Al Saunders Emerges As Chiefs OC Candidate
by Joel Thorman on Feb 1, 2012 6:34 PM CST
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PrintOne of the reasons I liked going to the Super Bowl the last two years (South Beach > Dallas, by the way) was all the interesting tidbits of information you'd pick up while talking to athletes and other media folks throughout the week on radio row. Not always groundbreaking stuff but an old story here or a funny anecdote there.
Bob Gretz, who is down (or is it up?) at the Super Bowl in Indianapolis, has a very interesting nugget that he picked up on radio row from former Dick Vermeil: Al Saunders visited with Romeo Crennel and the Chiefs this week.
Check out the post at BobGretz.com for the quotes from Vermeil (and some background on Muir, who retired today, a week after telling Gretz he was not going to retire).
Saunders, of course, has had a couple of stints in KC -- first under Marty Schottenheimer for 10 years and then under Vermeil for five years.
One thing I'm still not clear on is Saunders' status with the Raiders. He was their offensive coordinator last season but the new head coach, Dennis Allen, has reportedly hired Greg Knapp to that position. Absent any official word from the Raiders, Saunders is still under contract in Oakland. Thus the Raiders could prevent this from happening and, well, they're the Raiders so maybe they would.
And that's only if the Chiefs were interested in actually hiring Saunders. We don't know whether they are.
We've been wondering for a while now if the Chiefs were waiting on one of the Super Bowl teams for their next offensive coordinator. But we also have to remember that there are still coaches becoming available -- or potentially available, in the case of Saunders -- from the six other new head coaches hired this year.
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Al still loves the bbq
Jamaal Charles is here to kick ass and chew bubble gum; and he's all outta bubble gum.
by His Royal Greatness on Feb 1, 2012 6:36 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I absolutely would cheer this hire. saunders is an awesome person, and an awesome coach
Pay Brandon Carr/ Pay Colquitt
Team Colquitt
by SDChief on Feb 1, 2012 6:39 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
Yes!
I’d rather have Saunders back than anyone else who has been mentioned.
by F250 on Feb 1, 2012 6:40 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Steve
I think you’ve been riding the Saunders/Jackson train for a while now. Might come to pass. I’d be so excited for that.
by Eastcoastransplant on Feb 1, 2012 6:55 PM CST up reply actions
Can he...
bring Michael Bush with him? :)
WAR Kansas City Chiefs KINGDOM!!!
by Jason Drue Keith on Feb 1, 2012 7:44 PM CST up reply actions
Jesus effing Christ let it be true.
Saunders ran one of the best offenses in our history. Who can argue with that?
This is how liberty dies... with thunderous applause.
by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Feb 2, 2012 1:12 PM CST up reply actions
I would be happy with this
He ran a great offense last time he was here
At least I can still hate the stinking Raiders!
by Chiefs1 on Feb 1, 2012 6:40 PM CST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
so, Joel ... if you're heading to Indy for The Big Game that means you need your favorite new "clipboard holder" there helping out, right?
because you have an extra press pass, and there’s SO much work to do and …
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
by upamtn on Feb 1, 2012 6:40 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
oh snap!
well, maybe next year (grinning)
so yeah, Saunders could end up like Gailey … in his own personal “Siberia” for a year, that would be sad
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
Cmon Man
Show some initiative!
Occupy Indy for AP :)
by Steve_Chiefs on Feb 1, 2012 6:55 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
in other news, a Chiefs fan was arrested at Lucas Oil Stadium today when ...
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
and Timmy reciprocated
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There was definitely some tongue.
Top 10 defense and another trip to the playoffs!
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by ArrowSpread on Feb 1, 2012 8:03 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
when he held up a chiefs jersey with peyton manning on the back
was that u ups
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 Feb 1, 2012 8:35 PM CST up reply actions
ups would u be okay with saunders as oc
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 Feb 1, 2012 8:20 PM CST up reply actions
Wikipedia says Saunders was fired for Zorn as OC in DC
would be ironic if his hiring sent Zorn packing.
He's coming from the Raiders, do you really want one of their QBs?
by KC_Chiefs on Feb 1, 2012 6:43 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Palmer obviously isn't leaving
And Orton > Campbell
by KC_Chiefs on Feb 1, 2012 6:47 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
not really
Since 2005: Royals win% = .4100, Chiefs win% = .4095
Mitt Romney is a serial killer.
by averagegatsby on Feb 1, 2012 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Does anybody else remember
how Campbell is money when he lines up with Bowe at wideout?…
try keping your head above water in a sea of Red...
Oh wait
That was Jamarcus Russell and look how he turned out… You never know with QBs. There are too many factors that come into play unless they’re a true franchise QB
try keping your head above water in a sea of Red...
That's why I say
Stick with Orton if Pioli doesn’t (won’t) make a big move because he is consistent enough for now… wow this is depressing
try keping your head above water in a sea of Red...
whoa there buddy. you cant mark them as better than stanzi, we've seen cassel's ceiling, we havent seen stanzi's ceiling, or even where he is right now
Pay Brandon Carr/ Pay Colquitt
Team Colquitt
by SDChief on Feb 1, 2012 7:35 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
You honestly think Stanzi's going to be better than Palmer or Campbell?
or just hoping that whatever’s behind door #3 is a new car
...and....STOP!
It's no fun if I have to explain it.
by TRSChief on Feb 2, 2012 8:25 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Now you did it.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
KC Chiefs arguing with Chiefs KC
go figure, huh
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
As an editor, do you have string cutting powers?
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
no
Joel won’t allow me near any kind of sharp objects
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
And yet he hasn't stolen your wit
Tebow might know Jesus, but Bill Muir is old enough to have actually babysat him in the manger.
wow, did it Sudden-ly get really COLD in here?
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
I was merely suggesting he let's you keep one sharp item.
Tebow might know Jesus, but Bill Muir is old enough to have actually babysat him in the manger.
You are after all nothing if not witty.
Tebow might know Jesus, but Bill Muir is old enough to have actually babysat him in the manger.
for the record: you're half-right ;-)
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
This half?
You are after all nothing
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by nateforchiefs on Feb 1, 2012 8:29 PM CST up reply actions
Saunders or Zorn
I’ll take Saunders, if he leaves then too bad, we didn’t have a QB setting the world on fire last season anyway.
id take saunders over zorn any day. its almost laughable to me. saunders is proven, and quite frankly doesnt get credit for the rams offense as he should like martz did
hes done it many places, very well
Pay Brandon Carr/ Pay Colquitt
Team Colquitt
by SDChief on Feb 1, 2012 7:36 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Gnus. But desperate, endangered gnus.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
ha! yup, definitely gnus of some kind!
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
I was calling for this...
the day Hue Jackson got fired. I wonder if he gets it if Zorn will stay on as the QB coach or go somewhere else.
I wish fans had a say in personnel decisions...
HIRE THIS MAN!!!
Sure we aren’t the same team he coached a high powered offense with, but we have a lot of great talent on this team, and he’d help us get a lot out of what we have.
Come on back home, Al!
by KCTigerChief on Feb 1, 2012 6:49 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I think this may be a time where the fans opinion will matter. they know saunders would be a big hire in terms of fan morale.
and is also the most qualified
Pay Brandon Carr/ Pay Colquitt
Team Colquitt
by SDChief on Feb 1, 2012 7:37 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I would say
This team may have more potiential then previous teams in KC with the exception of the O line. He never had 3 WRs. Kennison was good but not great. I would have to say compairable to Brestons talen level and he is only one of 3. Granted no Tony G but Moeaki is no slouch and JC makes a case for himself when talking Holmes (not saying he is as good but his career is not over and he is explosive). The D is no doubt better than anything put on the field sense 58 passed.
I am all for Sanders coming back, wish he never left. Who knows, maybe he takes the job if and only if the Chiefs agree to make a move for a QB by moving up in the draft or a trade???
**Heres to 5 err 4 more years of JC!!!!**
So we have to ask for permission to "interview" him
but we don’t have to ask for permission for him to “talk with Romeo” ?
Twitter: @RaiderHater86
that's just a couple of old buddies chatting about the upcoming Super Bowl
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
by upamtn on Feb 1, 2012 6:54 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
This situation confuses Mark Davis
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by ExRoyalsFan on Feb 1, 2012 7:04 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Kind of like a cross between Jon Gruden and Caligula
Tebow might know Jesus, but Bill Muir is old enough to have actually babysat him in the manger.
by Sudden on Feb 1, 2012 7:08 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Al sucked all his color out to make the first Raiders logo.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
by Brsrkr on Feb 1, 2012 7:09 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
actually sucked the color out
in Al’s quest for immortality
by Steve_Chiefs on Feb 1, 2012 7:17 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Mark Davis - putting out the vibe
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by ExRoyalsFan on Feb 1, 2012 7:10 PM CST up reply actions 8 recs
That is the best pic I've seen all day. Hilarious!
I'm so overrated, I'm underrated.
by RememberDelaney37 on Feb 1, 2012 7:17 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Maybe they didn't know about it.
Until now.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
oh hell yes
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
by Buck'O on Feb 1, 2012 6:53 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions 2 recs
Welcome back!
Haven’t seen you around for a but, how was the vacation?
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.
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by nateforchiefs on Feb 1, 2012 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
Make them pay you AL.
If they really want you AL make them pay you dearly,for the way they screwed you the last time in KC.i would love to see you back and get the offense a clicking again.
Except "they" aren't here any more.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
by Brsrkr on Feb 1, 2012 6:55 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
indeed.
prolly has something to do with his willingness to come here.
by cheapham on Feb 1, 2012 6:58 PM CST via Android app up reply actions
he had no bad feelings about what happened after vermeil left
Pay Brandon Carr/ Pay Colquitt
Team Colquitt
by SDChief on Feb 1, 2012 7:37 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Yes please.
With a side of beef too.
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.
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by nateforchiefs on Feb 1, 2012 6:54 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Think about this guys.
The Chiefs 2003 offense with the present day Romeo Crennel smack you in the mouth defense. Im starting to think Superbowl run
MIZ-DGB
by mu-chief-stl.cards fan on Feb 1, 2012 7:01 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
oooooooooooooooooh!
we’re getting Roaf and Shields and Priest and TonyG and Trent and Fast Eddie back together?
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"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
"It's always easier to sell 'em some shit than it is to give 'em the truth" - Shel Silverstein, The Perfect High
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
Just sayin if he makes our current offense like the past, we would pretty bad ass.
MIZ-DGB
by mu-chief-stl.cards fan on Feb 1, 2012 7:08 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
with the exception of Gonzalez, I would take any of our skill players over their Vermeil era counterparts
Upgrading the line by drafting DeCastro and doing something at RT would get us heading in the right direction for a very good offense.
Yes, even with Cassel
Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl
Im a Cassel supporter but Id take Green over Cassel
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Thunder Win-Loss 2011-2012 record (52-14)
Western division champs
NBA Champs over Miami Heat
well he did say he would only take Gonzo over the Haley vs Vermeil era
I was merely agreeing but adding that Id take Green as well
-Kool Aid drinking Cassel Believer-
(7-9) My record of picking Chiefs games before the season
(12-4) My Chiefs before the season prediction
Thunder Win-Loss 2011-2012 record (52-14)
Western division champs
NBA Champs over Miami Heat
talent is there. 5 year window is open with a lot of the key pieces of that d in their prime and inked long term
Pay Brandon Carr/ Pay Colquitt
Team Colquitt
Make it happen Cap'n
-Kool Aid drinking Cassel Believer-
(7-9) My record of picking Chiefs games before the season
(12-4) My Chiefs before the season prediction
Thunder Win-Loss 2011-2012 record (52-14)
Western division champs
NBA Champs over Miami Heat
And just think, those guys got PAID to wear those clothes.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
on top of GETTING to wear them
-Kool Aid drinking Cassel Believer-
(7-9) My record of picking Chiefs games before the season
(12-4) My Chiefs before the season prediction
Thunder Win-Loss 2011-2012 record (52-14)
Western division champs
NBA Champs over Miami Heat
by slackator on Feb 1, 2012 7:12 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
X
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by nateforchiefs on Feb 1, 2012 8:34 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Greened because, if memory serves me right, that comic was originally made by Wil Wheaton.
"[Jamaal Charles] probably fights crime in his spare time while inhaling carbon emissions, exhaling oxygen, and crapping oil. That’s how awesome he is. Not just good for the Chiefs, but America."
- MNchiefsfan
Wheaton is pretty good on Google+.
"The Chiefs are in great hands with Romeo and Scott and I wish them nothing but the best." - Bill Muir
Wheaton is pretty good everywhere.
It seems like whenever he pops up, be it on Fark, reddit, his blog, or any one of about a thousand other sites, it’s almost always solid gold.
"[Jamaal Charles] probably fights crime in his spare time while inhaling carbon emissions, exhaling oxygen, and crapping oil. That’s how awesome he is. Not just good for the Chiefs, but America."
- MNchiefsfan
And to think he was so annoying on TNG.
"The Chiefs are in great hands with Romeo and Scott and I wish them nothing but the best." - Bill Muir
He is hilarious on The Big Band Theory episodes
Only been on 3 I think
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by nateforchiefs on Feb 2, 2012 10:51 AM CST up reply actions
Even Al Saunders would make Matt Cassell into a all pro
MIZ-DGB
by mu-chief-stl.cards fan on Feb 1, 2012 7:06 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
This line gave me a terrible thought
Is it possible that Tom Brady was the outlier and Scott Pioli has no clue how to pick QB’s at all :(
I'm pretty sure of it.
If you thought Brady was good why wait till the 6th to select him?
They had no clue.
What you talkin bout, there was that Palko kid
Oh yeah..
by mushin on Feb 1, 2012 7:21 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
guy knows how to sling that Hail Mary
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"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
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hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
Well, here's the QBs Pioli drafted in NE after Brady and you can draw your own conclusions...
2000 rd 6: Tom Brady
2002: rd 4 Rohan Davey
2003 rd 6; Kliff Kingsbury
2007 rd 7: Matt Cassel
2008 rd 3: Kevin O’Connell
The scary part is… is Matt Cassel really better than anyone else on the list, or was it a mirage in NE and in 2010 helped by two of the weakest strength of schedules in the last decade?
That schedule was seriously weak
Did we even play anyone with a .500 record?
MIZ-DGB
by mu-chief-stl.cards fan on Feb 1, 2012 7:32 PM CST up reply actions
wait til you see how Beeeelichek is when Brady is gone.
by Topchief1 on Feb 1, 2012 9:37 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
to be fair, what he did with trent was pretty incredible. trent was awful year one in this offense though
Pay Brandon Carr/ Pay Colquitt
Team Colquitt
by SDChief on Feb 1, 2012 7:39 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Yea but
Trent was on the bench for a couple of years before he came here. I really think Orton with his accuracy and arm strength would be the best option with Al as oc.
MIZ-DGB
by mu-chief-stl.cards fan on Feb 1, 2012 7:45 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
easy killer
Lol
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by Buck'O on Feb 1, 2012 7:42 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Jason campbell as our back up
If big Al should come aboard,does this mean campbell could follow.I believe he was doing ok before he got hurt under saunders.this would be interesting indeed.
Cassel, Orton, Campbell
We can have the triumvirate of AFC West mediocrity. Please tell me we trade for Billy Volek and complete the circle.
Tebow might know Jesus, but Bill Muir is old enough to have actually babysat him in the manger.
by Sudden on Feb 1, 2012 7:19 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
nice! each one play 1/4 of every game ... true QUARER-backs!
brilliant idea, Sudden!
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"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
"It's always easier to sell 'em some shit than it is to give 'em the truth" - Shel Silverstein, The Perfect High
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
by upamtn on Feb 1, 2012 7:21 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
We would need to trade for Tebow to complete that roster
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by RememberDelaney37 on Feb 1, 2012 7:28 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
You know:
I noticed Cambell really improved until the collarbone. But I did’nt know Saunders was responsible for that improvment. Just think what he could do with Palko. HaHa
MIZ-DGB
by mu-chief-stl.cards fan on Feb 1, 2012 7:23 PM CST reply actions
But wait? Where is the Pioli connection???
It just doesn’t fit the conspiracy puzzle.
I'm so overrated, I'm underrated.
by RememberDelaney37 on Feb 1, 2012 7:26 PM CST via mobile reply actions 2 recs
It will not matter
With his ass on the line,Pioli is going to do what it takes to win,even if it’s not the Patriot way
MIZ-DGB
by mu-chief-stl.cards fan on Feb 1, 2012 7:49 PM CST up reply actions
Hang it up Palko
Best thing Palko can do is join his buddy Haley on the unimployment line.besides the chiefs wouldnt pay him anyway.
haley has a bright future in the nfl, palko not so much, why people fail to see this ill never know
Pay Brandon Carr/ Pay Colquitt
Team Colquitt
by SDChief on Feb 1, 2012 7:39 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
If Hayley wasn't such a nutbag
He would be a pretty good offensive mind.
MIZ-DGB
by mu-chief-stl.cards fan on Feb 1, 2012 8:00 PM CST up reply actions
If Schottenheimer wasnt such a nutbag he'd be a pretty good head coach...
wait
-Kool Aid drinking Cassel Believer-
(7-9) My record of picking Chiefs games before the season
(12-4) My Chiefs before the season prediction
Thunder Win-Loss 2011-2012 record (52-14)
Western division champs
NBA Champs over Miami Heat
Shottenhiemer is the best head coach in NFL history.
except in the playoffs
MIZ-DGB
by mu-chief-stl.cards fan on Feb 1, 2012 8:46 PM CST up reply actions
so I guess HIS nutbaggedness is only a detriment in the playoffs
-Kool Aid drinking Cassel Believer-
(7-9) My record of picking Chiefs games before the season
(12-4) My Chiefs before the season prediction
Thunder Win-Loss 2011-2012 record (52-14)
Western division champs
NBA Champs over Miami Heat
nice!
Saunders would be a good hire
by stagdsp on Feb 1, 2012 7:34 PM CST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Was he OC when we last won a playoff game?
LOL
do it, hire now
For constantly playing Palko, Haley needs to be fired
If They Get Saunders
That would be a coup of major proportions. He’s a good OC and that would put our offense on the right track.
by UCrawford on Feb 1, 2012 7:41 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
you'd have to think Bowe would like it
by stagdsp on Feb 1, 2012 7:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
If not Al Saunders than Kevin Gilbride.
Thats why, Romeo is waiting til after the Supr Bowl!!!
They didn't just hire Gilbrides replacement
"Give them nothing! But take from them everything!"
by GenericBrand on Feb 2, 2012 11:05 AM CST up reply actions
Another interesting candidate from Oakland
Bob Wylie was let go today and did a pretty good job with their oline. Saunders would be familliar with both him and Zorn so all the pieces could fit.
"Give them nothing! But take from them everything!"
I'm not sure if Bob Wiley is equipped to run our O-Line...
by independent739 on Feb 1, 2012 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Correct me if Im wrong...
But if Al Saunders is being forced into a “demotion” by giving he OC to someone else, then I don’t think the Raiders can actually block him.
Since 2005: Royals win% = .4100, Chiefs win% = .4095
Mitt Romney is a serial killer.
I don't think he can just be named Asst Head Coach...
I would think he would have to accept some sort of change. So he may rather decide to leave than have some meaningless title.
Since 2005: Royals win% = .4100, Chiefs win% = .4095
Mitt Romney is a serial killer.
by averagegatsby on Feb 1, 2012 8:32 PM CST up reply actions
Cant do this anymore
Only two classifications of coaches: head coach and assistant coach. I don’t think they can replace him in his position though and then block him from checking out other options. I wouldnt think they could do that anyway whether he’s under contract or not.
"Give them nothing! But take from them everything!"
art shell for oline
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 Feb 1, 2012 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
mean machine vs the guards
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.
YES! Make it happen, Pioli.
Brings me back to the Vermeil glory days of having an high flying offense. :)
by dude1983 on Feb 1, 2012 8:39 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
just food for thought but
peyton manning agent tom condon, use to be an olineman for the chiefs back in the day
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.
forget Manning
We could pick up at least 3 good free agents for that kind of money
MIZ-DGB
by mu-chief-stl.cards fan on Feb 1, 2012 8:48 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
maybe but u would be sitting home during the playoffs we need a qb
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 Feb 1, 2012 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
sitting at home is better than sitting in a nursing home
which is where Peyton will be if he plays again
-Kool Aid drinking Cassel Believer-
(7-9) My record of picking Chiefs games before the season
(12-4) My Chiefs before the season prediction
Thunder Win-Loss 2011-2012 record (52-14)
Western division champs
NBA Champs over Miami Heat
Just the thought of Charles getting those Saunderesque screen passes is enough to make me drool
"Give them nothing! But take from them everything!"
by GenericBrand on Feb 1, 2012 8:47 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
SO we get another RB by Committee type
and double down on Preist Holmes type play calling
by Steve_Chiefs on Feb 1, 2012 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
While we're day dreaming...
We could end up with Saunders calling plays and Peyton as our QB….. drooooooooooool!
Can't we assume that if the Raiders allowed Saunders to talk to the CHiefs that they're ok letting him go?
"Give them nothing! But take from them everything!"
he must be free they wouldn't let him talk if he wasn't .
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 Feb 1, 2012 8:56 PM CST up reply actions
Question
I mentioned a while back, I’d love to have Al back. Great its a possibility! If the Faiders hired a new OC how can they keep Al from another job? If he’s being replaced his contract is still enforceable? Anyone know…Is that correct?
TOUGH
by TOUGH on Feb 1, 2012 8:55 PM CST via mobile reply actions
AL, COME BACK!
We miss your phonebook-sized playbook.
Hey, wasn’t Saunders supposed to take over the Chiefs after Vermeil retired?
*Aw come on. Don't leave your Uncle T-Bag hanging. - Dr. Funke
*When we blitz, have the LB's do a KC Strip. Do this in remembrance of DT.
*Dear David Glass, as a lifelong Royals fan, I beg you to please sell the team. You have always been the problem; you will never be the solution.
by mistamic on Feb 1, 2012 8:55 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
yes he got screwed on that
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.
Al MAY be free SOON!
WAR Kansas City Chiefs KINGDOM!!!
by Jason Drue Keith on Feb 1, 2012 8:58 PM CST reply actions
Happy :)
OC – Saunders
HC/DC – Crennel/Staff
by urod69 on Feb 1, 2012 8:59 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
i'm calling peyton to see if he likes al saunders as oc
- 18 to kc i hope
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.
I will hold out for a Pioli draft day shocker!
#RGIII4KC
WAR Kansas City Chiefs KINGDOM!!!
by Jason Drue Keith on Feb 1, 2012 9:01 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Man I'd soil my shorts if he figured out a way to land a potential franchise QB
It's no fun if I have to explain it.
okay how many #1 on we giving up to get RG3
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.
Every #1 for the rest of eternity
Twitter: @RaiderHater86
by ExRoyalsFan on Feb 1, 2012 9:04 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
According to a friend....
(yeah, I know…eyeroll)
From pick 11 to pick 2 SHOULD cost our 1st, 3rd and a 5th round picks!
It will be a bidding war though! WILL Pioli even consider this? I’ll say no…for now!
WAR Kansas City Chiefs KINGDOM!!!
by Jason Drue Keith on Feb 1, 2012 9:19 PM CST up reply actions
Even if we did give up those 3 picks...
What do the Chiefs really need? A QB, RT, OL depth, nose tackle, 2nd RB.
Get RG3, either RT or NT in the 2nd, another RB can be found about anywhere in the draft. Provided RG3 pans out we are a contender.
by Streetcleaner on Feb 1, 2012 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Unfortunately, that's not true
Value of Picks:
- 2600
- 1250 (1st rd)
- 215 (3rd rd)
- 36.5 (5th rd)
Total 1501.5
To move up to #2 it would be more like our this & next year’s #1 picks and a 3rd or 4th rounder
http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/Value-Chart.php
Following the Chiefs more than I should be between late nights at a social networking software start up.
Shoot
Poor formatting (darned pound signs). The top no. 1 is the #2 overall. Then it’s our no. 1, no. 3, and no. 5 assigned values.
Following the Chiefs more than I should be between late nights at a social networking software start up.
It's not just any #2 either.
It’s a guy considered a franchise QB. That raises the stakes.
"The Chiefs are in great hands with Romeo and Scott and I wish them nothing but the best." - Bill Muir
I heard it will take at least two-1's and two-2's
or don’t even ask.
by Don Piolie's Consigliere on Feb 2, 2012 12:13 AM CST up reply actions
Let's not get carried away
It could’ve just been a friendly conversation…
That said, I’d like Saunders better than promoting Zorn…
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
I am the Master of Hyperenthetical Asiditry (you know, like this. Only more)
by MNchiefsfan on Feb 1, 2012 9:23 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
But what if I want to get carried away?
I mean this is AP after all :)
by Eastcoastransplant on Feb 2, 2012 10:32 AM CST up reply actions
maybe the chiefs do know what they are doing
would like this hire . lets get it done ( if possible)
by chiefsman! on Feb 1, 2012 9:23 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Ah....
the mistakes continue…
"You gonna pull them pistols...or whistle Dixie?"
" I believe you have to be a glass half full person in this league, you really do."--Todd Haley
Who has mistaken?
I was once fired from a job two days after I waited on Matt Cassel and his wife Lauren Killian. Totally my AP moment to remember. Unfortunately also one of my stupidest moments.
by Chiefs_swagger on Feb 1, 2012 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I believe you have to be a glass half full person on this blog, you really do.
It's no fun if I have to explain it.
not after Todd Haley gets fired.
then it’s doom & gloom panic and outrage before resigning to despondent acceptance that the Titanic is sinking and nothing will ever be good ever again.
D-Bowe says: "THAT'S MY BIKE, PUNK!!!!"
Sorry TRS
I wish you the best.
"You gonna pull them pistols...or whistle Dixie?"
" I believe you have to be a glass half full person in this league, you really do."--Todd Haley
Saunders back as OC and Will Shields as oLine coach?
The stars would definitely be aligning!
by fishhooks on Feb 1, 2012 9:41 PM CST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Good Plan!
WAR Kansas City Chiefs KINGDOM!!!
by Jason Drue Keith on Feb 1, 2012 9:43 PM CST up reply actions
I just want to know...
What the heck is a “former Dick Vermeil”? Is Vermeil no longer a Dick? And if so, what does a Dickless Vermeil have to do with KC’s search for a new OC?
Ancora imparo.
by midcalchief on Feb 1, 2012 10:02 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
Minnesota Vikings vs Oakland Raiders
I went to this game during the most recent season for military appreciation. As all of the soldiers were on the field; Al Saunders walked over to a group of 4 of us talking and Al asked “Who here is a Raiders fan?” No one said anything (probably awe struck) and I said “Well, sorry Al, I’m a Chiefs fan”. Behind his back he had a gameball and he handed it to me and said “Funny thing, I kind of like them to.”
We are all brothers under the skin, and I for one, would be willing to skin humanity to prove it.
by antirl on Feb 2, 2012 6:40 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
well
I cant figure out how to post images so here is the football: http://imgur.com/FCBTu
We are all brothers under the skin, and I for one, would be willing to skin humanity to prove it.
Going to try to hep w/ the image
But imgur is blocked here at work so I won’t be able to verify, heh.
But that’s a pretty awesome story.
It's no fun if I have to explain it.
Very cool story.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
Awesome
Much appreciation. He talked to us for awhile and explained his father was in the Navy for 20 years. All of the players that talked to us seemed to have a parent in the military at one point.
Also, I know the ball says Raiders but I don’t have much memorabilia and I gotta have something to impress.
We are all brothers under the skin, and I for one, would be willing to skin humanity to prove it.
Look at it this way - it came from a Raider who's a Chiefs fan.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
Vote Crennel / Saunders in 2012
I’m TRSChief, and I approve of this message.
Because it’s mine.
Don’t judge me.
Jerk.
It's no fun if I have to explain it.
saunders & orton & charles & the 3 b's
get the new pr machine up & running be selling some tickets KC would feel alive in Feb/March wow
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