***HERMAN EDWARDS PRESS CONFERENCE THREAD***

[KChiefs1]

Can't listen to it at work or watch it....can someone provide the updates in this thread please!

Thanks!:clap:

[meStevo]

They just asked to turn off cell phones.

[beer bacon]

Carl just bodyslammed Whitlock. Now he has him in a headlock.

[Lzen]

Jason Whitlock was seen in the corner gorging himself with Gates BBQ.

[journeyscarab]

Buffer city...streaming sucks.

[FAX]

Salma Hayek just kicked Gretz in the ballsack.

FAX

[journeyscarab]

Are they moving furniture or what?

[Rausch]

Lamar JR. pimping Herm right now.

Jr looks about 19 years old...

[dirk digler]

Listening on http://www.810whb.com/

[Saulbadguy]

Applause.

[Katipan]

He's a saint and beloved.

[Rausch]

Carl's turn to pimp Herm.

He does kind of look like Monty Burns...

[oldandslow]

Clark Hunt talking about Faith and character as he introduces Herm.

and competing for the Lamar Hunt trophy

[Chief Henry]

Hermans wifes name is Lea (sp)...Does she have big tits. We need to know this stuff dammitt.

[beer bacon]

Clark and Herm are on the Kiss Cam!

[Bootlegged]

Lamar JR. pimping Herm right now.

Jr looks about 19 years old...


How old is he? Looks like he should be away at Prep School.

[beavis]

Lamar JR. pimping Herm right now.

Jr looks about 19 years old...
I just said the same thing. ROFL

[Rausch]

Pretty much reading word for word from the press release.

[ptlyon]

Suddenly a cow ambles across the stage

[oldandslow]

Carl talking about...

integrity
winning football games
coaching all aspects of games
great relationships with players
teams always up in takeaways and down in penalties
well disciplined
gives props to DV

[Kylo Ren]

Carl: "blah, blah, blah.........Dick Vermiel........blah, blah, blah."

[journeyscarab]

Hermans wifes name is Lea (sp)...Does she have big tits. We need to know this stuff dammitt.

Does she have her hair in buns on either side of her head?

[FringeNC]

Neat...he's great at public relations and marketing.

[ChiefsFan4Life]

Carl

I hire people because I am friends with them

[Rausch]

Hermans wifes name is Lea (sp)...Does she have big tits. We need to know this stuff dammitt.

http://www.senkarik.com/images/herm-lia-edwards.jpg

[tomahawk kid]

Herm just ripped off his sleeves and grew a beard.....

[Baby Lee]

Herm was an amazing personnel . . . person.

ROFL ROFL

[oldandslow]

carl thanks the NY Jets and Bradway

[Kylo Ren]

Shut up Carl !!!! We want to hear Herm, not you!

[Dartgod]

Herm thanking everyone...

[journeyscarab]

Dick's in the house.

[beer bacon]

Herm: I once killed a mountain lion with my bare hands.

[chefsos]

carl thanks the NY Jets and Bradway
...for bending over.

[B2chiefsfan]

'He did and will win play-off games........"

[Alton deFlat]

A COW!! Why in the hell would they let a cow cross the stage at such an important event?? Somebody's head is gonna roll.

[oldandslow]

Herm up...

thanks Jets for letting it happen
thanks hunt family
gives DV props
gives his biography

[Rausch]

Herm thanks Jets, then Lamar for chance in KC.

Damn near tears up, DV style.

Wait....yeah....that was a tear.

He's tearing up....

[Baby Lee]

Football is a game about the players. . .

The players may come and go, but the game remains.

Nice juxtaposition. :spock:

[KCTitus]

Is it just me or did Carl sound like he was starting to cry and Edwards just started to do it when mentioning DV.

[Dartgod]

Talent alone does not win games = We will not be signing any free agents

[Mile High Mania]

Basically, he's a "good person"... knows lots of people in the KC organization... talking about "team" and "family"...

Generic coach speak, you've heard it before.

[Baby Lee]

A COW!! Why in the hell would they let a cow cross the stage at such an important event?? Somebody's head is gonna roll.
It got chased up there by the NEW CAMERO!!!

[Kylo Ren]

"If it wasn't for the game of football, I wouldn't be playing football today."

[oldandslow]

honor to coach in NFL
about commitment
not only talent - but team commitment
players that play will play for the name on the helmet not name on the jersey

[FringeNC]

He's certainly not as articulate as Dick Vermeil. He's damn near rambling incoherently.

[jynni]

Talent alone does not win games = We will not be signing any free agents

We're fooked!!!

:cuss:

[KCTitus]

Talent alone does not win games = We will not be signing any free agents

Well it is an even numbered year.

[beer bacon]

Herm: It is time for Derrick Johnson to take off his diapers.

[Mile High Mania]

He's glad to be "home"... whatever happened in NY, stays in NY. I think he farted.

[FAX]

Herm: grateful for woody johnson.

FAX

[Rausch]

Told reporters who want to ask questions about the Jets to STFU and STFD...

[oldandslow]

excited about KC and Chiefs
thanks Jet players
will make difference here
what happened in NY stays in NY - will not talk about NY
ask questions about the Chiefs not Jets

[Kylo Ren]

Herm just said that he refuses to answer any questions about what happened in NY. He'll only answer KC Chiefs questions.

[FringeNC]

almost painful to watch...

[tomahawk kid]

He's certainly not as articulate as Dick Vermeil. He's damn near rambling incoherently.

I hope people don't hold that against him.

[chefsos]

"What happened in New York, stays in New York."

[Mile High Mania]

Loves the offense... hates change.

[ChiefsFan4Life]

When asked about the offense:

"I'm not dumb now, I'm not gonna change things just to change things"

[oldandslow]

will interview all coaching staff before making decisions
not changing offense - I'm not dumb

[B2chiefsfan]

"I'm the Head Coach of the Kansas city Chiefs, and that's all that matters...." -Herm

[Fire Me Boy!]

Just said "You don't change things to change things" in regards to offense. Said he's not been a part of a team that's scored 30 poitns a game, likes that .

[Baby Lee]

"Well looky here." - evidently the Chiefs have been punked by Captain Janks.

[Mile High Mania]

His philosophy for KC is... Win. Win by scoring points and not letting them score points.

Now ... NOW ... I see why KC wants him.

[Katipan]

"the offense here is pretty good the last time i checked they beat us up opening day. obviously this offense has been prolific. i mean they can score points. look here now. i'm not dumb now. you dont change things just to change things."

[Fire Me Boy!]

Just said "You don't change things to change things" in regards to offense. Said he's not been a part of a team that's scored 30 poitns a game, likes that .


Look at the playoffs, defense wins. If you're going to win a championship you have to have a great defense.

[SPchief]

DICK taught me to play defense

[oldandslow]

Defense wins championships

[Piper]

He's certainly not as articulate as Dick Vermeil. He's damn near rambling incoherently.
Get used to it. That is standard practice.

Thanks for the 4th rounder. We'll probably screw that up to though.

-jets fan

[Dartgod]

I think he just took a back-handed swipe at Vermiel's defenses.

[Fire Me Boy!]

phrases we'll hear again...

"last time i checked..." and "obviously..."

I've only been watching for a few minutes and he's used both of those a LOT already.

[Alton deFlat]

"You have to play defense"

[ChiefsFan4Life]

****ing satellite feed just went down

[Iowanian]

"If you're going to WIN championships..you've got to have Championship defense"
"every team I've ever coached has had good defense"

"you pass to score, run to win..but you HAVE TO PLAY DEFENSE"

"
You have to score early, control the game with the run and play defense"

[SPchief]

We're going to teach these players to play defense

[KC Dan]

He was doing well talking about playing defense is the key, lots of defense talk but then he said "I learned that from Vermeil" DOH!:banghead:

[FringeNC]

You throw to score, and run to win?

WTF? You run and throw to score and win. Hopefully, he can coach better than he can take questions, and give coherent answers.

[Rausch]

****ing satellite feed just went down

Same time CP did... :banghead:

[NaptownChief]

He's certainly not as articulate as Dick Vermeil. He's damn near rambling incoherently.


Maybe he has a feed in his ear with Gun on the other end.

[beer bacon]

You throw to score, and run to win?

WTF? You run and throw to score and win. Hopefully, he can coach better than he can take questions, and give coherent answers.

We should fire this SOB and hire somebody who does good press conferences. You play football to have great press conferences damnit!

[Frankie]

DICK taught me to play defense
:banghead:

[Dartgod]

All kinds of race-related questions now. :shake:

Who gives a fugg? What I want to know, can you lead this team to the Super Bowl?

[jspchief]

You throw to score, and run to win?

WTF? You run and throw to score and win. Hopefully, he can coach better than he can take questions, and give coherent answers.Saunders didn't get the job. Get over it.

[SPchief]

I'm like this
I'm like this
I'm like this
I'm like this
I'm like this
I'm like this

[FAX]

herm will be relaxed on the sideline and make decisions within 35 seconds

FAX

[oldandslow]

Actually, I think he sounds solid - confident.

Almost like Denzel Washington in "Titans"

[FringeNC]

Saunders didn't get the job. Get over it.

I am over it, but you cannot tell me that comment makes any sense. Teams have to be able to pass as well as run to win games, and you know it. Why stick up for an idiotic remark?

And by the way, the Chiefs are Saunders ran more than almost all other teams, so again I don't understand the relevancy of Herman's remark, or your attempted insult.

[ChiefsFan4Life]

LOL! He said Vermeil made players "accountable"

Worst statement of the year.

[Tribal Warfare]

Talent alone does not win games = We will not be signing any free agents
What I got from it was that some of our coaches suck, and that department will change. I didn't recieve from that KC will take the status quo on this issue.

[tomahawk kid]

Actually, I think he sounds solid - confident.

Almost like Denzel Washington in "Titans"

That's what I thought.

This guy can't wait for next season to start. You can hear it in his voice.

[tomahawk kid]

LOL! He said Vermeil made players "accountable"

Worst statement of the year.

in Philly...when he played for him there.

It's amazing how people hear what they want to hear.

[|Zach|]

We should fire this SOB and hire somebody who does good press conferences. You play football to have great press conferences damnit!
ROFL ROFL

[ChiefsFan4Life]

in Philly...when he played for him there.

It's amazing how people hear what they want to hear.

So? My statement is still correct.

It's amazing how retarded some people are. :rolleyes:

[siberian khatru]

LOL! He said Vermeil made players "accountable"

Worst statement of the year.

Did Eric Hicks break up laughing in the back of the room?

[ChiefsFan4Life]

Did Eric Hicks break up laughing in the back of the room?

He was a little slow to laugh.

[Rausch]

Coaching on the grass, eh?...

[Digital Takawira]

who cares about a coach sounding articulate? bill belichick sounds like dick clark post-stroke sometimes, and he's done allright.

[Dartgod]

A. Teicher: "What will you say to your players the first time you meet with them?

Herm: "Well, you're not going to be there because you're not invited, so I'm not going to tell you. The players can tell you if they want, but I'm not telling you."

ROFL

[tomahawk kid]

So? My statement is still correct.

It's amazing how retarded some people are. :rolleyes:

You "cherry picked" his comments to make it sound like he was inferring Dick holding players accountable in KC.

It's pretty common knowledge that DV has softened considerably since his days in Philly.

I clarified your statement for those members not able to hear the press conference live.

Thanks for resorting to name calling though. It's usually a strong indicator of intelligence.

[phxchief]

A. Teicher: "What will you say to your players the first time you meet with them?

Herm: "Well, you're not going to be there because you're not invited, so I'm not going to tell you. The players can tell you if they want, but I'm not telling you."

ROFL

ROFL Herm's a great sound-byte.

I love his attitude personally.

Is Vermeil sat down, tearing up?

[Eleazar]

You know, I was and am still 100% willing to give Herman Edwards a chance in KC, but that was not the best press conference I ever heard.

[Eleazar]

Actually, I think he sounds solid - confident.

Almost like Denzel Washington in "Titans"

Hopefully Edwards doesn't become the most overrated coach ever, like Washington is the most overrated actor ever

[Katipan]

You know, I was and am still 100% willing to give Herman Edwards a chance in KC, but that was not the best press conference I ever heard.

it was hilarious

Dickie made you accountable. (how to make a better man)
im getting on the preachers box now
its like when you go to the bpatist church
now we're catholics
but before
I went to a baptist church
one thing we were always asked
"who wants to go to heaven"
everyone raised their hands
"who really wants to go to heaven"
every raised 2 hands
"who wants to die"
everyone put their hands down
its called sacrifice
its called being commited to something
thats what makes you a better man
you have to give up something to get something in this world
theres a difference between commitment and convenience.
thats why we have 7-11s
i'm not a convenience sort of guy
i want commitment
people want it easy
life is not convenient
its about the guys that are commited
and i learned that from vermeil

[kcfanXIII]

i thought he did a good job. i'm 100% behind him. anybody watch the comments on espnews? they think there is more pressure for him to win here than in new york.

[royr17]

Hopefully Edwards doesn't become the most overrated coach ever, like Washington is the most overrated actor ever

Hey now, Denzel Washington is a great actor, I dont know who you have been watchin, but its not him.

[beer bacon]

i thought he did a good job. i'm 100% behind him. anybody watch the comments on espnews? they think there is more pressure for him to win here than in new york.

That would be true if he was the new HC for the Jets as opposed to the guy that just led them to a 4-12 situation.

[tk13]

I was entertained. The sacrifice story was good. I look forward to 4 years of people having a fit over his press conferences.

[penchief]

He was doing well talking about playing defense is the key, lots of defense talk but then he said "I learned that from Vermeil" DOH!:banghead:

I know it's hard to believe but that is historically and factually accurate. When Vermeil first came to the Chiefs I was amazed at how many people weren't aware of Vermeil's legacy with the Eagles. Those Philadelphia teams played hellacious defense and controlled the game with Wilbert Montgomery running the ball.

In short, he played Martyball before Marty invented Martyball.

[jspchief]

I look forward to 4 years of people having a fit over his press conferences.Yep. There's already people hanging on every word, applying the most literal interpretation, in an attempt to find fault. Nothing like failing before you even try.

[Saulbadguy]

I love press conference whiners.

[DTLB58]

You know, I was and am still 100% willing to give Herman Edwards a chance in KC, but that was not the best press conference I ever heard.

Sometimes I think he just talks to much.

But he is very motivational, For better or worse, Reminds me of Marty.

[beer bacon]

I don't mean to bring you guys down, but check out NFL.com. After Herm's poor performance during the press conference the Chiefs were stripped of their 2nd round pick. Herm better pick up his game.

[Swanman]

I don't mean to bring you guys down, but check out NFL.com. After Herm's poor performance during the press conference the Chiefs were stripped of their 2nd round pick. Herm better pick up his game.

With our stellar record with recent 2nd rounders, we can afford to lose that pick.

[Bearcat]

"you pass to score, run to win... You have to score early, control the game with the run and play defense"


Wow... that just reeks of play not to lose.

[FAX]

There once was a head coach named Herm
Whose conferences made the press squirm.
He said, "You coach on the grass".
And, "Now I go to mass".
"And, you're not invited, you media worm!"

FAX

[B2chiefsfan]

i thought he did a good job. i'm 100% behind him. anybody watch the comments on espnews? they think there is more pressure for him to win here than in new york.


Ya thinks...........:)


I can give a rat's azz about his press conferences, I'm more concerned about actions on the field..........

[oldandslow]

Wow... that just reeks of play not to lose.

Looking at the stats

2004 Jets

Runs attempted 527
Passes attempted 438

2005 Jets

Runs attempted 384
Passes attempted 470

2004 Chiefs

Runs attempted 496
Passes attempted 561

2005 Chiefs

Runs attempted 520
Passes attempted 507

What I see here are the same tendencies...winning teams (2005 chiefs, 2004 jets) are more apt to run than pass. Losing teams are just the opposite.

I think the most telling stat is that the 2004 Jets and the 2005 Chiefs had nearly the same number of runs attempted.

[tk13]

Wow... that just reeks of play not to lose.
That just reeks of "taking one comment and blowing it up".

Running the football in the 4th quarter does not necessarily equal "play not to lose". Look at that 2nd Denver game... we threw the ball, threw the ball, loosened them up, then in the 4th quarter LJ ran all over them and finished the job. We weren't playing to lose then.

[FringeNC]

That just reeks of "taking one comment and blowing it up".

Running the football in the 4th quarter does not necessarily equal "play not to lose". Look at that 2nd Denver game... we threw the ball, threw the ball, loosened them up, then in the 4th quarter LJ ran all over them and finished the job. We weren't playing to lose then.

Of course that comment reeks of playing not to lose. That's why it's imperative that Herm Edwards has the same type of arrangement that Dungy does Indy. It doesn't mean that we are destined to lose this offense, but it does mean that left to his own devices, Herm would build a Martyball team, just as Dungy would. It's Carl's job to make sure that doesn't happen.

[Frankie]

Hey now, Denzel Washington is a great actor, I dont know who you have been watchin, but its not him.
Wesley Snipes

[the Talking Can]

Wow... that just reeks of play not to lose.

or, you could call it "How Denver won the AFC West and got a bye and home playoff game..."

[Eleazar]

Yep. There's already people hanging on every word, applying the most literal interpretation, in an attempt to find fault. Nothing like failing before you even try.

I'm a supporter, don't get me wrong. I'm in his camp now. But... I guess I wasn't used to a rambling, at times downright strange press conference like that. If I had never heard of Edwards before today and heard the press conference, I don't think I would have been impressed.

[tk13]

Of course that comment reeks of playing not to lose. That's why it's imperative that Herm Edwards has the same type of arrangement that Dungy does Indy. It doesn't mean that we are destined to lose this offense, but it does mean that left to his own devices, Herm would build a Martyball team, just as Dungy would. It's Carl's job to make sure that doesn't happen.
Haha... you people are great. If you run the football at the end of the game, it's playing not to lose. If you throw the football you're being too "cute".

Here's how it works... and this is exactly what Herm said today. If you win, you did it right, if you lose, everybody criticizes you. That's how it works. Look at how many people rode Al for throwing late in the first half of the Dallas game, or called this play or that play too cute, there are a billion examples of this. But I guarantee you that if we get in that same situation next year and Herm runs it three times and we have to kick a FG, then he's playing too conservative. There is no right answer, except to win.

[Eleazar]

Haha... you people are great. If you run the football at the end of the game, it's playing not to lose. If you throw the football you're being too "cute".

Exactly...

I don't think coaches, coordinators, quarterbacks, running backs, game situations, or anything else matters - the play calling will always be reviled.

[Frosty]

I'm guessing by the "teach the players to play defense" comments that Gunther is gone now?

[Frankie]

I'm a supporter, don't get me wrong. I'm in his pants now.Fixed your typo.
:p

[VonneMarie]

Herm thanks Jets, then Lamar for chance in KC.

Damn near tears up, DV style.

Wait....yeah....that was a tear.

He's tearing up....
I thought we got rid of that sh!t when Vermiel retired! :cuss:

[chiefs4me]

Dumb question I know........but do I care, :D nope, so someone tell me why they picked him as our new HC.....why him?????????

[FringeNC]

Haha... you people are great. If you run the football at the end of the game, it's playing not to lose. If you throw the football you're being too "cute".

Here's how it works... and this is exactly what Herm said today. If you win, you did it right, if you lose, everybody criticizes you. That's how it works. Look at how many people rode Al for throwing late in the first half of the Dallas game, or called this play or that play too cute, there are a billion examples of this. But I guarantee you that if we get in that same situation next year and Herm runs it three times and we have to kick a FG, then he's playing too conservative. There is no right answer, except to win.

You find a single time where I have ever criticized us for throwing the football.

When Vermeil got here he made a point that we were not going to try to let it come down to one play. That we were going to be aggressive on offense. That's obviously not Herm's way. DV's initial press conference was all about being aggressive on offensive. We need to make sure we don't lose that DV-AS mentality on offense, which is the reason why Herm needs to be Dungy'ed. That doesn't mean that Herm is going to suck as a HC, it means that we need to try to max. Herm's positives and minimize his negatives, just like the Colts have done with Dungy.

[VonneMarie]

who cares about a coach sounding articulate? bill belichick sounds like dick clark post-stroke sometimes, and he's done allright.
ROFL

[Logical]

Talent alone does not win games = We will not be signing any free agentsROFL Suprise, suprise

[KcMizzou]

Dumb question I know........but do I care, :D nope, so someone tell me why they picked him as our new HC.....why him?????????Because you weren't available.

[Logical]

His philosophy for KC is... Win. Win by scoring points and not letting them score points.

Brilliant (cue commercial)

Now ... NOW ... I see why KC wants him.

ROFL

[VonneMarie]

A. Teicher: "What will you say to your players the first time you meet with them?

Herm: "Well, you're not going to be there because you're not invited, so I'm not going to tell you. The players can tell you if they want, but I'm not telling you."

ROFL
He sounds like a little girl telling somebody they're not invited to her party. ROFL

[Calcountry]

He's glad to be "home"... whatever happened in NY, stays in NY. I think he farted.Somebody ought to clue him in, that he was coaching in NY that whole time, not Vegas.

[Logical]

I'm a supporter, don't get me wrong. I'm in his camp now. But... I guess I wasn't used to a rambling, at times downright strange press conference like that. If I had never heard of Edwards before today and heard the press conference, I don't think I would have been impressed.You have evidently forgotten Gunther as head coach, no one worse in press conferences IMO than Gun as far as HC's or former HC's in the NFL.

[Calcountry]

We're going to teach these players to play defenseteach?

[Calcountry]

i thought he did a good job. i'm 100% behind him. anybody watch the comments on espnews? they think there is more pressure for him to win here than in new york.Yep, they have the Yankees to fall back on. In KC, the Chiefs are the only game in town.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Can't listen to it at work or watch it....can someone provide the updates in this thread please!

Thanks!:clap:

It's over now.

[VonneMarie]

Yep, they have the Yankees to fall back on. In KC, the Chiefs are the only game in town.
We got the Royals! :Royals:







:sulk:

[jspchief]

or, you could call it "How Denver won the AFC West and got a bye and home playoff game..."The Broncos were just playing not to lose. Dumbasses.

[Bearcat]

That just reeks of "taking one comment and blowing it up".


Isn't that what this place is for? :p

I know what he's saying... it's obviously not going to be 90% pass until we get a lead and then 100% run after that.... and if LJ keeps his 5 or 6 yards a carry next year, we could just run it all the time anyway. ;) It's just a bit different hearing it from Herm, as opposed to all the conservative banter Jets fans have been spewing.


Besides, I haven't believed anything a coach has said since "the Big 12 is a running school, so we aren't going to change how you win games in the Big 12."

[Bearcat]

Haha... you people are great. If you run the football at the end of the game, it's playing not to lose. If you throw the football you're being too "cute".

Here's how it works... and this is exactly what Herm said today. If you win, you did it right, if you lose, everybody criticizes you. That's how it works. Look at how many people rode Al for throwing late in the first half of the Dallas game, or called this play or that play too cute, there are a billion examples of this. But I guarantee you that if we get in that same situation next year and Herm runs it three times and we have to kick a FG, then he's playing too conservative. There is no right answer, except to win.

When you're Herm and perhaps don't like risk, it's easier to fall into the trap of doing too little, and when you're Al and you're always trying to keep the other team guessing, it's hard not to get too cute.

I'm not trying to crucify the guy on his first day.... it just stuck out to me. Of course we're all going to criticize the playcalling..... after all, we could all do their jobs ;)

[chiefs4me]

Because you weren't available.







:D

[Dave Lane]

"If you're going to WIN championships..you've got to have Championship defense"
"every team I've ever coached has had good defense"

"you pass to score, run to win..but you HAVE TO PLAY DEFENSE"

"
You have to score early, control the game with the run and play defense"

Oh god my worst fears! Marty has returned!

Dave

[htismaqe]

Having finally listened to the press conference, I just have to laugh.

Herm is a football coach. He said all the things that football coaches say.

To say he was rambling, or somehow not articulate, is to forget the sometimes mystifying ramblings of Dick Vermeil, or worse, the insanity of Gunther Cunningham...

[tommykat]

Having finally listened to the press conference, I just have to laugh.

Herm is a football coach. He said all the things that football coaches say.

To say he was rambling, or somehow not articulate, is to forget the sometimes mystifying ramblings of Dick Vermeil, or worse, the insanity of Gunther Cunningham...

??? Don't you think he was MORE than nervous? Chit happens..:D

[Chiefnj]

Herm is first and foremost a motivator. At least the players buy into his ramblings, they certainly can't buy into his coaching acumen.