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Originally Posted by KnowMo2724
The following quotes are from NFL scouts, coaches and front-office personnel, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
"(Chiefs head coach) Todd Haley knows his team stinks, that he is going to get blamed and it probably is his fault. He definitely has done nothing to help the offense, especially at the receiver position. It's not difficult for anyone to connect the dots. Look at the guys they have brought in (during Haley's tenure) — Jerheme Urban, Terrance Copper, Steve Breaston, Bobby Wade — they all played for Todd at Arizona, Dallas or Chicago. (Rookie first-round pick Jonathan) Baldwin is already in trouble. You look at the offense as a whole. They have no center; the receivers are not that good; (Tony) Moeaki is hurt again, the right tackle (Barry Richardson) cannot block speed. Subtract Charlie Weis — how does the offense get any better? This will be Todd's last year, and I think he knows it."
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I've never been a Haley fan, and I believe last year he got the benefit of the weakest schedule in the league, no injuries and several players having career/last gasp years. The offense this season looks absolutely befuddled, and the defense is tame. These guys looked impotent against Tampa and St Louis, for god's sake.
Haley's problem is a total lack of respect of the need for quality linemen, demonstrated by the release of Brian Waters. I think Brian Schottenheimer and his respect for the accomplishments of Ferguson and Mangold, and the time they gave young Sanchez to learn the game, is a quality the Chiefs could use right now. People can say what they will, but 9 playoff appearance in 11 seasons looks really good right now, and this team just might need another Schottenheimer to get there.