Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: Indy 500: Coverage of the 'Greatest Spectacle In Racing'

Chiefs Hire Brian Daboll Approval Poll

Photo

The Kansas City Chiefs have hired Brian Daboll as their new offensive coordinator. Daboll, 36, was most recently with the Miami Dolphins as their offensive coordinator. His connection to Romeo Crennel and Scott Pioli go back about a decade to when they were all with the New England Patriots together.

The news comes down after a multi-week search for the Chiefs new coordinator. Daboll's name was connected to the Chiefs job the last couple of weeks by NFL Network's Jason La Canfora so it's not a total surprise.

Other candidates reportedly included Al Saunders and Jim Zorn.

Daboll has been an offensive coordinator twice before -- with the Cleveland Browns and again with the Dolphins.

So now that the Chiefs have a new offensive coordinator it's time to grade how they did. Do you approve of the hiring of Daboll as the Chiefs new offensive coordinator?

Poll
Do you approve of the Chiefs hiring Brian Daboll as the new offensive coordinator?
Approve
663 votes
Do not approve
1233 votes
Not sure
1363 votes

3259 votes | Poll has closed

Comment 596 comments  |  0 recs  | 

Do you like this story?

Comments

Display:

In Youth I Trust

A young up and come coach with some new ideas and outstanding personel . I hardly see diaster in this hire. Al is old and his time is gone.

Jerome

by easyjb on Feb 4, 2012 12:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Pioli likes your attitude. Have you ever been to a Patriots game? If so, give him a call, he could have a job for you.

by Topchief1 on Feb 4, 2012 12:34 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

Um, this guy has a track record, one of fail.

I’d love to hear these new ideas he brings to the table.

by F250 on Feb 4, 2012 1:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Sure, but why not put a proven coach in charge of them?

Saunders has proven repeatedly he can get the most of good players.

This other guy has plodder written all over him. But, he once was on the Patriots staff, it had to be him.

by F250 on Feb 4, 2012 1:27 PM CST up reply actions  

Basically every job he's had, his squad has seen improvement.

But his time in KC the last time is all the proof I need. Do you honestly think Daboll will ever field an offense like Saunders did with Green and company?

by F250 on Feb 4, 2012 1:33 PM CST up reply actions  

I don't think Saunders will ever field an offense like he did with Green and company.

He had the greatest tight end of all time, one of the greatest o-lines of all time, and a running back that could have been a fringe hall of famer had his career not been cut short by injuries. Most offensive coordinators, even the great ones, go whole careers without having offenses that good.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 1:37 PM CST up reply actions  

Really?

No offensive coordinator has ever had a QB better than Green? A RB better than Holmes, or a WR corps better than what we had?

Not buying that.

by F250 on Feb 4, 2012 1:39 PM CST up reply actions  

I didn't say that, at all. In fact, that's not even remotely close to what I said.

I said he had the greatest tight end of all time (Gonzalez), arguably the greatest o-line of all time (Roaf, Shields, Waters, etc.), and an extremely great running back (Holmes). Throw in a very good QB and WR (Green and Kennison) and the end result was an amazing collection of offensive talent.

Of course Green wasn’t the best QB of all time, but that collection of offensive talent was something really special, and there are a lot of great coordinators that don’t ever end up getting that much talent on one side of the ball.

That offense was a perfect storm of coaching (not just Saunders, but Vermeil), talent, and circumstance. Saunders wouldn’t be able to re-create that offense using Matt Cassel any more than Daboll will be able to.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 1:44 PM CST up reply actions  

Meh, so if we had hired Sanders you would have booed?

And never will you see me back Cassel. His hands were made for holding a clip board.

by F250 on Feb 4, 2012 1:49 PM CST up reply actions  

yes I would have booed Saunders hire

so you are willing to give Saunders a 3rd try here rather then someone new?

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 1:50 PM CST up reply actions  

Not if the "someone new" is good....

…but obviously I don’t think he is.

I also wonder why it took so long to hire him, he wasn’t under contract, and no one else was interested. Plus the list of whom we were supposedly interested in isn’t that impressive. Tho Saunders does stand head and shoulders above these other two dwarfs.

by F250 on Feb 4, 2012 1:54 PM CST up reply actions  

how do you know

he hasnt had 1 single snap as OC yet with THIS team and you already say he is no good

really? if Saunders is so good why is no one interested in him, he’s still out of a job isnt he?

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 2:09 PM CST up reply actions  

Nope. I think Saunders is a good coach.

But the Saunders as the greatest offensive coordinator hyperbole is getting a little old. Which is pretty impressive considering that Chiefs fans didn’t start getting all super-nostalgic about him until recently.

Before the last few weeks I don’t think I’d ever heard anyone credit Saunders more for the Chiefs 2003 offense than Vermeil.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 1:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Where has Saunders done so great?

He was successful when he had arguably the greatest offensive line in the history of the NFL. He really has done nothing since. I think Chiefs fans think a lot higher of Saunders than anyone else who watches or is associated with football does.

The views expressed by craig in calgary do not necessarily represent the views of all Canadians.

by saskwatch on Feb 4, 2012 1:34 PM CST up reply actions  

I respect your point

But as someone who has had some exposure to Al, I would say he’s a very impressive guy who inspires confidence in others. I like him very much and would have felt comfortable with him as OC.

This is my signature line. It is full of awesome and win.

by KC_Satchmo on Feb 4, 2012 1:38 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

Show me examples, F2. You've been saying that all day but have nothing to cite for it.

His first year in Cleveland was an unstoppable shitpile, I remember that much. And yet McCoy looked like an NFL starter in 2010, and Hillis hit 1000 yards as a forgotten piece of trade bait…

Then he goes to Miami and makes Reggie Bush look like a running back.

2009 was painfully shitty, OK. Got it. Where else has Daboll been this “record…of fail” that you speak of?

Vermin Supreme in 2012

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

by go_saleaumua on Feb 4, 2012 1:26 PM CST up reply actions  

If you keep polishing the turd.....

…..it might eventually shine, but guess what it still is?

McCoy has never looked like a QB anyone in their right mind would actually want.

When this guy was in charge what were the season rankings of his offenses?

by F250 on Feb 4, 2012 1:31 PM CST up reply actions  

I think the point is that he never had any talent and he did well in the short time he was there

If he shows constant improvement year in and year out with offenses, we might have a good hire. Coaches, just like players can get better with more experience.

by Tyran on Feb 4, 2012 1:33 PM CST up reply actions  

Obviously thats the attempted point some are trying to make.

And thats fine I suppose, but I’m not buying it. Do you honestly think this guy will make the Chiefs better? Its not exactly like he’s been in demand around the league.

by F250 on Feb 4, 2012 1:37 PM CST up reply actions  

Jets wanted him too.

And Dolphins fans wanted to keep him.

And yes, I think he’ll make the Chiefs better on offense. Then again, I think just about anyone would.

by Tarkus on Feb 4, 2012 1:38 PM CST up reply actions  

Not sure why is posted in that location.....

“And they’re not exactly known for their weapons”

This is what I was mildly taking umbrage to.

by F250 on Feb 4, 2012 1:50 PM CST up reply actions  

Is it safe to say Marshall & Bowe are similar WR's?

27 years old, similar size. Neither one is the brightest crayon on the box.

Will be interesting to see what Day-Bull does with Bowe.

Twitter: @RaiderHater86

by ExRoyalsFan on Feb 4, 2012 1:54 PM CST up reply actions  

I think Bowe is a much better person and probably team mate than Brandon Marshall.

But otherwise, yeah.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 1:57 PM CST up reply actions  

I have heard

that Bowe is widely regarded as the biggest dumb@$$ in the NFL

Twitter: @RaiderHater86

by ExRoyalsFan on Feb 4, 2012 2:03 PM CST up reply actions  

I didn't say Bowe was in Mensa.

I’m saying he was a better person and arguably a better team mate. You can be those things and still be Forrest Gump, frankly.

The point is, unlike Marshall, Bowe doesn’t regularly beat the shit out of his girlfriends. You know, allegedly.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 2:07 PM CST up reply actions  

He just respectfully ‘imports’ them.

Twitter: @RaiderHater86

by ExRoyalsFan on Feb 4, 2012 2:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Did I say they were?

Marshall, Bush and Fasano were know as good to very good players before Daboll got a hold of them.

by F250 on Feb 4, 2012 1:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Marshall I'll give you. And maybe even Fasano as a "good" player.

But Bush was seen as a talented but underachieving 3rd down back/return specialist with limited utility and an inability to stay on the field.

Last season was the first time he looked even close to the type of player people thought he would be when the Saints drafted him #2 overall.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 2:00 PM CST up reply actions  

Bush was known as an overrated non-RB

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 4, 2012 5:32 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm not for or against it.

I’m more meh. I’m not super excited but at the same time I’m not going to crucify the guy just yet. I can see both sides as to why this is a good hire and why this is a bad hire.

by Tyran on Feb 4, 2012 1:38 PM CST up reply actions  

This

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 4, 2012 5:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Can't get much worse at least

I predict we score more than 13 ppg next season

This is my signature line. It is full of awesome and win.

by KC_Satchmo on Feb 4, 2012 1:39 PM CST up reply actions  

Dolphins were scoring at a high clip

second half of the season. And they’re not exactly known for their weapons.

by Tarkus on Feb 4, 2012 1:42 PM CST up reply actions  

and who knows they may have done it all

year had the lock out not kept him from installing his playbook in the offseason and gave the team more time to learn it

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 1:53 PM CST up reply actions  

Ahh, so you're into the stats of it. I see.

Like Tyran said, it’s hard to have good numbers when your coordinating the Browns offense in your first two years as an OC. Seriously, he had fucking NOTHING in 2009, and Hillis in ’10.

I thought he was a joke when Miami hired him last year, because all I knew was how shitty his squad looked in Cleveland. But when I went to see the Chiefs-Dolphins game this fall (my wife’s first EVER game in Arrowhead)….I saw a team that had funky formations for springing their running backs anywhere…a team that had Cassel’s twin brother at QB, completing 28-yard passes…a team that hung over 30 points on RAC’s defense.

I half-ass followed the Dolphins since then, because I felt they were a cool story, and actually came out of it with a better impression of Daboll.

Going on stats alone, then, with an offense with some talent….he’s good enough to get an NFL backup QB and a good third-down back to the 22nd best “O” in the league. That seems pretty decent to me, imagine in MIA had a decent quarterback, or a runner as good as JC?

I’m holding my breath here, I think he’ll either prove to be a fucking waste or he’ll prove to be a decent to good young coach. But I approve of his hiring WAY more than I would have Zorn or Carthon….

Vermin Supreme in 2012

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

by go_saleaumua on Feb 4, 2012 1:39 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

Nope, not basing my opinion just on stats.

I wanted someone who is better than we’ve had in recent years, I see no reason to believe this guy is it, and obviously the league isn’t beating down his door, he’s been unemployed for close to a month.

I’m not going to get behind this just because I’m a fan of the team. In fact the more I see of Pioli and what he’s doing here the more skeptical I become.

by F250 on Feb 4, 2012 1:44 PM CST up reply actions  

He hasn't been unemployed for a month. He's been just as under contract as Saunders has.

I understand your cynicism about Pioli’s moves, but don’t assume that because you don’t like a hire, it has to be a terrible one.

As I said above, Daboll might be terrible and he might be awesome. There is evidence that he’s creative and evidence that he is not—based on talent around him. Time will tell.

Vermin Supreme in 2012

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

by go_saleaumua on Feb 4, 2012 2:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Anyone remember Jerome Harrison?

And the 286 yard, 3TD game against the Chiefs in ’09? Daboll was the coordinator then, and Harrison is a journeyman running back that has never had a full time gig anywhere.

by RyFo18 on Feb 4, 2012 1:58 PM CST up reply actions  

Do you remember how bad our defense was in 2009?

Daboll wasn’t the only reason Harrison lit us up in that game.

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Feb 4, 2012 2:00 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, Dorsey was hurt that day and he was our only good run defender on the d-line.

They just kept running it right at Alex Magee.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 2:01 PM CST up reply actions  

Bingo

The way RyFo18 is casting it, Daboll was lead blocking for Harrison on every play.

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Feb 4, 2012 2:10 PM CST up reply actions  

It's still a valid point, though.

Jerome Harrison, Peyton Hillis, and now Reggie Bush have all had their best years under Daboll. It’s a pattern worth considering.

I’m willing to give the guy a chance.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 2:12 PM CST up reply actions  

Me too

Which is convenient considering we really don’t have a choice.

This is my signature line. It is full of awesome and win.

by KC_Satchmo on Feb 4, 2012 2:13 PM CST up reply actions  

No

I was by no means implying that. More to the point that he’s gotten a lot from many “castaways.” That’s probably not a appropriate label for Bush, but again, Bush had his best season under Daboll.

by RyFo18 on Feb 4, 2012 2:43 PM CST up reply actions  

He's the offensive coordinator of the Chiefs.

Pay attention ;)

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 2:08 PM CST up reply actions  

Always.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 2:13 PM CST up reply actions  

In Pioli I trust.

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 4, 2012 10:05 AM CST up reply actions  

in God I trust, all others pay cash

oh, wait …

Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"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 4, 2012 10:14 AM CST up reply actions  

The snow made it to Omaha, thanks for saving us some

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.
Sober (again) since January 10th, 2011.

by nateforchiefs on Feb 4, 2012 12:14 PM CST up reply actions  

I have $20 for you ups...but it's Confederate.

Hope it’s still good money where you come from :)

Vermin Supreme in 2012

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

by go_saleaumua on Feb 4, 2012 1:08 PM CST up reply actions  

It is where I live. But, nawww ... not in Colorado.

A Dog's Heart
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
Author Unknown

by LocoLoboChico on Feb 4, 2012 2:38 PM CST up reply actions  

Especially considering RAC got his tail handed to him by Daboll this year

just sayin’

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 4, 2012 5:33 PM CST up reply actions  

A poll isn't needed.

Fans already gave up on Daboll and Romeo’s new staff.

If he was fired right now, and another poll came out, most of AP would approve of the fire. No respect.

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 4, 2012 10:03 AM CST reply actions  

I am tired of mediocrity

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 4, 2012 10:07 AM CST up reply actions  

Yep..............

above mediocrity would be even better!

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 4, 2012 10:12 AM CST up reply actions  

boy, stop!

Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"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 4, 2012 10:15 AM CST up reply actions  

Yeah last year it wasn't mediocre so much as it was just God-awful.

*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 4, 2012 4:56 PM CST up reply actions  

I know

I agreed with that statement.

*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 4, 2012 5:18 PM CST up reply actions  

So is Pioli.

The coaching staff will get it done, or they won’t. They will be held accountable.

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 4, 2012 10:09 AM CST up reply actions  

and that's as it should be ... coaching staff, Pioli and players

so, who do we hold most accountable? the players on the field who actually make (or don’t make) the plays and are the team? the coaches who train the players and design a game plan and call the plays? the GM who hires (or doesn’t hire) said players and coaches?

Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"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 4, 2012 10:17 AM CST up reply actions  

No truer words have been spoken............

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 4, 2012 10:36 AM CST up reply actions  

That's about right.

Vermin Supreme in 2012

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

by go_saleaumua on Feb 4, 2012 1:09 PM CST up reply actions  

True

But Daboll did well in the last half of the season with Matt Moore, does that mean they think he can do something with Cassel?

by Spiderwomn69 on Feb 4, 2012 1:19 PM CST up reply actions  

If that's the thinking then I disapprove of the hiring.

The views expressed by craig in calgary do not necessarily represent the views of all Canadians.

by saskwatch on Feb 4, 2012 1:35 PM CST up reply actions  

That was my initial thought when I heard this

and why I voted disapprove. Time will tell, the QB decision is far greater.

by Spiderwomn69 on Feb 4, 2012 1:38 PM CST up reply actions  

Bull-sh!t....Don't belive me take a look back at our offense over the last few season.

2009 – Todd Haley calling the plays…4-12 record.
2010 – CW calling plays…10-6 Matt Cassel goes to the Pro-Bowl.
2011 – Back to Haley (and now Muir) calling plays…7-9, with 2 QB missing games due to injury.

This offense rises and falls with whoever the OC is…we have a good / proved OC we ROCK, we don’t and we DON’T.

by DivineGrace on Feb 4, 2012 7:44 PM CST up reply actions  

Is that the only possible explanation? You don't see ANY other explanation for the differences?

I’d argue that this offense rises and falls with the presence of Jamaal Charles. When we had him we ROCKED, we don’t and we DON’T.

Jamaal Charles >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Charlie Weis in importance to our offense.

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 5, 2012 1:38 PM CST up reply actions  

Lady, how do you know that Daboll's hire automatically = mediocrity?

Vermin Supreme in 2012

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

by go_saleaumua on Feb 4, 2012 1:09 PM CST up reply actions  

Because Matty Nice is still the QB?

A Dog's Heart
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
Author Unknown

by LocoLoboChico on Feb 4, 2012 2:40 PM CST up reply actions  

We have a winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 4, 2012 3:58 PM CST up reply actions  

yes and no, Craig

if one doesn’t show respect to begin with then one is being disrespectful … and that’s wrong just out of the box

Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"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 4, 2012 10:26 AM CST up reply actions  

something we both agree on

respect should be given until someone demonstrates that their not worthy of it. People will often surprise you positively this way.

by Chief_Elmo on Feb 4, 2012 10:32 AM CST up reply actions  

BINGO!

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 4, 2012 10:33 AM CST up reply actions  

Y'all buncha hippies and libs. ;=)

if one doesn’t show respect to begin with then one is being disrespectful … and that’s wrong just out of the box. respect should be given until someone demonstrates that their not worthy of it. People will often surprise you positively this way.

A Dog's Heart
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
Author Unknown

by LocoLoboChico on Feb 4, 2012 2:43 PM CST up reply actions  

yup, give respect "just because" and you'll get that earned respect in return

Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"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 4, 2012 10:33 AM CST up reply actions  

Its funny anyone is talking about respect with Daboll

considering how he treated Colt McCoy in Cleveland.

Seriously though, what has Daboll done to prove he’s worthy of a 3rd OC hire in as many years? His offenses have been grossly inconsistent and even at their best, weren’t anything to write home about.

I just don’t understand how this hire is in any way merit-based.

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Feb 4, 2012 12:34 PM CST up reply actions  

Try 24/game, inflating numbers to strengthen your point doesn't help anyone

and again, I’m not stating Daboll is guaranteed to fail as an OC no matter the situation. I’m simply pointing out that he doesn’t have a proven resume of success. What he has shown throughout his career is immaturity, an unwillingness to treat his players like grown men, and some occasional creativity with inconsistent production.

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Feb 4, 2012 1:52 PM CST up reply actions  

???

an unwillingness to treat his players like grown men

seems everyone else besides McCoy seems to like the guy

and I didnt inflate anything thats why I said damn near 30 cause I wasnt going to waste time looking up the exact number

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 1:59 PM CST up reply actions  

You were a TD/game over his actual average

Everyone else likes him? For some reason I find that hard to believe.

McCoy was hardly the only player calling Daboll’s “methods” over the top and extreme, even by NFL coaching standards.

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Feb 4, 2012 2:05 PM CST up reply actions  

you mean like Haley's

when he whipped our fat out of shape team into shape. These are grown men getting paid alot and you are telling me they cant handle a coach yelling at them a little, c’mon

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 2:13 PM CST up reply actions  

That's the ENTIRE POINT

It’s not just a coach “yelling at them a little.” Did you even try and read the article I linked?

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Feb 4, 2012 2:15 PM CST up reply actions  

I read it a long time ago...and my take on it is below.

Vermin Supreme in 2012

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

by go_saleaumua on Feb 4, 2012 3:03 PM CST up reply actions  

Only to McCoy

Dobt see how that article disproves what Miami say about him now, maybe Manhoni told him to act like a douche to motivate McCoy.

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Feb 4, 2012 2:29 PM CST up reply actions  

Ahh, yes. The Yahoo article relying on McCoy's book as its source.

Because asking a divorced man how life was with his ex-wife, makes the answer so objective.

Vermin Supreme in 2012

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

by go_saleaumua on Feb 4, 2012 3:02 PM CST up reply actions  

Gee, and Colt McCoy turned into little Drew Brees once that mean ol' Brian Daboll took his show to Miami.

Oh, wait….

Sorry, but I’m not wowed by that article. Mike Silver needs to give me more than just quotes from Colt McCoy’s own book to prove that his coach’s behavior was anything other than a man trying to coach his rookie quarterback. I’m serious.

Using those quotes is no different than asking a divorced guy and his best friend what life was like for said divorcee under his ex-wife while they were together. Yup, fun conversation….

Daboll may be a horrible hire. Daboll may be an impressive hire. Neither would surprise me at this point…I’m just glad to see that we “somewhat” went out of the tree for a coach. I really saw a Zorn promotion in the works, or even a Carthon promotion….

Vermin Supreme in 2012

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

by go_saleaumua on Feb 4, 2012 1:14 PM CST up reply actions  

McCoy's success after Daboll isn't at question

it’s Daboll’s childish attitude towards his rookie starting QB. I don’t give a shit if McCoy turns into the next Flutey or fails out of the league by the end of his rookie contract, it’s irrelevant to this discussion. Daboll couldn’t even show a modicum of respect towards his starting QB.

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Feb 4, 2012 1:55 PM CST up reply actions  

Yet Matt Moore songs his praises

As do the other QBs with Miami.

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Feb 4, 2012 2:30 PM CST up reply actions  

And no other passer has had an issue with him, like that.

Who’s saying McCoy isn’t a problem child?

Maybe Daboll has an attitude, and maybe he doesn’t. I for one thought the article was intriguing and yet one-sided.

/shrugs

Vermin Supreme in 2012

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

by go_saleaumua on Feb 4, 2012 3:06 PM CST up reply actions  

Not with me ... ya don't. So suck my socks!

A Dog's Heart
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
Author Unknown

by LocoLoboChico on Feb 4, 2012 2:45 PM CST up reply actions  

How can anyone respect yet another crony hire. We don’t need a Pioli Yes-man. We need a coach. Daboll better start keeping his eyes out for candy wrappers so he can lock up an extension.

by Topchief1 on Feb 4, 2012 12:19 PM CST up reply actions  

Dolphins last 10 games, avg 24 a game

With a worse QB sitaution and only Marshall and Fasano as weapons, and made Reggie Bush a 1000 yard rusher. Yeah, let’s not respect that, or the Dolphins insiders/fans who actually liked em. Ignorance is all over AP today

by KCinIL on Feb 4, 2012 12:23 PM CST up reply actions  

He may have averaged 24/game

but they were pretty inconsistent in getting to that average. 34 one week, ten the next, etc…

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Feb 4, 2012 12:38 PM CST up reply actions  

and what teams offense isnt inconsistent at some point

we held the Packers to what 17 after they scored 30+ every game before that, cause their OC sucks as well

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 12:44 PM CST up reply actions  

If that's your interpretation of "inconsistent"

then there’s nothing I can say here. Miami was up one week and down the next for at least the final 10 weeks of the 2011 season. They didn’t just get shut down by a good defense one week like the Packers did. 17, 31, 20, 35, 19, 34, 10, 30 in that order from weeks 8-15. Two of those 30+ games were against Buffalo’s mess of a defense. Hardly a “consistent” offense by any definition of the term.

I’m not saying he can’t succeed as an OC. I’m simply not going to look at this as a merit-based hire like so many homers would like to believe. Pioli hired Daboll because he knows him from New England, not because Daboll’s a proven offensive mind.

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Feb 4, 2012 1:48 PM CST up reply actions  

better then ours was

and please tell me what NFL coach has ever been hired that didnt get hired because he already knew someone in football. NFL coaches arent just hired off the street, they all already knew someone before they ever got hired on

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 2:02 PM CST up reply actions  

You're just full of terrible arguments today

The difference here is that Daboll doesn’t have the resume to warrant a purely merit-based hire. He just plain doesn’t have it. Sure, other coaching hires are influenced by “who you know” but those coaches also have proven track records of success that warrant their contract.

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Feb 4, 2012 2:08 PM CST up reply actions  

By being a great position coach first

then getting a lucky promotion to OC where you can build that resume over the course of 3-5 years. Daboll has never done any of that. He was an average WR coach for a year, an average QB coach for year, then got an OC job from his buddy Eric Mangini where his offenses were 32nd and 29th in the league. Somehow that was parlayed into a whopping 22nd ranked offense in Miami.

Where in that resume do you see “promising young OC,” because I can’t find it anywhere.

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Feb 4, 2012 2:22 PM CST up reply actions  

He was a WR coach for years, plural

A QB Coach for a couple after, and now an OC for 3years and building a solid and promosibg resume in Miami in a lame duck HC year before getting booted.

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Feb 4, 2012 2:33 PM CST up reply actions  

yes because every OC

was the best position coach in the league before they were promoted, and if you cant see a young promising OC then you arent looking hard enough through your hatred of this hire to see, guess you would rather give a 65 year old Saunders his 3rd try to get it right here huh

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 2:34 PM CST up reply actions  

I dont think Miami's QB situation was worse (at least during the last 10 games)

Matt Moore has had enough experience as a serviceable NFL starter and didn’t look bad. Palko was horrible. It took an Orton to finally get some momentum going.

*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 4, 2012 5:09 PM CST up reply actions  

I like it kinda

He’s a young mind that has yet to reach his coaching peak. He was really starting to do some good things in Miami despite not really having a great quarterback.

by RyFo18 on Feb 4, 2012 10:04 AM CST reply actions  

same qb here

sigh. more patriots drones.

by ExtraMetal on Feb 4, 2012 10:09 AM CST up reply actions  

did however

like what he did w Marshall moving him all over his formations. maybe get some similar mismatch work with our skill guys.

by ExtraMetal on Feb 4, 2012 10:18 AM CST up reply actions  

Ditto with...

How well he was utilizing Reggie Bush. He’s going to love his new toy JC.

by RyFo18 on Feb 4, 2012 10:33 AM CST up reply actions  

I'll give him a chance (as if I have a choice).

I think Saunders should have been the choice.

by fishhooks on Feb 4, 2012 10:05 AM CST via mobile reply actions  

Yep

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 4, 2012 10:06 AM CST up reply actions  

You do have a choice.

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 4, 2012 10:06 AM CST up reply actions  

Approve!

I like the hire. over the other two Zorn & saunders! Zorn is alittle out there in my opinion, and our personel don’t match up with what saunders does.

by T-Rich49 on Feb 4, 2012 10:08 AM CST reply actions  

Solid Hire

All who are hating on this hire are spouting about things they do not know. He coordinated Hillis’ one mammoth year, and turned Bush into an actual running back. When given the reins to the offense unteathered by Sparano he had Matt Moore playing like a competent quarterback.

Just because the hire isn’t Al Saunders is the reason most small minded people are hating.

by Robert Chestnut on Feb 4, 2012 10:08 AM CST reply actions  

Hate talk is getting a little old.......................

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 4, 2012 10:11 AM CST up reply actions  

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 4, 2012 10:16 AM CST up reply actions  

yea getting pretty bad around here

i saw someone one here talking about trading in his chiefs jersey for another team, all this before the new OC he hates so much even has his first press conference

by Race31x on Feb 4, 2012 10:17 AM CST up reply actions  

there ya go

Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"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 4, 2012 10:23 AM CST up reply actions  

Agree............

That it what I was trying to say…………..

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 4, 2012 10:25 AM CST up reply actions  

Well what do you expect?

Negativity creates more negativity, its a product of their own self-inflicted creation

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Feb 4, 2012 10:25 AM CST up reply actions  

Sounds right to me, I can rec this.

Vermin Supreme in 2012

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

by go_saleaumua on Feb 4, 2012 1:18 PM CST up reply actions  

Me two!!!!!!!!!!

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 4, 2012 4:00 PM CST up reply actions  

The wording on that poll is terrible.

When you ask a question “Do you like A or B” the answers shouldn’t be “Yes and No”.

by Tyran on Feb 4, 2012 10:18 AM CST up reply actions  

True.

But I think it’s more or less an approval poll.

by Tarkus on Feb 4, 2012 10:18 AM CST up reply actions  

Encouraging signs...

-Fans liked him after most of a season… “the eye test”
-Willingness to fit scheme to players
-Used Bush well
-Used Hillis well
-Improved quarterbacks

by timmer on Feb 4, 2012 10:22 AM CST up reply actions  

now all we need is Orton and life will be good again

Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"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 4, 2012 10:23 AM CST up reply actions  

The bar has been set pretty low the last few years.

The odds are this guy is going to be an improvement.

by Idahochief on Feb 4, 2012 10:15 AM CST reply actions  

Bingo.

I was underwhelmed by all the candidates, but I’m still optimistic in thinking that whoever was hired is probably going to be an improvement.

by Tarkus on Feb 4, 2012 10:18 AM CST up reply actions  

Daboll over Muir?

Yea, no one can argue we got better.

by Tyran on Feb 4, 2012 10:19 AM CST up reply actions  

we got younger and that was half of what people were whining about

Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"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 4, 2012 10:23 AM CST up reply actions  

Pioli just cant seem to get out of the Patriot shadows

I’m beginning to think that we are all fools if we even think Pioli will bring in Manning, trade for franchise QB (Griffin or Luck)….or even get us big free agents in the off season. This has got to be Pioli’s put up or shut up year especially with all of the distractions this offseason that has been over the Chiefs head

by ChiefsFanInTexas on Feb 4, 2012 10:18 AM CST reply actions   2 recs

Pretty Much

Three years in, we should have a pretty good view of what Pioli is. So far, I haven’t been overly impressed. He’s not the worst GM ever, but he’s also a very inconsistent evaluator of talent, he doesn’t seem to have the ability to pull in free agents, his judgment of coaching skill is questionable (not even considering the Daboll hire), and he doesn’t seem able to stray far from the Belichick-Parcells circle on his key decisions.

If this team doesn’t at the very least make the playoffs and win a playoff game, it’s probably time to be looking elsewhere for a GM.

by UCrawford on Feb 4, 2012 10:38 AM CST up reply actions  

Ah, B.S.

Carl Peterson got free agents to come here. You can argue over the merits of some of them, but still he got them to show up in town. Where have we seen any indication that Pioli is able to do that here?

by UCrawford on Feb 4, 2012 2:04 PM CST up reply actions  

All Free Agents With Limited Options

Two of whom were non-factors. Breaston was a good pickup as was McClain. Gregg was a warm body…an OLD warm body.

by UCrawford on Feb 4, 2012 2:16 PM CST up reply actions  

So now you're adding conditions.

So only high profile free agents in a huge bidding war count?

by Tarkus on Feb 4, 2012 2:17 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah

If a guy only comes to KC because he needs a job, that’s not really much work on the GM’s part, is it?

by UCrawford on Feb 4, 2012 2:22 PM CST up reply actions  

well yeah

maybe Pioli should go throw like $100mil at Haynesworth maybe that would make some people happy cause you know only the really high priced free agents signings produce any results

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 2:36 PM CST up reply actions  

Siler was a non-factor due to injury. Gaither was a non-factor due to Haley. He started immediately for the Chargers.

You can’t really blame Pioli for either of those.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 2:18 PM CST up reply actions  

I Don't Blame Him For Gaither

But let’s not kid ourselves into thinking that we were in a bidding war over most these guys.

by UCrawford on Feb 4, 2012 2:21 PM CST up reply actions  

Nope. And if that's your definition of being successful in free agency, I agree that Pioli is going to continue to disappoint you.

As a rule he doesn’t like to over pay for guys, which means that, as a rule, he doesn’t like to enter bidding wars for guys. He vastly prefers to find deals in free agency. But most of the guys he brings in for visits do seem to end up as Chiefs. It’s not like the Chiefs were reportedly going after Nnamdi Asomugha and failed to reel him in, it’s that they never targeted him in the first place.

Now maybe that makes him an idiot, I don’t know. But I do think it’s important to differentiate between not being able to bring in big name/big money free agents, and intentionally not doing so.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 2:34 PM CST up reply actions  

But that doesnt matter

Do you see any of the best teams in the league go into bidding wars for players? Packers? Steelers? Ravens? Patriots? Saints? Giants? Nope.

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Feb 4, 2012 2:35 PM CST up reply actions  

and the free agents that Carl brought here

that you speak of were any different, no they only came here cause their careers were near over and no one else wanted them

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 2:38 PM CST up reply actions  

Mike Goff baby

Mike Goff

This is my signature line. It is full of awesome and win.

by KC_Satchmo on Feb 4, 2012 2:12 PM CST up reply actions  

goff played what 2 plays

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 4, 2012 2:13 PM CST up reply actions  

That's kind of where I'm at....he has a couple of years before I completely lose my cool however.

I give Pioli a half a point of credit for hiring Daboll, though, because he could have just waited for any Patriot off of the staff once the SB is over.

Remember, Daboll willingly left Patriot Island for the Jets (to coach wide receivers, then QB’s, for Evil Mangini and Brian Schotty). Then, he took his game with Eric Manboobs to Cleveland…the results there weren’t great, although I do recall he got a lot of miles out of McCoy and Hillis in 2010. Then, he picks up the Henning version of the Erhardt offense in Miami, and works some magic with Moore and Bush…

Red Hot Scott and the Patriot Way Band need this single to chart, that’s for sure. Otherwise I think the record label will cut them off sooner rather than later.

Vermin Supreme in 2012

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

by go_saleaumua on Feb 4, 2012 1:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Yup

Without a playoff win, I’m giving Pioli two more years, unless the team regresses this coming season. If they take a step backwards, no point in wasting another season on him.

by UCrawford on Feb 4, 2012 2:05 PM CST up reply actions  

dude i can't believe its been 18 years since our last playoff win

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 4, 2012 2:07 PM CST up reply actions  

Way I See It

A GM deserves to be fired three seasons after his last playoff win or two after his last playoff appearance. This keeping a GM who doesn’t produce crap in KC is unacceptable.

by UCrawford on Feb 4, 2012 2:13 PM CST up reply actions  

peyton manning would fix alot of things for the chiefs, as well as a great pr move for the chiefs

the stadium would be full if manning comes, that means money for clark hunt. He’s not stupid.

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 4, 2012 2:16 PM CST up reply actions  

I Wouldn't Hold My Breath

I don’t see us beating out the Cardinals and their ability to give him Larry Fitzgerald as a target.

by UCrawford on Feb 4, 2012 2:17 PM CST up reply actions  

we got more to offer and more weapons than the cards

don’t do an emmitt smith and go to the cards

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 4, 2012 2:20 PM CST up reply actions  

If He Performs Like Emmitt Did In Arizona

I’m fine with the Cards getting him. Apparently Manning’s agent isn’t denying that Manning hasn’t recovered his arm strength.

by UCrawford on Feb 4, 2012 2:24 PM CST up reply actions  

dude if i'm manning i'm willing to givr up the dough to go some where to win a super bowl vs going some where for the money and no shot at the super bowl

kc has that to offer manning, if healthy we got a legit shot at getting manning. his agent tom condon is a former chief, doesn’t mean much but u never know.

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 4, 2012 2:28 PM CST up reply actions  

Of course, using that standard, you would have brought in a new GM for the Patriots after last year.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 2:17 PM CST up reply actions  

Super Bowls Change That Dynamic

As does a long streak of 10 win seasons.

by UCrawford on Feb 4, 2012 2:19 PM CST up reply actions  

Manning is not coming here. Everytime we get our hopes up on bringing someone good in, we get a former Patriot instead.

by Topchief1 on Feb 4, 2012 12:23 PM CST up reply actions  

Careful, APers will think that's real!

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 4, 2012 10:21 AM CST up reply actions  

I don't know the reasons

but here a couple of possibilties:

-Al hasn’t had amazing success in all aspects of offense in recent years
-He runs a considerably different system.

by timmer on Feb 4, 2012 10:26 AM CST up reply actions  

-All three of our top positions would have 65 year old coaches.
-Raiders might have wanted a draft pick to hire him.

by Tarkus on Feb 4, 2012 10:27 AM CST up reply actions  

top 3?

we only have 2 of 3 filled

Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"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 4, 2012 10:28 AM CST up reply actions  

Crennel is DC too

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Feb 4, 2012 10:29 AM CST up reply actions  

but you can't count the same guy's age twice

in this case you have to cut it in half … thus giving us one the youngest triumvirates in the NFL

Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"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 4, 2012 10:30 AM CST up reply actions  

I said all three of the top positions.

That means the team would probably be a few years away from completely starting over. Just because one guy occupies two of the positions doesn’t change that.

by Tarkus on Feb 4, 2012 10:31 AM CST up reply actions  

right, so now we have a young guy at OC who might be the guy they want after Crennel

would anyone be surprised if that happened in 3 years?

Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"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 4, 2012 10:32 AM CST up reply actions  

Nope. In fact I'm almost 100% certain that's the plan.

If Pioli and Romeo don’t get themselves fired, Daboll will be the next HC.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 10:34 AM CST up reply actions  

The guy seems headed in that direction

He was a defensive back in college, and apparently has a tremendous knowledge of how defenses are run. He’s now been both a WR coach and a QB coach before becoming an OC. His knowledge of both sides of the ball should translate well toward being a HC some day. If he has success here in KC, that seems like an inevitability really.

by cheapham on Feb 4, 2012 10:35 AM CST up reply actions  

Huh, good to know he not only played ball

but he played on the other side of the ball. I agree that should give him a bit more insight since he’s personally been on D before.

by Tyran on Feb 4, 2012 10:36 AM CST up reply actions  

Chad Pennington

says he “”http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2011/01/17/chad-pennington-says-he-learned-so-much-from-new-dolphins-oc-brian-daboll-and-vows-to-make-one-last-comeback-attempt/" >learned so much" from Daboll about diagnosing defenses and responding accordingly. That’s pretty valuable if you ask me.

by cheapham on Feb 4, 2012 10:38 AM CST up reply actions  

If that happens

it will mean they’ve been pretty successful, so I hope so.

by Tarkus on Feb 4, 2012 10:36 AM CST up reply actions  

I'm confused

You used math and big words when is His Royal Greatness is in alcohol recovery.

Jamaal Charles is here to kick ass and chew bubble gum; and he's all outta bubble gum.

by His Royal Greatness on Feb 4, 2012 11:20 AM CST up reply actions  

There hasn't been enough attention given to this
-Raiders might have wanted a draft pick to hire him.

Saunders was under contract with the Raiders so we don’t know that they would have let us hire him (or hire him without compensation).

by timmer on Feb 4, 2012 10:33 AM CST up reply actions  

Nick Wright said yesterday he was hearing that Pioli was only interviewing Saunders as a favor to Clark Hunt, and that the plan was never to actually hire him.

I have absolutely no idea if that’s true or not, but obviously it’s a possibility.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 10:35 AM CST up reply actions  

what? how dare Wright possibly be Right

certainly a possibility, even likely

Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"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 4, 2012 10:36 AM CST up reply actions  

Oh, I'm certainly not accusing him of making it up.

I’m just not 100% guaranteeing that “what he heard” was correct. I can’t think of a single time Wright was ever proven to have “made up” anything.

He’s a bit sensationalist at times and has one hell of an ego, but the man definitely has his sources and usually seems to be right when he breaks a Chiefs story.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 10:41 AM CST up reply actions  

you mean he's never been accurate or truthful?

Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"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 4, 2012 10:38 AM CST up reply actions  

Oh he has

I just trust his insider information about as much as some random meth head yelling random gibberish on the street. I still follow him though as its interesting nonetheless.

by Tyran on Feb 4, 2012 10:39 AM CST up reply actions   1 recs

It wouldn’t shock me. Can’t wait til we fire this a-hole.

by Topchief1 on Feb 4, 2012 12:24 PM CST up reply actions  

No, no, you have it all wrong. Fixed.

Nick Wright said yesterday he was hearing that Pioli was only interviewing Saunders as a favor to Clark Hunt Kirk Ferentz, and that the plan was never to actually hire him.

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

by neiowakcfan on Feb 4, 2012 1:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Al's system is also very complicated

I heard like 700 pages or something

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Feb 4, 2012 10:30 AM CST up reply actions  

that there tater be wreck'd

Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"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 4, 2012 10:28 AM CST up reply actions  

Rec'd

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 4, 2012 10:26 AM CST up reply actions  

See constructive criticism

Not just a constant stream of hatred and negativity. But an actual well thought out post.

Total rec-age.

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Feb 4, 2012 10:28 AM CST up reply actions  

Great Gripe

Private Jackson: Sir… I have an opinion on this matter.
Captain Miller: Well, by all means, share it with the squad.
Private Jackson: Well, from my way of thinking, sir, this entire mission is a serious misallocation of valuable military resources.
Captain Miller: Yeah. Go on.
Private Jackson: Well, it seems to me, sir, that God gave me a special gift, made me a fine instrument of warfare.
Captain Miller: Reiben, pay attention. Now, this is the way to gripe. Continue, Jackson.
Private Jackson: Well, what I mean by that, sir, is… if you was to put me and this here sniper rifle anywhere up to and including one mile of Adolf Hitler with a clear line of sight, sir… pack your bags, fellas, war’s over. Amen.
Private Reiben: Oh, that’s brilliant, bumpkin. Hey, so, Captain, what about you? I mean, you don’t gripe at all?
Captain Miller: I don’t gripe to you, Reiben. I’m a captain. There’s a chain of command. Gripes go up, not down. Always up. You gripe to me, I gripe to my superior officer, so on, so on, and so on. I don’t gripe to you. I don’t gripe in front of you. You should know that as a Ranger.
Private Reiben: I’m sorry, sir, but uh… let’s say you weren’t a captain, or maybe I was a major. What would you say then?
Captain Miller: Well, in that case… I’d say, “This is an excellent mission, sir, with an extremely valuable objective, sir, worthy of my best efforts, sir. Moreover… I feel heartfelt sorrow for the mother of Private James Ryan and am willing to lay down my life and the lives of my men – especially you, Reiben – to ease her suffering.”
Mellish: [chuckles] He’s good.
Private Caparzo: I love him.
[they make mocking kissy-faces at each other]

by Steve_Chiefs on Feb 4, 2012 1:00 PM CST up reply actions  

This needs to be the greenest green in the history of greens.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 10:29 AM CST up reply actions  

Belichick

Coaching record with Brady (11 seasons): 134-42 (76%)
Coaching record without Brady (6 seasons): 41-55 (43%)

by RyFo18 on Feb 4, 2012 10:32 AM CST up reply actions  

so all we need is a 6th Round QB out of Michigan ...

Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"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 4, 2012 10:35 AM CST up reply actions  

ha

Twisted Lord of AP Color Commentary (H/T - Loco)
Winner: 2009 Nostradamus of Arrowhead Pride Award
"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 4, 2012 10:37 AM CST up reply actions  

Elvis Grbac is a disgrace to humanity.

Disclaimer: I have an irrational hate for Elvis Grbac.

Vermin Supreme in 2012

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

by go_saleaumua on Feb 4, 2012 1:29 PM CST up reply actions  

And apparently an irrational hate for humanity

why do you assume that bag of puss is human?

This is my signature line. It is full of awesome and win.

by KC_Satchmo on Feb 4, 2012 1:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Thanks Satch, for having my back.

I knew my loathing for that fuckstick was well-placed.

Vermin Supreme in 2012

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

by go_saleaumua on Feb 4, 2012 1:32 PM CST up reply actions  

I should probably retract what I said about Grbac

Even though it wasn’t his decision, he was who we put in instead of Gannon and lead to Gannon leaving KC. Things could be so much different if we elevated Gannon as our starter for good that year….

by Tyran on Feb 4, 2012 1:34 PM CST up reply actions  

really great comment

C. Montgomery Hunt: One of the greatest heroes in American history.

by big matt on Feb 4, 2012 12:03 PM CST up reply actions  

Um, have you seen Tom Brady dance?

There is no Patriot Way to recreate

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

by neiowakcfan on Feb 4, 2012 1:35 PM CST up reply actions  

craig i need a parlay for sunday

i need your super bowl lock of the year.

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 4, 2012 2:05 PM CST up reply actions  

Heh.

As opposed to his other Super Bowl picks? ;)

by Tarkus on Feb 4, 2012 2:14 PM CST up reply actions  

I heard he lost his shirt a few weeks ago

but I figured he going to bury his book this week . Can’t say casino, because they never lose

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 4, 2012 2:18 PM CST up reply actions  

Reading this brought a tear to my eye.

Rec’d sir.

*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 4, 2012 5:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Rec'd

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 4, 2012 10:35 AM CST up reply actions  

Where's the creepy Pedobear pic when we need it?

Just a photo of him, wide-eyed in the corner…

Vermin Supreme in 2012

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

by go_saleaumua on Feb 4, 2012 1:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Ask and you shall receive....

Brad Childress

This is my signature line. It is full of awesome and win.

by KC_Satchmo on Feb 4, 2012 1:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Creepier part is, he's now CLE's offensive coordinator.

bringing his “kick-ass offense” to The Lake….

Wow, this Daboll hire is looking better and better, isn’t it? Ugh.

Vermin Supreme in 2012

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

by go_saleaumua on Feb 4, 2012 1:33 PM CST up reply actions  

It's like picking a Presidential Nom

I voted for Not-Zorn, Not-Childress and Not-Hue Jackson and wound up with this Daboll guy.

This is my signature line. It is full of awesome and win.

by KC_Satchmo on Feb 4, 2012 1:35 PM CST up reply actions  

Really, I thought he got a job driving the polar express.

The views expressed by craig in calgary do not necessarily represent the views of all Canadians.

by saskwatch on Feb 4, 2012 1:39 PM CST up reply actions  

I can't honestly say that I'm terribly enthused by this hire.

But, despite the fact that he hasn’t yet lit the world on fire as a coordinator, he has clearly done at least some good things. And there has to be a reason people keep giving him jobs, right?

I’m skeptical, but willing to give this thing a fair shot.

That being said, our QB situation is going to have a lot to do with whether he succeeds or fails. I’m not sure that there’s any offensive coordinator out there that can make Matt Cassel look good against good defenses, and I’m not sure there’s any offensive coordinator out there that can screw up with Peyton Manning under center. We’ll need a rookie or someone like Kyle Orton to have any real idea of Daboll’s proficiency in the passing game.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 10:29 AM CST reply actions  

That's the thing

You can’t just say “Oh he sucks because his offenses sucked while he was an OC” or “He rules because his offenses ruled”, the roster plays a way bigger part than the coaching. Mike McCarthy got the GB HC job and has been one of the finest coaches in football, after being the OC of the 30th (or something) ranked offense in San Fran.

by craig in calgary on Feb 4, 2012 10:32 AM CST up reply actions  

True dat.

For example, I am not at all worried about Daboll’s impact on our running game as long as Charles is healthy next year. I could probably call successful running plays for Jamaal Charles, and I’m an idiot.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 10:37 AM CST up reply actions  

I think we're collectively guilty for over-romanticizing the other options

Saunders hasn’t had amazing seasons recently.
Zorn didn’t prove a lot when he had more responsibilty than being a position coach.

by timmer on Feb 4, 2012 10:31 AM CST reply actions  

The Raiders had the 9th overall offense last year

by Topchief1 on Feb 4, 2012 12:46 PM CST up reply actions  

dude seriously

Saunders hasnt done shit since he was here with Vermeil, and yes it was Vermeils offense those years, remember the same one he had in St when Saunders was never the OC there, so get over it, Saunders has never been that good either

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 12:49 PM CST up reply actions  

Gets funnier and funnier

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

by GenericBrand on Feb 4, 2012 10:42 AM CST up reply actions  

Green it people!

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 4, 2012 10:44 AM CST up reply actions  

Done

Jamaal Charles is here to kick ass and chew bubble gum; and he's all outta bubble gum.

by His Royal Greatness on Feb 4, 2012 11:23 AM CST up reply actions  

Yayyyy!!

Everyone settle down. He used to be a Patriot! It’s gonna be great!!

by IDChop on Feb 4, 2012 10:41 AM CST via mobile reply actions  

I like the hire, but my concern is that thismeans Matt Moore is the competition for Cassel.

I don’t care if we just signed Bill Walsh as OC, the current NFL is a QB driven league, and whether you like it or not, the perennial competitors all have good to great QB’s.

The views expressed by craig in calgary do not necessarily represent the views of all Canadians.

by saskwatch on Feb 4, 2012 10:42 AM CST reply actions  

This is exactly what I'm thinking

Daboll convinced Pioli that Matt Moore can be ‘competition’ for Cassel, and Pioli wanted the media to know about all this ‘competition’ that will be coming in.

Twitter: @RaiderHater86

by ExRoyalsFan on Feb 4, 2012 10:43 AM CST up reply actions  

Matt Moore vs Matt Cassel

The Special Olympics of the NFL.

by Tyran on Feb 4, 2012 10:44 AM CST up reply actions  

RAC City or Matt City?

Twitter: @RaiderHater86

by ExRoyalsFan on Feb 4, 2012 10:50 AM CST up reply actions  

Medioc City

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 4, 2012 10:53 AM CST up reply actions  

without looking it up, I'm guessing

there were 15 or so NFL teams between 7-9 and 9-7. Maybe more.

One reason the “great” Patriots were 12-4 or whatever, is because they played mediocrity all year long. The first time they played a team above mediocrity, they were a dropped/defended TD pass from being booted from the playoffs.

The margin between the Chiefs “mediocrity” and the Patriots “greatness” is really thin.

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

by neiowakcfan on Feb 4, 2012 3:07 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm just gonna say it. Matt Moore > Matt Cassel.

Now I’m not saying that we should bring in Moore, because I’d rather see one of several other routes taken at QB (ideally Manning or a highly drafted rookie) but that’s not looking terribly likely.

I was big on the Matt Moore bandwagon last year, saying that he looked good filling in for Jake Delhomme a couple of years ago and that he didn’t get a fair shake once the Panthers took Jimmy Clausen. I kept saying we should bring him in as our backup and almost no one agreed with me.

Then the Dolphins signed him, Henne went down, and, low and behold, he looked pretty good. He’s clearly not an elite, franchise, quarterback of the future kind of guy. And that’s what we need. But I do think he’s better than Cassel, so I wouldn’t hate the move. I think we should be aiming a lot higher, but I have to be realistic and admit that we could also aim a hell of a lot lower.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 10:48 AM CST up reply actions  

I might not argue that he is better than Cassel, but still not good enough IMO.

The views expressed by craig in calgary do not necessarily represent the views of all Canadians.

by saskwatch on Feb 4, 2012 11:12 AM CST up reply actions  

Moore isn't a bad QB.

He’s just not the superstar QB that we all desire.

*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 4, 2012 5:15 PM CST up reply actions  

What wad RAC looking for?

Brian Daboll !!
1. Someone he knew and trusted.
2. A creative play caller who had no set system.
3. OC who knew how to attack different defences.
4. A small learning curve for his offensive players.
5. A OC who had sucess with very average QB’s & had experience working with QB’s.
6. A OC who could get all his playmakers involved in every game, thus a better chance for sucess!

by T-Rich49 on Feb 4, 2012 10:46 AM CST reply actions  

Indeed

Look at the premium that Crennel places on gameplanning and implementing the proper scheme to deal with each different opponent. Our offenses the past three years have generally lacked creativity, and lacked any semblance of a game plan per se. One of Daboll’s strengths seems to be his emphasis on strategy, taking advantage of opponents’ weaknesses, and using your own strengths creatively. We haven’t seen anything like that in KC for YEARS. That alone will be a breathe of fresh air.

by cheapham on Feb 4, 2012 10:52 AM CST up reply actions   1 recs

I have read several reports that Daboll isn’t good @ making adjustments if the original gameplan isn’t working.

Twitter: @RaiderHater86

by ExRoyalsFan on Feb 4, 2012 10:53 AM CST up reply actions  

You just described Al Saunders. Brian Dabolls decription would be.

1. A Failure at his former job.
2. A failure at the job before that.
3. A Patriot.
4. A Patriot? Where do we sign?!

by Topchief1 on Feb 4, 2012 12:29 PM CST up reply actions  

I think "failure at his former job" is being a bit harsh, don't you?

The Dolphins offense was looking pretty good by about midway through last year. They certainly bitch-slapped our defense at Arrowhead. And it wasn’t like Daboll was doing it with Tom Brady and Adrian Peterson, he had Matt Moore and Reggie Bush.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 12:38 PM CST up reply actions  

not to mention it was his 1st year there

and with the lock out no time to install his playbook in the offseason, so I would say he did a pretty good job in Miami last year

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 12:45 PM CST up reply actions  

22nd overall offense? 20th overall scoring offense? Some of us have higher standards. Like Al Saunders who was better in both aspects last year

by Topchief1 on Feb 4, 2012 12:48 PM CST up reply actions  

Broken record is broken.

I’d try to reason with logic but I don’t think that will work.

Nothing is 100% so we’ll see how this pans out during the season.

by Tyran on Feb 4, 2012 12:49 PM CST up reply actions  

if he was so good then why the hell were

the Raiders so quick to get rid of him as OC, oh yeah thats right cause it wasnt him calling the plays

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 12:50 PM CST up reply actions  

At this point I can't approve of the hire.

Guy doesn’t have a good resume. Had three jobs in three years. Isn’t proven. This is a real let down hire, and it seems to have other implications (like the talk of QB competition may just be smokescreen).

by bossmanham on Feb 4, 2012 10:46 AM CST reply actions  

Why?
the talk of QB competition may just be smokescreen

by Tarkus on Feb 4, 2012 10:47 AM CST up reply actions  

Okay.

But that’s not anyone on the Chiefs saying that.

by Tarkus on Feb 4, 2012 10:50 AM CST up reply actions  

agreed

I think you have to give them the benefit of the doubt on the QB competitiion and see what transpires.

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

by GenericBrand on Feb 4, 2012 10:54 AM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, I know...

It’s just an underwhelming pick. I hope I’m wrong. Heck, I hope that if we are stuck with Cassel, this guy can can make him look like Matt Moore did. I just don’t know if I can expect it.

by bossmanham on Feb 4, 2012 10:56 AM CST up reply actions  

WHY WHY WHY!!! TRYING TO WRAP MY BRAIN AROUND THIS!!!

you know i dont have beef w/ Daboll im willing to give him a chance, but what kills me an this happens everytime. I’m soo tired of this Pioli connection crap the only thing that has come good from that is RAC, other than that i’ve not been amazed at our pioli connections nothing really stands out an says holy shit now thats a team. Now w/ that why in the hell couldnt we have gotten saunders? i mean is it really that hard to understand we are not building a nucleor bomb its just hiring a OC. AL has a track record that stands out above an beyond anyone, working w/ Marty having good years under him, working with trent green, working with Dick vermil an so on an so forth… i just dont understand how hard this choice can be. if this turns bad all i got to say is this pioli connection better be the last one ever brought up! I’M WILLING TO GIVE THIS A CHANCE DIE HARD CHIEF’S FAN ALL THE WAY!!!!!

by dallas_MO on Feb 4, 2012 10:46 AM CST reply actions  

and how do we know that the Raiders would let him come to KC

maybe they wanted draft picks or something to let him come here

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 11:27 AM CST up reply actions  

I don't care one way or another now who gets hired because I've accepted the fact that this is just what this operation does.

If the guy is good, then great and if it’s another failed idea then all these clowns will probably be ridden out of town anyway so worst case scenario(i would hope)is one more year of mediocre crap.

What I really don’t get is Romeo. He seemed to be greatful for the opportunity to change his fortunes and put his failed head coaching attempt behind him. So why would you bring in people from your faled experience? Wouldn’t you try to seperarte yourself from that as much as possible? Also he wanted a cooridinator that could handle the entire offensive operatiion so that he could focus on the defense and general head coaching duties. What has this guy done to make him think that he’s the guy who can do this?

It’s an uninspiring hire because it was predictably predictable. Just when the excitement around this team was starting to build again they take another couple of steps back with Daboll.

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

by GenericBrand on Feb 4, 2012 10:48 AM CST reply actions   1 recs

-iron

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 4, 2012 10:54 AM CST up reply actions  

One thing about this hire that does interest me.

The Dolphins last year were pushing hard to geet Orton but balked at the price. You would think the OC would be in on that “want”. Now that he’s here, maybe Orton is more in play then he was before because now he would have Crennels support and a guy that coveted having him last offseason.

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

by GenericBrand on Feb 4, 2012 10:56 AM CST reply actions   1 recs

Will Daboll have any influence on

what the Clarks & Pioli wants to do?

Twitter: @RaiderHater86

by ExRoyalsFan on Feb 4, 2012 10:58 AM CST up reply actions  

Mabe, mabe not.

But if they were being straight when saying there would be competition at QB then I would think Orton would become an even stronger candidate now.

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

by GenericBrand on Feb 4, 2012 11:00 AM CST up reply actions  

Exactly what I was thinking when I saw that hire as well as that Josh Mcdaniels was a defensive coaching assistant when Crennel was the Pats DC .

So there is a lot of information on Orton that has probably been passed .Josh McDaniels has coached both Orton and Matt. Daboll obviously probably checked out Orton on tape last offseason when the Dolphins were interested and Romeo and Pioli got a chance to be around him for the last month of or so of the season .

It will be interesting to see what the decision is .

by Willie Beamon on Feb 4, 2012 11:19 AM CST up reply actions  

Yep, and that's why

Peyton will follow Caldwell, I’ve been told.

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

by neiowakcfan on Feb 4, 2012 1:58 PM CST up reply actions  

I don't think I've ever been so NOT excited about a coaching hire for this team.

I love RAC, think he’ll do well here as the head coach, but I really feel like his supporting staff blows. In Pioli I have never trusted (Cassel trade), now I don’t even more.

Faithless is he who says farewell when the road darkens...

by 5280ChiefsFan on Feb 4, 2012 10:58 AM CST reply actions  

It's interesting that I keep hearing conflicting reports

It sounds like the players loved him in MIA and hated him in CLE

Twitter: @RaiderHater86

by ExRoyalsFan on Feb 4, 2012 11:00 AM CST up reply actions  

Indeed

There’s also the whole Mangini being a jackass thing as well. Daboll may have been following orders…who knows.

by cheapham on Feb 4, 2012 11:07 AM CST up reply actions  

Daboll evolves into McCarthy?

Please.

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Feb 4, 2012 11:14 AM CST up reply actions  

And Matt Cassel will evolve

into Matt Flynn? The circle of life I suppose.

by cheapham on Feb 4, 2012 11:17 AM CST up reply actions  

Flashback to the Lion King and "The circle of life" in London's West End.

Amazing!

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 4, 2012 11:19 AM CST up reply actions  

Wrong reference

Stanzi evolves into Tom Brady

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Feb 4, 2012 11:24 AM CST up reply actions  

Had to be done.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 12:25 PM CST up reply actions  

And an endorsement from McCLain too

Which is probably good for us. He’s a guy I’d like to see re-signed.

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

by GenericBrand on Feb 4, 2012 11:01 AM CST up reply actions  

I'll be the omptimist, I approved

Watched alot of Dolphins games this year(fantasy purposes, and no that doesn’t make me more knowledgable or anything), but after that Giants game they seemed to finally show up to the NFL season. Last 10 games the offense averaged 24 points a game, pretty damn good if you ask me. Reggie had a damn good season, makes me think he could do wonders with JC. And let’s be real, their QB situation was worse than ours this year, even with Marshall and Fasano. I don’t care about his time elsewhere, I mean come on. Who were his weapons in Cleveland, none, and it doesn’t help having shit weapons and taking on the Steelers and Ravens twice a year. I’m entrigued what this guy can bring with the talent we have right now and pieces we can add in the offseason.

by KCinIL on Feb 4, 2012 11:00 AM CST reply actions  

I went with Approve

But wanted to do the Undecided. I approved because I’m giving the benefit of the doubt to Romeo and Pioli. BUT, this might be the last time I extend that benefit to them. As you can tell, I’m not excited but very hopeful.

by cowboyChief on Feb 4, 2012 11:01 AM CST reply actions  

Alls I know

Good friend of mine is a big Phins fan so he pays a helluva lot more attention to them than I do. We’ve discussed Daboll several times this offseason and he had great things to say about him. He really liked what he did with the team this year and was very much hoping that they would retain his services going forward.

He likes the move, so I like the move – Approved. Until I start seeing things that convince me otherwise.

Let’s go Daboll. Make this shit work.

by Ochophosphate on Feb 4, 2012 11:01 AM CST reply actions  

more from the Phinsider
This would be a great hire for KC
Daboll figured out how to use Reggie as an every-down back after only a few games of working out the kinks. Reggie’s season was basically 12 games or so, accounting for the adjustment period (lockout forced the adjustment to happen primarily in-season), and he still rushed for 1,000+ on an O-line sporting Marc Colombo. Daboll dialed up a lot of beautiful plays this season, and it would have shown more if we had an upgraded quarterback to execute them. I’m sad to see him go, though I agree it is necessary for Philbin to take things in his own direction. Best wishes for Daboll
Good noticve for Daboll
He has bad timing to arrive to Miami, but this guy will be in the headlines in the years to come, and only can say good byt Daboll, and hope the have good success in KC.
I think Daboll did a really nice job this year, and doesn’t deserve the ax. He showed the ability to adapt a game plan to his players strengths, and injected some energy into what had been a lethargic offense for the better part of the last fifteen years. Again, I don’t think he has a prayer of staying on, but at least he had a good enough year to enable him to grab a good job somewhere else…

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 4, 2012 11:03 AM CST reply actions  

He was the right fit for our team.

Saunders would have been sweet but he’s super old, we don’t have the right QB for his scheme, and he’s not close (as far as I know) with any of the Chiefs staff.

Zorn has almost no coordinator experience and we’re better off keeping him as QB coach.

Daboll has worked with Pioli and Crennel before. He’s young. He improved Miami’s offense last year despite not having a QB. I approve of the hire.

by Vince D on Feb 4, 2012 11:06 AM CST reply actions  

I think for me the disappointment isnt necesarily in the guy but moreso in the system

We’ve given this Weis/McHoodie ish the ol’ college try and it wouldve been nice to see something new. I guess we’ll wait and see.

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

by GenericBrand on Feb 4, 2012 11:07 AM CST reply actions  

Isn't this something new

I thought he was more west coast offense?

by KCinIL on Feb 4, 2012 11:08 AM CST up reply actions  

He fits the scheme to the players he has

We havent had that since Gailey

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Feb 4, 2012 11:18 AM CST up reply actions  

Yep

I’m genuinely excited to see what he does with our offensive weapons, which are aplenty going into next year.

by cheapham on Feb 4, 2012 11:20 AM CST up reply actions  

Good ... then I hope he goes to some form of a modified spread

To maximize Matty’s effectiveness. Matty looked best out of the shotgun for the Pat’s back in ’08. I think some form of the spread would be good for Dex too.

A Dog's Heart
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
Author Unknown

by LocoLoboChico on Feb 4, 2012 3:05 PM CST up reply actions  

The Thigbone?

The Spread Offense is for dummies.

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

by neiowakcfan on Feb 4, 2012 3:11 PM CST up reply actions  

Uhhh ... What in the hell does a spread O per se have to do with Thigbone?

1) Thiggie and Gailey aren’t here anymore.
2) Do you realize there are many versions of the spread, and with their accompanying modifications?
3) So you’re calling Tom Brady a dummy? Drew Brees is a dummy? Maybe Matt Stafford is? But I don’t know enough about him personally to say he is or isn’t; so that wouldn’t be fair to him.
4) Maybe I am a dummie?
5) But maybe you are too?

Now go stick your tongue in a wall socket. Have a nice day! :+)

A Dog's Heart
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
Author Unknown

by LocoLoboChico on Feb 4, 2012 3:26 PM CST up reply actions  

how does this make since

RAC is running the defense (which I’m fine with that) so RAC will have little time or input on offense. So we pick an OC that has little to no experience to take the helm at OC. If this doesn’t work out I wouldn’t hold RAC accountable as much as Pioli. Pioli is the general manager or overseer of our beloved Chiefs. Anyway you cut Pioli is responsible.

by Starick58 on Feb 4, 2012 11:10 AM CST reply actions  

I'm not in love with the Daboll hire, but I'm not sure where you're getting "little to no experience" from.

He’s been an offensive coordinator for two other teams. How much more experience do you want?

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 12:08 PM CST up reply actions  

doesnt Saunders have like 105 years experience

I mean he is old and alot of people on here who hated this hire that seems to be who they wanted

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 12:10 PM CST up reply actions  

WHERE'S AL???

ISN’T GREG KNAPP OAKLAND’S NEW OC?

by dallas_MO on Feb 4, 2012 11:11 AM CST reply actions  

This has been one of the most potentially therapeutic threads I've ever seen on AP.

Not everyone is going to like the hire. However, it seems to me that a fair number of people who voted “do not approve” or “not sure” should be encouraged by quotes from Miami fans and the some well-though rationale by posters here. I think there’d be a boost in the “I approve”s after reading through this thread.

by timmer on Feb 4, 2012 11:12 AM CST reply actions  

This

And I think no matter how unispiring this hire is(and Im in that group), it’s done so you might as well sit back and see what happens before you get too riled up about it. I think this is the first time I’ve ever voted “not sure” on a poll. And I hope all the people who picked approve are right.

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

by GenericBrand on Feb 4, 2012 11:16 AM CST up reply actions  

Does that mean brady quinn and butch davis are coming to 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 4, 2012 11:12 AM CST reply actions  

got to give daboll the benefit of the doubt, lets see what he can do, He might of learned from his mistakes and is on the up swing.

My choice would of been saunders, but I’ll give daboll a shot.

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 4, 2012 11:15 AM CST reply actions  

All the Miami fans ive seen say this is a great hire

And he actually has experience with crappy offense and in the case of Miami legitimizing them.

Definitely warming up to this hire the more I learn about this guy, now Pioli fix this damn offensive line already.

Me and Matt Cassel just - you up, dog!

by ChiefWarPaint on Feb 4, 2012 11:23 AM CST reply actions  

McCoy seems to be the lone dissenter

when it comes to Daboll and his coaching. Read that story before, and it sounds pretty awful. But, the Miami players and lots of others have had nothing but praise for the guy. Seems like Daboll was really hard on McCoy, and he took it very personally.

Still, McCoy performed his best when with Daboll.

by cheapham on Feb 4, 2012 11:29 AM CST up reply actions  

One more thing

Pioli undoubtedly has his faults. Perhaps RAC and Daboll will be mistakes. However. the hiring of Daboll seems like evidence to me that the Chiefs are doing what they honestly think is best for the team (their thinking, for sure, could be wrong). Sometimes we might feel like things would be better if decisions were made by a democratic vote of the fans. However, I like the fact that after interviewing several candidates, they’re picking somone who isn’t a fan favorite for the position. At the very least, it means they’re not just trying to make the most number of fans happy, sell tickets in the short term, and “only be about the money.”

by timmer on Feb 4, 2012 11:27 AM CST reply actions  

I fail to see how “Are you affiliated with the Patriots in any way?” is what’s best for the team? Its what’s best for Piolis ego.

by Topchief1 on Feb 4, 2012 12:51 PM CST up reply actions  

From the Palm Beach Post
Here’s a quote attributed to Daboll: “I love everything about football. I love the game-planning, the scheming, the devising ways to be successful, the competition and the camaraderie with the staff and players. You tell a player what has to be done, how they are supposed to do it and then you make sure they do it right.”
Saban, who earlier had been a Bill Belichick assistant with the Browns, subsequently recommended Daboll to him when Belichick was looking for an assistant in New England.
“I don’t know who else you have for that position, but you should compare Brian to whoever you have, because I doubt you’ll find anyone better than him,” is a quote attributed to Saban in a discussion with Belichick.

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 4, 2012 11:30 AM CST reply actions   1 recs

Cool to hear the Saban endorsements of the guy

Granted, it sounds like that was from much earlier in his career. Even so, having a guy like Nick Saban in your corner is a pretty big deal.

by cheapham on Feb 4, 2012 11:39 AM CST up reply actions  

ok, new poll…….josh mcd or daboll?

by kc571 on Feb 4, 2012 11:32 AM CST reply actions  

Daboll every day of the week.

"[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

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

Little to no experience?

I have read his (diablo lol) bio, I have read the one review from a miami fan (in favor of) but a coach this green taking over the offense with a head coach (referencing his interviews based on offense) with limited input. I was just hoping for a more seasoned, successful, experienced hire. I hope they prove me wrong i truely do. I’ll still pay for NFL ticket so i can watch our Chiefs in hope of something.

by Starick58 on Feb 4, 2012 11:33 AM CST reply actions  

i am excited to see what he has to offer

It’s can’t be worse than run, run , pass, punt. Or 18 draw plays per game. I still think the offense is only going to be as good as our qb. So with that, Pioli needs to do everything to get Orton or Manning.g (if he’s available). Cassel just won’t get it done no matter who the OC is. And by getting it done I mean playoffs and playoff victories.

by jcrunninwild on Feb 4, 2012 11:34 AM CST via mobile reply actions  

I voted "Not Sure"

but I am willing to give him a chance. And for everyone who is using his time in Cleveland and saying he is no good, just remember something, there is a 3 time winning, 5 time SB appearing coach in Belichick who was no good in Cleveland, just saying

not saying he will ever turn out as good as BB, but you dont know if he isnt given a chance

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 11:36 AM CST reply actions  

Great coaches get great players and then don't screw it up.

We can debate whether or not this is gonna be a big deal, but at the end of the day it comes down to the players.

The Patriot way magically works when your team backs into Tom Brady.

Phil Jackson doesn’t win any championships when Jordan “retires”.

The Yankees have dominated baseball and have more championships than any other franchise in any sport in America….weird they have always spent more money and had great rosters….. sure that’s a coincidence.

Granted, the big part of this is the coaches ability to not screw it up when they do get the championship horses, we just need the horses here now.

by Your_Moms_Boyfriend on Feb 4, 2012 11:40 AM CST reply actions  

This below doesn't really work out, but I hear ya.
Phil Jackson doesn’t win any championships when Jordan "retires".

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 4, 2012 11:42 AM CST up reply actions  

Bad Decisions

The Chiefs just made one

Waiting all this time to hire a mediocre OC
Thats like watching a movie with a shitty ending

by ArrowheadHunter on Feb 4, 2012 11:44 AM CST reply actions  

Text from my Phins-fan friend:

Responding to my heads-up that we hired Daboll as OC.

He was good for Miami. Marshall had his best year in Miami and he made Matt Moore look like a starter with literally nobody at TE. Bush rushed for 1000+ yds. You tell me if he made an impact? Great move in my mind.

I like this.

by Ochophosphate on Feb 4, 2012 11:45 AM CST reply actions  

Miami fans were happy with him.

Enough for me to go “not sure” until there are results with the Chiefs.

by BeauJackson on Feb 4, 2012 11:49 AM CST up reply actions  

yep thats where I stand

lets see what he does with our talent before we say the guy sucks and it was a bad hire

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 11:52 AM CST up reply actions  

press conference

Does anyone know when the press conference is going to be held so far there is nothing on KCChiefs.com

by Starick58 on Feb 4, 2012 11:47 AM CST reply actions  

I'm guessing Monday

They prolly didn’t want this leaked so soon.

by cheapham on Feb 4, 2012 11:54 AM CST up reply actions  

Yeah

The NFL kind of frowns on stuff like this interrupting the SB hype. But the leak may have accelerated their plans too.

by Tarkus on Feb 4, 2012 11:56 AM CST up reply actions  

midnight monday night is the conference

Just like when the colts left baltimore

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 4, 2012 1:18 PM CST up reply actions  

Daboll is a good choice for a GM who only cares about Cronyisms. I don’t want the Patriot way, I want the Chiefs way. This was the worst of 3 options. I will root my team on next year like I would for any other, but I look forward to when Pioli is fired within the next 2 or 3 years and we can get a competent GM, not one who is only interested in hiring former Patriots, instead of the best man for the job.

by Topchief1 on Feb 4, 2012 11:49 AM CST reply actions  

Just curious - which OC would you have preferred?

I didn’t have a problem with many of the candidates – I wasn’t real fond of McDees-nuts or Huge Action, but that was more personal than football (thought they were goobs). Did you want Saunders?

by Ochophosphate on Feb 4, 2012 11:51 AM CST up reply actions  

If Pioli was interested in focusing on the best man for the job, instead of Focusing on who’s the most Patriot-ish, then he would have hired Al Saunders. Hiring a failure to take over for a failure does not equal improvement.

by Topchief1 on Feb 4, 2012 11:55 AM CST up reply actions  

Man this is getting old

Saunders is under c o n t r a c t! What exactly has Saunders done in Oakland that he would’ve been the “best man”? Jesus people look at the substance of the situation not just broad damn stats.

by KCinIL on Feb 4, 2012 11:57 AM CST up reply actions  

Leading the raiders to a higher total offense, and a higher scoring offense last year. To somehow imply that daboll is better then Saunders is asinine. If Saunders had been a coach in NE at all, he would have been the choice.

by Topchief1 on Feb 4, 2012 12:02 PM CST up reply actions  

You're right

Let’s give the Raiders picks to get a 65 yr old man on his way out that wasn’t really controlling the Raiders offense in the first place.

by KCinIL on Feb 4, 2012 12:04 PM CST up reply actions  

if saunders wasn't under contract who would of the chiefs taken still daboll ?

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 4, 2012 1:20 PM CST up reply actions  

how do you know the Raiders would have even let him go

so he could come to KC, and Saunders led offenses have won so many SB havent they..oh wait,

everyone wanted Muir gone cause he was old, Saunders is old too

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 11:57 AM CST up reply actions  

and what competent GM do you prefer

Pioli was the best choice out there when he was hired, so he hasnt brought a SB here in he only 3 years, he did take a 2-14 organization to a playoff organization in only 2 years, yeah hes incompetent

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 11:55 AM CST up reply actions  

I know right

maybe we can get Carl back to run things again

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 12:03 PM CST up reply actions  

Please go back to New England to suck on Belicheat’s teets.

by Topchief1 on Feb 4, 2012 12:06 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah what were we thinking

Giving our GM credit for adding talent to our roster every year. We should be shot.

by KCinIL on Feb 4, 2012 12:08 PM CST up reply actions  

i like it

Considering the choices it was a good hire. He’s young and will improve with time. Go Chiefs.

by kc_okerix on Feb 4, 2012 11:56 AM CST via mobile reply actions  

The Tree

I don’t have anything against our wonderful shade givings trees, but I’m sick and tired of this New England Patriots tree, can someone please cut it down, PLEASE!!
That would be a nice poll to have. How many of us are tired of the New England pipeline.

Va4Luv606

by vajazz24 on Feb 4, 2012 11:56 AM CST reply actions  

fail hire.

please get fired soon.
this is a pathetic hire and shows how poor choices they make. they surely had better options. this is just an overall bad decision. crennel probably had a hand in this and just screwed over our offense unless peyton manning comes here. the only way this oc works is if the qb is great. which our qb is not. goodbye again to the offense.

Winner of the 2010 Arrowhead Pride, "Beat The Insiders"
Start Stanzi! Palko is terrible. Orton started, close enough. CHECK
Sign Orton to an extension!
No to RG3
Haley needs Fired! CHECK

by KC Nate on Feb 4, 2012 11:57 AM CST reply actions   1 recs

Pioli is only looking for New England Yes-men. A strong sign of a terrible GM is that they are unwilling to be challenged. Haley challenged him and he was hired. RAC, Daboll and any other former Patriots that will be hired will not challenge him, they will keep their mouths shut and their shades drawn.

by Topchief1 on Feb 4, 2012 12:04 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

So pissed at this hire

“Let’s find another mediocre guy, just because he has Pioli/NE ties.” What a shitty mantra.

In accordance with the prophecy

by SCKSChief on Feb 4, 2012 12:11 PM CST up reply actions  

dude i understand what u said but maybe saunders is under contract, who else is there

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 4, 2012 1:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Go after the QB coaches at GB or NO

there are lots of choices out there. This is a sell-out. I’d rather have Hue Jackson.

In accordance with the prophecy

by SCKSChief on Feb 5, 2012 8:17 AM CST up reply actions  

.

No one, including myself, knows what kind of job he’ll do here. His play calling might provide a spark to our offense, or for all we know it could cause them to regress even further. Either is a possibility. What I have a problem with is when people like you make up their minds about a guy before even seeing what kind of product he puts on the field. When evaluating a coach there is a lot more to be considered than just his W-L record, and I think that it is encouraging that the majority of Dolphins fans were happy with the job he did in Miami despite the team’s W-L record. Before getting all worked up next time and calling a guy a “fail hire”, take a deep breath, and at least have the patience to see what kind of job he does here before calling him a bad decision.

by JKnox11 on Feb 4, 2012 12:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Saunders

I know Saunders was under contract through 2012 with Oakland but i think Oakland traded away most if not all of their 2012 draft picks. I would really like to know what they wanted for him. RAC (defense) and Saunders (offense) would have been impressive

by Starick58 on Feb 4, 2012 11:57 AM CST reply actions  

so you would be willing to trade a draft pick to get Saunders

yeah thats a smart way to run a team, give up draft picks for coaches, the only coach I would give up any draft picks for would be Belichick

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 12:02 PM CST up reply actions  

doesnt matter

Why the hell would we want to give them any draft picks? That would be the dumbest shit in the world.

by KCinIL on Feb 4, 2012 12:02 PM CST up reply actions  

TIRED OF THIS PATRIOT CRAP!

IF WE WANTED THE PATRIOT WAY THEN WE WOULD GO AFTER BIG NAMES WHICH WOULD NEVER HAPPEN THE PATRIOT WAY IS FOR THE PATRIOTS. HOW ABOUT THE CHIEFS WAY BRING IN SAUNDERS HE HAS THE MOST KNOWLEDGE OF THE GAME AN IS A FAN FAVORITE ITS NOT A HARD DECISION…..THE PATRIOT WAY WAS BELICHICK NOT PIOLI SAUNDERS WOULD HAVE BEEN OUR MISSING PIECE TO THE PUZZLE HANDS DOWN!!!

by dallas_MO on Feb 4, 2012 12:04 PM CST reply actions  

wow really?

so just by adding Saunders we would have won the SB next year, cause his offenses have done so much

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 12:05 PM CST up reply actions  

Also, don’t expect Kansas City to make a play for Payton Manning. He has never been a Patriot, and so he has no place in New England West. We’ve already got a QB from New England, and that’s good enough for Pioli.

by Topchief1 on Feb 4, 2012 12:05 PM CST reply actions  

Manning was never going to come to KC

I dont know why people actually ever believed that was ever going to happen

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 12:07 PM CST up reply actions  

how do u know for sure manning won't come to 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 4, 2012 1:26 PM CST up reply actions  

he’s not from new england

by Topchief1 on Feb 4, 2012 8:02 PM CST up reply actions  

WELL LETS SEE HOW THE RAIDERS OC DOES COMPARED TO OUR OC NEXT YEAR.

by dallas_MO on Feb 4, 2012 12:08 PM CST up reply actions  

That makes no sense.

Why isn’t the greatest OC in the world, Al Saunders, their OC? They already have him under contract.

by Tarkus on Feb 4, 2012 12:11 PM CST up reply actions  

I know right

According to topchief1 he’s ran the Raiders offense the past few years. Just gotta shake your head sometimes

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

new coach in oakland

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 4, 2012 1:27 PM CST up reply actions  

why did haley run gailey and weis out of 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 4, 2012 1:45 PM CST up reply actions  

EXACTLY IF GREG KNAPP IS THERE THEN WHY DIDNT WE GO AFTER SAUNDERS OH THATS RIGHT I FORGOT ITS THE PATRIOT CONNECTION BLAH BLAH BLAH! THIS MOVE IF IT TURNS OUT BAD WILL DEFFENTLY SHOW WHAT KIND OF GUY PIOLI IS ALL ABOUT HIS BUDDY CONNECTION. AN NOT WHAT THE FANS KNOW AN GETTING OUT OF HIS LITTLE PATRIOT BUBBBLE

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

We can't just sign em guy

The Raiders probably wanted draft picks, and WHY THE FUCK WOULD WE GIVE OUR BIGGEST ENEMY ANY DRAFT PICKS?!!

by KCinIL on Feb 4, 2012 12:14 PM CST up reply actions  

This is funny.

You wanted our GM to do what the fans wanted cuz we know more than he does about the football operations?

When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.

Jamaal above all. #25 ftw.

CHIEFS WILL!

by NJChieffan16 on Feb 4, 2012 12:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

OKAY!

Now stop yelling.

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

by neiowakcfan on Feb 4, 2012 2:18 PM CST up reply actions  

I'd just love to know if Peyton approves of the hire

I’d assume coordinator, money, and a team that can win have to be the top three things he’s looking at when finding a new team that he likes. We have 2 of the 3—hopefully he likes the coordinator and we’ll have the trifecta.

by 1kmilesfromkc on Feb 4, 2012 12:06 PM CST reply actions  

FML

The insanity of the “candidate has to have NE/Pioli connections” continues.

In accordance with the prophecy

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

The good news is that this will be Pioli’s undoing. He will be fired as a failure within the next 2 or 3 years, and we can someone who knows what the hell they are doing.

by Topchief1 on Feb 4, 2012 12:11 PM CST up reply actions  

romeo is his life line for pioli

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 4, 2012 1:28 PM CST up reply actions  

It's not that I don't get that

Trust me, I do. I’m just sick of it being the be-all and end-all with Pioli’s choices. Eventually, you have to think outside the box to have success. Inbreeding only works so long before the offspring have six eyes or some shit.

In accordance with the prophecy

by SCKSChief on Feb 5, 2012 8:15 AM CST up reply actions  

True story

I don’t hate the hire but I’m not exactly thrilled with it.

Although MIA fans sure seem to like the guy… so we’ll see.

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 5, 2012 1:44 PM CST up reply actions  

Sauders

I was just asking what Oakland wanted for Saunders> Saunders took a mediocre QB TG when with KC and created a scoring machine and since we are stuck with cassell thru 2014 who knows

by Starick58 on Feb 4, 2012 12:14 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah

Cuz Dick Vermiel had nothing to do with that either right? Come on man comparing one of the greatest offenses, really?

by KCinIL on Feb 4, 2012 12:15 PM CST up reply actions  

I keep seeing the argument of the talent he has had available.

The thing about OC’s an average one will coach to the level of his players while a good one will make them look better. A bad one on the other hand can make a team of superstars look average. I tend to put Daboll in the average category. My issue with this hire is more on a personality note. Part of the reason for Haley’s termination was the way he treated players(namely Bowe). We then turn around and hire someone who has a reported history of doing the same. While the reports do come from Colt McCoy himself, I would think if they were unfounded there would have been some sort of counter argument denying them from other player’s on the team.

by Streak172 on Feb 4, 2012 12:30 PM CST reply actions  

Daboll hired to fit offensive philosophy

OK he wasn’t the best OC available. So why would he be hired? I think it is because Pioli and Crennel are going to run the ball this year and keep Cassel as the starting QB. No Manning or RG3. The draft will be to build up the lines and we’ll pick up an experinced second line QB in free agency to back up Cassel. Daboll knows about running offenses and while (IMO) he was not the best available OC I think Pioli and Crennel felt he was the best for what they want to do next year. Hope they are right.

by cvane on Feb 4, 2012 12:38 PM CST reply actions  

yeah. they couldnt bomb this hire. im not sure if thats the best method though. playing it safe 24/7

fits in with this idea that its kc and dallas on the phone back and forth getting nothing done

Pay Brandon Carr/ Pay Colquitt
Team Colquitt

by SDChief on Feb 4, 2012 1:26 PM CST up reply actions  

So, cvane...

You are the first person I’ve seen actually mention Daboll’s “offensive philosophy.” And what is it?

Saunders runs a vertical offense. I’m guessing Daboll is in the E-P system, but does wild stuff like eight man lines with seven right of center…

Everybody seems to have an opinion on whether he sucks or not, but nobody seems to know what fucking offense he runs.

Matt Cassel. With that as your QB, do you run a vertical offense? Probably not. E-P, maybe.

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

by neiowakcfan on Feb 4, 2012 2:22 PM CST up reply actions  

orton was the big reason the offense look good late in the year, we finally had a qb to get the open wr the 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 Feb 4, 2012 2:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Daboll's offensive philosophy seems to change depending on the personell he has at his disposal.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 2:36 PM CST up reply actions  

That is what I'm getting, too.

Most coaches stick with the “system” they “grew up in.” Successful, really successful, coaches tend to add wrinkles and stay a few weeks ahead of the opponent, or, consistently exploit opponent’s weaknesses.

Daboll could be really good in KC with the weapons he has… Cassel included.

I voted “not sure” but I’m really open to hold judgement until, you know, week three.

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

by neiowakcfan on Feb 4, 2012 3:20 PM CST up reply actions  

#EpicFail

Waiting all this time to hire a mediocre OC
Thats like watching a movie with a shitty ending

by ArrowheadHunter on Feb 4, 2012 12:47 PM CST reply actions  

Fighter of the NightBull?

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 12:52 PM CST up reply actions  

I voted "Approve"

Because I thought it said “Fire Brian Daboll Approval Poll”

Nicknames I have coined:

Jamaal Charles = 'Haley's Comet'
Shaun Smith = 'Big Nasty'
Kelly Gregg = 'Old Gregg'

by Nick Britt on Feb 4, 2012 12:55 PM CST reply actions  

Ha!

Maybe that’s how he got a 90% approval over on Phinsider.

by Tarkus on Feb 4, 2012 12:56 PM CST up reply actions  

I was hoping for Hue Jackson

Daboll is interesting, I’m excited to see what he can do with the weapons at hand. A bit disappointed about the Patriot connection though.

Dx3: Draft David DeCastro

by shotty on Feb 4, 2012 1:10 PM CST reply actions  

Reviewing Daboll's resume...

… I am very underwhelmed.

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 Feb 4, 2012 1:12 PM CST reply actions   1 recs

Reviewing what he did with his offense this year..

Still not blown away. But I’m more more in favor of giving him a shot after looking at how they did as the year progresssed and after talking to some Dolphin fans.

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 5, 2012 1:45 PM CST up reply actions  

hes capable, run the ball, get the most out of your qb with low turnovers low risk

there is plenty of talent there. fix the ol, fix the qb, and it wont really matter who is calling plays as much

i will say that i was hoping for saunders. oh well

Pay Brandon Carr/ Pay Colquitt
Team Colquitt

by SDChief on Feb 4, 2012 1:21 PM CST reply actions  

Not feeling great about this

I think he is okay. Maybe with a better team, but I worry we are still keeping ourselves chained to a mediocre at QB…. I could be over reacting, I guess time will tell.

by Spiderwomn69 on Feb 4, 2012 1:27 PM CST reply actions  

We can only hope

What we do at QB will speak volumes more about what this team really wants to do than anything else.

by Spiderwomn69 on Feb 4, 2012 1:35 PM CST up reply actions  

Big hood got fired in cleveland the press and the fans said in the paper not an nfl coach bill belichck

big hood still got that picture in his office in NE. Its like one man junk is another man fortune

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 4, 2012 1:39 PM CST reply actions  

but according to some on here

if the coach is horrible at a previous coaching stop then that means he is a bad hire and isnt going to do any good here, they would rather try Saunders for a 3rd time

by banshee_01 on Feb 4, 2012 1:49 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

Yeah, let's get Saunders

so that our OC is older than our HC. Makes sense.

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

by neiowakcfan on Feb 4, 2012 2:23 PM CST up reply actions  

Saunders isn't good for anything

but an overly complicated playbook.

Bask in the glory that is Kwame Harris. Poor Alex...

by JHWK on Feb 4, 2012 2:25 PM CST up reply actions  

I love it

let the road to the SB start in the offseason…

by Chiefsfan85 on Feb 4, 2012 2:21 PM CST reply actions  

career year ?

he had the 2nd lowest reception total of career,he had the 4th lowest TD output of his career,and his 1214 receiving yards was his 3rd best of his career. How did he have a ‘’career year’’?

In nomeni parti et fili spiritus sancti

by saints_chiefsfan1979 on Feb 5, 2012 4:19 AM CST up reply actions  

Here's a pro-tip for a relatively new user (I normally charge for these but today I'm feeling generous).

To reply to a comment, hit the red “reply” button under it. If you just type your response in the gray box at the bottom of the page, it posts as an entirely new comment.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 4:54 PM CST up reply actions  

Okay, now which gray box are you talking about?

I can’t find any red buttons. Oh, the one on my shirt!

by Mr.Pibbs on Feb 4, 2012 5:06 PM CST reply actions  

Lol, Tarkus.

Rec’d.

"[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

by MtHammer on Feb 4, 2012 5:14 PM CST reply actions  

Great Hire

Daboll is a good OC who has the potential to be great……once the fins had time to learn his system their offense was good, with the talent the chiefs have on offense, Daboll with a full off season, will be as good as Charlie Weiss in time……he’s young, a good play caller and has an attacking style of offense…..just what the chiefs needed…….

by jvw on Feb 4, 2012 5:19 PM CST reply actions  

if it's so attacking

then how come no offense he ever ran ranked higher than 22nd?

In nomeni parti et fili spiritus sancti

by saints_chiefsfan1979 on Feb 5, 2012 4:20 AM CST up reply actions  

I believe it's you that said it

Without a good QB, there’s not much a team can do…

Why on one hand is Cassel an unending burden, but it’s the OC’s fault in MIA he can’t get more production out of Matt Moore?

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 5, 2012 1:46 PM CST up reply actions  

I think I know why KC hired Daboll....
He is willing to place the recording devices in the players jock straps.

by BCRavenJHawkfan on Feb 4, 2012 5:35 PM CST reply actions  

I heard he likes to listen to junk

I thought they were just suggesting that he had bad musical taste. Whoda thunk?

by Ochophosphate on Feb 4, 2012 5:40 PM CST up reply actions  

This is why this hire sucks

2009 with Cleveland 260 yards per game (32nd ) 15.3 points per game(29th)
2010 289 ypg (29th) 16.9 ppg (31st)
2011 with Miami 317ypg (22nd) 20.6 ppg (20th)

Another terrible hire

In nomeni parti et fili spiritus sancti

by saints_chiefsfan1979 on Feb 5, 2012 4:14 AM CST reply actions  

With a terrible QB and a RB no one thought could be a full time RB

20th isn’t that bad.

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 5, 2012 4:25 PM CST up reply actions  

22nd

A coaches job is to develop talent and come up with schemes and ways to beat the opposition. Make a C player into a B player, B player into an A player, in other words coach a guy up as they say. In Miami (which is what people keep bringing up) the guy had talent to work with. Marshal is an elite number 1 receiver, Bess is a solid number 2 and Fasano is an above average TE. Not to mention, he had a good o-line anchored by all pro Jake Long . Yet, the offense was still in the bottom half of the league in most catagories. Where was the coaching at? Who did he make better? Matt Moore is a talented guy that couldn’t stay healthy for a full season before this year. I wouldn’t call Moore terrible. Not an elite player, but solid. And if you think he sucks then what is daboll going to do with Cassel? They are similar players afterall

As far Bush goes, his problem has always been health. No one questioned his talent, just his durability. Take it from a Saints fan, Bush wasn’t used right when he was with the team. And he had just a little over a 1,000 yards rushing so lets not make it out to be an MVP year. He was healthy and they gave him the ball and he had a decent year,that’s not rocket science there. But again, to act like he was a has been that Daboll salvaged his career is not accurate.

In nomeni parti et fili spiritus sancti

by saints_chiefsfan1979 on Feb 7, 2012 12:11 AM CST up reply actions  

Al saunders should of been the head coach after dick vermeil left. it would of kept our offense intact, Mr. Hunt is letting the organization fail. This is gonna be terrible to watch for three years. If I was GM I would did the old Jerry Jones move and built my coaching staff I would of had Al Saunders as a head coach with someone Romeo Crennel as a DC and bring in Mike Martz as a OC. Now have me A Dick Vermeil offense going with Bill Belichick defense oh yeah i smell success all over again

by dwilborn1 on Feb 5, 2012 8:12 AM CST reply actions  

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Welcome to SB Nation's Kansas City Chiefs blog! Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Small
Chiefs OTA's: Some Real Football News
Dscn3246_3_small
Worst Case Scenario
Lips-rhps_small
Translating Coachspeak (Humor & Satire)

Recent FanPosts

Supernova1007_small
What Does it Take?
Ford-mustang-gt-2011-wallpaper-02_small
Hope
New_kc_helm_small
Scott Pioli: Genuine Mastermind Part 1 - Quarterbacks
Dirtyhippy_small
The Epic Battle of Pittsburgh(Game 9 preview)
Spit_small
A Unique Look At Elite QB's and Ricky Stanzi
309look_small
Cassel, can the chiefs get a ring on his back?
Small
Trade McCluster...
Supernova1007_small
A New 3-4 team in the NFL
Supernova1007_small
Fashionistas

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >


Managers

Ct_fb_small Chris Thorman

Headshot_small Joel Thorman

Editors

288-chiefstexans0944_sp_8-15-09_jfs woodman212

Matt_ssv_pic_small_small Matt Conner

Stag_20silhouette_small stagdsp

Lips-rhps_small upamtn

Contributors

Kc_ny_small NJ Chiefs Fan

Phoenix_by_melen_small KaloPhoenix

N1358340181_30185582_5800_small Flowers24

Small Jon Yoon

Dirkness_small HisDirkness

Dscn3246_3_small MNchiefsfan

Cassel_small Steve_in_RI