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**Tribal Warfare** · 12-23-2008, 07:43 PM

Edwards: Chiefs will compete in ‘09

By DOUG TUCKER, AP Sports Writer 1 hour, 15 minutes ago

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)—Whether he’s their head coach or not, Herm Edwards sees a contender taking shape in Kansas City in the very near future.

“I see them competing next year,” the embattled coach of the 2-13 Chiefs said in what may be his last regular-season Tuesday news conference.

“I think this is going to be a good football team next year. I really do. That’s just my opinion. I think the players feel that way, too.”

The massive rebuilding program Edwards launched this year is guaranteed to result in the worst season in club history whether the Chiefs win or lose their finale Sunday at Cincinnati.

But Edwards said the rounding up of players is just about finished.

“I’d say 85 percent of it is done now,” Edwards said. “It’s just the matter of another draft and free agency. Then you’re going to have your team built for the most part. Then it’s a matter from there of just continuing to grow on that.

“But the hard part’s done,” he added. “All the foundation, all the work has been laid for what’s going to transpire for years to come now if we keep heading down this path. And that’s the path this organization will head in through the draft, then be very selective in free agency.”

With owner Clark Hunt interviewing candidates to replace Carl Peterson as general manager, Edwards also knows he may not be back next year to complete his project.

Nevertheless, he’s still been arriving at the stadium before daybreak, going through his morning workout and putting in a full day’s work with what appears to be undiminished zest. He laughed at reports he was suffering from burnout and might want to get away from coaching for a while.

“I don’t know where people get that,” Edwards said. “I’ve got a lot of energy. And I think what gives me energy most of the time is the young guys we have, their ability to recover after a bunch of hard losses. We’ve been in a bunch of football games we haven’t won this year, and I think that will pay dividends for this football team next year. I just think with youth, every time they show up after a hard loss, you go through the film with them, they’re optimistic and they’re excited about the next week’s opponent, it gives us all energy.

“I think our coaches have witnessed that through all this that we’ve gone through as a football team, and it’s a credit to the players, it really is, how they’ve bounced back every week after some tough losses.”

Without doubt, there are still parts to be added. A couple of pass-rushing linemen are crucial. Unless they get four sacks against the Bengals, the Chiefs will go into the record book as the weakest pass-rushing team in NFL history. Counting a nine-game losing streak that the aging 2007 team ended the season with, the Chiefs are 2-22 in their last 24.

But Edwards and his staff plan to go about their routine in the weeks following the Bengals game just as they’ve always done.

“I’m going to be energetic,” he said. “We’ll come in Monday and Tuesday and evaluate the players. Coaches will get some time off, about a week or so, then they’ll come back. I’ll be in the office looking at the whole season, looking at tapes, starting to plan, start talking about the Senior Bowl, prospects coming up in the draft, free agency. Those are the things you go over once the season is over. That’s how we’re going to handle it.”

blueballs · 12-23-2008, 10:44 PM

What's with all the Herm articles

Reerun_KC · 12-23-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by blueballs

What's with all the Herm articles

Ass saving propaganda by Herm and probably agent. They need as much positive spin out there to try and salvage his job... If he can get alot of his asst coaches to get "other" jobs, then he can work on keeping his job by saying he will replace his asst coaches to help improve the team....

Strategery covering of ass...

Sweet Daddy Hate · 12-23-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

This is year 3 for me... I think I have surpassed dry heaves and on to throwing up internal organs...

Agent V · 12-23-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by blueballs

What's with all the Herm articles

One last shit storm of unmitigated tripe before he's gone?

Sweet Daddy Hate · 12-23-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chief103182

One last shit storm of unmitigated tripe before he's gone?

We can only hope...

whoman69 · 12-23-2008, 10:58 PM

I think its right, but given two things:

1. the team makes an honest effort to fill their holes

2. he's not there.

Not in any particular order.

CHIEF4EVER · 12-24-2008, 02:37 AM

2-22. That is so inept a job of coaching that it defies description. He makes Frank Gansz look like Vince Lombardi. Bye Herm.

**BigMeatballDave** · 12-24-2008, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Guy the Chiefs are playing this weekend.

No. Ownership there likes him. He's safe.

**BigMeatballDave** · 12-24-2008, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DT58HOF

Singletary and maybe Lovie also

Singletary wouldn't really be a firing. He's interim. Lovie isn't going anywhere.

CHIEF4EVER · 12-24-2008, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

Ass saving propaganda by Herm and probably agent. They need as much positive spin out there to try and salvage his job... If he can get alot of his asst coaches to get "other" jobs, then he can work on keeping his job by saying he will replace his asst coaches to help improve the team....

Strategery covering of ass...

Frank Gansz
Overall: 8 - 22

Herm Edwards
Overall: 2-22

No amount of ass covering or spin can disguise those FACTS. If Herm has a job after the final whistle this Sunday I will be shocked.

**007** · 12-24-2008, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

I cant wait until Monday... I want to see if Herm is really going to be here or not...

He won't be gone. We won't have a new GM on Monday. Nothing will happen for at least 2-3 weeks.

crossbow · 12-24-2008, 07:03 AM

The Oakland home opener did it for me. I have never seen a pro sports team look so dissorganized and lost on the field befor. That was brutal to watch. I didn't expect the rookies to win but they needed to at least look like they actualy did something in training camp to prepare for the season. That game was terrible.

Ebolapox · 12-24-2008, 07:45 AM

compete for what, the first pick in the draft?

**the Talking Can** · 12-24-2008, 07:45 AM

how the hell is "the hard part done" when we don't have a ****ing QB yet?

and when is he going to fire gunther?

Color Red · 12-24-2008, 08:55 AM

There's a difference between having a team with competitive talent, and having a competitive team. Just ask Norv Turner or Bill Parcells. What happened in Miami this year should make any fan short of patience with their headcoach. Who was that guy who coached the Dolphins last year? Kirk Cameron?

12-23-2008, 07:43 PM
Tribal Warfare The Boom Boom Room Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $952813	AP:Edwards: Chiefs will compete in ‘09 Edwards: Chiefs will compete in ‘09 By DOUG TUCKER, AP Sports Writer 1 hour, 15 minutes ago KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)—Whether he’s their head coach or not, Herm Edwards sees a contender taking shape in Kansas City in the very near future. “I see them competing next year,” the embattled coach of the 2-13 Chiefs said in what may be his last regular-season Tuesday news conference. “I think this is going to be a good football team next year. I really do. That’s just my opinion. I think the players feel that way, too.” The massive rebuilding program Edwards launched this year is guaranteed to result in the worst season in club history whether the Chiefs win or lose their finale Sunday at Cincinnati. But Edwards said the rounding up of players is just about finished. “I’d say 85 percent of it is done now,” Edwards said. “It’s just the matter of another draft and free agency. Then you’re going to have your team built for the most part. Then it’s a matter from there of just continuing to grow on that. “But the hard part’s done,” he added. “All the foundation, all the work has been laid for what’s going to transpire for years to come now if we keep heading down this path. And that’s the path this organization will head in through the draft, then be very selective in free agency.” With owner Clark Hunt interviewing candidates to replace Carl Peterson as general manager, Edwards also knows he may not be back next year to complete his project. Nevertheless, he’s still been arriving at the stadium before daybreak, going through his morning workout and putting in a full day’s work with what appears to be undiminished zest. He laughed at reports he was suffering from burnout and might want to get away from coaching for a while. “I don’t know where people get that,” Edwards said. “I’ve got a lot of energy. And I think what gives me energy most of the time is the young guys we have, their ability to recover after a bunch of hard losses. We’ve been in a bunch of football games we haven’t won this year, and I think that will pay dividends for this football team next year. I just think with youth, every time they show up after a hard loss, you go through the film with them, they’re optimistic and they’re excited about the next week’s opponent, it gives us all energy. “I think our coaches have witnessed that through all this that we’ve gone through as a football team, and it’s a credit to the players, it really is, how they’ve bounced back every week after some tough losses.” Without doubt, there are still parts to be added. A couple of pass-rushing linemen are crucial. Unless they get four sacks against the Bengals, the Chiefs will go into the record book as the weakest pass-rushing team in NFL history. Counting a nine-game losing streak that the aging 2007 team ended the season with, the Chiefs are 2-22 in their last 24. But Edwards and his staff plan to go about their routine in the weeks following the Bengals game just as they’ve always done. “I’m going to be energetic,” he said. “We’ll come in Monday and Tuesday and evaluate the players. Coaches will get some time off, about a week or so, then they’ll come back. I’ll be in the office looking at the whole season, looking at tapes, starting to plan, start talking about the Senior Bowl, prospects coming up in the draft, free agency. Those are the things you go over once the season is over. That’s how we’re going to handle it.”
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blueballs Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	What's with all the Herm articles
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CHIEF4EVER Just a man in the 'ghan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Jalalabad, Afghanistan Casino cash: $10004900	2-22. That is so inept a job of coaching that it defies description. He makes Frank Gansz look like Vince Lombardi. Bye Herm.
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crossbow King of Sarcasm Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: at home Casino cash: $10004900	The Oakland home opener did it for me. I have never seen a pro sports team look so dissorganized and lost on the field befor. That was brutal to watch. I didn't expect the rookies to win but they needed to at least look like they actualy did something in training camp to prepare for the season. That game was terrible.
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Ebolapox remember, remember Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: como Casino cash: $2129903	compete for what, the first pick in the draft?
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the Talking Can Supporter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: street Casino cash: $10022208	how the hell is "the hard part done" when we don't have a **ing QB yet? and when is he going to fire gunther? __________________ Clark Hunt: "Thank god for the Dominican pool boy"**
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Color Red Starter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $9975245	There's a difference between having a team with competitive talent, and having a competitive team. Just ask Norv Turner or Bill Parcells. What happened in Miami this year should make any fan short of patience with their headcoach. Who was that guy who coached the Dolphins last year? Kirk Cameron?
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