Alphaman
01-14-2009, 03:35 PM
I'm still of the opinion that you can't bring Herm back without giving him an extension (because of the recruitment of coaches and free agents) and you can't justify that extension.
That being said, what should we be looking for in a head coach. Here's how I see it:
The Chiefs as a franchise are at a point of completely revamping itself. The foundation was laid last year by Herm (gotta give him his due). What's missing is the franchise QB. The Chiefs must draft that QB this year. That also means the new HC must develop him or create an environment where he can be developed.
In my opinion, at this point, the Chiefs need to get a head coach that has not only an offensive background, but a an offensive background with a proven, successful track record in QB development/utilization. That's what drives my top 3 list which I'll give you now:
1) Mike Shanahan - I like the way Shanahan calls a game (very aggressive play caller) and I like how he's developed Cutler and how he utilized Elway.
2) Charlie Weis - STOP LAUGHING and PUT DOWN THOSE STONES!!! I don't think Weis is a good fit in the college game, but I think he would do well in the NFL game. It takes different qualities to succeed in those two arenas. Few are able to do so in both. ALOT of the development of Brady (and Cassel actually) has to go to Weis. He's also a good playcaller.
3) Jason Garrett - doesn't have the pedigree of a QB developer, but he does have a young, creative offensive mind. He's not my first or 2nd choice, but I'd be happy with him.
If we go with Shanahan or Weis, I'd opt for either Eric Price or Jeremy Bates (Denver's QB/WR Coach) as Offensive Coordinator. If it's Garret, I'd opt for Chan Gailey.
As for Defensive Coordinator I think Pioli will insist on the 3-4 and I'm warming up to the idea. That being the case, here are my top 3 candidates:
1) Dom Capers - very good defensive mind who's ran several variations of the 3-4
2) Romeo Crennel - if Capers gets the job, I'd bring Crennel in as d-line coach
3) Keith Butler - LB coach Pittsburgh Steelers
OK...Fire away
That being said, what should we be looking for in a head coach. Here's how I see it:
The Chiefs as a franchise are at a point of completely revamping itself. The foundation was laid last year by Herm (gotta give him his due). What's missing is the franchise QB. The Chiefs must draft that QB this year. That also means the new HC must develop him or create an environment where he can be developed.
In my opinion, at this point, the Chiefs need to get a head coach that has not only an offensive background, but a an offensive background with a proven, successful track record in QB development/utilization. That's what drives my top 3 list which I'll give you now:
1) Mike Shanahan - I like the way Shanahan calls a game (very aggressive play caller) and I like how he's developed Cutler and how he utilized Elway.
2) Charlie Weis - STOP LAUGHING and PUT DOWN THOSE STONES!!! I don't think Weis is a good fit in the college game, but I think he would do well in the NFL game. It takes different qualities to succeed in those two arenas. Few are able to do so in both. ALOT of the development of Brady (and Cassel actually) has to go to Weis. He's also a good playcaller.
3) Jason Garrett - doesn't have the pedigree of a QB developer, but he does have a young, creative offensive mind. He's not my first or 2nd choice, but I'd be happy with him.
If we go with Shanahan or Weis, I'd opt for either Eric Price or Jeremy Bates (Denver's QB/WR Coach) as Offensive Coordinator. If it's Garret, I'd opt for Chan Gailey.
As for Defensive Coordinator I think Pioli will insist on the 3-4 and I'm warming up to the idea. That being the case, here are my top 3 candidates:
1) Dom Capers - very good defensive mind who's ran several variations of the 3-4
2) Romeo Crennel - if Capers gets the job, I'd bring Crennel in as d-line coach
3) Keith Butler - LB coach Pittsburgh Steelers
OK...Fire away