Chiefs name Crennel HC

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adamteicherAdam Teicher


It's finally official: Crennel is Chiefs new coach: http://chiefsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/1936


JasonLaCanforaJason La Canfora

Romeo Crennel has agreed to a 3 year deal as Chiefs head coach, his agent, Joe Linta, confirms. Deal done late Sun night #insideslant

[Sofa King]

Never heard of him.

[ForeverChiefs58]

3 year deal

[kcpasco]

Maybe Carr will want to re-sign

[ForeverChiefs58]

Crennel's agent Joe Linta who also represents four Chiefs players, said his clients are "ecstatic" that he was promoted.

[ForeverChiefs58]

presser at 1:00pm

[Molitoth]

Good hire. There are too many teams looking for coaches this offseason and there isn't much proven worth out there.

This team will play defense for Romeo.

What is more detrimental is QB/OC.

[DBoweShow]

Crennel's agent Joe Linta who also represents four Chiefs players, said his clients are "ecstatic" that he was promoted.

Do you know who those four players are?

[kcpasco]

Bigger ? Who the fuck are they gonna hire to run this offense.

[noa]

This is the most neutral I've felt about a head coach hire.
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[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Hope he gets rid of every coach on the O side.

[Frosty]

So, I wonder who Clark will hire as the GM in three years (if not two)?

[Pasta Little Brioni]

So, I wonder who Clark will hire as the GM in three years (if not two)?

Herm. I read on CP he is a talent evaluator savant;)

[kcpasco]

Good

Now shit can Cassel and bring in a real offensive coordinator

[DaKCMan AP]

Bigger ? Who the fuck are they gonna hire to run this offense.


What is more detrimental is QB/OC.

Good

Now shit can Cassel and bring in a real offensive coordinator

.

[htismaqe]

Continuity is good. Especially when you suck.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Good

[Dayze]

Hooray?

I have Living Colour's "Cult of Personality" melody in my head, but I've replaced 'Cult of Personality' with "Kings of Mediocrity".

[dallaschiefsfan]

This will not end well.

[ChiTown]

meh.

I'm more concerned with who will be on this Staff. Without a good OC who can manage our QB situation, we can expect more of the train-wreck we experienced in '11.

[siberian khatru]

"The first I thing I did when Scott gave me the news was call Matt Cassel and tell him, 'Matt, you're my guy.' "

[Lbedrock1]

Chiefs will own the AFC West for the next 3 years. Going out on a limb.

[Iowanian]

I'm alright with Romeo, but I don't like the idea of hiring an old man who won't be in the league in 5 years as the HC of a building team.

He seems like a nice guy, he puts together some nice defenses, but we'll be right back to a new coach and starting over again with no chance of long term cohesive planning and team building.

[ChiTown]

"The first I thing I did when Scott gave me the news was call Matt Cassel and tell him, 'Matt, you're my guy.' "

:LOL:

You know that had to be part of the deal. What a joke Pioli has turned out to be.

[dallaschiefsfan]

Players Coach = Frenzy of positivity (and probably wins) for about a season and a half w/ no playoff wins...and then Romeo starts looking like Wade Phillips on the sidelines with little phrase-bubbles above his head, wondering where his diet coke is...

Clark will then find a new GM and we'll start over. Temporary success that I'm sure we'll have next year is completely nullified by the trajectory of where this is heading. The only thing that can change it is a bold-ass move for a QB that's shocking and unprecedented for this franchise.

[Alton deFlat]

Do you know who those four players are?

These are the players he has listed as clients.

Shane Bannon

Jovan Belcher

Rodney Hudson

Casey Wiegmann

[el borracho]

Seems like Clark make some comments just two or three years ago about wanting stability in the organization. I guess we get that for the next two or three years. Not sure beyond that since Crennel is likely to retire or die or, based on previous head coaching tenure, just plain suck. Oh, well. I suppose it will be nice to win the weak-sauce AFC West for the next year or two.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Bye Pioli in three years.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Man cassel is gonna get 2 coaches fired and a GM and some of you think he cant do anything.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

I'm alright with Romeo, but I don't like the idea of hiring an old man who won't be in the league in 5 years as the HC of a building team.



I would say this team is pretty much built. Like every team, there are weaknesses...ours just so happens to be at the QB position.

If he can find someone to solve the QB problem...we have a good football team.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Anyword on his choice of QB and OC?

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Man cassel is gonna get 2 coaches fired and a GM and some of you think he cant do anything.

LMAO this

[Warrior5]

Good

Now shit can Cassel and bring in a real offensive coordinator

^ x eleventy billion!1!1!1!

[007]

3 year deal

Guess that means Pioli will be gone in 3 years or less then. HOORAY

[Fansy the Famous Bard]

Anyword on his choice of QB and OC?

I thought it was all Pioli pulling the strings, or so I learned on Chiefs Planet. ;)

[007]

Man cassel is gonna get 2 coaches fired and a GM and some of you think he cant do anything.

LMAO:thumb:

[ForeverChiefs58]

This team sure has a lot of question marks. Besides OC, DC and coaching staff, which unlike the player positions, will certainly get answered:

QB
All three knee injuries hopefully will be back to form- RB, S, TE
RT
C
NT
depth and #2 @ RB, TE, S, LB, OL, DL

Anything else? Pioli sure has his work cut out for him.

[suds79]

Anyword on his choice of QB and OC?

Does anybody know if Zorn has experience in calling plays?

We've been through so many OCs, I would think the best thing for the offense would be to have the same system for once.

The problem was the talent on the O. Not the system.

[HemiEd]

Good

Now shit can Cassel and bring in a real offensive coordinator

Yeah, it is what is. Hopefully it works out differently this time than it did the last two times they did this.

This "crackwhore sister" team of ours, just does not seem to learn after making the same mistakes. They keep hoping for different results.

With one exception, Carl spent a first round pick on Todd Blackledge.

So since they reached into a barrel full of tits with him, and pulled out a dick, they will never draft a first round QB again.

[ForeverChiefs58]

Yeah, it is what is. Hopefully it works out differently this time than it did the last two times they did this.

This "crackwhore sister" team of ours, just does not seem to learn after making the same mistakes. They keep hoping for different results.

With one exception, Carl spent a first round pick on Todd Blackledge.

So since they reached into a barrel full of tits with him, and pulled out a dick, they will never draft a first round QB again.

That wasn't Carl.

[siberian khatru]

That wasn't Carl.

Somewhere, KCTitus is smiling.

[MoreLemonPledge]

R A C
R A C
R A C
R A C

[HemiEd]

That wasn't Carl.

n00b

[HemiEd]

Somewhere, KCTitus is smiling.

We need him to show back up and get busy.

[Dayze]

so, does this mean they'll resign Orton and Cassel on the bench?

or will Cassel be the starter?


...going to be interesting.

[the Talking Can]

i'm amazed pioli thinks Crennel will save his job...but he thinks Cassel is a franchise QB, so guess I shouldn't be surprised...

i like crennel and think he's a great DC, feels like we've taken him away from the thing he does well and are now forcing him to do the thing he doesn't do well...net loss

fingers crossed

[Rausch]

Very important to land a solid OC...

[HemiEd]

Very important to land a solid OC...

and DC

[Fritz88]

presser at 1:00pm

QB as number one priority.
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[Dayze]

I wonder what Romeo's batting average will be today at the presser with all the softballs that are tossed his way?

[ChiTown]

Somewhere, KCTitus is smiling.

:titus:

[htismaqe]

Players Coach = Frenzy of positivity (and probably wins) for about a season and a half w/ no playoff wins...and then Romeo starts looking like Wade Phillips on the sidelines with little phrase-bubbles above his head, wondering where his diet coke is...

Clark will then find a new GM and we'll start over. Temporary success that I'm sure we'll have next year is completely nullified by the trajectory of where this is heading. The only thing that can change it is a bold-ass move for a QB that's shocking and unprecedented for this franchise.

Yep yep.

[Dayze]

Players Coach = Frenzy of positivity (and probably wins) for about a season and a half w/ no playoff wins...and then Romeo starts looking like Wade Phillips on the sidelines with little phrase-bubbles above his head, wondering where his diet coke is...

Clark will then find a new GM and we'll start over. Temporary success that I'm sure we'll have next year is completely nullified by the trajectory of where this is heading. The only thing that can change it is a bold-ass move for a QB that's shocking and unprecedented for this franchise.

nice post.

[htismaqe]

and DC

Nah, we don't need a solid DC. We have Gary Gibb.

[ModSocks]

Meh.

I don't give a shit who the coach is. I wanna know who the QB and OC are going to be. Without a QB none of this matters.

[Dayze]

Nah, we don't need a solid DC. We have Barry Gibb.

this is how I read that the first time....

[-King-]

and DC

Romeo is calling defensive plays.

[ForeverChiefs58]

this is how I read that the first time....

If we don't get a good QB, it won't matter if the BeeGees are coaching cause we will not be staying alive in the postseason.

[htismaqe]

Romeo is calling defensive plays.

He better make sure we only have 11 guys on the field...

[htismaqe]

this is how I read that the first time....

Might as well be. Because all we're doing is "Stayin' Alive".

[ForeverChiefs58]

He better make sure we only have 11 guys on the field...

If you can't stop them with 12 guys, shouldn't you also be flagged for sucking?

[Reerun_KC]

bummed...

the excitement was short lived.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

610 said look for zorn to be the OC

[Mr_Tomahawk]

610 said look for zorn to be the OC

:facepalm:

[The Franchise]

610 said look for zorn to be the OC

:facepalm:

[ModSocks]

610 said look for zorn to be the OC

Nail in the coffin.

[talastan]

this is how I read that the first time....

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTFvlpWZVZiSW46YwpW77DGy29pI8lSrIyUtXFbfpIYutU-KsrU7Q

[HemiEd]

Romeo is calling defensive plays.

Yeah, and he is doing a fine job of it now.

But, he will now have the HC responsibilities. We just went through the same fucking kind of trainwreck with Haley. That didn't work out so well.

[Garcia Bronco]

Did they interview any white coaches? LOL

[ModSocks]

Well.....Hopefully after 2 seasons Crennel can see how bad Cassel is and cut him. HOPEFULLY.

Re-sign Orton, Cut Cassel, Draft a QB so Orton can get "Tebowed" the following year.

[HemiEd]

Did they interview any white coaches? LOL

Yeah, they were token interviews.

[Dayze]

the image I have in my head is Zorn, Pioli, and Romeo high-fiving, and yelling 'let's do this' as they exit Pioli's office with a tough demeanor to their strut - with "If You Want Blood, You Got It" Playing in the background......

then the scratch of the record, as they trip and fall down the stairs.

[Dayze]

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTFvlpWZVZiSW46YwpW77DGy29pI8lSrIyUtXFbfpIYutU-KsrU7Q

that skit cracks me up.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Continuity is good. Especially when you suck.

We were ONE blocked field goal away from winning the division !

[Fire Me Boy!]

If we don't get a good QB, it won't matter if the BeeGees are coaching cause we will not be staying alive in the postseason.

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/000/681/what-you-did-there-i-see-it.thumbnail.jpg

[KC_Lee]

610 said look for zorn to be the OC

:banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:

[MoreLemonPledge]

If we don't get a good QB, it won't matter if the BeeGees are coaching cause we will not be staying alive in the postseason.

WE WON'T BE GETTING ANY SATURDAY NIGHT FEVERS AFTER A PLAYOFF WIN ON A SATURDAY NIGHT HAHAHAHAHAAA

[the Talking Can]

610 said look for zorn to be the OC


jesus, could this franchise be any less bold....Clark really puts the fear of god in them to win...

"we need a new coach"

"well, who is in the hallway? hire them...."

"we need a QB"

"Cassel is in the hallway"

"sweet, done...let's go to applebees.."

[Lightrise]

So, I wonder who Clark will hire as the GM in three years (if not two)?

My thoughts exactly...the clock is ticking, and its 2 years max.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

jesus, could this franchise be any less bold....Clark really puts the fear of god in them to win...

"we need a new coach"

"well, who is in the hallway? hire them...."

"we need a QB"

"Cassel is in the hallway"

"sweet, done...let's go to applebees.."

:LOL: He paid, but made McCluster, Succop, Colquitt, and Pissedbabybatteronherbelly share a 2 for $20.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

getnickwrightnick wright

These guys are more transparent than Saran Wrap, man...

1 minute ago


getnickwrightnick wright

“I have a deep appreciation for the vision that Clark Hunt has and his commitment to building a championship-caliber team.”

2 minutes ago

getnickwrightnick wright


In the #Chiefs official statement about Romeo being hired, here's Romeo's first quote..

2 minutes ago

getnickwrightnick wright

You think those reports that Fisher wasn't interested in KC b/c of concerns about Clark's commitment to winning bothered him? Check this out

3 minutes ago

getnickwrightnick wright

But #Chiefs fans should be happy today. I believe KC got the best coach possible given this ownership group...

5 minutes ago


getnickwrightnick wright

Reason there's reports that KC has no clue on who next OC will be is because all plans were for McDaniels.Pats job coming open was curveball

[Johnny Vegas]

I actually am hopeful and like the hire. Lets hope he finds a good OC.

[Mr. Kotter]

Given Haley's off-season bungling, the OC cluster-fuk, and the injuries of this year...seven wins this past year suggests we should be back in the playoffs next year with Romeo.

Crennel's staff, resolving the QB quandry, and keeping/adding key FAs, will determine just how far they can go. I'm cautiously optimistic.

[Dayze]

from the Opponents 30, anything's possible.

[ModSocks]

getnickwrightnick wright

These guys are more transparent than Saran Wrap, man...

1 minute ago


getnickwrightnick wright

“I have a deep appreciation for the vision that Clark Hunt has and his commitment to building a championship-caliber team.”

2 minutes ago

getnickwrightnick wright


In the #Chiefs official statement about Romeo being hired, here's Romeo's first quote..

2 minutes ago

getnickwrightnick wright

You think those reports that Fisher wasn't interested in KC b/c of concerns about Clark's commitment to winning bothered him? Check this out

3 minutes ago

getnickwrightnick wright

But #Chiefs fans should be happy today. I believe KC got the best coach possible given this ownership group...

5 minutes ago


getnickwrightnick wright

Reason there's reports that KC has no clue on who next OC will be is because all plans were for McDaniels.Pats job coming open was curveball

This guy needs to stop coming to CP for his material.

[ChiTown]

Bigger ? Who the **** are they gonna hire to run this offense.

Apparently you missed the whole Jim Zorn bit.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

SI_PeterKingPeter King

MMQB is up, as am I: http://bit.ly/wedm6T ... I would expect Cassel to be back with Chiefs. Now the question is: Who will be his OC?

[The Franchise]

Given Haley's off-season bungling, the OC cluster-fuk, and the injuries of this year...seven wins this past year suggests we should be back in the playoffs next year with Romeo.

Crennel's staff, resolving the QB quandry, and keeping/adding key FAs, will determine just how far they can go. I'm cautiously optimistic.

I'm not cautiously optimistic.

Zorn will get promoted to OC. Someone from the defensive staff will be the "DC" but Romeo will call the plays.

Cassel and Orton will battle it out in TC next year. We'll win 8-10 games (due to our schedule) and back into the playoffs. We'll get blown out in the 1st round.....again.

Same shit....different coach.

[HemiEd]

jesus, could this franchise be any less bold....Clark really puts the fear of god in them to win...

"we need a new coach"

"well, who is in the hallway? hire them...."

"we need a QB"

"Cassel is in the hallway"

"sweet, done...let's go to applebees.."

ROFL

[Mr_Tomahawk]

SI_PeterKingPeter King

MMQB is up, as am I: http://bit.ly/wedm6T ... I would expect Cassel to be back with Chiefs. Now the question is: Who will be his OC?

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[ModSocks]

I'm not cautiously optimistic.

Zorn will get promoted to OC. Someone from the defensive staff will be the "DC" but Romeo will call the plays.

Cassel and Orton will battle it out in TC next year. We'll win 8-10 games (due to our schedule) and back into the playoffs. We'll get blown out in the 1st round.....again.

Same shit....different coach.

Bottom line is:

Get rid of Cassel. It's all that fucking matters. Get a real fucking QB back there.

[Molitoth]

It is a rare opportunity to be a part of an organization like the Kansas City Chiefs with its storied history and passionate fans

It's sad that the best thing to say about this franchise is the storied history (the AFL days), and the passionate fans.

[HemiEd]

I'm not cautiously optimistic.

Zorn will get promoted to OC. Someone from the defensive staff will be the "DC" but Romeo will call the plays.

Cassel and Orton will battle it out in TC next year. We'll win 8-10 games (due to our schedule) and back into the playoffs. We'll get blown out in the 1st round.....again.

Same shit....different coach.

Why do you think there is a chance that Orton will be here? I think EVERYTHING has pointed to him not being here, what did I miss?

Even though he is not the answer, he is less fucked than Cassel.

[Reerun_KC]

SI_PeterKingPeter King

MMQB is up, as am I: http://bit.ly/wedm6T ... I would expect Cassel to be back with Chiefs. Now the question is: Who will be his OC?

Wait?

Orton and Cassel are supposed to battle it out in Training camp...

It will be like the royal rumble of failure...

[Dayze]

It's sad that the best thing to say about this franchise is the storied history (the AFL days), and the passionate fans.

and tailgating...don't forget the tailgating!!

[Reerun_KC]

Why do you think there is a chance that Orton will be here? I think EVERYTHING has pointed to him not being here, what did I miss?

Even though he is not the answer, he is less ****ed than Cassel.

SI_PeterKingPeter King

MMQB is up, as am I: http://bit.ly/wedm6T (http://bit.ly/wedm6T) ... I would expect Cassel to be back with Chiefs. Now the question is: Who will be his OC?

My guess is it will be Cassel and Orton will be released...

[The Franchise]

Why do you think there is a chance that Orton will be here? I think EVERYTHING has pointed to him not being here, what did I miss?

Even though he is not the answer, he is less fucked than Cassel.

After the Palko fiasco.....I think they sign Orton so that no matter who wins the job....they have a capable backup QB.

[ChiTown]

Wait?

Orton and Cassel are supposed to battle it out in Training camp...

It will be like the royal rumble of failure...

I don't see Orton coming back. I think he understands that we are going to coddle our Franchise QuarterTard

[Dayze]

My guess is it will be Cassel and Orton will be released...

yup. that's what I'm fully anticipating.

[Direckshun]

I think this hire was pretty much our best option.

You're not going to bring in any premier coach when that coach has no power over personnel acquisition. Pioli has all the cards, and premier coaches want that ability themselves.

Under the Chiefs' current arrangement, you're really only going to get the coaching version of a game manager. Much like a baseball manager.

Crennel is really the only serious coaching option on the horizon who is comfortable with that arrangement. All others will want to sculpt the team in their image. Pioli in this regards is the anti-Carl.

It has its positives and detriments. A positive is that your team isn't starting over from ridiculous extremes every few years or so when a new coach comes in, leaving your team mired in constant transition.

The detriment is that these are the kind of hires you're going to get. Less cerebral coaches who aren't gurus, just effective managers of provided talent.

[the Talking Can]

that pioli thinks cassel has any business on our roster is proof we're fucked no matter what happens...

Pioli, apparently, watches the nfl and thinks Cassel is a good QB, which means he is a drooling fucking idiot....

[ModSocks]

Why do you think there is a chance that Orton will be here? I think EVERYTHING has pointed to him not being here, what did I miss?

Even though he is not the answer, he is less ****ed than Cassel.

Pretty much. Even though this offense CLEARLY ran better under the mediocrity of Kyle Orton, I'm sure he'll be released and there will be no competition for Cassel. Their reasoning?

Haley MUST'VE been hampering Cassel's development. That late offense surge must've had more to do with the firing of the HC rather than the change at QB.

Yeah, that's it! Cassel will lead us to the SB under Romeo!

[Dayze]

we should probably download our app before the presser at 1pm.

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[Reerun_KC]

I don't see Orton coming back. I think he understands that we are going to coddle our Franchise QuarterTard


I hate these guys... I really do.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

LMAOwe should probably download our app before the presser at 1pm.

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[BigMeatballDave]

There is NO WAY Orton does not beat out Cassel in a fair competition.

[HemiEd]

Pretty much. Even though this offense CLEARLY ran better under the mediocrity of Kyle Orton, I'm sure he'll be released and there will be no competition for Cassel. Their reasoning?

Haley MUST'VE been hampering Cassel's development. That late offense surge must've had more to do with the firing of the HC rather than the change at QB.

Yeah, that's it! Cassel will lead us to the SB under Romeo!

sad
My guess is it will be Cassel and Orton will be released...

I agree it will be Cassel, but I don't think they will have to release Orton, will they? Isn't he just a free agent?

[BigMeatballDave]

Our only real hope is that Romeo hates Cassel

[The Franchise]

Our only real hope is that Romeo hate Cassel

You think he's going to have a choice?

[ChiTown]

Our only real hope is that Romeo hate Cassel

What's up, Brad Essex

[BigMeatballDave]

I agree it will be Cassel, but I don't think they will have to release Orton, will they? Isn't he just a free agent?

Assuming he is given a contract and then cut after TC

[Frosty]

Pretty much. Even though this offense CLEARLY ran better under the mediocrity of Kyle Orton, I'm sure he'll be released and there will be no competition for Cassel. Their reasoning?

Haley MUST'VE been hampering Cassel's development. That late offense surge must've had more to do with the firing of the HC rather than the change at QB.

Yeah, that's it! Cassel will lead us to the SB under Romeo!

I've seen a lot of fans elsewhere say the part I bolded. Instead of Orton making the O-line better, they simply played harder for RAC. I think Pioli could get away with saying what you said.

[BigMeatballDave]

What's up, Brad Essex

LOL

[ChiTown]

LOL

:evil:

[HemiEd]

Assuming he is given a contract and then cut after TC

If they give him a contract, that would be about as good as us poor bastards could hope for.
But I don't think that is happening, and by the sound of Orton after his last game, he knew it.
He said this is Cassel's team. :banghead: He seemed pretty sad about it, but convinced.

[BigMeatballDave]

You think he's going to have a choice?

Yes. Crennel will have every resource available...

:)

[HemiEd]

I've seen a lot of fans elsewhere say the part I bolded. Instead of Orton making the O-line better, they simply played harder for RAC. I think Pioli could get away with saying what you said.

Even the most casual observer could only draw a one conclusion.

Orton doesn't wet himself under pressure like Cassel does. Orton can hit a screen pass without throwing an interception.

[Micjones]

Glad he got the job.
Now it's vital that he hire strong coordinators.

[trndobrd]

After the Palko fiasco.....I think they sign Orton so that no matter who wins the job....they have a capable backup QB.

Then they will have two capable backup QBs.

[BigMeatballDave]

If Cassel is named the starter, I need to find a new team.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

If Cassel is named the starter, I need to find a new team.

Start looking...

[Quesadilla Joe]

Crennel is probably the best the Chiefs could have gotten. I wouldn't want him as the HC of my team but it's a good choice for the Chiefs considering the circumstances.

[-King-]

If Cassel is named the starter, I need to find a new team.


I suggest the Denver Broncos.

[ChiTown]

Crennel is probably the best the Chiefs could have gotten. I wouldn't want him as the HC of my team but it's a good choice for the Chiefs considering the circumstances.

:spock:

[BigMeatballDave]

Glad he got the job.
Now it's vital that he hire Pioli approved coordinators.

Fixed

[Hydrae]

If Cassel is named the starter, I need to find a new team.

I keep thinking about the Texans. They are basically local and hey, they can win a playoff game.

[loochy]

If Cassel is named the starter, I need to find a new team.

Dude seriously? Of course he will be the starter. How could you think otherwise?

[ModSocks]

I've seen a lot of fans elsewhere say the part I bolded. Instead of Orton making the O-line better, they simply played harder for RAC. I think Pioli could get away with saying what you said.

And I'm sure that's what Pioli's reasoning is. It COULDN'T be that Cassel sucks, It's gotta be all Haley's fault.

[BigMeatballDave]

Can we get a collection going on a billboard near Arrowhead informing Pioli Cassel sucks?

[ModSocks]

If Cassel is named the starter, I need to find a new team.

Good thing you have an entire offseason to research the history and become familiar with your new team.

[BigMeatballDave]

Dude seriously? Of course he will be the starter. How could you think otherwise?

Silly me for having hope :)

[HemiEd]

Then they will have two capable backup QBs.

I think that is being pretty generous with Cassel. We are back to our only hope of Stanzi being the second coming, that Pioli has been looking for.

[Frosty]

And I'm sure that's what Pioli's reasoning is. It COULDN'T be that Cassel sucks, It's gotta be all Haley's fault.

I'm getting really depressed reading this thread. :sulk:

[The Franchise]

I think that is being pretty generous with Cassel. We are back to our only hope of Stanzi being the second coming, that Pioli has been looking for.

Pretty much my only hope is that Stanzi, with a full offseason, lights it up in TC and the Preseason and Cassel gets injured and lands on the IR. Stanzi leads this team to a 11-12 win season and a playoff win. Pioli would have NO CHOICE but to hand over the starting QB position to Stanzi after that.

[Skyy God]

No Carlton dance for you, RAC.

[BigChiefFan]

I'm okay with the hire, but the team is on a short leash, IMO, including the head coach.

[ModSocks]

Pretty much my only hope is that Stanzi, with a full offseason, lights it up in TC and the Preseason and Cassel gets injured and lands on the IR. Stanzi leads this team to a 11-12 win season and a playoff win. Pioli would have NO CHOICE but to hand over the starting QB position to Stanzi after that.

We're Chiefs fans. We don't get that lucky.

[HemiEd]

Pretty much my only hope is that Stanzi, with a full offseason, lights it up in TC and the Preseason and Cassel gets injured and lands on the IR. Stanzi leads this team to a 11-12 win season and a playoff win. Pioli would have NO CHOICE but to hand over the starting QB position to Stanzi after that.

Furthermore, I don't think Stanzi ever had a chance this last season, it was predetermined that he was not going to play this year. (Billay, that is why he couldn't beat out Palko)

That little sample we saw in TC, Stanzi showed excellent pocket presence to me, which is Cassel's biggest weakness IMO.

Like Hamas said, this team is good enough, if the QB could just play.

[Frosty]

Pretty much my only hope is that Stanzi, with a full offseason, lights it up in TC and the Preseason and Cassel gets injured and lands on the IR. Stanzi leads this team to a 11-12 win season and a playoff win. Pioli would have NO CHOICE but to hand over the starting QB position to Stanzi after that.

It will depend a lot on who the third QB is. If Orton is re-signed, Stanzi probably won't see the field (again). I really can't see the Chiefs going into next season with Cassel, Stanzi and a drafted QB. I think Pioli will get an experienced (and blah) back up QB for Cassel and make Stanzi #3.

[-King-]

I at least hope to hear, "We'll play the best quarterback we have." or some shit like that because that would mean they don't trust Cassel anymore.

But if they do confirm Cassel is the starter, the raising money for a billboard idea wouldn't be too bad.

[-King-]

It will depend a lot on who the third QB is. If Orton is re-signed, Stanzi probably won't see the field (again). I really can't see the Chiefs going into next season with Cassel, Stanzi and a drafted QB. I think Pioli will get an experienced (and blah) back up QB for Cassel and make Stanzi #3.

Orton isn't coming back to be the back up QB.

He isn't coming back to be in a QB competition.

[RINGLEADER]

If he's the guy then I'm behind him 100% in 2012.

But we need at least three more moves: relegate Cassel to back-up where he belongs, and resign Bowe/Carr.

Bring back a healthy Charles, Moeaki, and Berry, add a RT and a couple free agents on the D-Line and we're good to go!

[Fritz88]

Zorn as OC = fuck everyone and everything about this franchise.

You have a strong team with powerful potential and you hand OC duties to Zorn.

[Frosty]

Orton isn't coming back to be the back up QB.

He isn't coming back to be in a QB competition.

If they re-sign Orton, Cassel will be the #2 and Stanzi will still be #3.

I don't think Orton will be back unless they cut Cassel (*snort*) and promise Orton the #1. At that point, the Chiefs still won't have an experienced #2, so will probably sign some McNown type BU (Kyle Boller :) ).

[saphojunkie]

Hey man, RAC already has more signature wins than Haley did.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Matt Cassel - QB - Chiefs
SI's Peter King expects Matt Cassel to return to the Chiefs in 2012.

Cassel is owed $5.25 million in base salary in 2012. Before landing on injured reserve with a hand injury following Week 10, he was a below-average NFL quarterback. Cassel posted a 10:9 TD-to-INT ratio and averaged just 190.3 passing yards per game. After new coach Romeo Crennel finds an offensive coordinator, he should turn his attention to finding competition for Cassel.

[The Franchise]

Zorn as OC = fuck everyone and everything about this franchise.

You have a strong team with powerful potential and you hand OC duties to Zorn.

Pretty much this.

[FloridaMan88]

I'm okay with the hire, but the team is on a short leash, IMO, including the head coach.

If the Chiefs don't make the playoffs and win at least one playoff game next season, Romeo and Fat Scott should be fired.

[-King-]

Does Pioli ever leave his house to go anywhere but to work? Cause I don't see how he can walk around KC and not have 1000s of people telling him that Cassel sucks every day.

[Jerm]

I said I'd only be on board with this hire if Cassel was jettisoned and if we found a great OC to partner with Romeo...Zorn as OC is beyond an epic fail and if Cassel is coming back, fuck this shit.

[The Franchise]

Does Pioli ever leave his house to go anywhere but to work? Cause I don't see how he can walk around KC and not have 1000s of people telling him that Cassel sucks every day.

We are a minority. I guarantee you that there are thousands out there rooting for Cassel because he's "our" QB.

[BossChief]

It's either Cassel or Orton.

Not both

[Frosty]

We are a minority. I guarantee you that there are thousands out there rooting for Cassel because he's "our" QB.

Just saw this on the Chiefs' Facebook page.


we had the top QB in the league and no O line and everyone wants to go get a new QB that wont play for 4 years , palko , stanzi, orton are not good QB's , you talk dont use romeo's past record , but you dont want to look at the rings on Cassels fingers , bad bad move CHIEFS. we wont win 4 games next year.

LMAO

That can't be real, can it?

[tooge]

Crennel's agent Joe Linta who also represents four Chiefs players, said his clients are "ecstatic" that he was promoted.

they are Cassel, Palko, Magraw, and Piscatelli

[The Franchise]

Does Pioli ever leave his house to go anywhere but to work? Cause I don't see how he can walk around KC and not have 1000s of people telling him that Cassel sucks every day.

We are a minority. I guarantee you that there are thousands out there rooting for Cassel because he's "our" QB.

Shit....go on FB to "The Uncensored Chiefs Nation" page.

Fucking homers that blindly follow anything.

[BoneKrusher]

I'm okay with the hire, but the team is on a short leash, IMO, including the head coach.

Pioli should be as well.

[siberian khatru]

We are a minority. I guarantee you that there are thousands out there rooting for Cassel because he's "our" QB.

Lots of OL homers.

[The Franchise]

Lots of OL homers.

No, lots of "He's the starting QB....so I must blindly follow him" homers. They're the same way with Pioli as well.

Barry Peraino is their douchebag leader.

[Titty Meat]

Awful hire.

[Titty Meat]

No, lots of "He's the starting QB....so I must blindly follow him" homers. They're the same way with Pioli as well.

Barry Peraino is their douchebag leader.

Barry Parino is a douchebag junky. Fuck him.

[BoneKrusher]

Awful hire.

it sure is if he's gonna let Pioli push Cassel on him as his starting QB.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

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If Zorn is the OC

[InChiefsHeaven]

Why is Jim Zorn the worst pick for OC? Seriously, I don't know what the problem with him is. I don't know if he's the answer, but I don't know that he's a piece of shit either...

...what gives?

[BigMeatballDave]

Awful hire.

QB is all that really matters.

We aren't winning shit without a good one regardless of who the HC is.

[Dayze]

http://images.memegenerator.net/instances/280x280/9967103.jpg

[Sannyasi]

A rare case of subtraction by addition. We've lost our great defensive coordinator in favor of a shitty head coach. That's okay, though, we wouldn't want to screw up continuity with a 7-9 team.

[FringeNC]

Why is Jim Zorn the worst pick for OC? Seriously, I don't know what the problem with him is. I don't know if he's the answer, but I don't know that he's a piece of shit either...

...what gives?

Well, we'd change offensive systems. He's a West Coast guy. Given how bad our offense was, that's probably not a big deal, though.

[Dayze]

Cassel just needs more Pro-Bowlers around him.

[whoman69]

The thing I hate about this hire is the way the Chiefs (Pioli) went about it. Why do you go on your website to deny that Crennel is hired and then go and hire him two days later? WTF is it with the secrecy out of the front office. They have to have the blinds drawn on office windows while practice is gone. Doors are locked and the media needs to be escorted to the bathroom during a presser. I know he thinks it gives us a competitive advantage but I'm seeing it has the opposite effect on the franchise. You keep the fans in the dark which creates resentment from your fanbase. You have the media that can't get any of these secrets so they go wild with accusations. I hate the fact that Pioli had a covert media campaign to make Haley look bad so that he could fire him, like the play on the field wasn't enough to do so.

[BoneKrusher]

A rare case of subtraction by addition. We've lost our great defensive coordinator in favor of a shitty head coach. That's okay, though, we wouldn't want to screw up continuity with a 7-9 team.

like someone else said it dont matter who the HC is, if Cassel's gonna stay.

it would be a shame for Pioli to he forced to admit the trade for him was a disaster.

[whoman69]

Cassel just needs more Pro-Bowlers around him.

I hope you're kidding

[Chris Meck]

I remember seeing an interview with Clark back when Lamar was still alive but Clark had sort of taken over team operations...he said that the Pittsburgh Steelers were the team model that he most admired.

The biggest hallmark of that organization is stability. They don't panic if they have a bad year, they find the problem and fix it. They draft well, year in and year out. They don't sign the flashy, expensive, big name free agents. They tend to let their own stars go when they get to that 3rd contract (which is generally the point at which production starts to wane but salary hasn't yet). Because of their stability, they've always got replacement players in the wings.

They got their franchise QB a few years back. He was the guy they wanted, and they went and got him. Before that, they were in the hunt every year, but couldn't get over the hump. The only Steelers World Championships came with Franchise Quarterbacks: Terry Bradshaw and Ben Roethlisberger.

I think Clark is smart enough to see that.
I also think he gets that stability is the key to consistency; you can't have new coaches and all new systems every couple of years. You have to pick a path and stick to it.
Look at Alex Smith-the biggest problem with that kid (and he was a consensus #1) is that he's had a new OC with a different system every friggin' year.
You need a stable, consistent environment for your young players to reach their potential.
Romeo is the right guy right now. The defense is clearly improved and ascending. You don't want to scrap the 3-4 and start over with some different scheme. Stay the course and get better.
It is very important that Romeo hires a solid offensive coordinator and solid defensive coordinator, and that those guys be younger, ascending coaches because one of them, in three or four years, is going to succeed him much like Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh.

[BoneKrusher]

I remember seeing an interview with Clark back when Lamar was still alive but Clark had sort of taken over team operations...he said that the Pittsburgh Steelers were the team model that he most admired.

The biggest hallmark of that organization is stability. They don't panic..

after yesterday, i would advise it.

[lcarus]

The thing I hate about this hire is the way the Chiefs (Pioli) went about it. Why do you go on your website to deny that Crennel is hired and then go and hire him two days later? WTF is it with the secrecy out of the front office. They have to have the blinds drawn on office windows while practice is gone. Doors are locked and the media needs to be escorted to the bathroom during a presser. I know he thinks it gives us a competitive advantage but I'm seeing it has the opposite effect on the franchise. You keep the fans in the dark which creates resentment from your fanbase. You have the media that can't get any of these secrets so they go wild with accusations. I hate the fact that Pioli had a covert media campaign to make Haley look bad so that he could fire him, like the play on the field wasn't enough to do so.

Agreed. This is a game of grown men throwing a pigskin inflated ball around, not Area 51. Pioli needs to quit with this men in black shit. We don't have any secrets worth a shit anyway.

[Titty Meat]

QB is all that really matters.

We aren't winning shit without a good one regardless of who the HC is.

A good coach will be able to get this team to the playoffs every year even if Orton is the QB. With Crennel as the coach it's questionable.

[BoneKrusher]

A good coach will be able to get this team to the playoffs every year even if Orton is the QB. With Crennel as the coach it's questionable.

Orton Yes, Cassel Never.

[Chris Meck]

after yesterday, i would advise it.


See? this is why you shouldn't run an NFL franchise.

Clearly, this is not their best team. They still have a franchise QB. They need an influx of talent in certain areas, but they'll still be a serious contender in 2012, right? Yes. They absolutely will.

[Rasputin]

I don't mind Crennel as HC, but my fear is the same with not drafting a QBotf and going with him even if we do. Crennel is about retire age and am sure he wants to win now and that mostly means a retread QB to start the season aka Cassel or Orton. They both suck and do not want on Chiefs.

Cassel sucks in epic proportions, Otorn will be good one week, bad another week and fugly another week then good again giving him more weeks to play.

"Sucks to be us" as Chiefs fans with either of them at QB.

[BoneKrusher]

See? this is why you shouldn't run an NFL franchise.

Clearly, this is not their best team. They still have a franchise QB. They need an influx of talent in certain areas, but they'll still be a serious contender in 2012, right? Yes. They absolutely will.

but that Franchise QB lost to a team with a QB most experts say is the worst in the league. (but thats not true, Cassel is)

[dallaschiefsfan]

QB is all that really matters.

We aren't winning shit without a good one regardless of who the HC is.

Yeah...and the debate about Cassel and Orton is pointless. Neither is the answer. I could care less which one gives us an extra win or two. You're spinning your wheels by keeping either guy. I'm really at a loss as to why more teams don't simply move on when it's ovious a guy doesn't work out and at least create possibilities by trying something different. An unknown is better than the crap you know.

I fully expect Cassel to be the guy next year. Having said that, if the Packers were dumb enough not to franchise and trade Flynn, I'd like to cut Cassel, not pursue Orton and sign Flynn (only if he goes to free agency) and draft another QB. Open competition with Stanzi and draftee for the number 2. I would change my tune on the Romeo hire if they simply did something akin to this.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

http://www.kcchiefs.com/chiefs-live.html


Alot of fail in the chat.

[KC-TBB]

I wonder if that coach from Penn State is still available...

[The Franchise]

http://www.kcchiefs.com/chiefs-live.html


Alot of fail in the chat.

JFC.

:facepalm:

They want us to sign Champ Bailey and draft Alshon Jeffries.

[-King-]

Comment From Thomas Tommy Mitchell
how about bill parcells as dc

ROFL

[the Talking Can]

pioli is on


"We think Cassel can carry RAC to a 3rd place finish, which is good enough..."

[the Talking Can]

Crennel talking now


"I think Matt Cassel is a piece of shit"

[BoneKrusher]

"I think Matt Cassel is a piece of shit"

this 2000 times

[scho63]

KCChiefs.com site SUCKS!!! The last 5 or 6 live events FAILED! Just like management!!!

JEEZUZ K RIST!

[-King-]

For audio

http://whb-am.tritondigitalmedia.com/page.php?page_id=73#

[scho63]

Listening on 810

http://www.810whb.com/#

[the Talking Can]

crennel rambling

[-King-]

Video

http://www.kctv5.com/category/215384/kctv5-livestream-mva1

[the Talking Can]

crennel sounds like a kind grandpa

[Cornstock]

Crennel- "We want to make the fans proud."

They need to read CP

[Cornstock]

crennel sounds like a kind grandpa

this

[-King-]

No decision on OC yet

[the Talking Can]

doesn't know who his OC will be

[-King-]

Wish I could hear the questions

[BigChiefFan]

I sure hope Romeo leaned from his mistakes and takes this team to the next level. We're overdue for a break or two.

[DaWolf]

doesn't know who his OC will be

Sounded like he's saying Pioli is going to have major input over who it is...

[the Talking Can]

'it's a process'

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

JoshLooneyJosh Looney





Crennel says search for an OC ongoing. Could be in or outside building

[dallaschiefsfan]

He's being evasive...Crennel's been compromised

[the Talking Can]

Sounded like he's saying Pioli is going to have major input over who it is...

yeah...that's why pioli hired him

[Frosty]

Sounded like he's saying Pioli is going to have major input over who it is...

Oh yay! He's done so well so far. :rolleyes:

[the Talking Can]

and now pioli hogs the mic

[dallaschiefsfan]

Crennel: "I don't know what a player's coach is..."

Let me introduce you to a mirror...

[-King-]

Players appreciate honesty...



Romeo, "Cassel, you fucking suck!"

[Rooster]

He's being evasive...Crennel's been compromised

LMAOLMAO Well shit...that didn't take long.

[ChiefsCountry]

Wish the gutless KC media would ask about Cassel.

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Lots of fail here

[BigChiefFan]

Wish the gutless KC media would ask about Cassel.

No doubt.

[-King-]

Wish the gutless KC media would ask about Cassel.

If Nick wright was there, he'd do it. But I'm not sure if he is or not.

[DaWolf]

yeah...that's why pioli hired him

Hell, I don't know if it's a bad thing though. His first hire in Cleveland was horrendous. If I were a GM, I'd want to make sure he hires someone well qualified. For example, Pioli wanted to keep Gailey but Haley didn't want it. Pioli probably pushed Haley to bring in Weis. Muir sounded like more of a power grab for Haley than anything.

I'd want to ensure Crennel doesn't promote Carthon or something dumb like that. As well, if I am Pioli, I'd like to get a guy running the offense who will basically be a head coach in waiting/training since RAC is 64 and going to focus on the defense. So it is a key, key hire, and will likely determine how successful the RAC era is. The big thing for RAC is that he needs to be able to work with whoever it is...

[Jerm]

Wish the gutless KC media would ask about Cassel.

They make me sick...

[HemiEd]

Why is Jim Zorn the worst pick for OC? Seriously, I don't know what the problem with him is. I don't know if he's the answer, but I don't know that he's a piece of shit either...

...what gives?

If he is a Chief already he sucks (http://chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=117014&highlight=chiefs+planet+lexicon)

[-King-]

Interviewed at least 6 people.

[Jerm]

Pioli lying his ass off...

[-King-]

Pioli makes a joke.



No one laughs.


ROFL

[Chief Roundup]

Interviewed at least 6 people.

some of those were phone interviews.

[-King-]

They need a ricola.

[scho63]

i wish someone would ask him "What do you see yourself doing differently than Todd Haley to make this team a bigger success?"

[Jerm]

Adam Teicher is a disgrace to journalism...

[FringeNC]

Wish the gutless KC media would ask about Cassel.

What's Crennel going to say? "I wish Matt would get impaled on an AIDS tree?"

You already know what the answer to the question would be if it were asked. A non-answer.

[Mr. Laz]

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Lots of fail here
yep, like 8 super bowl rings of fail ...

[-King-]

They're going to evaluate Matt and Kyle...



Oh shit.

[DaWolf]

Finally asked about the QB. Nervous laughter...

[-King-]

Crennel clearly wants Kyle back.

[-King-]

Holy shit! We might have a new quarterback

[Fritz88]

"Go through process to evaluate QBs"

Hinting strongly at wanting Orton back unless Orton wants to go elsewhere.

"Orton is the reason I am sitting here"

[DaWolf]

Laying groundwork to not expect Orton back...

[Fritz88]

Lots of questions about Cassel.

[FringeNC]

"Orton is the reason I am sitting here"

He said that? Really? Wow.

[InChiefsHeaven]

"We HAVE won with Cassel"

...shit.

[-King-]

The QB status is yet to be determined



YES!

[Rooster]

"Go through process to evaluate QBs"

Hinting strongly at wanting Orton back unless Orton wants to go elsewhere.

"Orton is the reason I am sitting here"

Interesting... The plot thickens..

[Cornstock]

Crennel-"Matt Cassel hasnt fallen of the wagon overnight."
No, matt Cassels been falling off the wagon for 2 years now...

[ChiefsCountry]

Son of a bitch said Cassel took us to a playoff and can do it again. I'm sure Pioli was grabbing his nuts under the table telling him to say that.

[Fritz88]

Adam Teicher is finally doing something good.

Asking lots of questions about Cassel's situation in the team.

[petegz28]

They pretty much just said Cassel is the man.

[-King-]

Laying groundwork to not expect Orton back...

That is the exact opposite of what I got. They are laying groudwork to get Orton back.

[the Talking Can]

"i probably wouldn't be here if it weren't for him (orton)"

FML

about cassel "he has taken us to a playoff game and I think he can do it again"

this organization is full of fail

[Titty Meat]

Won with Cassel LOL

[Rasputin]

Interviewed at least 6 people.

That's what i read, half a dozen wow way to persue a HC...


:rolleyes:

[DaWolf]

Basically saying I've got these two guys under contract, I think I could win with Cassel, but we'll see how it plays out in free agency...

[-King-]

They pretty much just said Cassel is the man.

How?

He literally said that the QB status is yet to be determined.

[Fritz88]

Many people here are taking things out of context.

If I were to deduct something from what Crennel said over who he wants between Cassel and Orton, I would say Orton.

[-King-]

Many people here are taking things out of context.

If I were to deduct something from what Crennel said over who he wants between Cassel and Orton, I would say Orton.

This.

It's pretty clear Crennel likes Orton more than Cassel.

[dallaschiefsfan]

"We HAVE won with Cassel"

...shit.

And with that statement, Romeo is dead to me.

[DeezNutz]

Many people here are taking things out of context.

If I were to deduct something from what Crennel said over who he wants between Cassel and Orton, I would say Orton.

Yep. Seems to want Orton.

Which is fine...assuming we draft a QB, too.