Don Banks from SI on Chiefs Coaching/GM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

I wouldn't go that far.

But I've brought up at least 10 times and heard no response... why is it that when the 2009 Chiefs make the playoffs in a Mickey Mouse schedule it's considered a fluke. When Arians does the same thing, the same fans think he's the best thing since sliced bread.

Arians is barely beating really crap competition and he's doing it behind a QB who even as a rookie is 10 times better than anyone the Chiefs have had in 10 years. People who believe he's one of the top choices are chasing after shiny objects.

They also beat GB, Minny, and were more than competitive with Houston.

I am undecided on Arians as there are certainly a variety of factors to be considered.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by Sorter

They also beat GB, Minny, and were more than competitive with Houston.

I am undecided on Arians as there are certainly a variety of factors to be considered.

Yes, they did, but as the season progressed they've basically been scraping by really bad teams. I've said that Arians has done well for the situation. But I don't see how what he did was much different from Singletary reviving his 49ers squad in year 1, from Mangini and Haley taking their teams from zero to hero early in their coaching tenure. An easy schedule makes a lot of coaches look good.

I've pointed out some of Arians' red flags. So when I discredit Arians' 2012 success, it's because I don't believe 2012 showed enough for me to make those red flags go away.

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Yes, they did, but as the season progressed they've basically been scraping by really bad teams. I've said that Arians has done well for the situation. But I don't see how what he did was much different from Singletary reviving his 49ers squad in year 1, from Mangini and Haley taking their teams from zero to hero early in their coaching tenure. An easy schedule makes a lot of coaches look good.

I've pointed out some of Arians' red flags. So when I discredit Arians' 2012 success, it's because I don't believe 2012 showed enough for me to make those red flags go away.

Yup. I think he'd be an adequate stop-gap/consi prize. I'm not sure we reach a SB with Arians or he stays for a long time. However, having him could be exceptionally beneficial to Geno/Wilson.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by Sorter

Yup. I think he'd be an adequate stop-gap/consi prize. I'm not sure we reach a SB with Arians or he stays for a long time. However, having him could be exceptionally beneficial to Geno/Wilson.

I disagree. I think what you want is a terrific motivator/leader/disciplinary head coach and an offensive coordinator who is a QB guru. Again, the part that bothers me most about Arians is the way he enabled Big Ben to become a spoiled brat, on and off the field. Geno seems like a good kid, but he also seems a little immature. You need a head coach who's going to be tough but fair, not a coach like Arians who will be your best friend even when you screw up.