Teicher: Chiefs show interest in Fassel

tk13 · 01-04-2006, 02:21 AM

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...s/13543616.htm

Carl’s last coach?
Chiefs show interest in Fassel as hot list becomes one shorter

By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star

One of the candidates to be the Chiefs’ next head coach came off the job market Tuesday. A second was interviewing elsewhere, while a third was apparently on hold.

Still, the process to replace Dick Vermeil appeared to be advancing.

Baltimore general manager Ozzie Newsome said he had granted Chiefs president/general manager Carl Peterson permission to speak with Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Fassel, and Newsome thought the two were meeting Tuesday night.

Fassel is the former head coach of the New York Giants. He coached the Giants to the Super Bowl after the 2000 season. He spent the last two seasons with the Ravens.

Meanwhile, Washington defensive coordinator Gregg Williams agreed to a contract extension, effectively removing himself as a candidate for the Chiefs and other teams. The Chiefs had tried Monday to set up an interview with Williams for next week.

Peterson also indicated for the first time that his most recent contract extension would be his last and that he hoped he wouldn’t have to hire yet another coach after this one.

“When Lamar (Hunt) and Clark (Hunt) asked me last year to re-up for another four years starting this February, I said, ‘This will be the last ride for me,’ ” Peterson said. “I’ve been here a long time and love it. I’ve got the best ownership in the National Football League. But I would like to think this next head football coach is going to be here longer than (me).”

Chiefs offensive coordinator Al Saunders, who had interviewed with Peterson on Monday, was in Minnesota meeting with the Vikings about their vacant head-coaching job. The Chiefs had yet to ask the Jets for permission to speak with their head coach, Herman Edwards.

“Officially, I haven’t received a phone call from Kansas City, and I’m not expecting one right now,” Jets general manager Terry Bradway said on his radio show on Tuesday in New York.

Other candidates appeared to include former Cleveland coach Butch Davis and two offensive coordinators, San Diego’s Cam Cameron and Denver’s Gary Kubiak.

Davis, fired by the Browns in the 2004 season, issued a statement through the NFL Network that he was interested in getting back into coaching. Davis has been an analyst for the network.

Peterson wouldn’t confirm or deny any candidates at Vermeil’s farewell news conference. He did acknowledge meeting Monday with Saunders.

“I thought it went well,” Peterson said. “I told him it’s the beginning of an interview. It was a lot less formal than formal. One of the reasons is that I’ve known Al since 1974.

“There are some very talented candidates out there that I want to talk to. I owe that to the Lamar Hunt family. Al is certainly a candidate and a consideration. I know Al. I know his strengths and weaknesses. We had a very good interview that’s not concluded. Al needs to also pursue some opportunities specific to interviews he has. And then there are other considerations. It’s more than just the offensive side of the football.”

Saunders was scheduled to interview Thursday with the Houston Texans.

Chiefs Pantalones · 01-04-2006, 02:25 AM

I hope Al ends up being the next HC.

Either way, though, as long as we keep the offensive system, get a defense, and win a Super Bowl, I'm fine with whoever the next HC is.

RedDread · 01-04-2006, 02:36 AM

If we're bringing in Fassel we might as well just promote Saunders to HC instead.

**jAZ** · 01-04-2006, 02:38 AM

Nooooo!!!!

**chefsos** · 01-04-2006, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

Nooooo!!!!

Enhanced your post.

DenverChief · 01-04-2006, 02:53 AM

what is wrong with Fassel?

tk13 · 01-04-2006, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DenverChief

what is wrong with Fassel?

They're usually found from dinosaurs.

**Tribal Warfare** · 01-04-2006, 03:03 AM

The thing I want to know is when Tim Lewis and Ron Rivera come to KC for an interview.

**jAZ** · 01-04-2006, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DenverChief

what is wrong with Fassel?

Well first of all, he is an offensive guy. And not particularly good one based on his track record. He made it to a superbowl in NY, but he also tanked HUGELY the next year (or was it the year they ended up making it to the SB).

I have always been hugely supportive of DV and his offensive appoach, but I think our offense will surive and our system is in place. We don't need a new offensive system.

Our weakness is on Defense and I think we need a defensive coach to fill that in. If we are going to bring in an offensive coach it needs to be someone who will keep our system in tact because I think our offensive talent fits the timing, RAC aspects of our system.

Bringing in a new system (something I would expect Fassel to do) would be the worst thing for us in the next few years.

To me it just makes the least sense of any of the options we've discussed.

**Reaper16** · 01-04-2006, 03:05 AM

Carl talking about leaving in 4 years gives us a glimmering ray of hope that someday, one fine day our dreams will manifest themslves into something tangible.

tk13 · 01-04-2006, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

The thing I want to know is when Tim Lewis and Ron Rivera come to KC for an interview.

They have to get eliminated from the playoffs before they interview anywhere.

DenverChief · 01-04-2006, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tk13

They're usually found from dinosaurs.

he led the Gnats to the super bowl....

DenverChief · 01-04-2006, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

Well first of all, he is an offensive guy. And not particularly good one based on his track record. He made it to a superbowl in NY, but he also tanked HUGELY the next year (or was it the year they ended up making it to the SB).

I have always been hugely supportive of DV and his offensive appoach, but I think our offense will surive and our system is in place. We don't need a new offensive system.

Our weakness is on Defense and I think we need a defensive coach to fill that in. If we are going to bring in an offensive coach it needs to be someone who will keep our system in tact because I think our offensive talent fits the timing, RAC aspects of our system.

Bringing in a new system (something I would expect Fassel to do) would be the worst thing for us in the next few years.

To me it just makes the least sense of any of the options we've discussed.

OK

**Tribal Warfare** · 01-04-2006, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tk13

They have to get eliminated from the playoffs before they interview anywhere.

it was a rhetoric question

**jAZ** · 01-04-2006, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DenverChief

he led the Gnats to the super bowl....

I think the year they won the superbowl was the year he made his "guarantee" of a playoff appearance. They got on a roll. But the reason he felt able to make such a guarantee was that he was likely to be fired if they didn't make the playoffs.

His run gave him another couple years.

He was fired after going 4-12 in his 7th season.

01-04-2006, 02:21 AM
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $2002500	Teicher: Chiefs show interest in Fassel http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...s/13543616.htm Carl’s last coach? Chiefs show interest in Fassel as hot list becomes one shorter By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star One of the candidates to be the Chiefs’ next head coach came off the job market Tuesday. A second was interviewing elsewhere, while a third was apparently on hold. Still, the process to replace Dick Vermeil appeared to be advancing. Baltimore general manager Ozzie Newsome said he had granted Chiefs president/general manager Carl Peterson permission to speak with Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Fassel, and Newsome thought the two were meeting Tuesday night. Fassel is the former head coach of the New York Giants. He coached the Giants to the Super Bowl after the 2000 season. He spent the last two seasons with the Ravens. Meanwhile, Washington defensive coordinator Gregg Williams agreed to a contract extension, effectively removing himself as a candidate for the Chiefs and other teams. The Chiefs had tried Monday to set up an interview with Williams for next week. Peterson also indicated for the first time that his most recent contract extension would be his last and that he hoped he wouldn’t have to hire yet another coach after this one. “When Lamar (Hunt) and Clark (Hunt) asked me last year to re-up for another four years starting this February, I said, ‘This will be the last ride for me,’ ” Peterson said. “I’ve been here a long time and love it. I’ve got the best ownership in the National Football League. But I would like to think this next head football coach is going to be here longer than (me).” Chiefs offensive coordinator Al Saunders, who had interviewed with Peterson on Monday, was in Minnesota meeting with the Vikings about their vacant head-coaching job. The Chiefs had yet to ask the Jets for permission to speak with their head coach, Herman Edwards. “Officially, I haven’t received a phone call from Kansas City, and I’m not expecting one right now,” Jets general manager Terry Bradway said on his radio show on Tuesday in New York. Other candidates appeared to include former Cleveland coach Butch Davis and two offensive coordinators, San Diego’s Cam Cameron and Denver’s Gary Kubiak. Davis, fired by the Browns in the 2004 season, issued a statement through the NFL Network that he was interested in getting back into coaching. Davis has been an analyst for the network. Peterson wouldn’t confirm or deny any candidates at Vermeil’s farewell news conference. He did acknowledge meeting Monday with Saunders. “I thought it went well,” Peterson said. “I told him it’s the beginning of an interview. It was a lot less formal than formal. One of the reasons is that I’ve known Al since 1974. “There are some very talented candidates out there that I want to talk to. I owe that to the Lamar Hunt family. Al is certainly a candidate and a consideration. I know Al. I know his strengths and weaknesses. We had a very good interview that’s not concluded. Al needs to also pursue some opportunities specific to interviews he has. And then there are other considerations. It’s more than just the offensive side of the football.” Saunders was scheduled to interview Thursday with the Houston Texans.
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