Chiefs WTH? Another player thinks Todd Haley is a great coach & a great guy? Not an a-hole? - Page 2

T-post Tom · 02-14-2010, 01:36 PM

What's going on here?

Cowboys WR Miles Austin Appreciates Chiefs Coach Todd Haley
by Joel Thorman on Feb 14, 2010

It's fitting, for Austin, that the game was against his first position coach in the NFL, Todd Haley.

"Todd was on me, man," Austin told Bob Gretz of BobGretz.com during Super Bowl week. "He was on top of me everyday. I kinda picked things up late so he definitely was in my ear everyday throughout the season. But he's a great coach and he's doing great things. I feel like he's kinda turning the corner with Kansas City late so hopefully those guys can pick things up and get back to the stride they were at.

"So, he's a great coach and a great guy."

While Haley has a reputation as a hard-nosed coach, many of his former players have appreciated what he did for them. Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals is one that comes to mind.

"He does [know the receiver position]," Austin continued. "When I came in it was Terry Glenn, T.O., Pat Crayton, Sam Hurd so he definitely had a bunch of guys there. He knows what he's doing."

TRR · 02-14-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

He's a good WR coach.
He might even have been a good OC.

But he has a lot to learn and improve on before he can beconsidered a good HC.

I think if you asked Haley, he would tell you the same thing.

He definitely has the passion, drive, and mindset to get the job done. He just needs time and consistency in his role and with the roster.
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Fish · 02-14-2010, 03:40 PM

Herm also had amazing support from the players he coached. Didn't mean shit in regards to his actual coaching ability. Keep that in mind...

B_Ambuehl · 02-14-2010, 04:38 PM

Haley has grown on me a bit. when he was hired I thought his attitude would cause him trouble and it did. Running Chan Gailey out of town 2 weeks before the season was a disaster. At times he appears to want to be a robot to the the Parcells model without really understanding why you do certain things. All the situations with guys losing weight and regressing was a perfect example of that. But I think he's shown the ability to admit and learn from mistakes and I'm beginning to think he can get it done. His less than enthusiastic remarks regarding Cassell were a big positive in my eyes. In this day and age to win in the NFL you need an aggessive offensive minded coach and that's one thing he is. Sadly, he'll probably end up being a scapegoat for Pioi's incompetence.

Quesadilla Joe · 02-14-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Charlie Weis is an unbelievable offensive coordinator.

He's a shitty head coach.

They're two different things.

That is a stretch.

kstater · 02-14-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

That is a stretch.

Anyone see the irony in this post?

TRR · 02-14-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

Make that two.

Three
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-King- · 02-14-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

That is a stretch.

If that's a stretch, then Adam Schefter broke the rubberband with that quote in your sig.

kcxiv · 02-14-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TRR

Three
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Four. I liked some of the things he did. He's learning as a HC. Its been 40 years, i am sure we can wait another couple more.lol

Hog's Gone Fishin · 02-14-2010, 05:06 PM

I think bringing in Weis and Crennel are going to pay HUGE dividends ! Pendergast was incompetent and having Weis there as a go between Haley and the players is Good.

-King- · 02-14-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kcxiv

Four. I liked some of the things he did. He's learning as a HC. Its been 40 years, i am sure we can wait another couple more.lol

What I like most about Haley is that he admits when he's wrong and admits when he needs more help. He's not a douche(*Cough* JoshMcDaniels *Cough*) who thinks he can do it all.

penchief · 02-14-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

Herm also had amazing support from the players he coached. Didn't mean shit in regards to his actual coaching ability. Keep that in mind...

I think the difference being that all the ones that praise Haley talk about how he made them better. How he pushed them to be better. I take that as a good sign.

Sure, Herm was liked but in a different way. He was one of the boys. Losing was okay. Making stupid mistakes was okay. We'll get 'em next time.

I think it's rather encouraging when I hear guys like Fitzgerald and Austin praise Haley while hearing that guys like Owens didn't like him.

penchief · 02-14-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KcChiefsKing

What I like most about Haley is that he admits when he's wrong and admits when he needs more help. He's not a douche(*Cough* JoshMcDaniels *Cough*) who thinks he can do it all.

That can't be. Everything I've heard is that Haley's a total asshole who is too arrogant to admit a mistake.

|Zach| · 02-14-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by penchief

I think the difference being that all the ones that praise Haley talk about how he made them better. How he pushed them to be better. I take that as a good sign.

Sure, Herm was liked but in a different way. He was one of the boys. Losing was okay. Making stupid mistakes was okay. We'll get 'em next time.

I think it's rather encouraging when I hear guys like Fitzgerald and Austin praise Haley while hearing that guys like Owens didn't like him.

Owens didn't like him?

Have you heard Haleys side of it?

That is only a half truth and not to be trusted right?

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 02-14-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Still????

You mean after your shit grew back, right? Cause you were pumped at first.

LOL, I don't deny that I was irate when he was first hired. But he grew on me quickly. I really don't expect any 4th and 8 attempts from his own 28 next year. Better that though, than laying down playing Marty ball late in the 4th quarter. I LOVE HIS BALLS!!!!!

Now, he just needs to show he has a brain.

The front office is going to have to show something though in order for any of it to matter. Oh yeah, I'm talkin' bout da quarterback.

**DeezNutz** · 02-14-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Now, he just needs to show he has a brain.

The front office is going to have to show something though in order for any of it to matter. Oh yeah, I'm talkin' bout da quarterback.

02-14-2010, 01:36 PM
T-post Tom Threepeat! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milk/Honey/Gazland Casino cash: $4467293	WTH? Another player thinks Todd Haley is a great coach & a great guy? Not an a-hole? What's going on here? Cowboys WR Miles Austin Appreciates Chiefs Coach Todd Haley by Joel Thorman on Feb 14, 2010 It's fitting, for Austin, that the game was against his first position coach in the NFL, Todd Haley. "Todd was on me, man," Austin told Bob Gretz of BobGretz.com during Super Bowl week. "He was on top of me everyday. I kinda picked things up late so he definitely was in my ear everyday throughout the season. But he's a great coach and he's doing great things. I feel like he's kinda turning the corner with Kansas City late so hopefully those guys can pick things up and get back to the stride they were at. "So, he's a great coach and a great guy." While Haley has a reputation as a hard-nosed coach, many of his former players have appreciated what he did for them. Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals is one that comes to mind. "He does [know the receiver position]," Austin continued. "When I came in it was Terry Glenn, T.O., Pat Crayton, Sam Hurd so he definitely had a bunch of guys there. He knows what he's doing."
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B_Ambuehl Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Casino cash: $9805405	Haley has grown on me a bit. when he was hired I thought his attitude would cause him trouble and it did. Running Chan Gailey out of town 2 weeks before the season was a disaster. At times he appears to want to be a robot to the the Parcells model without really understanding why you do certain things. All the situations with guys losing weight and regressing was a perfect example of that. But I think he's shown the ability to admit and learn from mistakes and I'm beginning to think he can get it done. His less than enthusiastic remarks regarding Cassell were a big positive in my eyes. In this day and age to win in the NFL you need an aggessive offensive minded coach and that's one thing he is. Sadly, he'll probably end up being a scapegoat for Pioi's incompetence. __________________ Who's decision was it to fire Romeo" - Coleman C Hunt: "It was my decision but it was one that Scott agreed with" LOL
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Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1550477	I think bringing in Weis and Crennel are going to pay HUGE dividends ! Pendergast was incompetent and having Weis there as a go between Haley and the players is Good.
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