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Taco John · 01-23-2009, 10:47 PM

Shanahan is not taking Chief's job

KANSAS CITY - Mike Shanahan may not have a new job after all. After reports surfaced the former Denver Broncos head coach was close to taking the top job with the Kansas City Chiefs, those reporting that have backtracked.

ESPN now reports only that the Chiefs are targeting Shanahan for their head coaching job after the team fired Herm Edwards on Friday. Initially, ESPN reported that a deal was near between the Chiefs and Shanahan.

Edwards was fired after going 15-34 in three seasons. He still had one year left in his original four-year, $12 million contract.

The NFL Network's Adam Schefter, who recently finished writing a book with Shanahan, maintains Shanahan will not be taking the job with the Chiefs and is not considering it.

"They are not near a deal. They are not near a deal right now, they were not near a deal yesterday, they will not be near a deal tomorrow. Mike Shanahan will not be the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs," Schefter told 9NEWS. "All the people in Denver can stop worrying or stop talking about it, it's not happening. I know there have been national reports to the other effect. I'm here to tell you just the opposite, it's not going to happen."

Schefter says he has spoken with Shanahan directly about it.

"I speak to Mike regularly, there has been nothing in his tone or in his message that has given me any indication that he will be the coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. I know for a fact they've not had contact to this point. The Chiefs may in fact reach out to him in the coming days and even then I firmly believe it will not change anything," Schefter said.

The Broncos have hired new head coach and former New England Patriots offense coordinator Josh McDaniels to replace Shanahan.

When he was fired, Shanahan still had three years left on his contract, worth about $20 million.

http://www.9news.com/sports/article....8396&catid=345

**Dylan** · 01-24-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Messier

Even if right, it is hilarious watching the Broncos fans have little tantrums over this story. If the Shanahan thing never happens this has all been worth it.

maybe they're worried the broncos will get chop blocked...

**Bowser** · 01-24-2009, 12:04 AM

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**grandllama** · 01-24-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

Nope. I've tasted his ribs. I've tasted his Jambayla. I've drank more than a few of his Boulevard (various types) beers....Phobia, Phil....is NOT an urban myth. He is a legend. A legend, I say. The Great Phil shall return, some day...when the time is right.

Say in Arrowhead Parking Lot before the 2011 Playoff game versus the Broncos with Shanny on our sidelines.

I'll drink to that Kotter!

**grandllama** · 01-24-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

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Hammock Parties · 01-24-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I really don't know if I've ever seen you this worked up about anything. I've given my condolences to you over the Shanahan firing Taco, I know how you felt and I empathized with it. You're setting yourself up for a major meltdown if this goes down.

Dude Taco used to be like this all the time.

It was so much fun.

Shanny in KC might be enough to get him posting on the main board full time. It's gonna be a hoot!

Maybe we'll get a Cutler > Stafford thread in a few years.

SWOTI · 01-24-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

Pioli was in the FO of the Pats, when Crennel was DC of the Pats...during their first two SB runs.

Rumor? Duh....

Makes sense if you think about it. (Don't mean it's true, but it makes sense.)

Fair point and something I hadn't realized. Thank you.

**Mr. Kotter** · 01-24-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Claythan

Dude Taco used to be like this all the time.

It was so much fun.

Shanny in KC might be enough to get him posting on the main board full time. It's gonna be a hoot!

Maybe we'll get a Cutler > Stafford thread in a few years.

I can't wait for the Kolby Smith/Jamal Charles has "lost his burst" thread....it will be destined for the HOC.

Behind zone-blocking, 1000 yd Anyback OLines, with vasolined jerseys....Smith/Charles are destined for the HOF, Baby!

Frosty · 01-24-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Claythan

This sounds plausible to me. In fact I was rolling around a screenplay in my head with this very scenario.

YO! CALL THAT FAT ESPN GUY BACK OR YOU GONNA **** ALL DIS UP!

The timing of everything is weird. Mort comes out and basically says it's a done deal. He isn't going to do that without a strong source. And then to come out later and say a Chiefs official is telling him that Shanahan is targeted but it's unlikely?

And of course the Rat isn't going to tell Adam the Gnome anything if it is supposed to be hushed up for now.

Add in Garcia's story (assuming he wasn't just screwing with us)....

Hammock Parties · 01-24-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by arc

The timing of everything is weird. Mort comes out and basically says it's a done deal. He isn't going to do that without a strong source. And then to come out later and say a Chiefs official is telling him that Shanahan is targeted but it's unlikely?

And of course the Rat isn't going to tell Adam the Gnome anything if it is supposed to be hushed up for now.

Add in Garcia's story (assuming he wasn't just screwing with us)....

Hell, Schefter may have just been doing Shanny's dirty work for him.

"YO, SCHEFTA! COVAH DIS SHIT UP! THAT FAT ESPN GUY GONNA FUG ALL DIS UP!"

**Mr. Kotter** · 01-24-2009, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Claythan

Hell, Schefter may have just been doing Shanny's dirty work for him.

"YO, SCHEFTA! COVAH DIS SHIT UP! THAT FAT ESPN GUY GONNA FUG ALL DIS UP!"

And if Schefta and TJ are butt-buddies, as Anton suggests/validates our suspicions....why the hell wouldn't he???

Taco John · 01-24-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Kotter

And if Schefta and TJ are butt-buddies, as Anton suggests/validates our suspicions....why the hell wouldn't he???

It's always amusing for me to watch you laugh at your own jokes and pretend that other people are laughing with you. Your scizophrenic insecurity provides great comedy.

Color Red · 01-24-2009, 12:29 AM

Strange observations:

Maybe Pioli did exactly as he said he would do, talk to Edwards and Clark about it until he made a decision. Everyone else has been sure he was making a deal with someone or negotiating. Maybe not, and that would explain what they're saying about Shanahan now --there has been nothing. That would also explain matters with Haley --he's not going to be negotiating with anyone while in the middle of preparing his team for the SB.

Now Pioli has made his decision, and now he has an opening for HC. If Haley really is a candidate you're still not going to see Pioli talking to him until after the SB --the longer we wait now, the likelihood that Haley is it increases. But if someone spots Shanahan in talks with KC now that Herm is gone, look out! I don't care what Schefter says, these guys do play it close to the vest, and no one necessarily knows what the other is doing. Media wants to scoop the story. These coaches and execs want to control it.

I still think Shanahan would take less money from the Chiefs to just run the sidelines in the right situation (read: Pioli-led operation) and cause some mayhem in the AFC West.

Hammock Parties · 01-24-2009, 12:32 AM

Taco and Kotter going at it again. It's just like old times back in Beggar's Canyon...Phobia used to bullseye GoWompRats in his T-16 modship...they're not much bigger than 300 pounds...

kstater · 01-24-2009, 12:32 AM

Isn't TacoJohn the mastermind of the 9-11 inside job thread?

**Mr. Kotter** · 01-24-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kstater

Isn't TacoJohn the mastermind of the 9-11 inside job thread?

Yup....heh.

The link, in case we needed reminded:

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=135416

For the noobs, or those who sleep-walked through this.....it will be a JOY!

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