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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.

Jerm · 01-06-2010, 06:17 PM

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Titty Meat · 01-06-2010, 06:18 PM

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seaofred · 01-06-2010, 06:19 PM

It's now on www.nfl.com. Link: http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...s&confirm=true

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-06-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

Are you talking about 10 wins next year or 10 wins is the most this regime will ever win in a season?

10 is the most we'll ever get with this team. Maybe Pioli gets a second build, but w/ Matt Cassel at the helm and no outside rushers, I don't see us ever doing more than that.

Galileo Humpkins · 01-06-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

It's the 52nd incarnation of the NWO.

But who's the third man, Schiavone?!

HolmeZz · 01-06-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I just can't imagine Clausen getting past Mike Shanahan.

He drafted Jay Cutler with a team that went to the AFC Championship.

New regimes mean new quarterbacks.

I don't doubt Shanahan will be looking quarterback, I've just heard he's enamored with Bradford.

Titty Meat · 01-06-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

10 is the most we'll ever get with this team. Maybe Pioli gets a second build, but w/ Matt Cassel at the helm and no outside rushers, I don't see us ever doing more than that.

Hopefully the Chiefs don't make the same mistake they did in 2006 and overlook Dumervil who led the NCAA in sacks. Von Miller will be a good outside linebacker.

DrRyan · 01-06-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

We have a regime with a history of drafting 3-4 lineman in the first round, but who haven't produced a pass rusher of their own in well....ever.

So, what you are saying is that one year's draft a is a history of drafting 3-4 linemen in the first round?

Dorsey was not drafted as a 3-4 lineman. The only 3-4 lineman the Chiefs have ever drafted in the first round was Tyson Jackson. I was not a fan of that pick at the time and am not a fan of it now.

You would not call Tamba Hali a pass rusher of their own? He certainly is not DeMarcus Ware, but he is a pass rusher.

Your cynicism never grows old...

I am not even remotely suggesting that the Weis hire wins the AFCW next year, a couple playoff games and a trip to the super bowl. The defense is a huge problem, but suggesting this team is building for a 10 win ceiling because the defense is awful before any FA acquisitions and the draft in the Charlie Weis OC thread is laughable.

Sure-Oz · 01-06-2010, 06:23 PM

Kent Babb's thoughts next on 810 with Jason Anderson

BigChiefFan · 01-06-2010, 06:24 PM

This is a good hire. Weis and Haley will be on the same page and that should give the team some continuity. Weis also brings a certain amount of expertise and credibility to the coaching staff. Nice move.

Titty Meat · 01-06-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Kent Babb's thoughts next on 810 with Jason Anderson

Kent Babb might as well be Nick Athan. Seriously Babbs takes are awful.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 01-06-2010, 06:27 PM

You just can't **** with this decided schematic advantage.

Just Passin' By · 01-06-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Lundberg

I'm just saying espn is often wrong and no one else is reporting it... Except for message board personality Big Red Chief whom I give more credit to than espn

Here you go:

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Charlie Weis has agreed to become the Chiefs' offensive coordinator, a team source confirmed to NFL Network's Michael Lombardi.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...s&confirm=true

**DeezNutz** · 01-06-2010, 06:27 PM

We're going to win an additional 3-4 games next year because of coaching alone.

KC kid · 01-06-2010, 06:29 PM

[QUOTE='Hamas' Jenkins;6416259]You couldn't put a guy in a worse situation.'QUOTE]

See: Cassel,Matt

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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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