Dick Curl hired by the RAMS

[Tertullian]

This is shocking to me!!!

Rams | Curl hired
Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:03:42 -0800

The St. Louis Rams have announced they have hired Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach Dick Curl as their new assistant head coach/quarterbacks coach.


source: KFFL

[Mr. Plow]

lol

[Ebolapox]

ROFL

father time still has legs, apparently.

[DJ's left nut]

Marc Bulger sets self on fire.

[shakesthecat]

This offseason just keeps getting better and better

[nychief]

Thank god we did not hire Spags.

[rockymtnchief]

Thank goodness he's gone!

[OnTheWarpath15]

http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/around-the-horns/around-the-horns/2009/01/st-louis-rams-announce-3-staff-hirings/


01.26.2009 2:04 pm
St. Louis Rams announce 3 staff hirings
By Jim Thomas
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo has confirmed the hiring of Paul Ferraro on his defensive staff, and also announced the hiring of Dick Curl as assistant head coach-quarterbacks coach and Frank Leonard as an offensive assistant.

Curl, 68, has spent the last three seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, but worked previously for the New York Jets (2003-2005). He and Spagnuolo worked together for a couple of years in NFL Europe, with the Barcelona Dragons in 1992 and with the Frankfurt Galaxy in 1998.

It is believed Ferraro will be the Rams linebackers coach, but while confirming his hiring, Spagnuolo referred only to him as a defensive assistant. Ferraro has spent the past three seasons as special teams coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings, but most of his career coaching experience has been on the defensive side. Ferraro, a college teammate of Spagnuolo’s at Springfield (Mass.) College, has been a defensive coordinator at four colleges, most recently Rutgers (2001-2004).

Leonard has spent the past two years coaching tight ends at Kansas State. His only prior NFL exeprience was as a special assignment scout with New England from 2004-06.

[Brock]

So they're not drafting a QB.

[dirk digler]

This is almost as good as news as Herm being shit canned

[blueballs]

if Dick Curl can find work
the economy aint that bad

[88TG88]

best offseason evar 1!111111!1111!

[The Franchise]

best offseason evar 1!111111!1111!

THIS +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1

[The Franchise]

Krumrie........YOU'RE NEXT!

[DeezNutz]

ROFL

Loving it.

[the Talking Can]

unreal

i would kill myself if i was a detroit* fan


* st. louis

[DeezNutz]

And who was begging for Spags to be the guy, again?

All us Schwartz dummies fessed up. Granted, this isn't as bad as bringing in Gun, but it ain't good, either.

[DeezNutz]

unreal

i would kill myself if i was a detroit fan

St. Louis fans are probably pissed, too.

ROFL

Still a good idea for Detroit fan.

[FringeNC]

if Dick Curl can find work
the economy aint that bad

ROFL

Good one.

[jidar]

wtf?

Of all the coaches we've had I liked Dick Curl the least.

[dirk digler]

And who was begging for Spags to be the guy, again?

All us Schwartz dummies fessed up. Granted, this isn't as bad as bringing in Gun, but it ain't good, either.

Yep. In Pioli I trust.

[the Talking Can]

St. Louis fans are probably pissed, too.

ROFL

Still a good idea for Detroit fan.

lol...it was so bad that i assumed it must be detroit....yikes, Spags...come on

[DeezNutz]

This has created instant responses for all those freaking out about the delay in signing a HC.

Cry about Spags: Curl.
Cry about Schwartz: Gun.

Argument ****ing over.

[alpha_omega]

Nice...the Rams will continue to suck.

[Nero's Neptune]

Krumrie........YOU'RE NEXT!

Now, if we can get a "Krumrie to Broncos" headline...or perhaps "Krumrie to coach San Diego lineman" would be even better....please god.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!

Another loser hits the bricks! Sweet! And what does this move tell us, boys and girls?

That right; we're gettin' a drafted QB, and Scott NO WANT DICKY-BOY stunting his development!

Print It!

[penchief]

And who was begging for Spags to be the guy, again?

All us Schwartz dummies fessed up. Granted, this isn't as bad as bringing in Gun, but it ain't good, either.

I've always thought that Dick Curl would do a better job coaching the defense than Gunther.

[Frazod]

Excellent. More addition by subtraction. :thumb:

[DeezNutz]

lol...it was so bad that i assumed it must be detroit....yikes, Spags...come on

They've gone into a whole new level of suck, so they have attained verb/adjective status.

"You've Detroited yourself, son."

"You're so ****ing Detroit."

[Basileus777]

Noooooo!

[Redrum_69]

Good..and take Brodie Croyle..er Damon Huard...er uh Krumrie..er uh claythan with you.

[DeezNutz]

I've always thought that Dick Curl would do a better job coaching the defense than Gunther.

And you arrived at this conclusion how?

[Big Chief Homer]

This is the best day since........................... last Friday


:clap::clap::):D:):BLVD:

[penchief]

And you arrived at this conclusion how?

Gunther's greatness.

[FloridaMan88]

Thousands of people are out of a job all across the country and somehow this dolt continues to find employment in the NFL.

Unreal

[DTLB58]

Awesome! :clap:

Celebrate, Celebrate, dance to the music :D

[Crush]

LMAO

[Boris The Great]

Terry Shea gets replaced by Dick Curl once again.

[Mr. Laz]

curl isn't just Quarterback coach .... he's also assist head coach

[Fish]

I'll always regret not burning that man's house down.......

[BigChiefFan]

Another contract off the books.

[FloridaMan88]

I'm glad the Chiefs didn't hire Spags... he would have kept Dick Curl

[warrior]

ROFLRams trying for No 1 pick next year, good luck with that Curly Dick thing.

[ModSocks]

I'll say it. I was wrong about spags.

[blueballs]

Herm with out Curl
Curl with out Herm
epic fail

[Micjones]

Addition by subtraction.

[TEX]

This is shocking to me!!!

Rams | Curl hired
Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:03:42 -0800

The St. Louis Rams have announced they have hired Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach Dick Curl as their new assistant head coach/quarterbacks coach.


source: KFFL

ROFL

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Thank you Jesus.

[King_Chief_Fan]

The more disturbing thing is that Pie--hole--ee didn't already have him fired. I wanted him gone as bad if not worse than Herm. Maybe all see the outstanding job he did with Thigpen?

[King_Chief_Fan]

So they're not drafting a QB.

ROFL

[dirk digler]

Terry Shea gets replaced by Dick Curl once again.

LMAO

Ouch

[Cheater5]

Addition by subtraction.


Perfect.

[ModSocks]

Thank you Jesus.

Ur welcome

[North Dakota Chief]

Curl performed one of the best coaching jobs this season, getting Tyler Thigpen to perform at an above-average level. I thought it was miraculous given Thigpen's small school experience, first exposure to NFL action and the state of the offensive line.

He's the one coach I wish we kept. The name, his look and his old school demeanor were classic.

[HemiEd]

ROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFL

Can it get any better? Is Trent Green still there? Maybe he can help him THIS time. ROFL

[DaWolf]

LMAO @ Spags and Schwartz. This is why it pays to be diligent in your hires... :)

[Bowser]

lulzez

[KC4EVER]

"old school demeanor"

You got the old part right!

[Jilly]

WHY would anyone, except maybe the Lions, hire anyone that came from the Chiefs? Much less the QB coach? haven't they seen what's been going on with the QBs? It makes no sense to me.

[RealSNR]

Does anybody has access to a Rams forum and can see the reactions on their faces?

It'll be just like watching a 2girls1cup reaction video ROFL

[bluehawkdoc]

That fact that "The Curl" got hired somewhere/anywhere else just goes to show you how much of a "good old boy" network the NFL really is (coaches and GMs).

[MTG#10]

This is shocking to me!!!

Rams | Curl hired
Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:03:42 -0800

The St. Louis Rams have announced they have hired Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach Dick Curl as their new assistant head coach/quarterbacks coach.


source: KFFL
That was the last straw. You can fire a great person like Carl Peterson. You can fire a brilliant football mind like Herman Edwards. But when you let one of the greatest QB developers in the history of the NFL walk, you can bet your ass you wont see anymore of my hard-earned cash. **** you Scott Pioli. **** you Clark Hunt. **** the Chiefs, Im done.

[Big Chief Homer]

Curl performed one of the best coaching jobs this season, getting Tyler Thigpen to perform at an above-average level. I thought it was miraculous given Thigpen's small school experience, first exposure to NFL action and the state of the offensive line.

He's the one coach I wish we kept. The name, his look and his old school demeanor were classic.



I hope to god my sarcasm meter is malfunctioning tonight!:eek:

you can not be serious.

[Extra Point]

Curl off to the grazing show on turf.

Hop on I-70, and you're there in 4 hrs. If you leave when the big hand is on 12 and the little hand is on 12, then you might get there by the draft!

[theorangelion]

Man, the Rams have totally lost it. Governors cup is ours while he is there.

[KCChiefsMan]

I wish I could get an awesome job and suck at it and still have job security

[KCChiefsMan]

only I would try to not suck at it

[boogblaster]

Dick knows curl ...

[Alton deFlat]

curl isn't just Quarterback coach .... he's also assist head coach

Don't you know that Rams fans everywhere are breathing easier for this very reason.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Dick knows curl ...


LMAO:LOL:

[BryanBusby]

Does anybody has access to a Rams forum and can see the reactions on their faces?

It'll be just like watching a 2girls1cup reaction video ROFL

They are actually optimistic about the hire. No, really. Haha

[EyePod]

And who was begging for Spags to be the guy, again?

All us Schwartz dummies fessed up. Granted, this isn't as bad as bringing in Gun, but it ain't good, either.

I wanted Spags badly. I just didn't think he'd be this freaking stupid.

[BryanBusby]

So if you happened to be Mr. Curl, what name would you go by?

Dick Curl
or
Richard Curl

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

ROFLROFLROFL


Re: Rams add new additions to Coaching Staff
<hr style="color: rgb(241, 232, 218); background-color: rgb(241, 232, 218);" size="1"> <!-- / icon and title --> <!-- message --> How could you not love a guy named Dick Curl (http://www.clanram.com/forums/autolink.php?id=65&script=showthread&forumid=11)?
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He shall see....ROFL

Re: Rams add new additions to Coaching Staff
<hr style="color: rgb(241, 232, 218); background-color: rgb(241, 232, 218);" size="1"> <!-- / icon and title --> <!-- message --> Curl did a really good job with Tyler Thigpen, with that sort of spread offense
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Re: Rams add new additions to Coaching Staff
<hr style="color: rgb(241, 232, 218); background-color: rgb(241, 232, 218);" size="1"> <!-- / icon and title --> <!-- message --> Ok, still have never heard of any of those guys but if Spags picked em; let's go.

ROFLROFLROFL

[Skip Towne]

This is priceless. I could have lost a lot of money had I bet on this.

[rocks]

WTF!!! How many pictures and videos does that old bastard have!!! That can be the only explanation.

[DeezNutz]

Congrats Rams fans!

Go ahead and collectively slam your dicks in a door and save yourselves some time.

I'm sure Spags is a solid hire, though. No worries!

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Congrats Rams fans!

Go ahead and collectively slam your dicks in a door and save yourselves some time.

I'm sure Spags is a solid hire, though. No worries!


Ah, so THAT'S the key to a proper 'Dick Curl'!:D

[Tits McGee]

Addition by subtraction.

[2bikemike]

The only thing that would have been better than Curl to the Rams would be if he landed somewhere in the AFCW.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Addition by subtraction.


Yep, I've seen that phrase about 4 times now, and there's really only one road to travel down after that:

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[bevis369]

ROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFL Great they can have Herm too...

[Tits McGee]

[quote=Darth CarlSatan;5429419]Yep, I've seen that phrase about 4 times now, and there's really only one road to travel down after that:

Yeah, a little slow on the follow thru today. Capt. Obvious.</EMBED>

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

[quote=Darth CarlSatan;5429419]Yep, I've seen that phrase about 4 times now, and there's really only one road to travel down after that:

Yeah, a little slow on the follow thru today. Capt. Obvious.

Yet, "addition by subtraction" makes it SO much more "hip" and "palatable"!
:spock:

[Coach]

How do you get rid of Dick Curl?

[milkman]

Curl performed one of the best coaching jobs this season, getting Tyler Thigpen to perform at an above-average level. I thought it was miraculous given Thigpen's small school experience, first exposure to NFL action and the state of the offensive line.

He's the one coach I wish we kept. The name, his look and his old school demeanor were classic.

He did such a great job that the Chiefs had to rely on the pistol even in goal to goal situations because Thigpen's mechanics in a pro set were so advanced.

[MMXcalibur]

Maybe the Lions and Rams are hiring our coordinators because they strive to be as great as we were last year? :)

[RealSNR]

The Chiefs are the best 2-14 team ever. The Rams look up to us.

[North Dakota Chief]

He did such a great job that the Chiefs had to rely on the pistol even in goal to goal situations because Thigpen's mechanics in a pro set were so advanced.

After conversating with Chris Ault, he informed me the pistol is equally as effective near the goal line as your big set with 0/1 WRs.

[RealSNR]

After conversating with Chris Ault, he informed me the pistol is equally as effective near the goal line as your big set with 0/1 WRs.Why would that be the case? It doesn't make sense.

You have less than one yard to go. Your offense can't generate enough power to move the ball that short distance on 4 tries?

[banyon]

But who will be in charge of clock management with both Curl and Herm gone?

[Bowser]

But who will be in charge of clock management with both Curl and Herm gone?

I nominate little Billy, the kid who got to run out and get the tee after opening kickoff. He would undoubtedly be an upgrade.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

How do you get rid of Dick Curl?

A rolling pin and much fortitude.

[milkman]

How do you get rid of Dick Curl?


Isn't it obvious.

Hermanation.

[Ultra Peanut]

If there were a football stat called Coaching Above Replacement Level, we've subtracted -3000 points of CARL in this offseason alone.

[Craqhead]

Buh bye!!!

[SenselessChiefsFan]

Funny how a guy that all the Chiefs fans just knew was incompetent was hired by one of the bright up and comers in the league.

And instead of reconsidering that position, the fans imediately think that the Rams have made some huge error.

Funny, how we all know so much more than these professionals, when most of the fans have never played organized football past High School, and have never coached the game on any level.

Dick Curl had a good resume. It is impossible to evaluate him completely from where the fans sit. However, he did a good job with Thigpen and Croyle.

Oh, AND, he is the one who made the decision to bring in Thigpen. Ray Farmer came to Curl with a list of guys, and Dick Curl picked out Tyler Thigpen.

But, of course, he was a total moron.

[Dylan]

....Dick Curl as their new assistant head coach/quarterbacks coach.

future head coach... :shake:

[King_Chief_Fan]

Funny how a guy that all the Chiefs fans just knew was incompetent was hired by one of the bright up and comers in the league.

And instead of reconsidering that position, the fans imediately think that the Rams have made some huge error.

Funny, how we all know so much more than these professionals, when most of the fans have never played organized football past High School, and have never coached the game on any level.

Dick Curl had a good resume. It is impossible to evaluate him completely from where the fans sit. However, he did a good job with Thigpen and Croyle.

Oh, AND, he is the one who made the decision to bring in Thigpen. Ray Farmer came to Curl with a list of guys, and Dick Curl picked out Tyler Thigpen.

But, of course, he was a total moron.

good job with Croyle? He taught Croyle to dump off instead of letting a play develop. With Thigpen? I give the credit to Chan Gailey. Funny you didn't mention Huard.

Your infatuation with the Goon squad is curious.

[FloridaMan88]

Oh, AND, he is the one who made the decision to bring in Thigpen. Ray Farmer came to Curl with a list of guys, and Dick Curl picked out Tyler Thigpen.

But, of course, he was a total moron.

Bill Kuharich was the guy who recommended the Chiefs trade for Thigpen, source: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/11256515/2

Provide your source (and Bob Gretz's slobering tongue in your ear doesn't qualify) that Dick Curl was the guy who made the decision to bring in Thigpen.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

If there were a football stat called Coaching Above Replacement Level, we've subtracted -3000 points of CARL in this offseason alone.

LMAO:LOL:



Funny how a guy that all the Chiefs fans just knew was incompetent was hired by one of the bright up and comers in the league.

And instead of reconsidering that position, the fans imediately think that the Rams have made some huge error.

Funny, how we all know so much more than these professionals, when most of the fans have never played organized football past High School, and have never coached the game on any level.

Dick Curl had a good resume. It is impossible to evaluate him completely from where the fans sit. However, he did a good job with Thigpen and Croyle.

Oh, AND, he is the one who made the decision to bring in Thigpen. Ray Farmer came to Curl with a list of guys, and Dick Curl picked out Tyler Thigpen.

But, of course, he was a total moron.

You call yourself "Sensible Chiefs Fan", but from everything I've ever read of yours, I'm thinking "As long as the stadium has games and a team, why rock the boat Fan" would be more appropriate.

"Czar of Russia Chiefs Fan"?
"Reign of King Carl Chiefs Fan"?
"Queen Elizabeth II Chiefs Fan"?

There's really nothing funny about any of those points. Don't quit your day job, Gallagher. :shake:

[crazycoffey]

Curl performed one of the best coaching jobs this season, getting Tyler Thigpen to perform at an above-average level. I thought it was miraculous given Thigpen's small school experience, first exposure to NFL action and the state of the offensive line.

He's the one coach I wish we kept. The name, his look and his old school demeanor were classic.


I hope to god my sarcasm meter is malfunctioning tonight!:eek:

you can not be serious.



I don't think it's entirely without merit. You can't give Chan all the props for making this O look presentable. Tyler was coached by curl, so he looks like a genious.
don't get me wrong though. I don't care if he stays or goes. I want pioli to run this team totally his way. I trust in him right now.


Does anybody has access to a Rams forum and can see the reactions on their faces?

It'll be just like watching a 2girls1cup reaction video ROFL

no, but living here I do talk to alot of rams fans. they are excited because he was hired by spags and they want to trust him to get the team turned around.









anyone else notice the paradoxical parallelism between certain parts of the two teams fanbase?

[FloridaMan88]

Dick Curl had a good resume. It is impossible to evaluate him completely from where the fans sit. However, he did a good job with Thigpen and Croyle.

How did he do a "good job" with Brodie Croyle? By rubbing his back in the training room? Based on Croyle's on the field performance, what is the basis for your claim that Curl did a "good job" with Croyle?

[DaKCMan AP]

LMAO

[Brock]

You can't give Chan all the props for making this O look presentable.

This is pretty much what the Chiefs are saying, isn't it?

[Christofire]

If there were a football stat called Coaching Above Replacement Level, we've subtracted -3000 points of CARL in this offseason alone.

*Chuckle* ... I love the CARL idea, but wish we could apply it to the GM position instead (for obvious reasons). Competence Above Replacement Level, perhaps?

[Dylan]

Now that Spags is not coming here, remind me to post an article or two from the 2008 season, that I held off posting.

Lets just say, that the coach Spags' had to rely on big time during the games from up in the booth -- decided to say with the Giants.

Wish Spags the best and I'll always be grateful to him.

[DeezNutz]

Funny how a guy that all the Chiefs fans just knew was incompetent was hired by one of the bright up and comers in the league.

And instead of reconsidering that position, the fans imediately think that the Rams have made some huge error.

Funny, how we all know so much more than these professionals, when most of the fans have never played organized football past High School, and have never coached the game on any level.

Dick Curl had a good resume. It is impossible to evaluate him completely from where the fans sit. However, he did a good job with Thigpen and Croyle.

Oh, AND, he is the one who made the decision to bring in Thigpen. Ray Farmer came to Curl with a list of guys, and Dick Curl picked out Tyler Thigpen.

But, of course, he was a total moron.

Absolutely right.

We should reconsider our position on Gunther, too, because he was also hired by an up and cummer.

Coaches and players, especially Gonzo--future HOFers know teh most--are teh truth.

[Stryker]

And the news just keeps getting better! FUCK ALL the coaches on this team! This is like Parcells in Miami sans the publicity!

PBJPBJPBJPBJ

NEXT!

[StcChief]

ROFL .... Rams bring Spags he brings this guy to help QBs wow..... I guess the Thiggy chickensh1t to chicken salad sold 'em.... :) perfect :PBJ:

[FringeNC]

And now Jimmy Raye is interviewing with the 49ers for OC. Guy looks like a cadaver. Was shocked to learn that he's only 62.

I just don't understand how these guys who have had such little success keep getting recycled. College football is not like that.


http://www.newyorkjets.com/image_assets/1311/raye_jimmy.jpg?1157085640

[Brock]

And now Jimmy Raye is interviewing with the 49ers for OC. Guy looks like a cadaver. Was shocked to learn that he's only 62.

I just don't understand how these guys who have had such little success keep getting recycled. College football is not like that.

When Mike Singletary wants a draw on 3rd and long, Jimmy Raye will call the draw.

[FringeNC]

When Mike Singletary wants a draw on 3rd and long, Jimmy Raye will call the draw.

Singletary is going to fail. I'm fine with old guys if they are competent, but going after old guys just because they are old and old-school doesn't seem like a winning plan.

[Brock]

Singletary is going to fail. I'm fine with old guys if they are competent, but going after old guys just because they are old and old-school doesn't seem like a winning plan.

It isn't.

[SenselessChiefsFan]

I am not a huge fan of Jimmy Raye, but he did get Grbac to his only Pro Bowl.

This is probably his business card:

Jimmy Raye.
I got Grbac to the Pro Bowl.
AKA: Offensive Genius

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

I am not a huge fan of Jimmy Raye, but he did get Grbac to his only Pro Bowl.

This is probably his business card:

Jimmy Raye.
I got Grbac to the Pro Bowl.
AKA: Offensive Genius

LMAO