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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
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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.

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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.

Titty Meat · 01-06-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

It's ok. It's not terrible, but it's not the home run people are claiming it to be, either.

I still think we're on the fast track to building a team with a ceiling of 10 wins and a first round playoff exit. Or as Chief fans call it, utopia.

You going to training camp next year? We're gonna get drunk before practice and hurl fat jokes at Charlie.

SDChiefs · 01-06-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I told the Planet this 3 days ago.

I'm sorry, did you say something?

**rockymtnchief** · 01-06-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Lundberg

cbssportsline.com
foxsports.com
cnnsi.com
kcchiefs.com

None of the above are reporting this. Surely it would get some mention if it were done right?

It's the Chiefs. Nobody reports anything they do unless they need a filler in their news.

Mr. Laz · 01-06-2010, 06:01 PM

i think the hiring of Weis could allow the Chiefs to select clausen and get away with it.

that said, i doubt clausen drops to 5th ... but if he does the Chiefs just say "When a talent drops to you sometimes you take a player you don't necessarily look at as a primary need. The fact that we have a coach that is very familiar with the talent makes the selection even easier"

Mr. Laz · 01-06-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I told the Planet this 3 days ago.

don't worry BRC ... we believe you, we love you, we need to caress ...

eh, i've said too much.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-06-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

You going to training camp next year? We're gonna get drunk before practice and hurl fat jokes at Charlie.

I go to St. Joseph two times per year.

Once, to celebrate birthdays on my wife's dad's side of the family w/ her grandparents, and once to do her dad's side of the family Christmas.

You couldn't draw me into that shit hole with a ****ing tractor beam otherwise.

**The Franchise** · 01-06-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I told the Planet this 3 days ago.

Rep man....rep.

Bill Lundberg · 01-06-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rockymtnchief

It's the Chiefs. Nobody reports anything they do unless they need a filler in their news.

Yes, it's the Chiefs, but it also indirectly involves Notre Dame and the Patriots so if it were "official" everyone would be reporting it.

Direckshun · 01-06-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rockymtnchief

It's the Chiefs. Nobody reports anything they do unless they need a filler in their news.

If Berry's off the board, I think you have to go Spiller or Clausen, assuming either are still there.

Mr. Laz · 01-06-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Lundberg

Yes, it's the Chiefs, but it also indirectly involves Notre Dame and the Patriots so if it were "official" everyone would be reporting it.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4802526

HolmeZz · 01-06-2010, 06:04 PM

Clausen could certainly fall to #5, particularly now that he's going to need surgery and won't be able to throw for teams until April(best case scenario).

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-06-2010, 06:04 PM

To be honest, the Rams would probably be best served in the short term (and maybe even the long term) by signing Jason Campbell in FA and drafting Suh. Campbell gets a lot of shit, but he's actually not a bad player.

blazzin311 · 01-06-2010, 06:04 PM

Well, I for one am okay with this hire. On a side note, does anyone think this hire might improve the chances of the Chiefs drafting Golden Tate somewhere to use as a percy harvin/ or perhaps welker type/ slot WR?

nychief · 01-06-2010, 06:04 PM

Golden Tate, please.

Bill Lundberg · 01-06-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4802526

Wow. Earth-shattering (According to sources)

01-06-2010, 05:17 PM
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $1819383	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..
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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	i think the hiring of Weis could allow the Chiefs to select clausen and get away with it. that said, i doubt clausen drops to 5th ... but if he does the Chiefs just say "When a talent drops to you sometimes you take a player you don't necessarily look at as a primary need. The fact that we have a coach that is very familiar with the talent makes the selection even easier" __________________
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HolmeZz i guess its bittersweet poetry Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NeW HaVeN, CT Casino cash: $10004900	Clausen could certainly fall to #5, particularly now that he's going to need surgery and won't be able to throw for teams until April(best case scenario).
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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7279572	To be honest, the Rams would probably be best served in the short term (and maybe even the long term) by signing Jason Campbell in FA and drafting Suh. Campbell gets a lot of shit, but he's actually not a bad player. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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blazzin311 Blazzin311 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL Casino cash: $9375101	Well, I for one am okay with this hire. On a side note, does anyone think this hire might improve the chances of the Chiefs drafting Golden Tate somewhere to use as a percy harvin/ or perhaps welker type/ slot WR?
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