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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.”

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-13-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

it will crennel, mangini, or mcdumb****

A caller to 610 said something about Mangini ripping Pioli today on the Scott Van Pelt show. Haven't had a chance to confirm.

**the Talking Can** · 12-13-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

A caller to 610 said something about Mangini ripping Pioli today on the Scott Van Pelt show. Haven't had a chance to confirm.

i know there is bad blood because of mangini ratting out belicheck's cheating...but still think the 'tree' matters more

Fritz88 · 12-13-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Apparently RAC forgot who he works for.

Way to piss Pioli off, Romeo.

I will give him credit for having some ballz.

Reerun_KC · 12-13-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Just get yourself prepared, man.

If not RAC, it's going to be someone else from the tree.

3-4 more years, waiting for Hunt to finally boot Pioli, Cassel and their croneys out the door.

Dammit! Just holy ****ing dammit!!!!

Rasputin · 12-13-2011, 02:56 PM

If Crennel starts Stanzi then I am sold on him as head coach for next year. If not then next. Crennel can add some stability transition & buy us time for a more thorough thought out and calculating prossess in search of a coach that this year doesn't provide just off of whem.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 12-13-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

A caller to 610 said something about Mangini ripping Pioli today on the Scott Van Pelt show. Haven't had a chance to confirm.

Scott and Eric where like chiefs won the west last year ,Lost 4 key players and half way though 2011 in first place.Then scott van pelt went on to say what did you want you had a guy name palko starting.

kcpasco · 12-13-2011, 02:57 PM

Well if you don't give him the job now, he will feel disrespected and not want to be here

Reerun_KC · 12-13-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kcpasco

Well if you don't give him the jibe now, he will feel disrespected and not want to be here

GOOD!

IF he can fit through the door he can leave...

'Hamas' Jenkins · 12-13-2011, 03:01 PM

Is Scott Pioli a human being or a batch file?

suds79 · 12-13-2011, 03:02 PM

Romeo is the far less evil of all the Pioli cronies. We know that's going to happen. Pioli is going to hire a guy he knows. We know it.

So the choice is simple IMO.

Despite what you think of Romeo, this team will sink or swim with their QB as all NFL teams do. Doesn't matter who the coach is. If we have Matt Cassel? We could have Bill Cowher in his prime. We'll fail.

If we have a good QB? (hopefully in draft) then we'll see if he's any good.

Not crazy about the situation. But that's how I see it.

FringeNC · 12-13-2011, 03:04 PM

If we hired McD in any capacity, Cassel stays. Otherwise, I am not convinced. Ticket sales matter, and will Pioli really double down on Cassel if his babysitter isn't around? If (When) Cassel shits the bed next year, Pioli may be gone himself.

**Tribal Warfare** · 12-13-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FringeNC

If we hired McD in any capacity, Cassel stays. Otherwise, I am not convinced. Ticket sales matter, and will Pioli really double down on Cassel if his babysitter isn't around? If (When) Cassel shits the bed next year, Pioli will be gone himself.

FYP

FAX · 12-13-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

The defense hasn’t exactly been “consistent;” Sunday was just the latest awful performance. What makes Crennel such an attractive candidate?

If you fire haley cause the O not consistent then i guess we can forget about crennel

Clark never actually used the term, "consistently good".

FAX

DaWolf · 12-13-2011, 03:07 PM

Of course if we finish the season 0-3 or 1-2, I don't think RAC has any shot at getting the full time gig, unless we're uber competitive in every game...

ShowtimeSBMVP · 12-13-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FAX

Clark never actually used the term, "consistently good".

FAX

12-13-2011, 02:44 PM
Tribal Warfare Man of Culture Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $-2927187	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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suds79 MVP Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $10005036	Romeo is the far less evil of all the Pioli cronies. We know that's going to happen. Pioli is going to hire a guy he knows. We know it. So the choice is simple IMO. Despite what you think of Romeo, this team will sink or swim with their QB as all NFL teams do. Doesn't matter who the coach is. If we have Matt Cassel? We could have Bill Cowher in his prime. We'll fail. If we have a good QB? (hopefully in draft) then we'll see if he's any good. Not crazy about the situation. But that's how I see it.
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FringeNC MVP Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NC Casino cash: $-1723986	If we hired McD in any capacity, Cassel stays. Otherwise, I am not convinced. Ticket sales matter, and will Pioli really double down on Cassel if his babysitter isn't around? If (When) Cassel shits the bed next year, Pioli may be gone himself.
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DaWolf Cry havoc... Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10007725	Of course if we finish the season 0-3 or 1-2, I don't think RAC has any shot at getting the full time gig, unless we're uber competitive in every game...
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