Chiefs Weis agrees to become OC for KC - Page 11

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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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.

blazzin311 · 01-06-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nychief

Golden Tate, please.

That's what I'm thinking.

DrRyan · 01-06-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

It's ok. It's not terrible, but it's not the home run people are claiming it to be, either.

I still think we're on the fast track to building a team with a ceiling of 10 wins and a first round playoff exit. Or as Chief fans call it, utopia.

What the **** leads you to this deduction? Please break it down for us all...

By hiring Weis we have fast tracked to a team that can win no more than 10 games? Huh?

Jerm · 01-06-2010, 06:06 PM

Like the hire a lot...excited for the offseason to get going now. I think he'll be nothing but good for Cassel and help turn him around.

Also promising that the Chiefs didn't reall wait around and were proactive in bringing Weis into the fold...although I suspect this has been in the works for a while.

Time to shitcan Clancy and find a legit DC now.
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Mr. Laz · 01-06-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Lundberg

Wow. Earth-shattering (According to sources)

now you're just being a pain

Sure-Oz · 01-06-2010, 06:06 PM

It's likely to be a New England reunion: Now that Charlie Weis has agreed to work in Kansas City, Romeo Crennel will not be far behind. less than 20 seconds ago from UberTwitter

per adam schefters twitter

Titty Meat · 01-06-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I go to St. Joseph two times per year.

Once, to celebrate birthdays on my wife's dad's side of the family w/ her grandparents, and once to do her dad's side of the family Christmas.

You couldn't draw me into that shit hole with a ****ing tractor beam otherwise.

Damn that bad huh?

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-06-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HolmeZz

Clausen could certainly fall to #5, particularly now that he's going to need surgery and won't be able to throw for teams until April(best case scenario).

I just can't imagine Clausen getting past Mike Shanahan.

He drafted Jay Cutler with a team that went to the AFC Championship.

New regimes mean new quarterbacks.

Bill Lundberg · 01-06-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

now you're just being a pain

I'm just saying espn is often wrong and no one else is reporting it... Except for message board personality Big Red Chief whom I give more credit to than espn

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 01-06-2010, 06:07 PM

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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.

This. Exactly.

**doomy3** · 01-06-2010, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

To be honest, the Rams would probably be best served in the short term (and maybe even the long term) by signing Jason Campbell in FA and drafting Suh. Campbell gets a lot of shit, but he's actually not a bad player.

I agree. I don't think Campbell's a bad QB.

**doomy3** · 01-06-2010, 06:08 PM

I'm pretty damn happy about this news too.

Mr. Laz · 01-06-2010, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

It's likely to be a New England reunion: Now that Charlie Weis has agreed to work in Kansas City, Romeo Crennel will not be far behind. less than 20 seconds ago from UberTwitter

per adam schefters twitter

anyone else think that Shefter is kinda a greasy little weasel?

-King- · 01-06-2010, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I go to St. Joseph two times per year.

Once, to celebrate birthdays on my wife's dad's side of the family w/ her grandparents, and once to do her dad's side of the family Christmas.

You couldn't draw me into that shit hole with a ****ing tractor beam otherwise.

Man I wish I wasn't on my phone so I could give you rep
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'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-06-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DrRyan

What the **** leads you to this deduction? Please break it down for us all...

By hiring Weis we have fast tracked to a team that can win no more than 10 games? Huh?

Sure.

We have a defense with no playmakers.

We have an offense with one playmaker, and one guy who could be a playmaker if he cared more and wasn't targeted like a 5th option.

We have a regime with a history of drafting 3-4 lineman in the first round, but who haven't produced a pass rusher of their own in well....ever.

Who was the last 3-4 edge rusher NE drafted that made any impact?

We have a QB with the keys to the franchise who is basically a homeless man's Rich Gannon.

I think that we could build the 1997 Chiefs without Derrick Thomas.

That's probably a 10 win team.

ToxSocks · 01-06-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

To be honest, the Rams would probably be best served in the short term (and maybe even the long term) by signing Jason Campbell in FA and drafting Suh. Campbell gets a lot of shit, but he's actually not a bad player.

I agree. He flashes his talent. I was listening on the radio this morning and someone mentioned that he has had 4 offensive coordinators in 4 years in college, and then a diff coordinator every year in the pros.

I kinda feel bad for the dude. What a wast of talent.

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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