***OFFICIAL head coaching search thread***

[Hammock Parties]

So who are we going to bring in to replace Haley?

Who do you like? Do you want experienced candidates? Someone fresh and young?

Potential candidates:

Jeff Fisher
Kirk Ferentz
Josh McDaniels
Marty Schottenheimer
Mike Zimmer
Andy Reid
Jay Gruden
Rick Dennison
Todd Bowles
Rob Ryan
Dom Capers
Brian Billick
Jon Gruden
Pepper Johnson
Kevin Gilbride

NEWS

Nick Wright: Pioli believes McDaniels isn't a viable option, and Fisher is but won't offer Jeff big bucks is the bad news

[Dayze]

don't flame here; honest question/opinions.

Would Clark (or Pioli...whoever the F is running the show) consider college coaches? if so, who? I'm excluding Ferentz because I don't think he's in the running.

Would Stoops be a good hire? or Les Miles? etc..

I think, locally, Stoops would stir up alot of buzz. Compound that with the possibility of drafting a QB etc.
Admitedly, however, I don't know much about Stoops' team / coaching characteristics etc.

[Nightfyre]

Anyone else think Saban got a raw deal in Miami? He and Pioli obviously see eye-to-eye. Plus he has insight into arguably the most talented program in the country.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Originally Posted by Nightfyre

Anyone else think Saban got a raw deal in Miami? He and Pioli obviously see eye-to-eye. Plus he has insight into arguably the most talented program in the country.

This is the dumbest option I have heard yet.

Why do people think Saban would leave Alabama for the Chiefs?

Really?

REALLY?

Alabama will be Sabans final stop as a coach.

[Chiefnj2]

Originally Posted by Nightfyre

Anyone else think Saban got a raw deal in Miami? He and Pioli obviously see eye-to-eye. Plus he has insight into arguably the most talented program in the country.

Saban got a raw deal??? Saban is one of the biggest weasels in existence.

[Coogs]

This is not who I am endorsing at this time, but I think this one could be interesting based on what has happened in Carolina going from the worst offense in the NFL last season to one of the most prolific offenses this season. And this would require the Chiefs to go all in on RGIII...

Rob Chudzinski

Rob Chudzinski followed head coach Ron Rivera from the San Diego Chargers to Carolina to be the Panthers' offensive coordinator. In 17 previous seasons as an NFL and college assistant, he has had success leading offenses and earned a reputation for developing tight ends.

As the Chargers' tight ends and assistant head coach in 2010, Chudzinski helped San Diego rank first in the NFL in total offense with an average of 395.6 yards per game and second in scoring with an average of 27.6 points per game.

Tight end Antonio Gates excelled during both of Chudzinski's two-year stints on the Chargers coaching staff from 2005-06 and 2009-10. Gates made his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl last season, one year after producing a career-high 1,157 yards. In 2005, Chudzinski's first season as San Diego's tight ends coach, Gates registered the only other 1,000-yard receiving season of his career with 1,101 yards on a career-high 89 receptions.

In between Chudzinski's stints with the Chargers, he served as the Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator for two seasons. In 2007, the Browns won 10 games - their most wins since 1994 - and Chudzinski's offense played a key role in the team's success. Cleveland ranked eighth in the league in total offense and scoring, accumulating 5,621 net yards and 402 points.

Four players went to the Pro Bowl: quarterback Derek Anderson, wide receiver Braylon Edwards, tackle Joe Thomas and tight end Kellen Winslow II. Anderson threw 29 touchdowns, while Edwards and Winslow combined with running back Jamal Lewis to give the Browns two 1,000-yard receivers and a 1,000-yard rusher.

Chudzinski began his pro coaching career as Cleveland's tight ends coach in 2004 and worked with Winslow, the team's top draft choice. He was elevated to offensive coordinator for the final five games of the season under interim head coach Terry Robiskie after the resignation of head coach Butch Davis.

From 1994-2003, Chudzinski spent 10 years as an assistant at his alma mater, the University of Miami (Fla.): three seasons as offensive coordinator, five as tight ends coach and two as a graduate assistant.

During his three years as offensive coordinator, he guided a unit that went 12-0 and won the national championship in 2001 and set school records for points, total yards and rushing touchdowns the next season. In addition, Chudzinski worked with numerous future NFL players, including them wide receiver Andre Johnson, running backs Frank Gore, Willis McGahee and Clinton Portis, tackle Bryant McKinnie and quarterback Ken Dorsey.

Promoted from graduate assistant to tight ends coach in 1996, Miami's tight ends flourished under Chudzinski's tutelage. He mentored Bubba Franks, Jeremy Shockey and Winslow, all of whom were All-Americans and became first-round draft picks and Pro Bowl players in the NFL.

PLAYING AND PERSONAL
A three-year starter at tight end for Miami (Fla.) from 1986-90, Chudzinski played on national championship teams in 1987 and 1989. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1990 and added a master's degree in business administration in 1996. Chudzinski and his wife, Sheila, have two sons, Kaelan and Rian, and a daughter, Margaret.

HISTORY
Tight end Miami (Fla.) 1986-90. College coach: Miami (Fla.) 1994-2003. Pro coach: Cleveland Browns 2004, 2007-08, San Diego Chargers 2005-06, 2009-10, joined Panthers in 2011.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

getnickwright nick wright
Also, I've got some GREAT news for # Chiefs fans on the coaching search... and some disheartening news. Gotta save that for 2pm, though.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

getnickwright nick wright
Also, I've got some GREAT news for # Chiefs fans on the coaching search... and some disheartening news. Gotta save that for 2pm, though.

He doesn't have shit.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Originally Posted by Omega

Heard it from one other source.

Funny, I haven't seen/heard any tweets about this.

[Bane]

No Chuck Pagano on the list?


**** you.

[Nightfyre]

Cam Cameron? Nick Saban? Let's keep piling on miami retreads.

[O.city]

Bill Snyder?

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by Bewbies

Nick "Assclown" Athan whispered it in your ear as his climaxed in your ass?

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by Coogs

This is not who I am endorsing at this time, but I think this one could be interesting based on what has happened in Carolina going from the worst offense in the NFL last season to one of the most prolific offenses this season. And this would require the Chiefs to go all in on RGIII...

Rob Chudzinski

Rob Chudzinski followed head coach Ron Rivera from the San Diego Chargers to Carolina to be the Panthers' offensive coordinator. In 17 previous seasons as an NFL and college assistant, he has had success leading offenses and earned a reputation for developing tight ends.

As the Chargers' tight ends and assistant head coach in 2010, Chudzinski helped San Diego rank first in the NFL in total offense with an average of 395.6 yards per game and second in scoring with an average of 27.6 points per game.

Tight end Antonio Gates excelled during both of Chudzinski's two-year stints on the Chargers coaching staff from 2005-06 and 2009-10. Gates made his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl last season, one year after producing a career-high 1,157 yards. In 2005, Chudzinski's first season as San Diego's tight ends coach, Gates registered the only other 1,000-yard receiving season of his career with 1,101 yards on a career-high 89 receptions.

In between Chudzinski's stints with the Chargers, he served as the Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator for two seasons. In 2007, the Browns won 10 games - their most wins since 1994 - and Chudzinski's offense played a key role in the team's success. Cleveland ranked eighth in the league in total offense and scoring, accumulating 5,621 net yards and 402 points.

Four players went to the Pro Bowl: quarterback Derek Anderson, wide receiver Braylon Edwards, tackle Joe Thomas and tight end Kellen Winslow II. Anderson threw 29 touchdowns, while Edwards and Winslow combined with running back Jamal Lewis to give the Browns two 1,000-yard receivers and a 1,000-yard rusher.

Chudzinski began his pro coaching career as Cleveland's tight ends coach in 2004 and worked with Winslow, the team's top draft choice. He was elevated to offensive coordinator for the final five games of the season under interim head coach Terry Robiskie after the resignation of head coach Butch Davis.

From 1994-2003, Chudzinski spent 10 years as an assistant at his alma mater, the University of Miami (Fla.): three seasons as offensive coordinator, five as tight ends coach and two as a graduate assistant.

During his three years as offensive coordinator, he guided a unit that went 12-0 and won the national championship in 2001 and set school records for points, total yards and rushing touchdowns the next season. In addition, Chudzinski worked with numerous future NFL players, including them wide receiver Andre Johnson, running backs Frank Gore, Willis McGahee and Clinton Portis, tackle Bryant McKinnie and quarterback Ken Dorsey.

Promoted from graduate assistant to tight ends coach in 1996, Miami's tight ends flourished under Chudzinski's tutelage. He mentored Bubba Franks, Jeremy Shockey and Winslow, all of whom were All-Americans and became first-round draft picks and Pro Bowl players in the NFL.

PLAYING AND PERSONAL
A three-year starter at tight end for Miami (Fla.) from 1986-90, Chudzinski played on national championship teams in 1987 and 1989. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1990 and added a master's degree in business administration in 1996. Chudzinski and his wife, Sheila, have two sons, Kaelan and Rian, and a daughter, Margaret.

HISTORY
Tight end Miami (Fla.) 1986-90. College coach: Miami (Fla.) 1994-2003. Pro coach: Cleveland Browns 2004, 2007-08, San Diego Chargers 2005-06, 2009-10, joined Panthers in 2011.

If I had to pick a guy right now, it would be this guy. Earlier this season his name kept getting mentioned by SD's press. I heard that he was heavily involved in SD's offense and Norv depended on him a lot. Some beat writers around here were claiming that he was a huge loss and had a lot to do with River's success last season.

[Chiefnj2]

Chudzinski was Romeo's OC for two years in Cleveland. Year 1 went well. Year 2 was the year they all got fired.

[bevischief]

Josh McDaniels is not in the running.