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Coogs · 07-27-2009, 10:17 PM

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Haley won’t start out calling plays for Chiefs
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star

The Chiefs hired Todd Haley as their head coach in large part because of his offensive creativity. He designed the offense and called plays the last two years for the high-scoring Arizona Cardinals, attracting the attention of new Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli in the process.

Haley will set aside those abilities, at least to start the season. Haley reserved the right to take over later in the season but said Monday that offensive coordinator Chan Gailey would call the plays.

“This wasn’t a decision that was made quickly,” Haley said. “I put a lot of thought into it. Chan will call the plays as I see it right now. This is all part of the learning process of trying to get it right. That’s where we’ll start from, and I would say that’s the way we’ll go into the season.”

Gailey is a veteran coordinator who was widely praised last season after he switched the Chiefs at midseason to a spread offensive system to accommodate the talents of quarterback Tyler Thigpen.

But the Chiefs’ new system is one Haley is bringing from Arizona, another reason it made sense for Haley to call the plays.

“I obviously believe in Chan,” Haley said. “He’s done a great job throughout his time in the NFL and in college. He’s run some very good and very efficient offenses.”

Haley acknowledged he wouldn’t be using at least some of the abilities that earned him his job with the Chiefs. The Cardinals last season were second in the NFL in passing yardage, third in scoring and fourth in total offense.

They reached the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history by winning three playoff games and narrowly missed an upset of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL title game.

“That was my dilemma,” Haley said. “It was the most fun I’ve ever had in my life, designing the offense and calling the plays. Selfishly, I’d love to go out and call the plays.

“You’ve got to do what you think is best. The head coach has a lot of jobs. Some guys that are play-callers take a head coaching job and continue to call the plays. Other guys just coach the team. That’s the direction I’ve decided to take right now and try to do the best I can at that.”

Haley said he sought the advice of coaching mentors such as Bill Parcells and Ken Whisenhunt. Haley found the consensus was that as a rookie head coach, he would have enough to worry about without the added burden of calling the offensive plays.

“I’m not just doing what other people are telling me,” he said. “I’m using my instinct and going by what I’ve seen and what I’ve been a part of. This is the way we’re going, and I’m excited to get started.”

Eventually, Haley said, his experience with Whisenhunt in Arizona was the deciding factor. Whisenhunt had been the offensive coordinator for the Steelers, but after becoming Arizona’s head coach he allowed Haley to call the plays.

“It was a similar situation,” Haley said. “He was a creative play-caller for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and they went to a 15-1 season and then a Super Bowl and that’s how he got the head coaching job with Arizona, but he set that aside (the play-calling) for me. Kenny turned that over to me, and we had success. We didn’t win it all, but we came close.”

While Haley said he would allow Gailey room to operate, the head coach will still have input.

“Offensively, I’ll look at myself as another brain to be utilized,” Haley said. “I’ll have ideas. Where I have ideas and thoughts I think can be helpful, I’ll obviously have the power to implement those things on either side of the ball, plus on special teams. I’ll prepare each week and study the opponent and understand our personnel and try to help where I can without being a distraction.”

kcxiv · 07-28-2009, 03:06 AM

I think keeping Gailey was a smart thing. Like they said above, he made them lame ass quarterbacks efficient in them offenses.

Say what you want, but Gailey can adjust to his quarterback.

**Skip Towne** · 07-28-2009, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sportsman1

I'd make the argument Gunther was better than Campo. Gunther won more games. Campo was horrendous(not that I want him anywhere near the sideline). Seriously though Gailey made the play-offs both seasons with Dallas. Its one of those times you can really laugh at the stupidity of Dallas fan's.

Campo was nothing but a yes man. Jones had threatened to coach the team himself but didn't want the shitty part. Like training camp. Campo was the "head coach". But it was Jones running things. Jones would be a terrible head coach as this proved.

MMXcalibur · 07-28-2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kcxiv

I think keeping Gailey was a smart thing. Like they said above, he made them lame ass quarterbacks efficient in them offenses.

Say what you want, but Gailey can adjust to his quarterback.

Thank God for Gailey. Imagine how REALLY disgusting last season would have been without him adjusting to Thigpen's strengths. The offensive effectiveness in most games later in the season was refreshing to see. (Want an even more disgusting thought? Try imaging Herm taking over play calling duties

)

Chief Henry · 07-28-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsfan88

To think that the Chiefs have gone from the likes of Herm/Slowlari/Curled Dick as the offensive brainpower to the likes of Todd Haley and Chan Gailey in 2 years is refreshing.

and Carl Peterson is out in the front office as well

**The Franchise** · 07-28-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Chan's been a great offensive coordinator as far back as the Birmingham Fire of the World League.

This.

I'm really interested to see what Gailey can do when he's not being surrounded by poor ****ing excuses for coaching. I think that Gailey will thrive under Haley and Pioli.

Chief Pote · 07-28-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KCtotheSB

Thank God for Gailey. Imagine how REALLY disgusting last season would have been without him adjusting to Thigpen's strengths. The offensive effectiveness in most games later in the season was refreshing to see. (Want an even more disgusting thought? Try imaging Herm taking over play calling duties

)

Huh? They were 2 - 14. Apparently I'm unable to see the silver lining on that cloud.

**The Franchise** · 07-28-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefPote

Huh? They were 2 - 14. Apparently I'm unable to see the silver lining on that cloud.

Just imagine the Atlanta game....except played out over the course of the season when Thigpen was the starter.

Micjones · 07-28-2009, 09:54 AM

This is good news.

If he decides later in the season to takeover that responsibility I'll be fine with as long as he isn't preparing the playbook during the week as well. That'll be too much additional responsibility to take on.

Gotta have trust in your coordinators.

Demonpenz · 07-28-2009, 09:59 AM

Chan Gailey never pigeon holes himself. He got herm to run the spread

Shag · 07-28-2009, 10:03 AM

I just hope Gailey improves on his goal-to-go playcalling this year - it was horrific last year...

beach tribe · 07-28-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by billay

So the Chiefs won't be running the ball

The more you post, the more I winder about your sanity.

**The Franchise** · 07-28-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Shag

I just hope Gailey improves on his goal-to-go playcalling this year - it was horrific last year...

It'll be interesting to see what happens now that Tony is gone. DBowe and Cottam are going to need to step it up inside the 20.

FAX · 07-28-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

Chan Gailey never pigeon holes himself. He got herm to run the spread

And the Sloption.

He Who Runs With Scissors sure had a wide-eyed, open-mouthed, dumbfounded look on his face when they snapped the ball on that play.

FAX

Demonpenz · 07-28-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by FAX

And the Sloption.

He Who Runs With Scissors sure had a wide-eyed, open-mouthed, dumbfounded look on his face when they snapped the ball on that play.

FAX

well.... if we would have blocked bilbo probably would have gotten some yards. The nfl is equail you have to use every play ever.

milkman · 07-28-2009, 07:30 PM

I really think that Gailey is going to be able to really get creative and do a lot of things in this offense now that he has a creative offensive mind to work with above him.

It's unlikely we'll be going into a shell early in the second half of games any longer.

07-27-2009, 10:17 PM
Coogs In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Northern Kansas Casino cash: $-2295651	Teicher: Haley won’t start out calling plays for Chiefs http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chi...y/1349780.html Haley won’t start out calling plays for Chiefs By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star The Chiefs hired Todd Haley as their head coach in large part because of his offensive creativity. He designed the offense and called plays the last two years for the high-scoring Arizona Cardinals, attracting the attention of new Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli in the process. Haley will set aside those abilities, at least to start the season. Haley reserved the right to take over later in the season but said Monday that offensive coordinator Chan Gailey would call the plays. “This wasn’t a decision that was made quickly,” Haley said. “I put a lot of thought into it. Chan will call the plays as I see it right now. This is all part of the learning process of trying to get it right. That’s where we’ll start from, and I would say that’s the way we’ll go into the season.” Gailey is a veteran coordinator who was widely praised last season after he switched the Chiefs at midseason to a spread offensive system to accommodate the talents of quarterback Tyler Thigpen. But the Chiefs’ new system is one Haley is bringing from Arizona, another reason it made sense for Haley to call the plays. “I obviously believe in Chan,” Haley said. “He’s done a great job throughout his time in the NFL and in college. He’s run some very good and very efficient offenses.” Haley acknowledged he wouldn’t be using at least some of the abilities that earned him his job with the Chiefs. The Cardinals last season were second in the NFL in passing yardage, third in scoring and fourth in total offense. They reached the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history by winning three playoff games and narrowly missed an upset of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL title game. “That was my dilemma,” Haley said. “It was the most fun I’ve ever had in my life, designing the offense and calling the plays. Selfishly, I’d love to go out and call the plays. “You’ve got to do what you think is best. The head coach has a lot of jobs. Some guys that are play-callers take a head coaching job and continue to call the plays. Other guys just coach the team. That’s the direction I’ve decided to take right now and try to do the best I can at that.” Haley said he sought the advice of coaching mentors such as Bill Parcells and Ken Whisenhunt. Haley found the consensus was that as a rookie head coach, he would have enough to worry about without the added burden of calling the offensive plays. “I’m not just doing what other people are telling me,” he said. “I’m using my instinct and going by what I’ve seen and what I’ve been a part of. This is the way we’re going, and I’m excited to get started.” Eventually, Haley said, his experience with Whisenhunt in Arizona was the deciding factor. Whisenhunt had been the offensive coordinator for the Steelers, but after becoming Arizona’s head coach he allowed Haley to call the plays. “It was a similar situation,” Haley said. “He was a creative play-caller for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and they went to a 15-1 season and then a Super Bowl and that’s how he got the head coaching job with Arizona, but he set that aside (the play-calling) for me. Kenny turned that over to me, and we had success. We didn’t win it all, but we came close.” While Haley said he would allow Gailey room to operate, the head coach will still have input. “Offensively, I’ll look at myself as another brain to be utilized,” Haley said. “I’ll have ideas. Where I have ideas and thoughts I think can be helpful, I’ll obviously have the power to implement those things on either side of the ball, plus on special teams. I’ll prepare each week and study the opponent and understand our personnel and try to help where I can without being a distraction.”
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