We Have A Candidate For The Chiefs Offensive Line Coach

by Joel Thorman on Feb 10, 2012 3:20 PM CST

Last week Bill Muir informed the Kansas City Chiefs that he was retiring which opened up a hole at offensive line coach on the Chiefs 2012 coaching staff. Until now, we hadn't heard of any candidates for the job.

Mike Garafolo of the Star-Ledger reports that New York Giants assistant coach Jack Bicknell Jr. talked with the Chiefs earlier this week about the offensive line coaching position. Currently, Bicknell Jr. is the Giants assistant offensive line coach behind Pat Flaherty.

Related: Chiefs Coaching Staff Changes

The last name Bicknell sounds familiar, and it should. Jack is the brother of Bob Bicknell, who was previously an assistant coach with the Chiefs (and currently on Chan Gailey's staff in Buffalo).

The Chiefs have positions to fill at offensive line and assistant offensive line. Romeo Crennel indicated this week he knows what he wants to do at receivers coach so the offensive line might be the only position remaining that's still open.

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They win the superbowl

everyone wants their coaches! I like it!

by prodigy101 on Feb 10, 2012 3:24 PM CST reply actions

^ What he said .....

KC CHIEFS, $1,000,000,000+ and growing !

by Zulu Trader on Feb 10, 2012 3:29 PM CST up reply actions

The Giants offensive line wasn't very good this year

Granted that entire line is pretty ancient

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Feb 10, 2012 3:26 PM CST reply actions

Bicknell's a pretty good coach...he was at LA Tech for awhile, had some success.

I wouldn’t mind seeing him in KC. Actually, I like that our staff is mostly good, young to middle-aged coaches—might make it easier to connect with the players.

We NEED a teacher as a line coach, not a scheme guy or a yeller, that’s for sure. Someone who focuses on technique and getting each play correct the first time.

Vermin Supreme in 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rji74B453JY

by go_saleaumua on Feb 10, 2012 3:32 PM CST up reply actions

I digress to CWP's point

They weren’t very good this year. The NYG OL is (if I’m not completely mistaken) notorious for huge chunks of play (games upon games) during the season that is uninspired and ineffective. Might as well continue in the string of lackluster hires.

I hope I turn out to look like a fool because I hate these hires/prospective hires, but thus far I am not at all impressed.

In accordance with the prophecy

by SCKSChief on Feb 11, 2012 7:32 AM CST up reply actions

UHHhhh....Other than handing them their asses...What's the Patriot Connection?...

by KCChef on Feb 10, 2012 3:32 PM CST reply actions

Pioli to Parcells to Coughlin.

Coughlin was Parcells’ recievers coach in the 80’s…also the Boston College connection between the Bicknell coaching family (former BC coach Jack and both his sons) and former BC coach Tom Coughlin…

Vermin Supreme in 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rji74B453JY

by go_saleaumua on Feb 10, 2012 3:33 PM CST up reply actions

Here a vid of him

No idea what he’s talking about. At work…no sound :(
http://www.giants.com/media-vault/videos/Assis-OLine-Coach-Jack-Bicknell-Jr/417553e8-6883-4de9-9d07-4cb5c8dd6fef

by Brad-KC on Feb 10, 2012 3:34 PM CST reply actions

Interesting

If what he says is true, he is apart of offensive playcalling and his specialty was goal line situations and the different defenses the Giants would face.

Me likey.

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Feb 10, 2012 3:46 PM CST up reply actions

Successful college coach, recruiter...so he can connect with people too, and get concepts communicated.

Worst part about our line in ‘11 was the way that some guys (tackles, TE’s) blocked for one thing and the interior guys and/or FB/TE blocked for another. Maybe I was just over-analyzing what I saw, but it seemed like the basic concepts of what our O was trying to achieve, got lost in the shuffle.

Pat Perles is a fine husband and father, I’m sure…but he didn’t get shit done with our guys upfront when he had the chance. (Some of that is due to Weigs turning 103 during the season, but STILL).

Vermin Supreme in 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rji74B453JY

by go_saleaumua on Feb 10, 2012 3:54 PM CST up reply actions

Sounded good to me

Idk if he called goal line plays, but he was responsible for the goal line game planning. I also like the fact that he has had previous head coaching experience at Louisiana Tech. He had a good track record up until his 3-10 season in 2006; which lead to him being fired. Out side of that he seems like a solid pick up. Hope we can make it official.

by O.C.ChiefsFan on Feb 10, 2012 3:59 PM CST up reply actions

Now, recievers coach: Please tell me it's someone who doesn't suck.

Promoting Sirianni might be smart, might be stupid. Who here suspects that’s the route we’re going on?

/raises hand

Vermin Supreme in 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rji74B453JY

by go_saleaumua on Feb 10, 2012 3:35 PM CST reply actions

I would be surprised if it isn't Sirianni

And the kid was Haley’s bitch so he’s probably earned it.

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

by GenericBrand on Feb 10, 2012 3:38 PM CST up reply actions

If Todd taught him a thing or two about coaching recievers, I'm for it. But did he?

…..would still like to see someone else there (Karl Dorrell, Steve Bush from MIA…maybe a college coach, like one of the WR coaches from OK State for example).

Ehh, who knows. Maybe I’m wrong and Siranni is a “secret weapon” on this coaching staff. Not like I’m with the team every day to see it.

Vermin Supreme in 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rji74B453JY

by go_saleaumua on Feb 10, 2012 3:41 PM CST up reply actions

I have no idea if this is true or I read it wrong

But Sirianni either worked with the receivers or used to be one. Or both.

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

by GenericBrand on Feb 10, 2012 3:45 PM CST up reply actions

And just when I thought everyone had a wiki page

Mr. Sirianni does not.

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

by GenericBrand on Feb 10, 2012 3:46 PM CST up reply actions

Maybe he was spying on Haley

that’s why you couldn’t find it

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by KingChief on Feb 10, 2012 3:52 PM CST up reply actions

Both, actually.

He worked with receivers in ’10, quarterbacks in ’09, defensive backs and receivers at the college level, and was a wide receiver at Mount Union.

“Prior to joining the Crimson Hawks, Sirianni spent two seasons as the defensive backs coach at Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio. He helped the Purple Raiders win the NCAA Division III National Championship in 2005.

Sirianni was a three-year starter as a wide receiver at Mount Union. He was part of the Purple Raiders squad that claimed back-to-back NCAA Division III National Championships in 2001-02. He concluded his collegiate career with 68 receptions for 1,332 yards with 17 touchdowns. He earned All-Ohio Athletic Conference honors as a senior after posting a career-high 13 TD catches."

—from the Mothership

Vermin Supreme in 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rji74B453JY

by go_saleaumua on Feb 10, 2012 3:51 PM CST up reply actions

Youknow...If you Choke a Raider Fan long enough...They become Purple Raiders too...

by KCChef on Feb 10, 2012 4:01 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs

Had to rec this comment - entirely awesome!

I'm dressin my voodoo doll in stripes every season...

by WorL4Chiefs on Feb 10, 2012 11:18 PM CST up reply actions

That's who I've been saying

since Josh Looney let out that he’s a possible candidate, due to working with the receivers last year. That and RAC saying he already has someone in mind.

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by Tarkus on Feb 10, 2012 3:39 PM CST up reply actions

In that case, I voluntarily apply to be the new quality control coach.

All those people trusting me with their retirement planning? Well…“I’m not going to be the Kansas City QC coach.” So there.

/dusts off resume, face paint, & red and gold tie

Vermin Supreme in 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rji74B453JY

by go_saleaumua on Feb 10, 2012 3:42 PM CST up reply actions

Same here

When I heard Looney throw it out there I thought it was a good idea.

by O.C.ChiefsFan on Feb 10, 2012 3:43 PM CST up reply actions

My gut says either Sirianni

or find the worst NFL passing offense and KC will snag THEIR WR coach cause he knows a guy, who knows a guy, who roomed with a guy, who spent time in prison with a guy who banged a close relative of Pioli’s wife.

In accordance with the prophecy

by SCKSChief on Feb 11, 2012 7:35 AM CST up reply actions

I just want a coach who will teach our line to be physical.

That’s how Houston’s, Oakland’s, Chicago’s and Cincinnati’s O-lines have succeeded despite the lack of actual talent.

by NigerianNightmare on Feb 10, 2012 3:51 PM CST reply actions

I wouldn't call the Bears OL successful

They we pretty awful

by KCinIL on Feb 10, 2012 4:12 PM CST up reply actions

neither would Jay Cutler

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by upamtn on Feb 10, 2012 5:46 PM CST up reply actions

They did lead a fairly effective running game, however.

Their offense is a run-based, hard-nosed offense and assembled a line accordingly.

by NigerianNightmare on Feb 11, 2012 2:06 PM CST up reply actions

just hire a good coach please. one who will be around through crennel's entire run here. please.

Pay Brandon Carr/ Pay Colquitt
Team Colquitt

by SDChief on Feb 10, 2012 4:03 PM CST reply actions

Which is what...

5 years max? :(

by Brad-KC on Feb 10, 2012 4:22 PM CST up reply actions

That's enough time for Rome to get us a SB or 2

Men succeed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for their victories.
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by KingChief on Feb 10, 2012 4:24 PM CST up reply actions

How's bout a playoff win?

When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.

Jamaal above all. #25 ftw.

CHIEFS WILL!

by NJChieffan16 on Feb 10, 2012 4:56 PM CST up reply actions

Not interested.

We’re going to win so many damn games we get byes all the way to the big one.

Todd Haley lost 7 of his last 15 games by 20 or more points. It was time for him to go.

by joplin chiefs fan on Feb 10, 2012 5:24 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Wow, we're uber optimistic today

Why not just get a bye FOR the big one while you’re at it.

In accordance with the prophecy

by SCKSChief on Feb 11, 2012 7:36 AM CST up reply actions

Baby steps.

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by ExRoyalsFan on Feb 10, 2012 5:58 PM CST up reply actions

Are we switching to a man blocking scheme?

I don’t think Lilja or Hudson could fit in that system.

by Crown Chief on Feb 10, 2012 5:43 PM CST reply actions

Lilja is looking like the odd man out.

Maybe he and Richardson can open a business together.

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by ExRoyalsFan on Feb 10, 2012 5:59 PM CST up reply actions

Judging by Bicknell Jr's playing career, I say he shoul be a good coach

He started in the 1985 Cotton Bowl Classic and played in the 1982 Tangerine Bowl. He was the starting center BC’s 1984 defeat over Miami and snapped the ball during the famous Hail Flutie play. As a senior at BC, Bicknell received the Scanlan Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a BC football player.

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