Whitlock LOLs at the Patsification of the Chiefs

[Hammock Parties]

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.

[Smed1065]

Originally Posted by Mecca

3rd pick of the draft vs 3rd pick of the draft simple as that. One guy got an impact player in the top 3, the other didn't.

Sadly 1/8th Montana was better than what we got now.

I don't really have any issues with Charlie Weis, I think Crennel is alright but I don't trust hiring defensive coaches that made their rep off working under Belichick. The major problem comes that I don't think anything can save Matt Cassel, I think Haley until he shows me otherwise is in over his head as a head coach and to this point Pioli's roster moves are uninspiring at best.

You almost came across human, Then said it was on Cassel.

So no go with another guidance and I hope a coach?

[Uncle_Ted]

Originally Posted by RippedmyFlesh

When was the last time kc had a oc/dc who won a sb?

Greg Robinson?

(sorry I couldn't help it)

[Smed1065]

Originally Posted by Mecca

There's really nothing wrong with that article, it points out the obvious if hiring your buddies.

The same shit that people use to flip out that Carl would do.

Was that the first year or maybe 3 into 5

LOL

[Mecca]

For anyone that asks me if I ever say anything positive about the Chiefs, look at where this team has been for 3 years..

You also probably weren't here for the 2008 draft. If they make moves I don't agree with I'll say that, that's just how I am.

I really don't know what someone would like me to do, I'm not going to say players are good when they aren't, or say a roster move is good when I don't think it is. I would think anyone that reads any of my posts would pretty readily know that I do like some of the players on the team, just none of them were brought in by Pioli so I have my reservation that he can bring in proper talent.

I consider that more of an issue than him hiring a bunch of Patriots coaches, this team has very little talent and the talent we do have wasn't brought in by him to this point.

Todd Haley needs to become at least a decent gameday coach, Cassel has to get better and this teams talent level has to increase or nothing else will matter.

That being said, I expect Weis to do a fine job and everyone to be pleased with him, Crennel I don't expect to live up to expectation.

[Pushead2]

I think Crennel won't do as well because our defense has no real playmakers or excellent talent....hopefully a scheme could be put in place like the Patriots had where they did there specific part or position to get the ball rolling.

[BigRock]

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Right now, this smells like a Jackson Five reunion tour without Michael

Isn't that a good thing? I'd hate to smell the tour with Michael.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Pushead2

I think Crennel won't do as well because our defense has no real playmakers or excellent talent....hopefully a scheme could be put in place like the Patriots had where they did there specific part or position to get the ball rolling.

It's going to be really hard to argue that when there's going to be 3 top 5 picks on it, plus a high 2nd rounder...and maybe another 2nd rounder this year.

[Titty Meat]

Crennel wouldn't have made a huge difference with this years talent anyway.

[Red Dawg]

Originally Posted by T-post Tom

Great post. But ya might be a little short on the ring count. I believe that: Crennel has been in 6 SBs with 5 wins. Weis has 4 rings. Pioli has three rings. I may be wrong on the count, but I can't believe that some folks are still bitching about these hires. Unreal.

No shit. There is no down side to hiring these guys at all. The "You can't recreate the past" shit is rediculous. Why can't these guys help get us a title? Because they have had alot of success as coords with NE all of a sudden they will suck with us? If that's the case then I guess Bill had better retire when NE is done with him becasue he can't have success anywhere else. It's not by coincidense that coaches change teams and have successful stints with different teams.

These guys are two of the best coords in the nation and we should be really grateful Scott was able to get them here. No way in hell they would have came without him being our GM.

[michaelj_58]

i think jason is gonna be eating his words by this time next year, players are going to want to come to k.c. now and i bet we spend some money in free agency this year,very optimistic.

[MichaelH]

I'll take Patsification over pussification any day.

[Mile High Mania]

I hope it all works out for you guys... it's been a while since things have been good. I'm hoping the entire division is better next year.

[Consistent1]

Originally Posted by billay

Crennel wouldn't have made a huge difference with this years talent anyway.

This is pretty much true to me also. All these "great" coaches with rings still aren't going to have much to work with. The draft and a few FA pickups aren't going to turn it around overnight. It will be interesting to see who blames who first, and if they can hold it together for what is almost sure to be another frustrating season regardless.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by T-post Tom

Alright, I just poured some 18 yr old scotch in your kool aid. Now drink up & get on the bus. Let's party like it's just a few years after 1999 in Boston, aight? Calm yourself and let the collective history of this new regime just flow over you. You'll feel so much better.

You want them to be good so badly that you suspend your critical thinking. That's dangerous.

[Pioli Zombie]

Originally Posted by Mecca

How do you figure?

To this point Pioli hasn't done anything different than the way Peterson did things. Hire people you know, trade for the safe QB, these are all things people would go nuts on Carl for doing.

The only difference was in his first draft Peterson had the 3rd pick and got Derrick Thomas, Pioli got Tyson Jackson.

Also plenty of NE guys have nice credentials it hasn't stopped nearly all of them from shitting their pants once they left Boston.

Your opinions might have some credibility if you ever, just once, showed pleasure with ANYTHING the Chiefs have ever done. You are like a cartoon. Bitch. Bitch. Bitch. Big surprise. Mecca doesn't like the hires. Mecca doesn't like the draft pick. Mecca doesn't like the play call. Its a tired act.
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