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Boyceofsummer · 12-17-2009, 12:17 PM

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Too Bad The Chiefs Are Married to Todd Haley

by Matt Conner

Let me be very, very clear from the outset: the Kansas City Chiefs should not make any changes to their head coaching situation for 2010. Now with that said, let me write an entire article that seems to point to the opposite.

My primary thoughts at this time of day are spurred by the ridiculous buzz swirling current NFL head coaching wanna-bes salivating over all kinds of wonderfully desperate situations. The Redskins, Buccaneers, Bills, Bears, Browns, Raiders, Cowboys and more all sit with neon "vacancy" signs up (or pending ones, it seems) and the likes of Mike Shanahan, Bill Cowher, Jon Gruden, Mike Holmgren and hot assistants like Leslie Frazier (Minnesota's defensive coordinator) are all in the spotlight. And that's with a few weeks still left of the regular season.

It's the sort of rumors that fans of losing franchises love to read about, considering there's not much on-field product worth pondering. It's also something Kansas City fans must remember from this time a year ago when "what ifs" floated around Arrowhead like Rocky Mountain cloud formations. But unlike last year, this season's coaching candidates are absolutely off the charts in terms of experience, expertise and sheer reputation. And that's a shame the Chiefs cannot be in on this bunch.

More after the jump:

Star-divide
Of course, the Chiefs won the grand prize last year, when the front office candidates available looked like this year's coaching hires. Scott Pioli was the head of the class, the best in the business, and when he shook hands with Clark Hunt, every KC fan (and NFL fan for that matter) knew there were much better days ahead in the City of Fountains. But the same couldn't be said of Pioli's choice for head coach.

Now, the Chiefs must sit this off-season with Todd Haley while the most beautiful head coaching class in a long time struts their stuff for teams in need. It's the equivalent of being over the salary cap next summer while having to passively watch the upcoming free agent class of 2010 in the NBA, when LeBron, Chris Bosh and others change permanent addresses. When such options are available, one can't help but wonder what it would look like for a Cowher or Shanahan to walk the sidelines of the red and gold.

We've seen unending posts both favoring Todd Haley and slamming the first-year HC. There are valid points to be made on all sides. But we are married. You don't change head coaches that quickly, so we have what we have and the absolute worst move would be to can Haley at this point. He deserves to grow with the job, to see this thing through and fans should understand that. That doesn't mean, however, that we don't look at the current dating scene and wonder what it'd be like to be single again. It's a fine class and even as a non-participant, it should be fun to watch it unfold.

**DeezNutz** · 12-17-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

I wasn't saying you did....quit being so sensative

When's the ML draft? **** this shit.

**petegz28** · 12-17-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

When's the ML draft? **** this shit.

Why? Are you in a hurry for Royals suckage? Wasn't Kendall being signed enough for you to be ready for next September?

**DeezNutz** · 12-17-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

Why? Are you in a hurry for Royals suckage? Wasn't Kendall being signed enough for you to be ready for next September?

Dude, we're going to fire Hillman mid-season and regain first place.

**petegz28** · 12-17-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Dude, we're going to fire Hillman mid-season and regain first place.

I'd settle for the former.

**doomy3** · 12-17-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

That is STUPID ****ing logic.

If Denver had Cassel right now, we'd all be laughing our asses off.

Instead, the Chiefs are the joke.

Yeah, that's a good one.

Do you seriously believe this? You think Cassel would look ANYWHERE near as bad as he has behind that line, with that running game, throwing to Marshall, Royal and Scheffler and with McDaniels calling the plays?

**DaneMcCloud** · 12-17-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by doomy3

Do you seriously believe this? You think Cassel would look ANYWHERE near as bad as he has behind that line, with that running game, throwing to Marshall, Royal and Scheffler and with McDaniels calling the plays?

Honestly, I don't think you or me or anyone knows the answer to that question.

I'd tend to think he'd look better than in KC, just for the fact that he'd be reunited with McDaniels but quite honestly, I don't know if last was an illusion or not.

**DeezNutz** · 12-17-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by doomy3

Do you seriously believe this? You think Cassel would look ANYWHERE near as bad as he has behind that line, with that running game, throwing to Marshall, Royal and Scheffler and with McDaniels calling the plays?

Somewhere in the middle.

Better than what we've seen here, for sure, but not as high-quality as your list above might suggest. People would probably be pretty "meh" on the acquisition. Not hating it, not loving it.

But his accuracy problems, IMO, would be the trump card.

**doomy3** · 12-17-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Honestly, I don't think you or me or anyone knows the answer to that question.

I'd tend to think he'd look better than in KC, just for the fact that he'd be reunited with McDaniels but quite honestly, I don't know if last was an illusion or not.

No, I definitely don't think you or I know the answer to this. That's why I found your post saying we would be laughing our asses off if he was in Denver as questionable at best.

**petegz28** · 12-17-2009, 09:29 PM

The knock on Cassel coming in was he holds the ball too long and overthrows people.....

imagine that

12-17-2009, 12:17 PM
Boyceofsummer That Doyle, he's a mean-un Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Salina, Kansas Casino cash: $10004900	Too Bad The Chiefs Are Married to Todd Haley http://fwix.com/share/55_c6b76c6022 Too Bad The Chiefs Are Married to Todd Haley by Matt Conner Let me be very, very clear from the outset: the Kansas City Chiefs should not make any changes to their head coaching situation for 2010. Now with that said, let me write an entire article that seems to point to the opposite. My primary thoughts at this time of day are spurred by the ridiculous buzz swirling current NFL head coaching wanna-bes salivating over all kinds of wonderfully desperate situations. The Redskins, Buccaneers, Bills, Bears, Browns, Raiders, Cowboys and more all sit with neon "vacancy" signs up (or pending ones, it seems) and the likes of Mike Shanahan, Bill Cowher, Jon Gruden, Mike Holmgren and hot assistants like Leslie Frazier (Minnesota's defensive coordinator) are all in the spotlight. And that's with a few weeks still left of the regular season. It's the sort of rumors that fans of losing franchises love to read about, considering there's not much on-field product worth pondering. It's also something Kansas City fans must remember from this time a year ago when "what ifs" floated around Arrowhead like Rocky Mountain cloud formations. But unlike last year, this season's coaching candidates are absolutely off the charts in terms of experience, expertise and sheer reputation. And that's a shame the Chiefs cannot be in on this bunch. More after the jump: Star-divide Of course, the Chiefs won the grand prize last year, when the front office candidates available looked like this year's coaching hires. Scott Pioli was the head of the class, the best in the business, and when he shook hands with Clark Hunt, every KC fan (and NFL fan for that matter) knew there were much better days ahead in the City of Fountains. But the same couldn't be said of Pioli's choice for head coach. Now, the Chiefs must sit this off-season with Todd Haley while the most beautiful head coaching class in a long time struts their stuff for teams in need. It's the equivalent of being over the salary cap next summer while having to passively watch the upcoming free agent class of 2010 in the NBA, when LeBron, Chris Bosh and others change permanent addresses. When such options are available, one can't help but wonder what it would look like for a Cowher or Shanahan to walk the sidelines of the red and gold. We've seen unending posts both favoring Todd Haley and slamming the first-year HC. There are valid points to be made on all sides. But we are married. You don't change head coaches that quickly, so we have what we have and the absolute worst move would be to can Haley at this point. He deserves to grow with the job, to see this thing through and fans should understand that. That doesn't mean, however, that we don't look at the current dating scene and wonder what it'd be like to be single again. It's a fine class and even as a non-participant, it should be fun to watch it unfold.
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