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.

[Nixhex]

If Belichick did design all the defense when Romeo was there I'm sure he learned a lot. Hopefully he will be able to use that knowledge and make the Chiefs defense at the very least respectable.

[penchief]

All Whitlock does is whine and bitch. Is it really a "columnist's" job to grind an axe with every word he writes? We make two major upgrades to the coaching staff and get rid of guys that sucked and Whitlock can't let go of his agenda.

Jason should be fired just for being a lousy "columnist" and a total bitch.

[Consistent1]

Originally Posted by CHIEFS58

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

Wake me when Whitlock quits being a shithead.

Guess Ill be out for a while.

I understand not liking "Whitty", but that was kind of funny....Isn't there some linebacker who retired also...maybe we can change his mind like Favre?

[jAZ]

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

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

I call BS.

[MMXcalibur]

Originally Posted by InChiefsHell

JFC...I don't think I can take it anymore. This fan base drives me nuts. I don't think there is anything anyone at 1 Arrowhead Dr. could do. Bring in someone who is an up and comer (Haley) and it's a colossal mistake, he's a piece of shit who can't coach. Bring in TWO mfers with Superbowl rings, and it's the crony system. Pioli is a fraud, it was all about Bellicheck. Same with Crennel, Bellicheck did everything and Romeo sat around and ate donuts apparently. Weis is good, but apparently he's a real asshole.

**** this shit.

I sat here trying to compile my thoughts in what to post and when I came across this gem, I said "Perfect".

Some people here will never EVER stop bitching....and it used to kind of piss me off. However, after being here for a year now, I've picked up on which perma-negative jackasses to avoid reading and which ones that might have some insightfully insightful insight.

Personally, I'm excited for the hire. Yeah, the problem exists where Weis and Crennel will flop and maybe it really was ALL Belichick.....but holy shit.....I'm not going to make that determination within a week of them being hired. As always, I'll get excited for next season and hope (pray?) for the best.

[Otter]

Originally Posted by KCtotheSB

I sat here trying to compile my thoughts in what to post and when I came across this gem, I said "Perfect".

Some people here will never EVER stop bitching....and it used to kind of piss me off. However, after being here for a year now, I've picked up on which perma-negative jackasses to avoid reading and which ones that might have some insightfully insightful insight.

You'll eventually find it funny. They become a source of amusement.

"OMFG, THEY INVENTED A CAR THAT RUNS ON WATER....NOW WE"RE GONNA RUN OUT OF ****ING WATER. THIS SUCKS"

[TRR]

If KC would have signed two mediocre resume Coordinators, Whitlock would have written an article about how Haley doesn't want qualified coordinators to challenge him or his job.

KC hires two very capable Coordinators, and Whitlock writes this abomination...

So goes the life of a spin columnist.
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[PunkinDrublic]

I'm fine with the hires, I'm mostly on edge with the upcoming draft. We have to get it right and
a repeat of last years draft would make these hires irrelevent. How much input will these guys
have on who we draft?
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[Molitoth]

Whitlock LOLs at the pussification of this article.

[Otter]

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[Mr_Tomahawk]

Originally Posted by Otter

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[Marco Polo]

Originally Posted by KCtotheSB

I sat here trying to compile my thoughts in what to post and when I came across this gem, I said "Perfect".

Some people here will never EVER stop bitching....and it used to kind of piss me off. However, after being here for a year now, I've picked up on which perma-negative jackasses to avoid reading and which ones that might have some insightfully insightful insight.

Personally, I'm excited for the hire. Yeah, the problem exists where Weis and Crennel will flop and maybe it really was ALL Belichick.....but holy shit.....I'm not going to make that determination within a week of them being hired. As always, I'll get excited for next season and hope (pray?) for the best.

I agree completely. Did anyone watch PTI the last few days? Wilbon absolutely loves these hires and credits both of them being as one of the best in the business on each side.

HOW IS THIS A BAD THING?!!

If you don't think either of these two hires are progress compared to what we had the past 5 years, then you need to stop being a Chiefs fan period. We don't need you.

[Mr. Laz]

stupid ass mother****ers ... seriously only around KC would people actually bitch about hiring coaches with super bowl rings after losing as much as we have the last 15 years.

seriously?

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Waiting for them to wake up and slob all over Jason's...

[CoMoChief]

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.

OK???? That's fine, he's not the HC, he's being hired for Def coord.


(Everyone I’ve talked to doubts Weis’ ability to control his ego.)

Who's that you have talked to Jason??? Other Boston columnists who are paid to write bullshit, like Bob Ryan?

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.

This is just a stupid comment. He went for it because he thought he could move the ball 6 god damn feet.



Man this is the worst article Whitlock's written in a while. What happens if the Chiefs make the playoffs. Is he going to write a letter explaining he was wrong??? Nope, he will write a letter spinning shit that will make it sound like this was the best decision ever.