 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, things have definitely been less tight-lipped since he was fired.

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I am the Master of Hyperenthetical Asiditry (you know, like this. Only more)

by MNchiefsfan on Jan 25, 2012 11:25 PM CST up reply actions  

Or since being exposed?

Lightening up a bit to ease up on the media pressure. Even if the accusations weren’t true it could just be a PR move.

"Give them nothing! But take from them everything!"

by GenericBrand on Jan 25, 2012 11:26 PM CST up reply actions  

Romeo's first press conference after being named interim HC

“Orton will start. Palko to third string”.

More than Haley ever said in all of his press conferences combined.

Maybe Pioli emulates his head coach and allows them to mold the team and their dealings more than we realize.

I'm so overrated, I'm underrated.

by RememberDelaney37 on Jan 25, 2012 11:32 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Nah, like RD said...

It happened as soon as RAC took over.

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by MNchiefsfan on Jan 26, 2012 2:16 PM CST up reply actions  

the next 12 months will be heavily scrutinized for sure

but I think it’s going to be interesting to see if this turns out to be true

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by Buck'O on Jan 25, 2012 11:26 PM CST up reply actions  

or. they are making it appear that way. i hate to break it to haley haters. but the head coach has zero power compared to a gm like pioli

ive been around a gm like pioli, the head coach had about as much say as the lady working the front desk

Pay Brandon Carr/Romeo
Team Colquitt

by SDChief on Jan 26, 2012 12:06 AM CST up reply actions  

al saunders maybe

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 25, 2012 11:31 PM CST reply actions  

home

in bed

sleeping

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"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!

by upamtn on Jan 25, 2012 11:57 PM CST up reply actions  

oc for the raiders but might be out soon

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 25, 2012 11:37 PM CST reply actions  

Arggg!!!

Bring on the draft already!!!!

Deron Cherry for HOF :
6x Pro Bowl Selection (1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988)
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 26, 2012 2:31 AM CST reply actions  

It's really simple...

Romeo calling defensive plays >>>>>>>> Muir/Zorn/Haley calling offensive plays

I would imagine calling the defense would be much less difficult than calling the offense. Plus, Romeo will have leaders on defense to help him out.

2012 Chiefs Draft Picks by Falcon58: CB Kirkpatrick/G DeCastro 1st rd, WR Wright/OT Adams or Sanders 2nd rd, QB Foles/ILB Messina 3rd rd, ILB Messina/OT Oglesby 4th rd, TE M. Williams/RB I. Pead 5th rd, RB L. Dunbar 6th, S G. Iloka 6th/7th FA Signings: NT Poliai or Hill, Resign: Carr, Bowe, Orton, McClain, Gordon, Belcher. Trade Dorsey for picks, promote Gordon to DT/DE.

by Falcon58 on Jan 26, 2012 10:27 AM CST reply actions  

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