Chiefs DBs Coach Emmitt Thomas Expected To Stay In KC

by Joel Thorman on Jan 28, 2012 10:00 AM CST

Over the last few days there's been increasing chatter that the Oakland Raiders could look to the Kansas City Chiefs for their next defensive coordinator. Specifically, we're talking about Emmitt Thomas, Chiefs defensive backs coach (and NFL Hall of Famer).

Dennis Allen, the Raiders new head coach, and Smith were both in Atlanta together in the early-to-mid 2000s so there's your connection and where that chatter started. Several reporters have referred to Thomas as "Allen's mentor" and once I heard that I thought Thomas may really leave for the dark side.

The good news: he's not leaving KC.

Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com, who interviewed GM Scott Pioli on Sirius XM NFL Radio this week, reports via a source that Thomas is staying in Kansas City.

Whew. I like Thomas in KC, especially with the Chiefs young secondary. Plus, the guy's a Hall of Famer and it just wouldn't be a good look if he were in silver and black. (Is it ever a good look to be in silver and black?)

So that's one coaching change avoided. The Chiefs are still filling out the staff so we haven't heard anything official from them on coaching staff changes.

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Ya know who did look good in silver and black?

Jamarcus Russell

by LTownChiefsFan on Jan 28, 2012 10:16 AM CST via mobile reply actions

nah

some things are disgraceful even to the Raiders

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by upamtn on Jan 28, 2012 10:19 AM CST up reply actions

But Al is dead now.

We should let him RIP.

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

by Tarkus on Jan 28, 2012 10:25 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Depends on how his son goes about the business...

We know here in KC just how different Dad and Son can be.

What a year! At least we have the Royals... Oh Wait!

by KSU-Chief on Jan 28, 2012 10:28 AM CST up reply actions

the HELL with THAT! alfriggindavisnevergaveUSagoodnightsrest!

by CurtMerzFan on Jan 28, 2012 3:23 PM CST up reply actions

Still FUNNY AS HELL THOUGH!!!

Helps me take my mind off of KC this offseason and the offseason prior… The Raiders and beer that is, LOTS OF BEER!!!

What a year! At least we have the Royals... Oh Wait!

by KSU-Chief on Jan 28, 2012 10:31 AM CST up reply actions

One of the few things

that would be worse than when Albert Lewis switched to the dark side.

by Chiefs70man on Jan 28, 2012 10:28 AM CST reply actions

I was actually pretty worried when

the reports came out about the connection to the Raiders as the DC… Glad he is back. He has done some great things with the secondary!

What a year! At least we have the Royals... Oh Wait!

by KSU-Chief on Jan 28, 2012 10:29 AM CST reply actions

Well, if I remember rightly, Emmitt said when he was hired this was his last stop.

by dubld on Jan 28, 2012 11:45 AM CST reply actions

yes he did say that - that he wanted to end it as good as it started in KC

by CurtMerzFan on Jan 28, 2012 3:24 PM CST up reply actions

I like that they're working to keep continuity in the coaching staff

especially with the D. That’s been our stronger suit anyway so this is great news. Now if only we can figure out something for offense and stick with it…

Dx3: Draft David DeCastro

by shotty on Jan 28, 2012 11:51 AM CST reply actions

Al Saunders for KC Offensive Coach

Let’s keep ET and go retro aby picking up Al for our new offensive coach in 2012. He led one of the finest offensive minded teams in recent history under cry baby head coach whutz hiz name. He needs to be freed from his position as assistant coach on the Okeland Rayders…

by BadRocket on Jan 28, 2012 11:54 AM CST reply actions

This is fantastic news

It would not have been fun watching him walk to the Raiders.

Meh...
I don't only want to stand out here when we get our asses kicked... I like to stand out here when we kick somebody else's ass... Big Win, Big Win ~ Todd Haley
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by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 28, 2012 12:41 PM CST reply actions

Sign Carr - Hope this is a good omen.

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

by electriclight on Jan 28, 2012 12:46 PM CST reply actions

Could be...

I think the Chiefs will end up signing both Carr and Bowe.

Meh...
I don't only want to stand out here when we get our asses kicked... I like to stand out here when we kick somebody else's ass... Big Win, Big Win ~ Todd Haley
@w_a_watts

by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 28, 2012 12:49 PM CST up reply actions