Herm Fired

[Dinny Bossa Nova]

Per ESPN

[BigMeatballDave]

HOLY JESUS!

[Bearcat]

Just saw it, too.


That's a relief.

[DJ's left nut]

Phew

[CoMoChief]

Just saw it HOORAY!!!!!

[Rooster]

If you are lying so help me God

[raybec 4]

Wa fuckin hoo baby!!!!

[Tytanium]

Yep, just announced after Jim Rome is Burning.

Well...now what?

[DeezNutz]

Mort. Correct, as usual.

[siberian khatru]

ABOUT ****ING TIME

[JBucc]

Yay!

[Basileus777]

The gods have spared us.

[Kraus]

It's official!!! :D

[blueballs]

610 reporting the same

[BucEyedPea]

Just heard it myself. Good for you guys!

[FringeNC]

and Western Civilization is saved...

[dirk digler]

FUCK YEAH ABOUT FUCKING TIME

[kcxiv]

wwoooooohoooo

[OnTheWarpath15]

Adios, motherfucker.

http://i41.tinypic.com/29ejbqq.gif

[Buck]

Damn, no infractions

[kysirsoze]

Just saw it! I had sworn I wouldn't even follow news on the subject till after the superbowl since it looked like it would take that long. Thanks God I was wrong.

[DJ's left nut]

Yep, just announced after Jim Rome is Burning.

Well...now what?

Another 'free rep' thread seems like a good start.

[Bane]

THERE IS A GOD.

[warrior]

Just seen this on ESPN ticker What a good day.

[rocks]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!

[EyePod]

NO FUCKING WAY!!!! I just checked ESPN and it wasn't on the website!!!! AHHH!@HIHP$IO"J!@

[ziggysocki]

Yippeee!!!!

[DeezNutz]

Too bad this didn't happen before Linehan was hired.

[RustShack]

Holy Jesus Tits FUckinG ass SHITTT!

[kysirsoze]

Just seen this on ESPN ticker What a good day.

Not quite Carl Firing Day good. but pretty amazing.

[Third Eye]

This calls for a lounge name change.

[Stinger]

Well Here We Go!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is a Free for all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[MikeMaslowski]

Holy god damn shit.... boobie time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[kstater]

GAME CHANGER


wait, wrong forum



HELL FUCKING YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!0ne

[Hammock Parties]

HERE COMES SHANAHAN HERE COMES SHANAHAN RIGHT DOWN SHANAHAN LANE!

[freestater]

Been a long time, guys... Congratulations.

Best thing that can happen to a team.

[EyePod]

I had to see it for myself on the ticker. YES!!!!

[CupidStunt]

Too bad this didn't happen before Linehan was hired.

:spock:

[kstater]

My first pick for 1st repost: Petzg

[EyePod]

Not quite Carl Firing Day good. but pretty amazing.

I agree. Nothing can compare to 10 years of torture. We've only had 3 of Herm.

[ZootedGranny]

"No news for a couple of weeks, looks like I'll be keeping my job!"
http://espn.go.com/media/nfl/2006/0109/photo/a_edwards_195.jpg

*door gets kicked off the hinges*

http://xs135.xs.to/xs135/09032/keepmyjob101.gif

[Donger]

Bring forth The Rat.

[keg in kc]

Sorry guys, the Chiefs didn't want to make an announcement until I woke up.

[TN_Chief]

Oh sweet merciful Jesus! Thank you God.
/This comment brought to you by Kurt Warner.

[dirk digler]

Just in time for the weekend. party time party time

[Basileus777]

I hope they can sign Dick Curl to a quick extension before some other team steals him.

[The Franchise]

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::cla p::clap::clap::clap:

[Thig Lyfe]

HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Frazod]

God bless you, Dinny. :thumb:

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

FINALLY!

I want every piece of Herm-related imagery on this board destroyed post-haste.
Unless, it's a get the fuck out / free at last motif.

Talking Can:

TEAR DOWN THAT HAIRLIP.

[DeezNutz]

Best part:

No more Herm pressers.

[seclark]

!

[Sure-Oz]

YES! Now take your 4 mill and gtfo!

[oldandslow]

Great day....

[beavis]

Just heard it on 810 also.

Makes me wonder if the Shanahan thing is true.

[siberian khatru]

God bless you, Dinny. :thumb:

For some reason, it's funny that Dinny of all people posted this.

[Hammock Parties]

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[kstater]

.

[alpha_omega]

Ciao Herm!!!!

[Donger]

I wonder if Herm is flustrated right now? If he is, I'm sure he'll get over it.

[Rooster]

I hope they can sign Dick Curl to a quick extension before some other team steals him.

:cuss::cuss:

[Bwana]

Thank God! Now get the fuck out of town dirt bag!

[beavis]

Link (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3855917)

KANSAS CITY -- Chiefs coach Herm Edwards was fired Friday, a well-placed source told ESPN.

[Archie F. Swin]

its like a trifecta!

Carl, Pioli, Herm

[Stinger]

I hope they can sign Dick Curl to a quick extension before some other team steals him.


:cuss:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v250/stinger871/Chief%20Planet/fc2s5f.gif































:D

[blueballs]

BobGretz.com

Herm is Gone
January 23, 2009 - Bob Gretz | Comments (2)

The Chiefs have fired head coach Herm Edwards.

An official annoucement will come within the hour from the Chiefs, but Edwards was relieved after three seasons as the man in charge of the team. He finished with a 15-34 record, including a loss in the playoffs after the 2006 season to the Indianapolis Colts.

The Chiefs went 9-7, 4-12 and 2-14 in his three seasons.

[ziggysocki]

Screenshot!

[kstater]

WPI knew 8 days ago.

[Red Brooklyn]

:clap::clap::clap:

Thank you, Jesus.
Okay.
Great start to the weekend.

[Archie Bunker]

GREATEST MONTH EVER

Bye Carl
Bye Gun
Bye Herm

[Crush]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[The Franchise]

ReeRun's wife is going to be REALLYYYYYYY sore now.

[MikeMaslowski]

herm can take a motorboat to indy for all i care.....

[ChiefsOne]

KFFL reports it too.

[sportsman1]

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Halleluuujahhaaa!

[bizzar54]

So who has my email address?

I just got an email from a random phone number with the brief but beautiful message

Herm got fired



Thanks for the info but I have no idea who this number belongs to.

[Donger]

So, what's the take? Would Clark have fired him without already having the new HC agreed upon or not?

[KCrockaholic]

Now thats the way to kick off a friday night! Pioli just wanted to wait til friday so we all could party and get drunk and not worry about work the next day. Party hard!

[warrior]

ESPN just kept repeating Chiefs fire Herm Edwards across ticker pretty funny.

What a great day to be a Chiefs fan. :thumb:

[Donger]

So who has my email address?

I just got an email from phone number 816-914-XXXX with the brief but beautiful message

Herm got fired



Thanks for the info but I have no idea who this number belongs to.

Delete that number from your post, please.

[FringeNC]

More from Gretz:

But he obviously paid the price for that strategy with the team’s poor performance on the field. Edwards thought he had the full support of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt in going young, but this decision has the fingerprints of new GM Scott Pioli.

Thanks, Scott.

[sportsman1]

Ding Dong The witch is dead.. who the F*** cares.. lol

[kstater]

So, what's the take? Would Clark have fired him without already having the new HC agreed upon or not?

Yes, I'm thinking the new coach will be announced Monday allowing time for the mandatory token interview.

[DeezNutz]

So, what's the take? Would Clark have fired him without already having the new HC agreed upon or not?

Clark?

Scott, you mean? Probably not.

[Rooster]

ReeRun's wife is going to be REALLYYYYYYY sore now.

True. What the hell is he going to talk about now?

[nmshooter]

Why is it when I heard this story on ESPN, I suddenly started humming the Wizard of Oz song "Ding Dong, the Witch is dead, the wicked witch is dead" Sorry Herm, no offense, don't wish death on ya but you gotta get up on outta here!!

[Dinny Bossa Nova]

For some reason, it's funny that Dinny of all people posted this.

Yeah, I know!!!!

What I am wondering though, is if Rain Man and his traveling companions have yet arrived.......

Dinny

[DMAC]

PBJ:bravo:

[Katipan]

So who has my email address?

I just got an email from a random phone number with the brief but beautiful message

Herm got fired



Thanks for the info but I have no idea who this number belongs to.

I got the same fucking email, only mine had frowny faces.

[Bearcat]

Yes, I'm thinking the new coach will be announced Monday allowing time for the mandatory token interview.

If it's Haley (just if, I have no idea how legit the rumors are), can they announce it next week? I'd think they would wait until after the SB, meaning this place would implode by Tuesday.

[Titty Meat]

Nick Athan said Herm would be fired months ago

[Papi]

LOVE the news; I just wish it was paired with the new coach announcement as well. Pretty sure we can only make a step up rather than down at all from Germ

[dirk digler]

So, what's the take? Would Clark have fired him without already having the new HC agreed upon or not?

I am thinking they have someone in place.

[Demonpenz]

shanahan

[Donger]

Clark?

Scott, you mean? Probably not.

Right, right. Sorry. Habit.

[BigChiefFan]

More from Gretz:

But he obviously paid the price for that strategy with the team’s poor performance on the field. Edwards thought he had the full support of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt in going young, but this decision has the fingerprints of new GM Scott Pioli.

Thanks, Scott.He did have the blessing of Clark, but he didn't perform with what he CHOSE to do-that's not Clark's fault-that's on Hermie, Gretz.

[R&GHomer]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I really wasn't looking forward to waiting until after the superbowl

[DeezNutz]

Who has been contacted already about season tickets?

[DTLB58]

:clap: :) :D

Time to change the ol avatar back!

Done, I like this one sooo much better!

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

:clap: :) :D

Time to change the ol avatar back!


Yes! That! ALL over creation!

[RustShack]

Nick "The Erroneous One" Athan said Herm would be fired months ago

Did he also tell you you have beads in your ass?

[Spott]

Ding, dong, the witch is dead(again).

PBJ

[Spott]

Nick "The Erroneous One" Athan said Herm would be fired months ago


Why do you have beads in your ass?

[beavis]

Who has been contacted already about season tickets?

I expect it any moment now.

[kysirsoze]

More from Gretz:

But he obviously paid the price for that strategy with the team’s poor performance on the field. Edwards thought he had the full support of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt in going young, but this decision has the fingerprints of new GM Scott Pioli.

Thanks, Scott.

2-14 isn't rebuilding. It's ridiculous. There is a level of bad that will not be (or at least should not be) tolerated in the NFL. He didn't need to make the playoffs. But only two wins??? Nobody should get a pass on that record.

[88TG88]

alright then

[Red Dawg]

i JUST JIZZED ALL OVER MY MONITOR!

[memyselfI]

SWEEEEEEEEEEET

[Mama Hip Rockets]

THIS IS THE GREATEST DAY OF MY LIFE

[North Dakota Chief]

Herm is a good man, just out of his league as a head coach. I won't throw him under the bus when Carl Peterson was the one who screwed up by hiring him in the first place.

[DaWolf]

Sweet...

http://www.blogcdn.com/nfl.fanhouse.com/media/2009/01/1hermed425.jpg

[Rooster]

If it's Haley (just if, I have no idea how legit the rumors are), can they announce it next week? I'd think they would wait until after the SB, meaning this place would implode by Tuesday.

I remember that Bill Parcell was a lame duck coach with the Pats when they went. It was already announced he was leaving before they played the SB.

[007]

HIP HIP

[Red Dawg]

iT'S ON THE WEBB SITE AS WELL.

[FringeNC]

HERM EDWARDS RELIEVED OF DUTIES AS CHIEFS HEAD COACH (http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2009/01/23/herm_edwards_relieved_of_duties_as_chiefs_head_coach/)
JAN 23, 2009, 4:22:57 PM

The Kansas City Chiefs today announced that head coach Herm Edwards has been relieved of his duties effective immediately.

“On behalf of my family, I want to thank Herm for his service to the Chiefs,” Chiefs Chairman Clark Hunt said. “After careful deliberation over the last week, Scott and I decided that it was in the best interests of the Chiefs to move forward in a different direction.

“This was not an easy decision. Herm is an outstanding football coach and a man of integrity. We appreciate his leadership over the past three seasons, and we wish him all the best in the future.”

General Manager Scott Pioli reiterated Hunt’s sentiments.

“Since my arrival last week, Herm and I have had several conversations as part of my overall evaluation of the football operation. After careful consideration, Clark and I felt that it was best to make a change. What I conveyed last week in the press conference I still believe to be true – Herm is a great man and a tremendous football coach. He respects the game and the league, and he is passionate about his players and his craft.

“Over the course of this last week, I have also spent time meeting and visiting with most of the assistant coaches, and I will continue to do so over the next several days. All of the coaches from last year’s staff, with the exception of one, are under contract through the 2009 season.”

Hunt said the search for the 11th head coach in Chiefs history is underway.

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Hunt Family for the opportunity to spend nine seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs,” Edwards stated. “There is not a more gracious family in all of professional sports than the Hunts. To the players and coaches who worked so hard for our team, I appreciate their efforts. This is going to be a very good football team. I respect the tough decision that was made to move in a new direction. I wish the players and the organization the very best as they move forward.”

Edwards was named the 10th head coach in Chiefs history on January 9, 2006. He finished his tenure in Kansas City with a 15-32 regular season record and was 0-1 in the postseason. Edwards guided Kansas City to a 9-7 record to qualify for the playoffs in his first season with the club in 2006.

Edwards arrived in Kansas City after a five-year stint as the head coach of the N.Y. Jets (2001-05). He compiled a 39-41 regular season record in five seasons as the head coach of the Jets and was 2-3 in the playoffs. Including a 2-4 postseason mark, he owns an overall 56-77 (.421) record as an NFL head coach.

Prior to joining the Jets, Edwards spent five seasons serving as assistant head coach/defensive backs coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, working under head coach Tony Dungy. Edwards served as a scout for Kansas City from ‘90-91 before joining Marty Schottenheimer’s staff as defensive backs coach (’92-94), filling the vacancy left by Dungy, who departed to become defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings. He later served as a pro personnel scout with the Chiefs in ‘95 before joining Dungy’s staff in Tampa Bay in ‘96.

Edwards’ original experience with the franchise came at training camp in ‘89 as the recipient of the club’s Minority Coaching Fellowship. Since the inception of the NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship program in ‘87, over 1,100 coaches have participated.

Raised in Seaside, California, Edwards enjoyed a 10-year career as a cornerback in the NFL from ‘77-86 after being signed as a rookie free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles in ‘77. He started 135 consecutive regular season games for Philadelphia from ‘77-85. No Philadelphia player owns more than Edwards’ 38 combined interceptions in regular and postseason action. Edwards earned second-team All-NFC honors in ‘80 and was a pivotal part of the ‘80 Eagles squad that advanced to Super Bowl XV.

[keg in kc]

It just occurred to me that this announcement was national first, rather than local.

Another mark of a change in the front office.

[memyselfI]

Dang, Herm is such a loser that he's not even a breaking news scroll on ESPN or locally. LMAO

[Tribal Warfare]

Herm Fired!!! (http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/28818178/)

[El Jefe]

This year couldnt start off any better!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DonJaun]

I just seen it on NFL network. OH HAPPY DAY ! THE BEST WAKE UP EVER ! THANK YOU THANK YOU! Im gonna go kiss my Dog!

[Sure-Oz]

Dang, Herm is such a loser that he's not even a breaking news scroll on ESPN or locally. LMAO

Actually its been scrolling as breaking news on the bottom of the espn ticker

[Hammock Parties]

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/6982/flashtc1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[DeezNutz]

It just occurred to me that this announcement was national first, rather than local.

Another mark of a change in the front office.

Not necessarily.

810 is speculating that Herm probably called someone like Mort himself. Just like Carl's source was Glazer.

[rambleonthruthefog]

thank goodness. now this orginization can fully look toward the future. its a good day to be a chief. or a chiefs fan at least.

[FloridaMan88]

Free at last, Free at last, GOD FREAKING ALMIGHTY WE ARE FREE AT LAST!

No more pathetic game management, no more Dick Curl, no more horrific R2P2 offenses, no more "Field Goals are a good thing" philosophy... we are FREE AT LAST!!!

[Coach]

RING THAT GODDAMN BELL!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v39/SwedeCarlson/Official%20Game%20Thread/2wnwdhv.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v39/SwedeCarlson/Official%20Game%20Thread/bellringer.gif

[Hammock Parties]

It just occurred to me that this announcement was national first, rather than local.

Another mark of a change in the front office.

It would have been local, but Nick took the day off. I'm not kidding.

[Sure-Oz]

810 jus said espn news is saying Shannahan is going to be hte new HC!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DeezNutz]

ESPNEWS:

Here comes the rat.

[DaWolf]

“Over the course of this last week, I have also spent time meeting and visiting with most of the assistant coaches, and I will continue to do so over the next several days. All of the coaches from last year’s staff, with the exception of one, are under contract through the 2009 season.”

Ugh. So either we're promoting Gailey, or we're keeping these guys around to let the next head coach decide to keep em or not. I wish they'd just let everyone go, but I guess that's not in the cards...

[memyselfI]

Actually its been scrolling as breaking news on the bottom of the espn ticker

I haven't seen it while I was watching. But then I've been distracted by Roger Federer.

[Ozarks-Chiefs-Fan]

just saw on espn news "Chiefs near deal with Shanahan"

[FringeNC]

810 jus said espn news is saying Shannahan is going to be hte new HC!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holy Shit. I'm watching ESPNews and it did say we are neal a deal with Shahanan.

[QuikSsurfer]

810 jus said espn news is saying Shannahan is going to be hte new HC!!!!!!!!!!!!

they're not confirming that.

[Basileus777]

It would have been local, but Nick took the day off. I'm not kidding.

:LOL:

[keg in kc]

Ugh. So either we're promoting Gailey, or we're keeping these guys around to let the next head coach decide to keep em or not. I wish they'd just let everyone go, but I guess that's not in the cards...'Under contract' does not necessarily mean 'will be retained'.

[Red Brooklyn]

ESPNEWS:

Here comes the rat.

GODDAMNIT!! :banghead:

Well, that's a sure way to harsh a buzz. The celebration was fun while it lasted. (What was it like... 10 minutes of bliss?)

Now, I'm back to meh. Feels like being a Chiefs fan on any other day.

At least we still got Pioli, I suppose.

[DaWolf]

'Under contract' does not necessarily mean 'will be retained'.

LOL, well if Rat is going to be signed tonight, I guess those guys won't have to wait long to resolve their situation...

[kstater]

It would have been local, but Nick took the day off. I'm not kidding.

Well if Nick had such an inside source, he would have known not to take the day off and big news would be coming. So, you're either lying about Nick knowing, or, he has no source higher than a janitor.

[kysirsoze]

Dang, Herm is such a loser that he's not even a breaking news scroll on ESPN or locally. LMAO

it's been espn breaking news for like 20 minutes.

[suds79]

Woah! I've been in a meeting all afternoon.

PBJPBJPBJPBJ

[HemiEd]

610 reporting the same

PBJ PBJ PBJ PBJ PBJ

[Tribal Warfare]

Herm Fired ESPN Link (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3855917)

[chasedude]

:bravo::bravo::bravo::bravo::bravo::bravo::bravo::bravo::bravo::bravo:

PBJ PBJ PBJ PBJ PBJ PBJ PBJ PBJ PBJ PBJ

PIOLI CLEANING HOUSE!!!ONE!!11!

[The Bad Guy]

If Shanahan is here, I don't want Gailey retained.

It's a damn shame that Jeremy Bates took the job with USC.

[ChiefFan31]

Like Rodney I stood up and yelled...

Yes!

Yes!

Yes!

This is enough to bring me out of lurking

Nothing less than a total housecleaning was in order.

Some real good days have happened for this franchise since Dec 15th 2008

Thank God Clark has a pair!

[PRIEST]

Thank You Thank You !!!!!!!!! I was starting to think he would stay :thumb:

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

ESPNEWS:

Here comes the rat.

Yeah, I just heard. But it IS STILL JUST SPECULATION.



Good God; we're fucked. What's that thing about buying a new car or truck, and you want to get the first scratch( or in this case epic fail )out of the way so you can move on?

Scott just scratched the car. We as fans are going to regret this move for years to come. Bank it, this coach WILL NOT take the Chiefs to a Super Bowl, and he will NOT have my support. Ever.

I gotta' go grocery shopping now, and possibly beat the shit out of the first person to grind on my last nerve.

Pioli, you may be great, but you sure as hell aren't infallible.

[chasedude]

Herm Fired ESPN Link (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3855917)

Wow, I think the site crashed!!

[Jmart]

Yay

[Coach]

If Shanahan is here, I don't want Gailey retained.

It's a damn shame that Jeremy Bates took the job with USC.

May I ask why your reasoning for this?

[Delano]

Yeah, I just heard. But it IS STILL JUST SPECULATION.



Good God; we're fucked. What's that thing about buying a new car or truck, and you want to get the first scratch( or in this case epic fail )out of the way so you can move on?

Scott just scratched the car. We as fans are going to regret this move for years to come. Bank it, this coach WILL NOT take the Chiefs to a Super Bowl, and he will NOT have my support. Ever.

I gotta' go grocery shopping now, and possibly beat the shit out of the first person to grind on my last nerve.

Pioli, you may be great, but you sure as hell aren't infallible.

The fact that you hate it makes me love it that much more.

[kysirsoze]

If Shanahan is here, I don't want Gailey retained.

It's a damn shame that Jeremy Bates took the job with USC.

Why?

[luv]

Okay. Where's Reerun?

[Extra Point]

Coaches retained until HC tells them to stay or GTFO. It's his privilege.

Dick Curl, GTFO!!!!

[Hammock Parties]

Yeah, I just heard. But it IS STILL JUST SPECULATION.



Good God; we're fucked. What's that thing about buying a new car or truck, and you want to get the first scratch( or in this case epic fail )out of the way so you can move on?

Scott just scratched the car. We as fans are going to regret this move for years to come. Bank it, this coach WILL NOT take the Chiefs to a Super Bowl, and he will NOT have my support. Ever.

I gotta' go grocery shopping now, and possibly beat the shit out of the first person to grind on my last nerve.

Pioli, you may be great, but you sure as hell aren't infallible.

You owe me an apology.

[Tribal Warfare]

Herm Edwards Relieved of Duties as Chiefs Head Coach (http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2009/01/23/herm_edwards_relieved_of_duties_as_chiefs_head_coach/)
Jan 23, 2009, 4:22:57 PM

The Kansas City Chiefs today announced that head coach Herm Edwards has been relieved of his duties effective immediately.

“On behalf of my family, I want to thank Herm for his service to the Chiefs,” Chiefs Chairman Clark Hunt said. “After careful deliberation over the last week, Scott and I decided that it was in the best interests of the Chiefs to move forward in a different direction.

“This was not an easy decision. Herm is an outstanding football coach and a man of integrity. We appreciate his leadership over the past three seasons, and we wish him all the best in the future.”

General Manager Scott Pioli reiterated Hunt’s sentiments.

“Since my arrival last week, Herm and I have had several conversations as part of my overall evaluation of the football operation. After careful consideration, Clark and I felt that it was best to make a change. What I conveyed last week in the press conference I still believe to be true – Herm is a great man and a tremendous football coach. He respects the game and the league, and he is passionate about his players and his craft.

“Over the course of this last week, I have also spent time meeting and visiting with most of the assistant coaches, and I will continue to do so over the next several days. All of the coaches from last year’s staff, with the exception of one, are under contract through the 2009 season.”

Hunt said the search for the 11th head coach in Chiefs history is underway.

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Hunt Family for the opportunity to spend nine seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs,” Edwards stated. “There is not a more gracious family in all of professional sports than the Hunts. To the players and coaches who worked so hard for our team, I appreciate their efforts. This is going to be a very good football team. I respect the tough decision that was made to move in a new direction. I wish the players and the organization the very best as they move forward.”

Edwards was named the 10th head coach in Chiefs history on January 9, 2006. He finished his tenure in Kansas City with a 15-32 regular season record and was 0-1 in the postseason. Edwards guided Kansas City to a 9-7 record to qualify for the playoffs in his first season with the club in 2006.

Edwards arrived in Kansas City after a five-year stint as the head coach of the N.Y. Jets (2001-05). He compiled a 39-41 regular season record in five seasons as the head coach of the Jets and was 2-3 in the playoffs. Including a 2-4 postseason mark, he owns an overall 56-77 (.421) record as an NFL head coach.

Prior to joining the Jets, Edwards spent five seasons serving as assistant head coach/defensive backs coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, working under head coach Tony Dungy. Edwards served as a scout for Kansas City from ‘90-91 before joining Marty Schottenheimer’s staff as defensive backs coach (’92-94), filling the vacancy left by Dungy, who departed to become defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings. He later served as a pro personnel scout with the Chiefs in ‘95 before joining Dungy’s staff in Tampa Bay in ‘96.

Edwards’ original experience with the franchise came at training camp in ‘89 as the recipient of the club’s Minority Coaching Fellowship. Since the inception of the NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship program in ‘87, over 1,100 coaches have participated.

Raised in Seaside, California, Edwards enjoyed a 10-year career as a cornerback in the NFL from ‘77-86 after being signed as a rookie free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles in ‘77. He started 135 consecutive regular season games for Philadelphia from ‘77-85. No Philadelphia player owns more than Edwards’ 38 combined interceptions in regular and postseason action. Edwards earned second-team All-NFC honors in ‘80 and was a pivotal part of the ‘80 Eagles squad that advanced to Super Bowl XV.

[rockymtnchief]

Somehow my day just got a little brighter!

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Outstanding.

[journeyscarab]

Cool! NEXT!!!

[Dylan]

CHEERS!
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[Skip Towne]

HERMLESS AT LAST!!!

[Mr Luzcious]

Well, thats a relief!!!

[FAX]

Dear Mr. Pioli:

We who are about to jizz salute you.

FAX

[bowener]

PBJ PBJ PBJ

[KC_Connection]

Yay.

[talastan]

And Holy Pioli said, Herm be gone. And Herm was gone, and it was good!! :)

[Mr. Plow]

Reerun just got a HUGE boner.

[chiefsngop]

Hip Hip Horrrayyyy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carl and Herm's reign of terror is over !!!!!!!!!!

The Allied Forces have liberated Kansas City !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hip Hip Horayyyyyyyyy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mr. Plow]

Tony G. on Sportscenter now.

[Dinny Bossa Nova]

Dear Mr. Pioli:

We who are about to jizz salute you.

FAX

FAX!!!!!!!!!

MY MAN!!!!!!!

Whatitiz???????

Dinny

[Mr. Plow]

Reerun just got a HUGE boner.


And he's sneaking up behind Mrs. Reerun.


"WATCH OUT MRS. REERUN! HE'S GOIN' FOR THE BUTT!!"

[talastan]

And he's sneaking up behind Mrs. Reerun.


"WATCH OUT MRS. REERUN! HE'S GOIN' FOR THE BUTT!!"

ROFL

[Archie Bunker]

Where the hell is Reerun?

[Mr. Plow]

Where the hell is Reerun?

Do you really need to ask? He's been preparing himself....and his wife.....for this day for at least a year.

[BigChiefFan]

Hip Hip Horrrayyyy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Carl and Herm's reign of terror is over !!!!!!!!!!

The Allied Forces have liberated Kansas City !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hip Hip Horayyyyyyyyy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I feel like I'm watching the troops come back from WWII.

[Jets2k5]

Edwards arrived in Kansas City after a five-year stint as the head coach of the N.Y. Jets (2001-05). He compiled a 39-41 regular season record in five seasons as the head coach of the Jets and was 2-3 in the playoffs. Including a 2-4 postseason mark, he owns an overall 56-77 (.421) record as an NFL head coach.

When Herm was fired in NY I had a buzz that lasted for days, just couldn't wipe the smile from my face. Congrat's - the dark days are past in KC - enjoy.

Love that the official KC website article included Herm's pathetic win/loss record. Over 20 games under .500 - the guy is a joke and will never be more than a position coach in the NFL again.

[Mr. Plow]

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[Archie Bunker]

Do you really need to ask? He's been preparing himself....and his wife.....for this day for at least a year.

Well in that case....give her hell Reerun.

[Mr. Plow]

When Herm was fired in NY I had a buzz that lasted for days, just couldn't wipe the smile from my face. Congrat's - the dark days are past in KC - enjoy.

Love that the official KC website article included Herm's pathetic win/loss record. Over 20 games under .500 - the guy is a joke and will never be more than a position coach in the NFL again.

I hate you for doing this to us. But I'm happy to be done with it.

[boogblaster]

The cloud has been lifted .. GO CHIEFS ....

[Otter]

VCP Day + VHE Day =

http://photos.codlib.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/vj-day.jpg

[the Talking Can]

AMERICA
FUCK
YEAH!!!!

[the Talking Can]

THERE IS A GOD AND HE KICKED HERM IN THE TAINT WITH AN UZI TAKE THAT YOU PLAY TO LOSE MOTHER FUCKER GET OUT

GET THE FUCK OUT YOU LOSER

[Skip Towne]

Well if Nick had such an inside source, he would have known not to take the day off and big news would be coming. So, you're either lying about Nick knowing, or, he has no source higher than a janitor.

Claythan EXPOSED!!!!!!

[cdcox]

booyah

[KC Dan]

Funny how when CP was sh*tcanned, I received this email and responded that when Herm was gone, I would think about it. And now mere hours after Herm is fired, I receive it again...hehehe-hahahaha-Herm is gone!!!!

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[cdcox]

Oh, and check off YET ANOTHER VICTORY for the anti-fans.

Going 2-14 was the best thing that could have happened to this franchise, short of winning a playoff game.

[ArrowheadHawk]

This a grand day.

[ArrowheadHawk]

What happened to my sig?

[Ultra Peanut]

I've spent the past 24 hours sleeping or vomiting. Apparently, the Chiefs have been doing some purging of their own.

[the Talking Can]

Oh, and check off YET ANOTHER VICTORY for the anti-fans.

Going 2-14 was the best thing that could have happened to this franchise, short of winning a playoff game.

YES

[Archie Bunker]

Oh, and check off YET ANOTHER VICTORY for the anti-fans.

Going 2-14 was the best thing that could have happened to this franchise, short of winning a playoff game.

Absolutely

[2112]

http://www.chromasia.com/images/international_fireworks_2_b.jpg

Congrats!

[oaklandhater]

you know what is funny about this thread no KCfish zouk or CrazyCoffey I keep waiting for one to post why this was a bad idea :)

[RedThat]

Oh, and check off YET ANOTHER VICTORY for the anti-fans.

Going 2-14 was the best thing that could have happened to this franchise, short of winning a playoff game.

strange as this sounds, i guess there are goods that come out of losing?

[BigOlChiefsfan]

I'd like to thank all the little people who made this great day possible. Joe Sixpack and Suzy Creamcheese, yes, the folks who sat home throwing bricks at their TV while our beloved CHIEFS got their ass handed to 'em week after week. This moment...this is for YOU.

[eazyb81]

I'm like 3 hours late, but about damn time.

WOOO HOOO

[Hammock Parties]

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/5245/piolihermqt2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Also, WPI curse strikes again:

http://i41.tinypic.com/2n8bx3b.jpg

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

The fact that you hate it makes me love it that much more.

I just hope you enjoy the 4 to 5 more years of suck, because that's exactly what you're getting.

But I guess for a True Fan like yourself, going from Epic Suck to Consistent Mediocrity is all you could ever ask for, right?

[beach tribe]

YeSSS!! Just got back from he Bahamas to some good news.

Warning: If you have plans to go to the Bahamas.....go somewhere else. The place is way overrated. Lazy people. Shitty service everywhere.

[rad]

Dear Mr. Pioli:

We who are about to jizz salute you.

FAX

Holy shitballs. It's FAX!

[RedThat]

this is funny Herm gets fired and I have yet to see 1 post from Reerunkc in this thread. heh! just found it funny since he is the ultimate basher of Herm bashers.

[beach tribe]

Welcome back Fax. You've been missed.

[Mecca]

Tyler Thigpens reaction to this news.......NOOO

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Tyler Thigpens reaction to this news.......NOOO

I doubt it, seeing as how we won't be drafting a QB now.

[cdcox]

I doubt it, seeing as how we won't be drafting a QB now.

What makes you think this?

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

What makes you think this?

If Shannahan is the HC, kiss that dream goodbye.

[beach tribe]

If Shannahan is the HC, kiss that dream goodbye.

Uhhh why? He drafted Cutler, and I would be willing to bet we take a QB regardless. It's Pioli's call. Period.

[orange]

Also, WPI curse strikes again:

http://i41.tinypic.com/2n8bx3b.jpg


I thought the "WPI curse" was having to cover the Chiefs. ;)

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Uhhh why? He drafted Cutler, and I would be willing to bet we take a QB regardless. It's Pioli's call. Period.

True. We'll find out.

[rad]

Check out the new avy.


Sweet.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Check out the new avy.


Sweet.

Thanks. I needed that.:D

[Big Chief Homer]

Hey Herm ,

It's called rebuilding........Get over it !!!!!!!




Welcome back Fax !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kcpasco]

I doubt it, seeing as how we won't be drafting a QB now.

:spock:
Me confused

[Tribal Warfare]

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Pioli, is taking out hits and going to work

[MahiMike]

FREE AT LAST! FREE AT LAST!

[jjjayb]

Hey Herm......GET OVER IT!!!!

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

:spock:
Me confused

Confusion IS the order of the day.

[cdcox]

youtube video of a steam roller smashing fig newtons sVXie384ldk3 (http://youtube video of a steam roller smashing fig newtons sVXie384ldk3)

[Hammock Parties]

As soon as he got in his car outside Arrowhead Herm ripped open them fig newtons and started stuffing his face as fat tears rolled down his cheeks.

After all, when was the last time he got fired? This must have been traumatizing.

[Direckshun]

Another 4th round bust for the Chiefs.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Another 4th round bust for the Chiefs.

Yep.

[Direckshun]

Yep.

He's like the Will Franklin of coaches. ;)

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

He's like the Will Franklin of coaches. ;)

That's being rather generous.

[Mr. Plow]

I'm surprised that everyone has missed the connection between Herm Edwards being fired & Barack Obama being sworn in as President.......

[grandllama]

I'm surprised that everyone has missed the connection between Herm Edwards being fired & Barack Obama being sworn in as President.......

Isn't that one of the things Obama promised us in the KC campaign stops?

[RippedmyFlesh]

Herm 3 years and out.
3 and out just like his O.

[okcchief]

On my little girls birthday but I feel like I got the best present :)

FUCKIN A!!!!

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

On my little girls birthday but I feel like I got the best present :)

FUCKIN A!!!!

Congratulations on both. Be happy you missed the immediate "afterbirth" of this event; ESPN went and pissed on everyone's parade RIGHT AFTER the announcement.

[ping2000]

I am no longer "Flustrated".

[the Talking Can]

Dear Mr. Pioli:

We who are about to jizz salute you.

FAX

Fax

woot!

[Coach]

Herm 3 years and out.
3 and out just like his O.

Nice.

Pretty damning fitting too....

[Reerun_KC]

Well hum....

Speachless for a change...

[Hammock Parties]

Guys, guys, guys, we're missing the real news.

DICK CURL IS STILL EMPLOYED!

Is it possible his MASTER PLAN is NOW coming to fruition?

He was the assistant head coach under Herm, making him the INTERIM head coach AS OF THIS MOMENT!

HEAD COACH DICK CURL

That scares me.

[FloridaMan88]

Guys, guys, guys, we're missing the real news.

DICK CURL IS STILL EMPLOYED!

Is it possible his MASTER PLAN is NOW coming to fruition?

He was the assistant head coach under Herm, making him the INTERIM head coach AS OF THIS MOMENT!

HEAD COACH DICK CURL

That scares me.

As expected, there is a moron on the KC Star Chiefs board suggesting that Dick Curl should be the Chiefs next head coach.

[SAUTO]

As expected, there is a moron on the KC Star Chiefs board suggesting that Dick Curl should be the Chiefs next head coach.

it's probably claythan

[CHIEF4EVER]

This is hands down the best offseason in many many years.

[talastan]

Dear Mr. Pioli:

We who are about to jizz salute you.

FAX

Hey Mr FAX hope you are doing well!! Always great to hear from ya. :clap:

[TEX]

I've been waiting for this the second Herm was hired. Throughout that time I've seen the Chiefs become one of the league's worst teams. I realize now it was all worth it since Herm and Carl are BOTH gone. Good Job Clark! Carry on...

[Iowanian]

YABBA DABBA DOO, THE KING IS GONE....and SO are You.

I'm off to Ebay to find an Elvis decantor and a Flintstone Jelly bean jar to celebrate.


I'm late to the party and was away from communication and found out yesterday.

While driving through BF Nebraska late last night in a snow storm, I heard a song that was perfect(for me) for the current Chiefs situation relating to Carl and Herm.


(G) Last night I broke the seal on a Jim Beam decanter
That looks like (D) Elvis
I (C) soaked the label (Am) off (D7) a Flintstone Jelly Bean (G) jar
I cleared us off a place on that one little table
that you (D) left us
And (C) pulled me up a (D7) big ole piece of (G) floor

I (C) pulled the head off (Am) Elvis
Filled (C) Fred up to his (Am) pelvis
Yabba Dabba (G) Doo, the (C) King is (G) gone
And (D) so are (G) you

(C) 'Round about 10 we all got to (D7) talking
(C) 'Bout Graceland, Bedrock and (D7) such
(C) The conversation finally turned to (D7) women
(C) But they said they didn't get around too (D7) much
(C) Elvis said, "Find 'em (D7) young"
And Fred said (G) "Old Fashioned girls are (C) fun"
Yabba Dabba (G) Doo, the (C) King is (G) gone
And (D) so are (G) you

(C) Later on it finally (D7) hit me
(C) That you wouldn't be 'a comin' home no (D7) more
(C) 'Cause this time I know you won't (D7) forgive me
(C) Like all of them other times (D7) before
(C) Then I broke Elvis' (D7) nose
Pouring the (G) last drop from his (C) toes
Yabba Dabba (G) Doo, the (C) King is (G) gone
And (D) so are (G) you
(C) Yabba Dabba (G) Doo, the(C) King is (G) gone
And (D) so are (G) you

[bkkcoh]

This is hands down the best offseason in many many years.

Can't wait to get a coupole of impact FA players to really top off the off-season

[EyePod]

OK, so I have CP set to show 80 posts per page. This thread has 4 pages. The "Carl resigns" thread (http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?p=5297161#post5297161) has 15 pages. Goes to show you that the pain given to us by Carl is in no way comparable to the shittiness that Herm has given us. Oh, and the Pioli Hired thread was 8 pages. http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?p=5385611#post5385611

Is this just because we knew it would happen? In Pioli we trust?

[EyePod]

Dear Mr. Pioli:

We who are about to jizz salute you.

FAX

Wow, FAX is back out of the woodwork! I guess it took Herm's firing to accomplish this!! WTG PIOLI!!1

[Dinny Bossa Nova]

OK, so I have CP set to show 80 posts per page. This thread has 4 pages. The "Carl resigns" thread (http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?p=5297161#post5297161) has 15 pages. Goes to show you that the pain given to us by Carl is in no way comparable to the shittiness that Herm has given us. Oh, and the Pioli Hired thread was 8 pages. http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?p=5385611#post5385611

Is this just because we knew it would happen? In Pioli we trust?

I'll take Phobia's superior thread starting skills for 500, Alex.

Dinny

[Hammock Parties]

The last few days, this has really begun to sink in. Herm finally feels like the past. No longer a part of the franchise. It feels good.

[SAUTO]

still great to see

[Dinny Bossa Nova]

The other thread got me to thinking about how much I like seeing this thread title on the front page.

Thread bump police should PM Bob Dole. Bob Dole is a man of action.

Dinny

[listopencil]

http://www.cold-moon.com/images/Motivators/Classes/Necromancer1.jpg

[MahiMike]

Let's all thank Herm for getting us both Pioli and Haley. Good job Herm!