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Highlights Of The Kansas City Chiefs 2012 Coaching Staff

A few points of interest on the Kansas City Chiefs 2012 coaching staff that was just announcing, starting with Romeo Crennel's quote:

"We were able to add a handful of strong additions to an already talented group of coaches, and I am excited to get started," said Crennel. "I am looking forward to sitting down as a staff, evaluating what we have, what we need, and moving forward towards the 2012 season."

And a bunch of short observations of the Chiefs new staff...

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The Chiefs did not retain three coaches: Pat Perles (assistant offensive line), Richie Anderson (receivers) and Steve Hoffman (special teams).

One Chiefs coach retired: Bill Muir (offensive coordinator/offensive line).

The Chiefs hired five new coaches: Brian Daboll (offensive coordinator), Jack Bicknell Jr. (offensive line), Jim Bob Cooter (offensive quality control), Tom McMahon (special teams) and Derius Swinton (special teams quality control).

One coach received a promotion: Nick Sirianni went from offensive quality control to receivers coach.

Romeo Crennel is the defensive coordinator in name, too. We were wondering at one point if Crennel would have a defensive coordinator in name, even though we knew he'd really be running the defense.

The new coaches came from the Dolphins, Giants, Colts and Rams. Quite the variety.

Jim Zorn is returning. There was talk that Zorn could be leaving the Chiefs if he didn't get the offensive coordinator job -- he didn't -- but that's apparently not the case. Zorn is listed among the returning Chiefs coaches. The team reportedly denied him an opportunity to interview for a lateral move with the Chicago Bears.

Emmitt Thomas is also returning. There were some brief rumors that he was in play for the Raiders defensive coordinator job but he's sticking around, which is a good thing in my opinion.

Google isn't Jim Bob Cooter's friend. When your team hires a new coach, you Google him to see what he's about. Do that with Jim Bob Cooter and you can see more questions are raised than answers.

Another thing I've seen popping up from fans: Jim Bob Cooter was with the Colts. Peyton Manning was with the Colts. Thus, Peyton Manning is coming to the Chiefs. Hey, if it means Manning will be a Chief, I'm not gonna point out the faulty logic with that.

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I’m alright with this staff.

My number one concerns were retaining Crennel as the HC/DC, making little to no changes to the defensive coaching staff, and making some drastic changes on the offensive level.

I’m ok with the Daboll hire, but don’t like the Bicknell hire. Bicknell’s OL work for NYG leaves something to be desired. The Jim Bob hire is freaking hilarious. Jim Bob Cooter, the Tennessee legend who in 2006 was busted on a DUI with an underage girl and an open container, then in 2009 was caught climbing into an apartment window and climbing in bed with a random woman. Welcome to KC, a classy, classy city Mr. Cooter.

I’m good with the Sirianni promotion. I also like the McMahon hire. Overall, the coaching changes are acceptable. Daboll has a lot to prove, but I like his self proclaimed aggressive approach. We need an attack instinct on this O.

Now, bring on Free Agency.

"saints_chiefsfan1979 is a genius" - yes, I lost a bet.

by Tomahawk29 on Feb 14, 2012 1:11 PM CST reply actions  

I'm okay with Daboll cause I think he has something to prove coming over from a crappy Dolphins offense.....

That said, he was working with Matt Moore at QB in Miami and I’m not sure Matt Cassel is much of an upgrade.

Awaiting my punishment.

by BigRedChief on Feb 14, 2012 1:19 PM CST up reply actions  

I guess cooter wasn't satisfied with digits to start, went all in

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 14, 2012 1:29 PM CST up reply actions  

I would find it difficult

as a player to take a guy named Jim Bob Cooter (Coach Cooter) serious anyway. I wouldn’t hire him just because of his name.

by griffey2 on Feb 14, 2012 1:22 PM CST reply actions  

nascar car guy drove the miller high life car

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 14, 2012 1:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Don't forget Dick Butkus

Men succeed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for their victories.
Hammerfisting my own balls since 2006

by KingChief on Feb 14, 2012 1:37 PM CST up reply actions  

how could we forget

Dick Curl.

best.name.ever.

by cheapham on Feb 14, 2012 3:02 PM CST via Android app up reply actions  

Coaches have stupid nicknames all the time that the players give them...

that would be a horrible reason not to hire someone.

You base it off ability, not what there name is. It’s football, there is plenty of room for Jim Bob’s in football. You might not hire him as CEO or elect him as President, but he can coach your football team in a grunt role.

Come on man.

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 Feb 14, 2012 1:58 PM CST up reply actions  

Is that you, Tristan?

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 14, 2012 3:30 PM CST up reply actions  

At least his name isn't Harry Cooter.

"saints_chiefsfan1979 is a genius" - yes, I lost a bet.

by Tomahawk29 on Feb 14, 2012 2:55 PM CST up reply actions  

RAC is most definitely the highlight of the staff.

He is like the commander with tons of combat experience. What does every successful commender need? They need a few great officers to carry the message and keep the ship afloat. I’m looking at you Derrick Johnson and Eric Berry.

by fishhooks on Feb 14, 2012 1:24 PM CST reply actions  

So Manning might be chasing Cooter to KC?

"We want guys that start their careers with the Chiefs to play for us as long as possible." - Clark Hunt

by Tarkus on Feb 14, 2012 1:27 PM CST reply actions  

Where's Todd Haley

Under the “not retained” list?

When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.

Jamaal above all. #25 ftw.

CHIEFS WILL!

by NJChieffan16 on Feb 14, 2012 1:32 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

Who?

Awaiting my punishment.

by BigRedChief on Feb 14, 2012 1:32 PM CST up reply actions  

That's a much older list.

"We want guys that start their careers with the Chiefs to play for us as long as possible." - Clark Hunt

by Tarkus on Feb 14, 2012 1:37 PM CST up reply actions  

tell me if my theory is crazy or not

the chiefs are waiting for the peyton manning situation to get resolved, which looks like he is going to be released and available , before they resign any free agent and spend big money.

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 14, 2012 1:33 PM CST reply actions  

Your theory

has been proclaimed for going on 3 weeks now.

by Chief Willie Wildcat on Feb 14, 2012 1:34 PM CST up reply actions  

yeah but what do u think

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 14, 2012 1:36 PM CST up reply actions  

but I should have read more before I commented

my apologies. The Chiefs have nearly $63 million in cap space including what they carried over from 2011. There should be NO issues with signing Carr and Bowe before they know what’s going on with Manning.

by Chief Willie Wildcat on Feb 14, 2012 1:36 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

I think we'll know what's going on with Manning about five days before anybody can sign, right?

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 14, 2012 3:31 PM CST up reply actions  

Bowe and Carr can sign any time.

"We want guys that start their careers with the Chiefs to play for us as long as possible." - Clark Hunt

by Tarkus on Feb 14, 2012 3:35 PM CST up reply actions  

and other great sports names

Einer Sfinktor, Mornin Wood, Buster Hymen, Lica Mabolls.

by tomachop on Feb 14, 2012 1:35 PM CST reply actions  

Lol u can't be serious.

Nice names rofl

When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.

Jamaal above all. #25 ftw.

CHIEFS WILL!

by NJChieffan16 on Feb 14, 2012 1:41 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Wait...is Lica Brian's cousin?

When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.

Jamaal above all. #25 ftw.

CHIEFS WILL!

by NJChieffan16 on Feb 14, 2012 1:43 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

At least playing for them...

Wait does he own a gun or an Escalade?

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

by KSU-Chief on Feb 14, 2012 1:42 PM CST up reply actions  

With a name like Jim Bob Cooter

I think it’s safe to assume he owns several guns.

by workingmansdead on Feb 14, 2012 3:24 PM CST up reply actions  

and he likes possum for dinner!

Providing COLOR commentary for Arrowhead Pride! AKA The Picture Diva!
"I am not embarrassed to be with a younger man, except when I drop him off at school."-Angie Dickinson, veteran vixen

by LadyChief on Feb 14, 2012 4:00 PM CST up reply actions  

Coon is healthier,

says Bailey.

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 14, 2012 4:09 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

lol!

Providing COLOR commentary for Arrowhead Pride! AKA The Picture Diva!
"I am not embarrassed to be with a younger man, except when I drop him off at school."-Angie Dickinson, veteran vixen

by LadyChief on Feb 14, 2012 4:13 PM CST up reply actions  

This offense needed a nasty streak.

What better candidate than a drunken, aggravated burglary Cooter?

"saints_chiefsfan1979 is a genius" - yes, I lost a bet.

by Tomahawk29 on Feb 14, 2012 2:57 PM CST up reply actions  

didn't marty have a run with a chiefs secretary

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 14, 2012 1:41 PM CST reply actions  

Hooters waitress I think

girlfriend of Greg Hill is what I was told, but I don’t know that to be fact

by tomachop on Feb 14, 2012 1:43 PM CST reply actions  

were not bring bam morris back for Rb coach

I think he is still in the pen

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 14, 2012 1:43 PM CST reply actions  

vanover for special teams

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 14, 2012 1:44 PM CST reply actions  

wasn't warfield a problem child for kc

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 14, 2012 1:46 PM CST reply actions  

Ronnie Lott

took him out that year on an interception

by tomachop on Feb 14, 2012 1:47 PM CST reply actions  

wasn't bad moon rison was it

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 14, 2012 1:48 PM CST reply actions  

i don't think joe horn did 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.

by niageriannit1 on Feb 14, 2012 1:49 PM CST reply actions  

no he was a 1 or2 year guy

When Marty found out he was immediately released and never played again

by tomachop on Feb 14, 2012 1:50 PM CST reply actions  

Reply button

who needs em’

#82 - Pay The Man & Play The Man

by KansasCityShuffle on Feb 14, 2012 4:02 PM CST reply actions  

Not me.

"We want guys that start their careers with the Chiefs to play for us as long as possible." - Clark Hunt

by Tarkus on Feb 14, 2012 4:33 PM CST reply actions  

Good lord!

Use the reply buttons! Holy KCRB#25!

by KCTigerChief on Feb 14, 2012 5:56 PM CST reply actions  

How dare you!

Good fukcqb#7 God, bro man!

"There will be increased competition at every position, including the quarterback position".-Scott Pioli

by severn58 on Feb 14, 2012 6:03 PM CST reply actions  

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