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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.

Mr. Laz · 01-06-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

PER ESPNNEWS!

Weis accepts job with Chiefs

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Direckshun · 01-06-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

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

I would think Weis gives him an out, wouldn't you.

Dayze · 01-06-2010, 05:36 PM

to the ship!

hope it's a big ship

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-06-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

So, fine: no excuses.

Just wait...

Mecca · 01-06-2010, 05:37 PM

So will Haley make him go to fat camp too?

aturnis · 01-06-2010, 05:37 PM

keg in kc · 01-06-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

I would think Weis gives him an out, wouldn't you.

You don't get an out for a player you brought in yourself. If this was a Leinart situation it would be different, but Cassel's his hand-picked guy.

-King- · 01-06-2010, 05:37 PM

He'll also be our starting center. Great news. 2 needs filled with one hire.
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**bevischief** · 01-06-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

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

THIS

**DeezNutz** · 01-06-2010, 05:38 PM

Earlier today, someone posted that the "right 53" now means pants size.

Pretty good...

ChiefsCountry · 01-06-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

I would think Weis gives him an out, wouldn't you.

Nope. Cassel will be the last man standing other than Pioli. He dug his own grave with Cassel.

HolmeZz · 01-06-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

It's really to bad this isn't a year or 2 from now Kyle Rudolph and Michael Floyd, I'd take them.

Heh, with the exception of running back, Weis is probably downgrading from an offensive skill position standpoint. Clausen, Tate, Floyd, and Rudolph would probably all be upgrades for this offense.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-06-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun

I would think Weis gives him an out, wouldn't you.

It's possible, but very, very low.

Let's not forget that this is the same team that had Cassel give a PC where he bashed all of the fans for getting on him, and who graded him w/o a single mistake in a game where he threw 4 interceptions.

Besides, with fat Charlie's "decided schematic advantage" we could run Cassel out there and win 12 games a year.

I still think it's gonna be Terrance Cody. Too many connections, too myopic of a draft record.

-King- · 01-06-2010, 05:39 PM

If weis eats cassel, can we get out of paying him 63 million?
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Titty Meat · 01-06-2010, 05:39 PM

There will be alot of animosity between Whitlock & Weis over the last donut.

01-06-2010, 05:17 PM
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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