Edwards promises offensive changes for Chiefs - Page 2

Oz_Chief · 01-07-2007, 10:59 PM

...but Solari stays.

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercu...s/16406684.htm

By Adam Teicher

McClatchy Newspapers

(MCT)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - One day after a pathetic performance bounced his team from the playoffs, Herm Edwards promised offensive changes for the Chiefs in 2007.

Edwards said he couldn't be specific about many of the changes because they are still to be decided. But he indicated they would probably include a different scheme_and maybe a new starting quarterback.

They won't include a new coordinator. Edwards said Mike Solari would continue in that job no matter what type of offense the Chiefs use.

Edwards also said defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham and the rest of his assistant coaches would be welcome to return next season.

Edwards has contemplated changes through the course of a bumpy offensive season. Saturday's 23-8 loss to the Colts in a first-round playoff game in Indianapolis helped drive home the point.

The Chiefs had 126 yards and failed to get a first down until their eighth possession.

"We didn't handle their speed real well," Edwards said.

"We have to take a hard look at ourselves. You have to be realistic and ask yourself if we're really capable of (successfully running their current system). I want to make sure of one thing: Whatever type of system we run, young players have to be able to play. They can't wait a year or two to get on the field. I don't want to be in a situation where young guys who have some talent can't play because the system is too complex.

"There are some things we do very well. There are things we can do even better. That's what I'm talking about here: How do we do these things better? It's not a laundry list of things. These are just things that allow us to get the football to the right players."

Edwards said the Chiefs would keep their power running game centered on Larry Johnson and a play-action passing game. But they will simplify by cutting back on the number of plays and their complexities.

Those changes would be aimed toward making things easier for younger players. Edwards wouldn't identify those players he would like to play more next season, but he may have been talking about rookie wide receivers Jeff Webb and Chris Hannon and perhaps even rookie quarterback Brodie Croyle.

"I just know it has to be player-friendly," Edwards said. "It has to be something that young players at all positions can play. I want to give the quarterback even more ability to change some things at the line of scrimmage. I want him to have the ability to get to anything we have right now.

Edwards wouldn't address the issue of whether Trent Green would return as the starting quarterback. Green's play dropped off significantly this season after he missed eight games because of a concussion.

"That's not even something we're discussing right now," Edwards said. "There are a whole lot of other things we have to do as far as the program before we start worrying about player situations. That's second on the agenda."

But his refusal to back Green, who will turn 37 next summer, speaks loudly. The conservative Edwards believes in ball control above all. Green committed three turnovers in the final regular-season game against Jacksonville and three more in the loss to the Colts.

He had no such hesitation about supporting Solari, a career offensive-line coach until promoted to coordinator by Edwards this season.

"I told Mike today that he did a good job for his first year," Edwards said. "That's a tough seat he's sitting in. A lot of the things that happened to us - losing some players, losing the quarterback_affected him. He had never called an offensive play. That's hard. He will be so much better next year. It won't even be close.

"Mike's the guy. He's going to be a heck of an offensive coordinator. Next year will be a lot different for him. I was so much better my second year as a head coach. He'll gain more confidence. He knows me better now. Mike had to learn the passing game. You don't learn that in a year unless you're a coordinator. He was an offensive-line coach. That's something he had to go through."

Edwards also said he was pleased with how he and Cunningham worked together.

"We think a whole lot alike as far as the things we want to get done," he said. "I know people think he's blitz-crazy, but he's really not. He's got to do what the players allow him to do."

**penguinz** · 01-07-2007, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

Tell the Jets we will give them our whole draft if they take Herm, Carl, and Solari.

We would instantly be a better team.

Can we give you to the Jets BB so we can instantly become a better community?

milkman · 01-07-2007, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG K

How the **** do you simplify run left, run right and pass on 3rd down? Jesus, how much more can Edwards simplify his game plan? He has the most predictable playbook in town, now he wants to make it easier? **** renewing my Sunday Ticket! I would rather staple my own foreskin to my forehead than watch another game directed by this idiot....

No shit!

Halfcan · 01-07-2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bill parcells

The feeling of not having hope had been killing me for 5 years after watching and hearing this shit..the man is a fraud.

His press conferences give me a headache. I hated him with the Jets-the day we traded for him my friend called up and was laughing. I thought he was joking. Unfortunately the joke was on the loyal Chiefs fans. We have ZERO hope for next year.

milkman · 01-07-2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

Can we give you to the Jets BB so we can instantly become a better community?

What the hell are you talking about?

HalfWit's idea is the best idea I've seen all day.

I'm all for it.

wilas101 · 01-07-2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

The guy plays like he is still hearing bells ringing in his head and you want to use plays he wrote up just 2 weeks after the concussion?

roflmao

That's funny

Halfcan · 01-07-2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

Can we give you to the Jets BB so we can instantly become a better community?

How about we put a Bush mask on you and give you to Iraq instead.

**Skip Towne** · 01-07-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

His press conferences give me a headache. I hated him with the Jets-the day we traded for him my friend called up and was laughing. I thought he was joking. Unfortunately the joke was on the loyal Chiefs fans. We have ZERO hope for next year.

Hide all sharp objects.

**2112** · 01-07-2007, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halfcan

His press conferences give me a headache. I hated him with the Jets-the day we traded for him my friend called up and was laughing. I thought he was joking. Unfortunately the joke was on the loyal Chiefs fans. We have ZERO hope for next year.

The problem is Peterson...he has to be shit canned...he's drinking the Hermy Kool-aid just like Bradway did..

Halfcan · 01-07-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

What the hell are you talking about?

HalfWit's idea is the best idea I've seen all day.

I'm all for it.

Even better than trading Gonzo and a #1 for Benchwarmer Porter??

Halfcan · 01-07-2007, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Hide all sharp objects.

And I have not even watched the Colts game yet.

milkman · 01-07-2007, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

Even better than trading Gonzo and a #1 for Benchwarmer Porter??

Uh...no, I take it all back.

**petegz28** · 01-07-2007, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

Even better than trading Gonzo and a #1 for Benchwarmer Porter??

Now I didn't say trade a #1 I said a draft pick

**Skip Towne** · 01-07-2007, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by C-Mac

Maybe trying quick routes and quick passes.....it only works when they actually do it.

Wouldn't that be considered an adjustment? Herm doesn't do adjustments. He just stands there on the sideline looking like he doesn't know where he is.

Halfcan · 01-07-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

Now I didn't say trade a #1 I said a draft pick

sorry to misqoute you.

Zouk · 01-07-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bill parcells

The feeling of not having hope had been killing me for 5 years after watching and hearing this shit..the man is a fraud.

You're big on style points I see.

Herm had your team a kick away from the AFC title game, but you're happier with a 21 point Wild Card loss as long as you get a lot of flashy pre-snap motion and disguised blitzes designed to make the coaches look like geniuses.

(Don't even mention that your talent was much better then, because in 2004 Pennington was playing in the playoffs with a torn rotator cuff, and Herm was starting Mark Brown and Reggie Tongue on D)

It'll all come down to who's playing deep in January the next few years - Mangini or Herm. That's all that will decide who's better - not how they talk in press conferences, not who calls more passes - just who wins. We'll see.

I would trade you a 1st day draft pick for Westhoff though - that's the guy we really need.

01-07-2007, 10:59 PM
Oz_Chief Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: USA Casino cash: $-2004899	Edwards promises offensive changes for Chiefs ...but Solari stays. http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercu...s/16406684.htm By Adam Teicher McClatchy Newspapers (MCT) KANSAS CITY, Mo. - One day after a pathetic performance bounced his team from the playoffs, Herm Edwards promised offensive changes for the Chiefs in 2007. Edwards said he couldn't be specific about many of the changes because they are still to be decided. But he indicated they would probably include a different scheme_and maybe a new starting quarterback. They won't include a new coordinator. Edwards said Mike Solari would continue in that job no matter what type of offense the Chiefs use. Edwards also said defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham and the rest of his assistant coaches would be welcome to return next season. Edwards has contemplated changes through the course of a bumpy offensive season. Saturday's 23-8 loss to the Colts in a first-round playoff game in Indianapolis helped drive home the point. The Chiefs had 126 yards and failed to get a first down until their eighth possession. "We didn't handle their speed real well," Edwards said. "We have to take a hard look at ourselves. You have to be realistic and ask yourself if we're really capable of (successfully running their current system). I want to make sure of one thing: Whatever type of system we run, young players have to be able to play. They can't wait a year or two to get on the field. I don't want to be in a situation where young guys who have some talent can't play because the system is too complex. "There are some things we do very well. There are things we can do even better. That's what I'm talking about here: How do we do these things better? It's not a laundry list of things. These are just things that allow us to get the football to the right players." Edwards said the Chiefs would keep their power running game centered on Larry Johnson and a play-action passing game. But they will simplify by cutting back on the number of plays and their complexities. Those changes would be aimed toward making things easier for younger players. Edwards wouldn't identify those players he would like to play more next season, but he may have been talking about rookie wide receivers Jeff Webb and Chris Hannon and perhaps even rookie quarterback Brodie Croyle. "I just know it has to be player-friendly," Edwards said. "It has to be something that young players at all positions can play. I want to give the quarterback even more ability to change some things at the line of scrimmage. I want him to have the ability to get to anything we have right now. Edwards wouldn't address the issue of whether Trent Green would return as the starting quarterback. Green's play dropped off significantly this season after he missed eight games because of a concussion. "That's not even something we're discussing right now," Edwards said. "There are a whole lot of other things we have to do as far as the program before we start worrying about player situations. That's second on the agenda." But his refusal to back Green, who will turn 37 next summer, speaks loudly. The conservative Edwards believes in ball control above all. Green committed three turnovers in the final regular-season game against Jacksonville and three more in the loss to the Colts. He had no such hesitation about supporting Solari, a career offensive-line coach until promoted to coordinator by Edwards this season. "I told Mike today that he did a good job for his first year," Edwards said. "That's a tough seat he's sitting in. A lot of the things that happened to us - losing some players, losing the quarterback_affected him. He had never called an offensive play. That's hard. He will be so much better next year. It won't even be close. "Mike's the guy. He's going to be a heck of an offensive coordinator. Next year will be a lot different for him. I was so much better my second year as a head coach. He'll gain more confidence. He knows me better now. Mike had to learn the passing game. You don't learn that in a year unless you're a coordinator. He was an offensive-line coach. That's something he had to go through." Edwards also said he was pleased with how he and Cunningham worked together. "We think a whole lot alike as far as the things we want to get done," he said. "I know people think he's blitz-crazy, but he's really not. He's got to do what the players allow him to do."
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