Chiefs La Canfora: NFL execs believe Polian will land in KC/Eagles eyeing Chip Kelly - Page 5

Quesadilla Joe · 12-23-2012, 12:05 PM

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/ja...nfora/21445566

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Bill Polian expected to get consideration to run Chiefs

Longtime NFL executive Bill Polian will be exploring NFL options in 2013, sources said, and numerous NFL execs believe he could be with the Chiefs next month.

As previously reported, sources said Kansas City's embattled general manager Scott Pioli was offered a contract extension prior to the season but did not sign it, and Chiefs owner Clark Hunt is under intense pressure to retool the coaching staff and front office in 2013. Hunt is a private man and sensitive to criticism, according to many who have worked for him.

The 69-year-old Polian is vastly experienced and very hands on, brings immediate credibility and has a high profile that could provide a buffer for Hunt, who does not oversee the day-to-day operations. Polian has succeeded with numerous franchises and with perhaps six GM jobs opening up, this could be a year where several former executives get back in the game.

The Polians and Hunt could be a logical fit, with Polian filling a role similar to the one played by Carl Peterson in Kansas City from 1989-2008. Polian's son Chris, also a former Colts GM, could become involved in personnel with the Chiefs as well.

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The Philadelphia Eagles will consider Chip Kelly to replace Andy Reid, according to league sources, and multiple executives with rival teams anticipate Philadelphia making a heavy push to land the Oregon head coach.

As previously reported in the space, Kelly will be a hot NFL commodity, and with possible NCAA sanctions looming over Oregon, the noted offensive mind is expected to make the jump to the NFL. The Ducks finish out their season in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl against Kansas State on Jan. 3. The Eagles won't be the only team to contact Kelly, but league sources expect them to be among the first to try to interview him, and believe he could emerge as a quick favorite for the position. The attractiveness of the Eagles job, versus other potential opportunities on Kelly's plate, remains to be seen. Kelly turned down Tampa Bay last offseason after effectively agreeing to take the job, and it's not known how Philly's fluid quarterback situation and organizational structure might factor into his interest there.

Kelly is 45-7 in four years as head coach at Oregon, but has no NFL experience.

The Eagles have not looked to the college ranks for a head coach since hiring Dick Vermeil away from UCLA in 1976. Vermeil led the team to won one of its two Super Bowl appearances to date in his seven seasons with the team (1976-82).

Reid, whose 14-year tenure with the Eagles is believed to be coming to an end, is seeking to coach elsewhere in 2013, and is expected by those close to him to move on regardless of whether Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie wanted him to return.

Mr. Laz · 12-23-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by aturnis

Polian hamstrung Mannings career with shitty defenses. Peyton and Indy should have many more rings.

Manning hamstrung his own career with his huge contract that didn't allow more talent on the team around him.

King_Chief_Fan · 12-23-2012, 04:06 PM

any GM change without a HC, OC change is not acceptable.

I want to hear that Crennel and Daboll are out of a job

Sure-Oz · 12-23-2012, 04:07 PM

Gotta get young on both moves imo.

Mr. Laz · 12-23-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

any GM change without a HC, OC change is not acceptable.

I want to hear that Crennel and Daboll are out of a job

nah, i don't see any way we change GM's but don't change the coaching staff.

Might change coaches and keep the GM but not the other way around ... just doesn't work that way

Mr. Laz · 12-23-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Gotta get young on both moves imo.

why does age matter for the GM?

**The Bad Guy** · 12-23-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

why does age matter for the GM?

Age should absolutely matter for a team that's young. You want a GM that's going to be here 5+ years and a 70 year old does not provide that. How many 80 year old GMs are there?

This organization needs stability. It needs guys that are going to be in place for a while after the debacle that has been the last 4 years.

**BossChief** · 12-23-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

any GM change without a HC, OC change is not acceptable.

I want to hear that Crennel and Daboll are out of a job

You think there is even a 1% chance a new GM is hired is goes with Romeo Crennel as his first head coach?

chagrin · 12-23-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by King_Chief_Fan

any GM change without a HC, OC change is not acceptable.

I want to hear that Crennel and Daboll are out of a job

thank you

htismaqe · 12-23-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

You think there is even a 1% chance a new GM is hired is goes with Romeo Crennel as his first head coach?

Exactly.

They are going to gut the football side of the operation.

**Rausch** · 12-23-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Exactly.

They are going to gut the football side of the operation.

This.

We win.

WE WIN.

DO NOT FORGET TO THANK THOSE WHO CARED ENOUGH TO MAKE IT HAPPEN...

Sweet Daddy Hate · 12-23-2012, 05:32 PM

No. Sweet God NO.

And **** you Slappy.

DaWolf · 12-23-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

This.

We win.

WE WIN.

We only win if the right choice is made, not if history repeats itself. I truly believe Polian would be a bad hire based on what this franchise needs...

CaliforniaChief · 12-23-2012, 05:37 PM

Here's a sampling of the stupidity of Chiefs fans taken from comments under the Chiefs' last FB post:

"I say no to geno smith i say we take teo in the 1st and then the qb from kansas state in the 2nd round cuz we now need a milb to"

"We have cap space most in Nfl..We have lots draft pics..Let get Mark Sanchez he needs new scenery.Re sign Dwayne Bowe .We have tAlent to beSt anyone.Let get Brian Billick..We will rise"

"1st round we need running back Monte Ball from Wisconsin, we need to keep our running game stout. Charles is not getting younger . we can get a quality QB in the 2nd round or go after A Smith and Kirk Cousins. We have a stout defense if it isn't broke don't fix it . Now the REAL need GM and COACH !!!!!!!!! GET'EM OUT !!!!!!!"

"Do any of you really think that a high draft pick is really going to fix the problems that they have. What we need is a proven QB, move Crennel to D coord. and trade away the draft picks for offensive linemen and recievers."

"They don't need qb use cassel fire offensive coaching, keep Romeo with defense draft Te'o problems solved playoffs nuff said"

Sweet Daddy Hate · 12-23-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

Here's a sampling of the stupidity of Chiefs fans taken from comments under the Chiefs' last FB post:

"I say no to geno smith i say we take teo in the 1st and then the qb from kansas state in the 2nd round cuz we now need a milb to"

"We have cap space most in Nfl..We have lots draft pics..Let get Mark Sanchez he needs new scenery.Re sign Dwayne Bowe .We have tAlent to beSt anyone.Let get Brian Billick..We will rise"

"1st round we need running back Monte Ball from Wisconsin, we need to keep our running game stout. Charles is not getting younger . we can get a quality QB in the 2nd round or go after A Smith and Kirk Cousins. We have a stout defense if it isn't broke don't fix it . Now the REAL need GM and COACH !!!!!!!!! GET'EM OUT !!!!!!!"

"Do any of you really think that a high draft pick is really going to fix the problems that they have. What we need is a proven QB, move Crennel to D coord. and trade away the draft picks for offensive linemen and recievers."

"They don't need qb use cassel fire offensive coaching, keep Romeo with defense draft Te'o problems solved playoffs nuff said"

God our fans are so ****ing dumb it hurts.

CaliforniaChief · 12-23-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthPioliSatan

God our fans are so ****ing dumb it hurts.

My head is spinning, it's so mind-blowing.

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CaliforniaChief #RIPAce Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $12422899	Here's a sampling of the stupidity of Chiefs fans taken from comments under the Chiefs' last FB post: "I say no to geno smith i say we take teo in the 1st and then the qb from kansas state in the 2nd round cuz we now need a milb to" "We have cap space most in Nfl..We have lots draft pics..Let get Mark Sanchez he needs new scenery.Re sign Dwayne Bowe .We have tAlent to beSt anyone.Let get Brian Billick..We will rise" "1st round we need running back Monte Ball from Wisconsin, we need to keep our running game stout. Charles is not getting younger . we can get a quality QB in the 2nd round or go after A Smith and Kirk Cousins. We have a stout defense if it isn't broke don't fix it . Now the REAL need GM and COACH !!!!!!!!! GET'EM OUT !!!!!!!" "Do any of you really think that a high draft pick is really going to fix the problems that they have. What we need is a proven QB, move Crennel to D coord. and trade away the draft picks for offensive linemen and recievers." "They don't need qb use cassel fire offensive coaching, keep Romeo with defense draft Te'o problems solved playoffs nuff said"
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