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FringeNC · 01-02-2006, 10:40 AM

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By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star

The Chiefs will begin their search for a new head coach by interviewing offensive coordinator Al Saunders sometime this week.

But it won’t end there. By the time the Chiefs hire a replacement for the newly retired Dick Vermeil, president/general manager Carl Peterson probably will have talked with several candidates with far-reaching backgrounds: college head coaches, NFL assistants and former NFL head coaches.

Peterson indicated Sunday after the Vermeil era ended with a 37-3 win over Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium that he has several names on his search list, though he would reveal none other than Saunders. But NFL defensive coordinator Gregg Williams of Washington, a native of Excelsior Springs, and Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops could be on that list.

One of Peterson’s favorite candidates, Jets coach Herman Edwards, appears to be off limits. Edwards has two years remaining on his contract, and Peterson said NFL tampering rules forbid him from contacting the Jets regarding Edwards.

“If the Jets call me, obviously I’d talk to them,” Peterson said.

After the Jets ended their season Sunday, Edwards tried to end the speculation he would jump to the Chiefs.

“As far as I’m concerned,” he told reporters in New York, “I’ll be back.”

Peterson also indicated he would comply with the NFL rules requiring teams with coaching vacancies to interview at least one minority candidate.

Asked whether he would interview other internal candidates in addition to Saunders, Peterson said, “At this point, no.”

That would rule out former Chiefs head coach Gunther Cunningham, now their defensive coordinator.

Peterson said he had no preference for a coach with an offensive or defensive background. He indicated he wanted a seasoned coach but didn’t care if that experience came in the NFL or college.

“Besides Al Saunders, there are some talented guys, and some of them right now are coaching in the playoffs,” Peterson said. “I owe it to Lamar (Hunt) and Clark (Hunt) to talk to those people also.”

Lamar Hunt, the Chiefs owner, echoed those sentiments.

“I think it’s important for us to have somebody who has experience,” Hunt said. “I don’t know personally that it is important to have pro experience. I’m open-minded in that respect. Clearly, the job Nick Saban has done this year (with Miami) proves you can come out of college and do pretty darn good.”

The Chiefs are replacing a 69-year-old coach in Vermeil. Even when he was hired five years ago, the Chiefs viewed Vermeil as a short-term coach. He wound up staying five seasons, two longer than they expected.

Their next coach probably will be someone much younger who could be a long-term solution.

“One thing I’d like to see is someone who has ample time to really make a name for himself and build a foundation here.” Hunt said. “We’re not looking for a two-year fix or one-year fix.”

BigChiefFan · 01-02-2006, 01:00 PM

I have short list of who I would like to see become the coach of the Chiefs and Saunders is included in that list. I definitely would like to see the continuity of the offense stay in place and Saunders guarantees us that.

Johnson&Johnson · 01-02-2006, 01:01 PM

Now that the season's over..I have to chant something else other than LJ!

FISH-ER!

FISHER!

FISHER!

splatbass · 01-02-2006, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

saunders was interviewed last time

they either want him or not ... the interview is BS

You're right. CP know Saunders very well after all these years. If he wanted to hire him he would just do it, an interview would not be necessary. I believe he interviewed him after Marty left, too. He interviewed Saunders just to look like he was giving him a fair chance. Saunders is gone.

Mecca · 01-02-2006, 01:53 PM

Basically all the Chiefs players want Saunders........which tells me there's no way he gets it.

**Rain Man** · 01-02-2006, 02:09 PM

As of this current moment, I'd be happy with Saunders, Jeff Fisher, or Herm Edwards. I'm not familiar with any of the college coaches, so I don't really have an opinion on them.

I don't want to hire an existing NFL coach with a losing career record.

siberian khatru · 01-02-2006, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

As of this current moment, I'd be happy with Saunders, Jeff Fisher, or Herm Edwards. I'm not familiar with any of the college coaches, so I don't really have an opinion on them.

I don't want to hire an existing NFL coach with a losing career record.

You mean like Herm "39-41" Edwards?

Matt39 · 01-02-2006, 02:14 PM

Coming from a Jets fan, please, PLEASE take Herman away from us. Hell, we will even give you Bradway as well. The Jets franchise have been run into the ground by these two bozos running the show.

Brock · 01-02-2006, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt39

Coming from a Jets fan, please, PLEASE take Herman away from us. Hell, we will even give you Bradway as well. The Jets franchise have been run into the ground by these two bozos running the show.

Nothing personal, but your team has won playoff games under Herman Edwards. I don't see how you can blame him for your entire team being on crutches.

Mecca · 01-02-2006, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt39

Coming from a Jets fan, please, PLEASE take Herman away from us. Hell, we will even give you Bradway as well. The Jets franchise have been run into the ground by these two bozos running the show.

Don't like the guys from KC eh, I guess that's what you get for hiring a Peterson assistant to be GM.

**Rain Man** · 01-02-2006, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru

You mean like Herm "39-41" Edwards?

(Dismissive wave). I'll take the playoffs most years, with the occasional bomb in between where four quarterbacks go down.

Matt39 · 01-02-2006, 02:20 PM

Herm's overral record with the Jets is 39-41. His clock management is atrocious. He gets attached to veterans and refuses to play the younger players. He's conservtaive as can be. He hasn't improved on anything since day 1 with the Jets.

We've won 2 playoff games under Herm in 5 seasons. Roethlisberger handed us the divisional game last season and we still couldn't get the job done.

Jets fans as a whole are more than ready to move on from this guy. Beleive me, next season, if Herms your HC, you'll be hearing the same complaints Jet fans ahve had for 5 seasons.

Going 9-7 and 10-6 doesn't bring you to your ultimate goal, which Edwards doesn't seem to realize. He's merely happy with, "making the playoffs."

Matt39 · 01-02-2006, 02:21 PM

BTW guys, excellent board you gus have over here!

The whole "KC connection" the Jets had the past 4 seasons with Dumbway, Herm and *gasp* Hackett drove most Jets fans insane.

**Rain Man** · 01-02-2006, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt39

Coming from a Jets fan, please, PLEASE take Herman away from us. Hell, we will even give you Bradway as well. The Jets franchise have been run into the ground by these two bozos running the show.

I have nothing against Edwards or Bradway, but I just had the bone-chilling thought that, if hired in Kansas City, they might consider bringing back Paul Hackett. AAAAAAGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Mecca · 01-02-2006, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt39

Herm's overral record with the Jets is 39-41. His clock management is atrocious. He gets attached to veterans and refuses to play the younger players. He's conservtaive as can be. He hasn't improved on anything since day 1 with the Jets.

We've won 2 playoff games under Herm in 5 seasons. Roethlisberger handed us the divisional game last season and we still couldn't get the job done.

Jets fans as a whole are more than ready to move on from this guy. Beleive me, next season, if Herms your HC, you'll be hearing the same complaints Jet fans ahve had for 5 seasons.

Going 9-7 and 10-6 doesn't bring you to your ultimate goal, which Edwards doesn't seem to realize. He's merely happy with, "making the playoffs."

I think every fan of every team think's their coach is horrible at clock management. I could levy almost everything you just said about him against Vermiel, the joy of having a coach who screws up exactly the same way.

Mr. Laz · 01-02-2006, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt39

His clock management is atrocious. He gets attached to veterans and refuses to play the younger players. He's conservtaive as can be. He hasn't improved on anything since day 1 with the Jets.

sounds like vermeil

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Matt39 Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	Herm's overral record with the Jets is 39-41. His clock management is atrocious. He gets attached to veterans and refuses to play the younger players. He's conservtaive as can be. He hasn't improved on anything since day 1 with the Jets. We've won 2 playoff games under Herm in 5 seasons. Roethlisberger handed us the divisional game last season and we still couldn't get the job done. Jets fans as a whole are more than ready to move on from this guy. Beleive me, next season, if Herms your HC, you'll be hearing the same complaints Jet fans ahve had for 5 seasons. Going 9-7 and 10-6 doesn't bring you to your ultimate goal, which Edwards doesn't seem to realize. He's merely happy with, "making the playoffs."
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Matt39 Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	BTW guys, excellent board you gus have over here! The whole "KC connection" the Jets had the past 4 seasons with Dumbway, Herm and gasp Hackett drove most Jets fans insane.
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