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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.

**DeezNutz** · 01-06-2010, 06:47 PM

"That dude's a Chauncey."

"Billups?"

"Naw, a bitch ass Chauncey."

The exchange that goes through my mind everytime I think of Clancy: A bitch ass Clancy.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 01-06-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

Now lets hire a D-cordinator and let Pioli scout and target free agents and hope next year is alot better than last year. I'm tired of losing I want to argue with everyone about how far we'll go in the playoffs dammit.

If this team doesn't go .500 next year, there's nothing to argue about.

Titty Meat · 01-06-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

If this team doesn't go .500 next year, there's nothing to argue about.

It would be amazing if the Chiefs win 8 games next year.

**DeezNutz** · 01-06-2010, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

If this team doesn't go .500 next year, there's nothing to argue about.

Flopnuts has been consistent with his .500 gauntlet.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-06-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

Depends on how you look at the words "real threat", I suppose.

Tully Banta-Cain had 9.5 sacks this season.

However, given that the Patriots under Belichick generally brought in veteran linebackers rather than drafting them prior to Mayo, it's sort of a non-issue. The team didn't fail at drafting such players in any grand sense, because they didn't make the attempt.

Shawn Crable was a massive failure, that's for sure.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 01-06-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

It would be amazing if the Chiefs win 8 games next year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Flopnuts has been consistent with his .500 gauntlet.

If they win 7, I won't freak. If they win less than that, I'm going to ****ing struggle.

Titty Meat · 01-06-2010, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

If they win 7, I won't freak. If they win less than that, I'm going to ****ing struggle.

7 wins would be awsome. Thats more then they've won in 2.5 years.

BigChiefFan · 01-06-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

Whats the word on Crennel, insider?

Crennel is our first choice and they are trying to work out the details of a contract. Since he is still owed money from the Browns, working out the specifics is more detailed than usual. He's allowed his agent to field calls for his services, but he's leaning towards the Chiefs. In fact, I would say it's all but done.

Titty Meat · 01-06-2010, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

Crennel is our first choice and they are trying to work out the details of a contract. Since he is still owed money from the Browns, working out the specifics is more detailed than usual. He's allowed his agent to field calls for his services, but he's leaning towards the Chiefs. In fact, I would say it's all but done.

I'm gonna have to write you a check next christmas seriously. I value your insight and how accurate it is compared to you know whos.

Mr_Tomahawk · 01-06-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

I'm gonna have to write you a check next christmas seriously. I value your insight and how accurate it is compared to you know whos.

This.

**HemiEd** · 01-06-2010, 06:58 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?

They had it on Sirius NFL network at 5.30

**DeezNutz** · 01-06-2010, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

Crennel is our first choice and they are trying to work out the details of a contract. Since he is still owed money from the Browns, working out the specifics is more detailed than usual. He's allowed his agent to field calls for his services, but he's leaning towards the Chiefs. In fact, I would say it's all but done.

Insider? Huh?

Just Passin' By · 01-06-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Tully Banta-Cain, the 29 year old OLB, almost doubled his career sack total this year and still didn't get to 10.

As I said... depends on how you look at the words. However, Belichick's first draft with the team was in 2001. Here are all the LB's drafted and the round taken, regardless of ILB or OLB projection:

2000: Casey Tisdale: round 7
2001: T.J. Turner: compensatory round 7
2003: Tully Banta-Cain: round 7
2005: Ryan Claridge: Round 5
2006: Jeremy Mincey: Round 6
2007: Justin Rogers: Round 6
2007: Oscar Lua: Round 7
2008: Jerod Mayo: Round 1
2008: Shawn Crable: Round 3
2008: Bo Ruud: Round 6
2009: Tyrone Mckenzie: Round 3

That's every linebacker drafted under Belichick. Only 3 were drafted in the 'first day', and 2 of them (Crable, McKenzie) have been held back by injury. Mayo, an ILB, was DPOY. McKenzie, projected to be an inside LB, got hurt even before getting to his first training camp. Crable was injured as a rookie, never really saw the field, and then got hurt again and ended up on IR. This year, he suffered another season ending injury, even before getting a chance to get into any game situation.

So, sure you can say that the team hasn't really drafted pass rushing OLBs if you ignore or minimize what Banta-Cain did this season, but it's not as if they've been repeatedly trying with top picks and completely failing.

Sam Hall · 01-06-2010, 07:02 PM

We have hired Jabba the Hutt.

booger · 01-06-2010, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Lundberg

Hypothetical question for the experts -

What if Mangini gets canned by the Browns? Do you pursue him or Crennel for DC? I can't imagine anyone giving Mangini another HC job after what happened in Cleveland assuming he isn't retained.

Personally I think Crennel is who they will probably focus in on. Possibly as just a DL and Associate HC instead of DC. He was rumored to join Weis's staff at ND as just a DL coach there. The article i read on that said at this stage of his career he would be content as just a position coach instead of DC. I don't know how the past year away from football could have affected that. DC for him still makes the most sense.

As others have mentioned, Todd Bowles DB/asst. hc Phins. He is being groomed for the future DC when Paul Pasqueloni retires or moves on. I have my doubts that Pioli or haley would hire him with the chance Parcells wants to promote him in the future, it might ruffle feathers w/Parcells. I don't think they would take a chance on that.

As far as Cleveland, Rob Ryan their DC. If a new HC goes to Cleveland he may be available. When he was DC in Oakland, Don Martindale was the LB coach. He is now with Nolan and the Donks. He might be worth an interview.

Al Groh makes sense too. And if Pepper Johnson w/the pats is ready, Pioli would know.

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Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $1809383	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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