Chiefs Whitlock LOLs at the Patsification of the Chiefs - Page 14

Hammock Parties · 01-14-2010, 01:33 AM

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/col...y/1682402.html

Wake me when the Chiefs sign Tom Brady, the one with two healthy knees and fearless pocket demeanor.

Until then, I’ll take a wait-and-see approach with Scott Pioli’s New England Relocation Plan.

Right now, this smells like a Jackson Five reunion tour without Michael (Brady) or Janet (Bill Belichick).

Romeo “Tito” Crennel, the defensive coordinator, joins Pioli, Charlie Weis, Matt Cassel, Mike Vrabel and ex-Pats to be named later in what appears to be a lame attempt at recreating the New England Dynasty.

Let me apologize for being unimpressed with this lineup.

You’re tired of reading it, and I’m tired of writing it. Unfortunately, I’m paid to tell you what I really think. Romeo Crennel sounds great on paper. He won three Super Bowls while holding the title of “defensive coordinator” for Belichick’s Patriots.

Tito sold a bunch of records plucking a guitar and singing backup for Michael Jackson. Without The Gloved One, we never heard of Tito again until Michael passed.

Romeo flamed out in Cleveland as a head coach. Of all the Belichick assistants during the Super Bowl years, Crennel was the one with the least amount of responsibility on his plate. Belichick designed the defenses.

When Crennel got the Cleveland job, I asked a longtime Patriots defender what he thought of the hire, and the player told me flat out that he never envisioned Romeo as a head coach.

It’s just one player, one opinion. And not being head-coach material doesn’t disqualify someone from being a top-flight coordinator.

In fact, I touched base with the player again on Wednesday, and he assured me that Crennel installed the defensive game plan throughout the week without interference from Belichick and that Crennel called the game.

The player also assured me that Belichick had his fingerprints on everything that transpired with the team — special teams, offense, defense and front-office decisions.

I’m just not sold on Crennel. As a coordinator, Crennel has far more to prove than Charlie Weis. No one I’ve talked to doubts Weis’ ability to create innovative game plans. (Everyone I’ve talked to doubts Weis’ ability to control his ego.)

Crennel worked for Belichick, who specializes in defense. Bill Parcells never won a Super Bowl without Belichick working as his defensive coordinator.

Hey, maybe one day we will be saying the same thing about Belichick and Crennel.

Today, all I’m sure of is that Crennel’s hiring increases the likelihood that Todd Haley is in a make-or-break season in 2010.

If things go poorly next season, don’t look for Pioli, Weis and Crennel to take the blame. They have nine Super Bowl rings among them. In their mind, they know exactly what it takes to win at the highest level in the NFL.

Haley either has no political savvy, no interest in playing the kind of politics that enhances a coach’s longevity or zero leverage when putting together a coaching staff.

Given the previous working relationship of Pioli, Weis and Crennel — and Weis’ oversized ego — it would be a seamless transition for Pioli to install Weis as head coach midway through the 2010 season or at the start of 2011.

My gut says Haley’s ego and gambling nature make him unaware of the ramifications of his decisions. Firing Chan Gailey was a colossal error. With the offensive personnel provided to him by Pioli, Haley should’ve held on to Gailey for a season. There was no reason for the head coach to attach his reputation and credibility to a receiver-less offense.

Good coaches are paranoid. They perceive every move by ownership/management as a potential threat to their power. Paranoia is what drives a good coach to be great. Paranoia is what makes a coach sleep at his office and punt on fourth down.

Look at Belichick. He’s been spoiled by success. That’s why he went for it on fourth and 2 against the Colts. He’s losing his paranoia.

Haley’s background is extremely unusual for an NFL head coach. Golfers focus on a single obstacle, the course. A football coach worries about a million things, including what his assistants may or may not be plotting.

Chiefnj2 · 01-14-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

THEY DIDN'T INTERVIEW ANYBODY ELSE!

So what?

Mr. Laz · 01-14-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Guys, we should be questioning EVERYTHING this regime does after the shit that happened last year.

that's it ... gochiefs is trying to become the 5th horseman.

so much for opposites attracting

Mr_Tomahawk · 01-14-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

THEY DIDN'T INTERVIEW ANYBODY ELSE!

BECAUSE THEY GOT THEIR TOP TWO CHOICES!

Is that hard to understand?

Mr. Laz · 01-14-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

THEY DIDN'T INTERVIEW ANYBODY ELSE!

link?

how in the **** would you know who they did or didn't interview?

Micjones · 01-14-2010, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

We still need a defense and we still need a quarterback.

Yep, we've made ENORMOUS strides.

And we'll still need another WR and more Offensive Line help.
Guess that means we shouldn't identify singular moves that benefit the team.
BRILLIANT.

beach tribe · 01-14-2010, 11:58 AM

Anyway, what does all this "questioning", and crap change anyway?
Not a damn thing. I'm so ****ing glad we have Halioi, and the fat boys, it makes me giddy.
We got over three years of Herm, 20 of carl, won in Denver for the first time since 2000, and hired the 2 best assistants we could possibly hope for. If you can't be happy about that, you should take a break from football, cause you're like a woman scorn.

Mr_Tomahawk · 01-14-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Laz

link?

how in the **** would you know who they did or didn't interview?

I asked him this already. He replied:

"It's common sense."

wild1 · 01-14-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Laz

that's it ... gochiefs is trying to become the 5th horseman.

so much for opposites attracting

Whatever generates attention, right?

He flipped on Larry Johnson at a moment's notice

Chiefnj2 · 01-14-2010, 11:59 AM

I guess the Chiefs decided not to give any info on Weis or Crennel to WPI so Clayton is towing the company line to bitch and moan.

Micjones · 01-14-2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

Anyway, what does all this "questioning", and crap change anyway?
Not a damn thing. I'm so ****ing glad we have Halioi, and the fat boys, it makes me giddy.
We got over three years of Herm, 20 of carl, won in Denver for the first time since 2000, and hired the 2 best assistants we could possibly hope for. If you can't be happy about that, you should take a break from football, cause you're like a woman scorn.

Basically.

philfree · 01-14-2010, 12:00 PM

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and Weis’ oversized ego

What did Weis do piss off Whitless? Snag the last doughnut just before Whitless displayed the Bledsoe is Gay sign?

PhilFree

Dayze · 01-14-2010, 12:01 PM

so is Whitlock's article insinuating that the hirig is bad/potentially bad because of the MTV 'Real World' drama that 'could' go on between the three coaches?

'Drama' is the least of this F(cking teams' worries.
Like many others who aren't 'happy' with the hire(s), I'm sure Whitlock cannot offer other potential candidates that would qualify for attempting to resurrect a team that has been on life support on both sides of the ball for the last 4 years.

Good hire(s). But that doesn't mean these guys get a free pass. We should continue to scrutinize and evaluate them to form our opinions.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 01-14-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

Rome.....

.....Day

Cassel.....................

........................63 million

Hammock Parties · 01-14-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by philfree

What did Weis do piss off Whitless? Snag the last doughnut just before Whitless displayed the Bledsoe is Gay sign?

PhilFree

Whitlock has been waging war against Weis for years.

beach tribe · 01-14-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

THEY DIDN'T INTERVIEW ANYBODY ELSE!

OMG. What? Who gives a shit? Why should we. These two are CLEARLY the best fit, and most qualified for our situation.

01-14-2010, 01:33 AM
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $930478	Whitlock LOLs at the Patsification of the Chiefs http://www.kansascity.com/sports/col...y/1682402.html Wake me when the Chiefs sign Tom Brady, the one with two healthy knees and fearless pocket demeanor. Until then, I’ll take a wait-and-see approach with Scott Pioli’s New England Relocation Plan. Right now, this smells like a Jackson Five reunion tour without Michael (Brady) or Janet (Bill Belichick). Romeo “Tito” Crennel, the defensive coordinator, joins Pioli, Charlie Weis, Matt Cassel, Mike Vrabel and ex-Pats to be named later in what appears to be a lame attempt at recreating the New England Dynasty. Let me apologize for being unimpressed with this lineup. You’re tired of reading it, and I’m tired of writing it. Unfortunately, I’m paid to tell you what I really think. Romeo Crennel sounds great on paper. He won three Super Bowls while holding the title of “defensive coordinator” for Belichick’s Patriots. Tito sold a bunch of records plucking a guitar and singing backup for Michael Jackson. Without The Gloved One, we never heard of Tito again until Michael passed. Romeo flamed out in Cleveland as a head coach. Of all the Belichick assistants during the Super Bowl years, Crennel was the one with the least amount of responsibility on his plate. Belichick designed the defenses. When Crennel got the Cleveland job, I asked a longtime Patriots defender what he thought of the hire, and the player told me flat out that he never envisioned Romeo as a head coach. It’s just one player, one opinion. And not being head-coach material doesn’t disqualify someone from being a top-flight coordinator. In fact, I touched base with the player again on Wednesday, and he assured me that Crennel installed the defensive game plan throughout the week without interference from Belichick and that Crennel called the game. The player also assured me that Belichick had his fingerprints on everything that transpired with the team — special teams, offense, defense and front-office decisions. I’m just not sold on Crennel. As a coordinator, Crennel has far more to prove than Charlie Weis. No one I’ve talked to doubts Weis’ ability to create innovative game plans. (Everyone I’ve talked to doubts Weis’ ability to control his ego.) Crennel worked for Belichick, who specializes in defense. Bill Parcells never won a Super Bowl without Belichick working as his defensive coordinator. Hey, maybe one day we will be saying the same thing about Belichick and Crennel. Today, all I’m sure of is that Crennel’s hiring increases the likelihood that Todd Haley is in a make-or-break season in 2010. If things go poorly next season, don’t look for Pioli, Weis and Crennel to take the blame. They have nine Super Bowl rings among them. In their mind, they know exactly what it takes to win at the highest level in the NFL. Haley either has no political savvy, no interest in playing the kind of politics that enhances a coach’s longevity or zero leverage when putting together a coaching staff. Given the previous working relationship of Pioli, Weis and Crennel — and Weis’ oversized ego — it would be a seamless transition for Pioli to install Weis as head coach midway through the 2010 season or at the start of 2011. My gut says Haley’s ego and gambling nature make him unaware of the ramifications of his decisions. Firing Chan Gailey was a colossal error. With the offensive personnel provided to him by Pioli, Haley should’ve held on to Gailey for a season. There was no reason for the head coach to attach his reputation and credibility to a receiver-less offense. Good coaches are paranoid. They perceive every move by ownership/management as a potential threat to their power. Paranoia is what drives a good coach to be great. Paranoia is what makes a coach sleep at his office and punt on fourth down. Look at Belichick. He’s been spoiled by success. That’s why he went for it on fourth and 2 against the Colts. He’s losing his paranoia. Haley’s background is extremely unusual for an NFL head coach. Golfers focus on a single obstacle, the course. A football coach worries about a million things, including what his assistants may or may not be plotting.
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beach tribe Keep doubting J MFing Houston Join Date: May 2007 Location: ft.lauderdale Casino cash: $3958036	Anyway, what does all this "questioning", and crap change anyway? Not a damn thing. I'm so ****ing glad we have Halioi, and the fat boys, it makes me giddy. We got over three years of Herm, 20 of carl, won in Denver for the first time since 2000, and hired the 2 best assistants we could possibly hope for. If you can't be happy about that, you should take a break from football, cause you're like a woman scorn.
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Chiefnj2 In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Casino cash: $6664388	I guess the Chiefs decided not to give any info on Weis or Crennel to WPI so Clayton is towing the company line to bitch and moan. __________________ Mismanaging the clock.
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Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $1869358	so is Whitlock's article insinuating that the hirig is bad/potentially bad because of the MTV 'Real World' drama that 'could' go on between the three coaches? 'Drama' is the least of this F(cking teams' worries. Like many others who aren't 'happy' with the hire(s), I'm sure Whitlock cannot offer other potential candidates that would qualify for attempting to resurrect a team that has been on life support on both sides of the ball for the last 4 years. Good hire(s). But that doesn't mean these guys get a free pass. We should continue to scrutinize and evaluate them to form our opinions. __________________ Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed: Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy
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