Weis agrees to become OC for KC

[Sure-Oz]

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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By Chris Mortensen
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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.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

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

Haven't they[Suh/Rams] been already talking numbers?

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Not my first choice, but far from my last.

I remember him on the sidelines in NE, which could make for some awesome fireworks with Haley.

The only thing that concerns me is the very high % that Haley gets shitcanned after next year and we give our Rooney interview to Crennel and the job to Weis.

FWIW, they mentioned this on The Doug Gottlieb Show, and the words were as follows:

"You get the feeling that Scott Pioli is treating this like The Blues Brothers. Lets get the band back together."

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by Mecca

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

How bout Chicken Spadini?

[Sure-Oz]

Apparently Haley was the one pushing to get Weiss, that is a surprise that he would be the one and not Pioli imo.

[warrior]

Originally Posted by Bill Lundberg

this

Its all over ESPN------

['Hamas' Jenkins]

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.

There is a less than 5% chance that Pioli admits he ****ed up with Cassel this quickly.

[ChiefsCountry]

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.

Redskins will go after Vick. He fits Shanny's offense perfect.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

"You get the feeling that Scott Pioli is treating this like The Blues Brothers. Lets get the band back together."

There's no question that this is the case.

So, fine: no excuses.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Not my first choice, but far from my last.

I remember him on the sidelines in NE, which could make for some awesome fireworks with Haley.

The only thing that concerns me is the very high % that Haley gets shitcanned after next year and we give our Rooney interview to Crennel and the job to Weis.

FWIW, they mentioned this on The Doug Gottlieb Show, and the words were as follows:

"You get the feeling that Scott Pioli is treating this like The Blues Brothers. Lets get the band back together."

It's the 52nd incarnation of the NWO.

[CaliforniaChief]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Not my first choice, but far from my last.

I remember him on the sidelines in NE, which could make for some awesome fireworks with Haley.

The only thing that concerns me is the very high % that Haley gets shitcanned after next year and we give our Rooney interview to Crennel and the job to Weis.

FWIW, they mentioned this on The Doug Gottlieb Show, and the words were as follows:

"You get the feeling that Scott Pioli is treating this like The Blues Brothers. Lets get the band back together."

Last year one of the hot coaching names was Todd Bowles from Miami. Do you think he would be a good DC for us? I mean, he does fit the Pioli Rule requirement of Miami, NE, Arizona, or Dallas.

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

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.

Whether Crennel is the best guy or not is debatable, but I think it's safe to say he'd be a much, much more qualified hire than Pendergast. I mean, shit, we've had a 4-3 coordinator running the 3-4 all year.

Although in the end, I think these coaching hires are primarily window dressing, and the real improvement, if there's going to be any, will come from personnel moves. I have always thought - and will always think - that talent wins games in the end. Regardless of who the coaches are. Guys can sometimes be coached up (or down), but I've always believed that at the end of the day, great players make great coaches.

[SDChiefs]

Originally Posted by DeezNutz

I'm betting that Weis is still hungry.

The only reason he is coming is for the KC BBQ.

[carlos3652]

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.

but you trust Athan?

[booger]

Al Groh could be in play as well, havn't heard much of him and where he's going to end up. I think the Phins have one of their LB coaches leaving so they could very well get him instead.

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

There is a less than 5% chance that Pioli admits he ****ed up with Cassel this quickly.

Hopefully Cassel cheats on his wife and she bashes out the windows in his Suv. That'll get him shit canned.