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**Tribal Warfare** · 12-13-2011, 02:44 PM

Crennel wants to be Chiefs next head coach
By Josh Looney

Romeo Crennel expressed his desire to coach the Kansas City Chiefs in 2012 and beyond

Romeo Crennel is officially the first public candidate to be the next head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs.

General Manager Scott Pioli stated yesterday that Crennel will receive consideration to continue as Chiefs head coach following the final three games of the 2011 season and Crennel officially threw his name into the mix Tuesday morning.

In a conference call with the Kansas City media, Crennel shared his desire to be the Chiefs next head football coach.

“I’d like to be a head coach again and show that I can get it done,” Crennel said.

Crennel previously served as head coach in Cleveland from 2005-08 and compiled a 24-40 overall record. In 2007 he led the Browns to a 10-6 record, which was Cleveland’s best season since finishing 11-5 in 1994.

“We won 10 games in Cleveland one year and had a chance to make the playoffs, but ultimately didn’t make it,” Crennel said. “The following year things kind of fell apart and they made a change, so I would like to be a head coach again to show that I can do it.

“I don’t think I would have taken this job to finish out the season as head coach if I didn’t want to be a head coach again.”

Crennel’s leadership will be on display for at least the next three weeks. He shed some light on how he plans to approach things going forward…

Crennel’s Contract: If Crennel isn’t hired as Kansas City’s next head coach, he still has one year left on his contract as defensive coordinator.

Crennel didn’t rule out a returning as defensive coordinator in 2012, but made it clear that the next head coach should have the power to choose his own assistants.

“If I’m not the head coach, what I’d have to do is sit down and talk with the guy who is the head coach and decide if he wants me,” Crennel said. “I think that’s what the organization has to do. If they bring in someone else, they have to let that individual hire his own coaches to give him the best chance to be successful.”

Starting Quarterback: We have our first mystery of the Crennel era.

Crennel says he’s yet to decide on a starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against Green Bay, leaving the door open for rookie Ricky Stanzi to make his first-career start. If healthy, Kyle Orton will also be under consideration and Tyler Palko will get a chance throughout practice as well.

“I’m going to look at everything that’s available and every option that I have, and then I’m going to make a decision about who it’s going to be,” Crennel said. “Green Bay doesn’t know much about me or what my choice might be offensively, so I’m not going to give them an advantage right now at the moment.

“I’ll take the next couple of days and then make a decision on whom that guys is going to be. Then we’ll go forward with that guy.”

Green Bay has already seen both Palko and Orton this season.

Orton completed 22-of-32 passes for 273 yards with three TDs and three INTs in Denver’s 49-23 loss to the Packers at Lambeau Field on October 2nd.

Palko completed 18-of-29 passes for 163 yards with a TD and two INTs against Green Bay’s reserves in the Chiefs preseason finale. Stanzi did not play in that game.

Offensive/Defensive Schemes: Crennel will continue to call the defensive plays while Bill Muir and Jim Zorn will work together on developing an offensive game plan.

“I think the best way for us to have a chance to be the most successful at this moment is to not create too many distractions,” Crennel said. “Me being named the head coach is a distraction. So, I don’t want to have a distraction on offense, a distraction on defense and a distraction on the whole team.”

Crennel went on to say that he’d take a different approach going forward if permanently named the head coach, but wanted to keep as much consistency as he could over the final three games of the season.”

Okie_Apparition · 12-13-2011, 05:30 PM

Muir was with Dick Curl in London when it was bombed

okcchief · 12-13-2011, 05:39 PM

He's 64 years old. I just don't see why we would make that hire. If they do I need to take a NFL vacation.

ClevelandBronco · 12-13-2011, 05:50 PM

This has all the makings of the best offseason EVER!!!

Okie_Apparition · 12-13-2011, 06:01 PM

From the Browncos to the Chieowns

**mlyonsd** · 12-13-2011, 07:11 PM

No. Absolutely not.

Spott · 12-13-2011, 07:35 PM

Hopefully Crennel is let go at the end of the season. Our offense is shit, but our defense has been pretty mediocre since he got here.

Hammock Parties · 12-13-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Spott

Hopefully Crennel is let go at the end of the season. Our offense is shit, but our defense has been pretty mediocre since he got here.

Our defense is on an upswing and it would be a mistake to tear down what Crennel has built here in only two years.

Most of our problems on D this year were needing Houston to develop and missing Berry.

KCrockaholic · 12-13-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Omega

Our defense is on an upswing and it would be a mistake to tear down what Crennel has built here in only two years.

Most of our problems on D this year were needing Houston to develop and missing Berry.

And not having consistency at NT. Gregg is bout done. If we draft a NT our defense is looking stellar.

Estron · 12-13-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KCtotheSB

Pretty sure no matter who the hire is, ChiefsPlanet will inevitably be pissed off.

That's for sure. If and when the Chiefs next win the Super Bowl, ten minutes after the final gun there will be posts on ChiefsPlanet saying, "Meh. They haven't shown me anything yet."

chiefzilla1501 · 12-13-2011, 09:50 PM

Romeo - good at X's and O's. Potentially runs an obsolete defense. Players like him.

Horrible head coach. He is not a motivator. You think KC looked unprepared? Cleveland always look flat-out bored.

bricks · 12-14-2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Let's put it this way...

If Ricky Stanzi = Tom Brady

And if Pioli stops interfering with the coach's decisions

And if Denver, San Diego, and Oakland go back to being as shitty as Seattle, St. Louis, and Arizona

And if Crennel hires some offensive coaches that aren't Bill Muir, Maurice Carthon, or from the ****ing New England tree

And if it's a full moon

Then I think Crennel can be a good coach for us

I think I have a better chance of winning the lottery than having all those happen.

I might just play a ticket this week. Heh

Chief Roundup · 12-14-2011, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Romeo - good at X's and O's. Potentially runs an obsolete defense. Players like him.

Horrible head coach. He is not a motivator. You think KC looked unprepared? Cleveland always look flat-out bored.

Well someone sure lite a fire under Derrick Johnson.

jspchief · 12-14-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Not even three full years in, and people are couching their analysis of the "Executive of the Decade"'s coaching picks with the lesser of evils comparison.

Seriously. How ****ing depressing.

boogblaster · 12-14-2011, 12:09 AM

no .......

Rasputin · 12-14-2011, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spott

Hopefully Crennel is let go at the end of the season. Our offense is shit, but our defense has been pretty mediocre since he got here.

Our defense wouldn't look so bad had we have a QB that could opporate an efficient offensive unit. All the players on both offense and defense look bad do to enept QB play. It all boils down to just how pathetic our QBs have been. Had Cassel played good in the playoff game last year the team would have looked good. That's just where we are to evaluate this team.

Players like Kendrick Lewis could have had a better showing had Eric Berry not get injured. Not an excuse for him but in evaluating and missing a guy that can make the impact Eric Berry did, we can over look that they are missing a team player component for this defense to work. I'm exited for the return of Eric Berry with Kendrick Lewis in the back field with him.

It really starts and stops with the QB imo on how we can evalute the team as a hole unit.

12-13-2011, 02:44 PM
Tribal Warfare Man of Culture Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $-2937187	Looney: Crennel wants to be Chiefs next head coach Crennel wants to be Chiefs next head coach By Josh Looney Romeo Crennel expressed his desire to coach the Kansas City Chiefs in 2012 and beyond Romeo Crennel is officially the first public candidate to be the next head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. General Manager Scott Pioli stated yesterday that Crennel will receive consideration to continue as Chiefs head coach following the final three games of the 2011 season and Crennel officially threw his name into the mix Tuesday morning. In a conference call with the Kansas City media, Crennel shared his desire to be the Chiefs next head football coach. “I’d like to be a head coach again and show that I can get it done,” Crennel said. Crennel previously served as head coach in Cleveland from 2005-08 and compiled a 24-40 overall record. In 2007 he led the Browns to a 10-6 record, which was Cleveland’s best season since finishing 11-5 in 1994. “We won 10 games in Cleveland one year and had a chance to make the playoffs, but ultimately didn’t make it,” Crennel said. “The following year things kind of fell apart and they made a change, so I would like to be a head coach again to show that I can do it. “I don’t think I would have taken this job to finish out the season as head coach if I didn’t want to be a head coach again.” Crennel’s leadership will be on display for at least the next three weeks. He shed some light on how he plans to approach things going forward… Crennel’s Contract: If Crennel isn’t hired as Kansas City’s next head coach, he still has one year left on his contract as defensive coordinator. Crennel didn’t rule out a returning as defensive coordinator in 2012, but made it clear that the next head coach should have the power to choose his own assistants. “If I’m not the head coach, what I’d have to do is sit down and talk with the guy who is the head coach and decide if he wants me,” Crennel said. “I think that’s what the organization has to do. If they bring in someone else, they have to let that individual hire his own coaches to give him the best chance to be successful.” Starting Quarterback: We have our first mystery of the Crennel era. Crennel says he’s yet to decide on a starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against Green Bay, leaving the door open for rookie Ricky Stanzi to make his first-career start. If healthy, Kyle Orton will also be under consideration and Tyler Palko will get a chance throughout practice as well. “I’m going to look at everything that’s available and every option that I have, and then I’m going to make a decision about who it’s going to be,” Crennel said. “Green Bay doesn’t know much about me or what my choice might be offensively, so I’m not going to give them an advantage right now at the moment. “I’ll take the next couple of days and then make a decision on whom that guys is going to be. Then we’ll go forward with that guy.” Green Bay has already seen both Palko and Orton this season. Orton completed 22-of-32 passes for 273 yards with three TDs and three INTs in Denver’s 49-23 loss to the Packers at Lambeau Field on October 2nd. Palko completed 18-of-29 passes for 163 yards with a TD and two INTs against Green Bay’s reserves in the Chiefs preseason finale. Stanzi did not play in that game. Offensive/Defensive Schemes: Crennel will continue to call the defensive plays while Bill Muir and Jim Zorn will work together on developing an offensive game plan. “I think the best way for us to have a chance to be the most successful at this moment is to not create too many distractions,” Crennel said. “Me being named the head coach is a distraction. So, I don’t want to have a distraction on offense, a distraction on defense and a distraction on the whole team.” Crennel went on to say that he’d take a different approach going forward if permanently named the head coach, but wanted to keep as much consistency as he could over the final three games of the season.”
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