Chiefs Weis agrees to become OC for KC - Page 9

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.

Mecca · 01-06-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy369

For your (insert company name) buffet...

He better give us royalties.

HolmeZz · 01-06-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

If that happens, I will turn off the tv and go mow the lawn.

At 8 o'clock at night?

Titty Meat · 01-06-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

why not? Any WR should be able to work with any OC. It's not like we're talking about a QB here.

Isn't the guy you throw the ball to 5 yards down the field and let him make plays. Theres alot of value there to be traded.

Bill Lundberg · 01-06-2010, 05:56 PM

cbssportsline.com
foxsports.com
cnnsi.com
kcchiefs.com

None of the above are reporting this. Surely it would get some mention if it were done right?

Mecca · 01-06-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HolmeZz

At 8 o'clock at night?

That's the best time to do it!

ToxSocks · 01-06-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

If you put him in a Baltimore 2000 type situation, maybe.

Matt Cassel is just a guy. That's all he is. The hubris that it takes to install him as the handpicked guy and give him that contract before he'd taken a snap is astronomical.

FWIW, I fully expect us to run the 2002 variation of the Patriots O. If you guys remember the '02 opener was the opening of Gillette Stadium. The Patriots came out in shotgun and just slung the ball around all game (and all year), never throwing more than 10 yards downfield.

That game the guys in the booth started the first wholesale blowing of Weis for his scheme in that game, which helped them beat Pittsburgh. That's where the myth of Weis was born.

Of course they went 9-7 that year and missed the playoffs, but....

It's funny that you mention that. I keep hearing about how weis has the same offensive philosophy has Haley, but Haley attacks downfield while Weiss dinks and dunks his way downfield.

I don't understand how there philosophies are the same, but ok. If Haley says they're the same and Haley's hiring him....ok, sure.

Mr_Tomahawk · 01-06-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Lundberg

cbssportsline.com
foxsports.com
cnnsi.com
kcchiefs.com

None of the above are reporting this. Surely it would get some mention if it were done right?

Haley pretty much gave it away during the presser this afternoon during his ball washing of weis

**BigRedChief** · 01-06-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Lundberg

No, it says "Sources" which when coming from ESPN mean about as much to me as Nick "Assclown" Athan's "Spies".

It's probably a done deal, but it would be nice to see it somewhere else

I told the Planet this 3 days ago.

Mecca · 01-06-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

Haley pretty much gave it away during the presser this afternoon during his ball washing of weis

I'm surprised he could find his balls.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-06-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

So you liked the hire.

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.

Bill Lundberg · 01-06-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I told the Planet this 3 days ago.

So you're the source?

ToxSocks · 01-06-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

Isn't the guy you throw the ball to 5 yards down the field and let him make plays. Theres alot of value there to be traded.

No. Bowe IS the guy you throw the ball to 5 yards downfield and let home make a play. That's exactly his game. He is a big body that usually breaks the first tackle. He doesn't have elite speed to spread the field, which is probably why he struggled a bit in Haley's system.

Gaily used Bowe in that short passing game, possibly the same way Weiss may use him.

**DeezNutz** · 01-06-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I told the Planet this 3 days ago.

Well done, dude.

FAX · 01-06-2010, 06:00 PM

Hiring Weis is fine, but it doesn't keep you from puking on your shoes.

FAX

**bevischief** · 01-06-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

He better give us royalties.

Leftover food for kids charity ...

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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