Chiefs Weis agrees to become OC for KC - Page 3

Sure-Oz · 05:26 PM

PER ESPNNEWS!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4802526 (credit dtrain for the link)
Sources: Weis accepts job with Chiefs
Comment Email Print Share
By Chris Mortensen
ESPN
Archive

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Charlie Weis has agreed to become the offensive coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs, according to team and league sources.

Weis could be named to the position within the next 24 to 48 hours, the sources said.

Weis will be reunited with head coach Todd Haley, with whom he shared an office when both were young assistants with the New York Jets. Weis also will be reunited with Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, who was the Patriots vice president of player personnel when Weis was the offensive coordinator for three Super Bowl championships before going to coach at Notre Dame.

AFC West blog

Williamson ESPN.com's Bill Williamson writes about all things AFC West in his division blog.

• Blog network: NFL Nation

The Bears had also been in the mix to hire Weis as offensive coordinator but the Chiefs won out.

Haley ran the offense in his first year with the Chiefs after dismissing offensive coordinator Chan Gailey. Haley had expressed a desire to find a coordinator so he could better manage his head coaching responsibilities.

Weis was dismissed last fall with a 35-27 record in five seasons at Notre Dame.

"Charlie's a guy I have a great amount of respect for as a coach," Haley said Wednesday at his final news conference of the season. "He's a coach that system-wise, I would say we're as close as you can be. Charlie's a guy I consider a friend and I've talked to throughout the year, no different from some of the other guys I lean on for things and advice."

Haley has begun a staff evaluation and said he has already released offensive line coach Joe D'Allessandris and defensive line coach Tim Krumrie. Many fans also hope defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast will be replaced, possibly by former Cleveland coach Romeo Crennel.

Haley was noncommittal about Crennel and Pendergast.

"No conversations in that order to this point," he said.

The emergence of running back Jamaal Charles, voted the team's MVP, gives the offense something to build on next year.

"I really believe we were able to lay a foundation for the Kansas City Chiefs," Haley said. "We were able to set expectations for our players of what's expected of them both schematically and offseason, in season and practice -- the way we're going to do things as a team on a consistent basis. I believe that foundation was laid.

"It was a very difficult year, a year we were able to make progress, as evidenced by the way the season wound down."

The Chiefs are expected to be busy in the offseason trying to fill gaping needs, including defensive back, wide receiver, linebacker, defensive line and tight end.

They pick fifth in April's draft. The could have picked third, but instead ended Haley's rookie year on a rousing high by beating Denver 44-24 in the season finale.

Chris Mortensen is a senior NFL analyst for ESPN. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 01-06-2010, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keg in kc

In with the traditional "another ****ing Patriots stooge/should've hired somebody young and hungry/this ****ing sucks".

FTR, if in fact this happens, and it all but seems like a formality at this point, I think Weis is a good get. This time around, I think they actually got the best guy for the job.

Crennel, OTOH?

Not so much.

**DeezNutz** · 01-06-2010, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

I do think that Weis' hiring speaks well of Haley's comfort with himself. If he had insecurities, bringing a guy with name recognition like Weis would be a serious threat. But I'm glad Haley has the sense to bring in an OC who can say "Hey Todd, I'm glad that Castille to Castle pass worked in Madden '10, and Castille to Castle sounds good, but it's a really bad idea."

The more cynical view would be to say that Haley, despite what he says publicly, had no choice and that Pioli made this decision, after seeing Haley shit himself every Sunday.

But, whatever.

As of today, the Chiefs are better.

siberian khatru · 01-06-2010, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

I do think that Weis' hiring speaks well of Haley's comfort with himself. If he had insecurities, bringing a guy with name recognition like Weis would be a serious threat. But I'm glad Haley has the sense to bring in an OC who can say "Hey Todd, I'm glad that Castille to Castle pass worked in Madden '10, and Castille to Castle sounds good, but it's a really bad idea."

Or it means Pioli put a gun to Haley's head and said "Charlie's coming here, it's the Patriot Way. Capice?" And that will fuel months of rumors that the coach and GM haven't spoken to each other since January.

Mr. Laz · 01-06-2010, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaChapelle

Is he a booth or sideline guy
for swearing's sake

booth i believe

i wonder if he is doing QB's too?

Direckshun · 01-06-2010, 05:29 PM

This makes our 5th overall pick veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeery interesting, assuming Clausen somehow falls past the Redskins.

Mecca · 01-06-2010, 05:29 PM

This team better find a DC because if we're stuck with Pendergast all of this means nothing.

CaliforniaChief · 01-06-2010, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecca

This team better find a DC because if we're stuck with Pendergast all of this means nothing.

Word.

Bill Lundberg · 01-06-2010, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Considering ESPN said Bruce Arians had been fired in Pittsburgh, and then had to go, "WHOOPS, SORRY!" I'll wait until it's official and a statement is released by the team.

this

Direckshun · 01-06-2010, 05:30 PM

I think the Rams might go with Suh instead of Clausen, but it's very unlikely the Redskins pass on QB, and with Locker going back to school, I don't think there's any way Clausen falls to us.

**DeezNutz** · 01-06-2010, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecca

This team better find a DC because if we're stuck with Pendergast all of this means nothing.

We don't need to go that far.

If this team has an '09 repeat in the draft and FA, all of this means nothing.

58kcfan89 · 01-06-2010, 05:31 PM

I'm excited about this. Now bring in Romeo and the offseason's off to a great start.

Titty Meat · 01-06-2010, 05:32 PM

It's not official until Nick Athan says it.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 01-06-2010, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I think the Rams might go with Suh instead of Clausen, but it's very unlikely the Redskins pass on QB, and with Locker going back to school, I don't think there's any way Clausen falls to us.

I'd actually be shocked if the Rams don't take Suh.

Titty Meat · 01-06-2010, 05:32 PM

Kcchiefs.com has confirmed it? According to Soren Petro.

Mecca · 01-06-2010, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

We don't need to go that far.

If this team has an '09 repeat in the draft and FA, all of this means nothing.

That too, so Scott Pioli better do more than eat spaghetti this offseason.

01-06-2010, 05:17 PM
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $1829383	Weis agrees to become OC for KC PER ESPNNEWS! http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4802526 (credit dtrain for the link) Sources: Weis accepts job with Chiefs Comment Email Print Share By Chris Mortensen ESPN Archive KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Charlie Weis has agreed to become the offensive coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs, according to team and league sources. Weis could be named to the position within the next 24 to 48 hours, the sources said. Weis will be reunited with head coach Todd Haley, with whom he shared an office when both were young assistants with the New York Jets. Weis also will be reunited with Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, who was the Patriots vice president of player personnel when Weis was the offensive coordinator for three Super Bowl championships before going to coach at Notre Dame. AFC West blog Williamson ESPN.com's Bill Williamson writes about all things AFC West in his division blog. • Blog network: NFL Nation The Bears had also been in the mix to hire Weis as offensive coordinator but the Chiefs won out. Haley ran the offense in his first year with the Chiefs after dismissing offensive coordinator Chan Gailey. Haley had expressed a desire to find a coordinator so he could better manage his head coaching responsibilities. Weis was dismissed last fall with a 35-27 record in five seasons at Notre Dame. "Charlie's a guy I have a great amount of respect for as a coach," Haley said Wednesday at his final news conference of the season. "He's a coach that system-wise, I would say we're as close as you can be. Charlie's a guy I consider a friend and I've talked to throughout the year, no different from some of the other guys I lean on for things and advice." Haley has begun a staff evaluation and said he has already released offensive line coach Joe D'Allessandris and defensive line coach Tim Krumrie. Many fans also hope defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast will be replaced, possibly by former Cleveland coach Romeo Crennel. Haley was noncommittal about Crennel and Pendergast. "No conversations in that order to this point," he said. The emergence of running back Jamaal Charles, voted the team's MVP, gives the offense something to build on next year. "I really believe we were able to lay a foundation for the Kansas City Chiefs," Haley said. "We were able to set expectations for our players of what's expected of them both schematically and offseason, in season and practice -- the way we're going to do things as a team on a consistent basis. I believe that foundation was laid. "It was a very difficult year, a year we were able to make progress, as evidenced by the way the season wound down." The Chiefs are expected to be busy in the offseason trying to fill gaping needs, including defensive back, wide receiver, linebacker, defensive line and tight end. They pick fifth in April's draft. The could have picked third, but instead ended Haley's rookie year on a rousing high by beating Denver 44-24 in the season finale. Chris Mortensen is a senior NFL analyst for ESPN. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Last edited by Sure-Oz; 01-06-2010 at 05:26 PM..
Posts: 46,292

01-06-2010, 05:29 PM	#35
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $2133447	This makes our 5th overall pick veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeery interesting, assuming Clausen somehow falls past the Redskins.
Posts: 59,688

01-06-2010, 05:29 PM	#36
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-482950	This team better find a DC because if we're stuck with Pendergast all of this means nothing.
Posts: 115,244

01-06-2010, 05:30 PM	#39
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $2133447	I think the Rams might go with Suh instead of Clausen, but it's very unlikely the Redskins pass on QB, and with Locker going back to school, I don't think there's any way Clausen falls to us.
Posts: 59,688

01-06-2010, 05:31 PM	#41
58kcfan89 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $9683187	I'm excited about this. Now bring in Romeo and the offseason's off to a great start.
Posts: 2,252

01-06-2010, 05:32 PM	#42
Titty Meat Inmem 2.0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: My house Casino cash: $-982442	It's not official until Nick Athan says it.
Posts: 78,085