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booger · 01-12-2008, 01:20 AM

Candidates emerge for Chiefs’ offensive coordinator position
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star
Whether he is Eric Price, Chan Gailey, Mike Shula or another possible candidate, the Chiefs hope to have an offensive coordinator in place by this time next week.

“I’d like to get the process completed before the Senior Bowl, but I’m not going to rush it,” said Chiefs coach Herm Edwards. Practice for the college all-star game in Mobile, Ala., begins on Jan. 21.

“We’re going to be as thorough as possible,” Edwards said. “When you’re talking about hiring a coordinator, you need a person who understands that position is an all-day, every-day deal. Whether it’s in the meetings with the players, on the practice field or at night with the coaching staff, there are a lot of demands on the person in this position. At the end of the day, it’s my job to make sure we’re making the best decision for our football team.”

Edwards wouldn’t confirm candidates, but sources indicated he has already met with Price and Gailey and may eventually do so with Shula.

The known candidates have diverse backgrounds. Price, the offensive coordinator at Texas-El Paso and son of UTEP head coach Mike Price, is unheralded, but Edwards appears to consider him a rising star. Price, 41, was once an offensive assistant for Edwards when he coached the New York Jets. Running a spread offense, UTEP averaged more than 30 points in three of Price’s four seasons as coordinator.

Gailey, 56, is a coaching veteran. Gailey in his 34-year career has coordinated offenses for the Broncos, Steelers and Dolphins and been a head coach for the Cowboys and Georgia Tech. He was fired at Georgia Tech in November after six seasons.

Shula, 42, is a mix of the two. The son of Don Shula, he was the offensive coordinator for Tampa Bay in the late 1990s while Edwards served as defensive-backs coach. He later became head coach at Alabama, where he worked with current Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle.

Shula currently is quarterbacks coach for Jacksonville.

“The key is really finding the right individual who understands our philosophy,” Edwards said. “As a coaching staff we all need to be on the same page. To me, it’s about our players and not a system, and we’re looking for someone who is in full agreement with that approach.”

To reach Adam Teicher, Chiefs reporter for The Star, send e-mail to [email protected]
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TEX · 01-12-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by FringeNC

What OC doesn't tweak his system to fit his personnel's strengths?

Unfortunately, I think what Herm is trying to say is that the OC's system is going to be trumped by Herm's play-not-to-lose philosophy, and the OC better be prepared to operate under that mandate.

Yep. And that's why my bet is that he hires Price from UTEP.
Please, somebody wake me up, I'm soooooo tired of this ****ING Herm Edwards nightmare.

**the Talking Can** · 01-12-2008, 09:31 AM

Herm doesn't know a god damn thing about offense.

TEX · 01-12-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bowener

To me, that seems to be contradictory. If you do not want to put a system in place to which your players are not well suited for, then why would you put a OC in a philosphy he is not well suited for... or better yet, why would you have a 'philosophy' on offense that your players might not suit?

So, what he is saying it seems, is that if he had Tom Brady and Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, and Jerry Rice in his prime, a finesse pass blocking OL, and a small quick back like Marshall Faulk, Herm would run it between the tackles all damn game because that is his philosophy? That is ****ing reeruned... god he is ****ing reeruned.

I understand what he is saying, yes. He wants to us to be a big O that can bruise you and run it on you. That is his philosphy, ball control and predicatability. But if that is his philosophy we might as well take the UTEP guys name out of the hat.

Herm will just make him change his pholosophy to match his own...

Coogs · 01-12-2008, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by stonedstooge

If he picks someone that has already worked for him

I was hoping the "good ol' boy" system was going to come to an end, but it lloks like it is still alive and well at Arrowhead.

TEX · 01-12-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

Herm doesn't know a god damn thing about offense.

You're right. And once again, under CP, the Chiefs find themselves in a situation where they're only going to successfully build one side of the ball. Man, this $hit gets old...

milkman · 01-12-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Coogs

I was hoping the "good ol' boy" system was going to come to an end, but it lloks like it is still alive and well at Arrowhead.

I actually have no problem with the "good ol' boy" system.

The fact is, almost everyone in the NFL, in sports, really works in much the same way.

The problem is, the "good 'ol boys" in Carl and Herman ****ing Edwards' system are generally equally as incompetent as they are.

**PHOG** · 01-12-2008, 10:07 AM

“When you’re talking about hiring a coordinator, you need a person who understands that position is an all-day, every-day deal. Whether it’s in the meetings with the players, on the practice field or at night with the coaching staff, there are a lot of demands on the person in this position. At the end of the day, it’s my job to make sure we’re making the best decision for our football team.”

Where did he say this at, ESPN's headquarters??

Coogs · 01-12-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Flopnuts Sr

I actually have no problem with the "good ol' boy" system.

The fact is, almost everyone in the NFL, in sports, really works in much the same way.

The problem is, the "good 'ol boys" in Carl and Herman ****ing Edwards' system are generally equally as incompetent as they are.

I agree totally with your entire post. DV's network was just as bad as Herms appears to be as well. Therefore, I wouldn't mind seeing someone who has no ties to this outfit being brought in for an interview at the very least.

Mr. Laz · 01-12-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by booger

“The key is really finding the right individual who understands our philosophy,” Edwards said. “As a coaching staff we all need to be on the same page. To me, it’s about our players and not a system, and we’re looking for someone who is in full agreement with that approach.”

translation ...... "i'm tired of all these offensive guys trying to shove all this fancy-schmancy Arena Ball offense down my throat. I'm looking for a guy that will run the dam ball and protect my defense!"

Braincase · 01-12-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by booger

“The key is really finding the right individual who understands our philosophy,” Edwards said.

How difficult is it to understand "Run, Run, Pass, Punt"?

Herm has spent his entire career trying to keep offenses from scoring, and now he has succeeded beyond his wildest dreams.

**morphius** · 01-12-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Braincase

How difficult is it to understand "Run, Run, Pass, Punt"?

Herm has spent his entire career trying to keep offenses from scoring, and now he has succeeded beyond his wildest dreams.

That part of the scheme you are missing is that they are supposed to run the ball 15 times to get to the 50 yard line, then punt so that the D can get a turnover and the offense can kick a FG.

**Rain Man** · 01-12-2008, 02:16 PM

Understanding Herm's philosophy doesn't narrow the field of candidates at all. They all understand it in about two minutes.

The key is findings someone who embraces it. That's going to be much, much harder. If you use it as a filter, it looks like Herm will be calling his own plays this year.

Frankie · 01-12-2008, 02:20 PM

I don't know why, but out of the candidates mentioned, I am kinda intrigued by Eric Price. I feel the Jason Garrett vibes and possibly our next HC.

nychief · 01-12-2008, 02:22 PM

we are waiting around to hire to Shula...

bowener · 01-12-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nychief

we are waiting around to hire to Shula...

That is what I think, since he is still in the playoffs we cant hire him yet...

01-12-2008, 01:20 AM
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $-2391450	Teicher: Candidates emerge for Chiefs’ offensive coordinator position Candidates emerge for Chiefs’ offensive coordinator position By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star Whether he is Eric Price, Chan Gailey, Mike Shula or another possible candidate, the Chiefs hope to have an offensive coordinator in place by this time next week. “I’d like to get the process completed before the Senior Bowl, but I’m not going to rush it,” said Chiefs coach Herm Edwards. Practice for the college all-star game in Mobile, Ala., begins on Jan. 21. “We’re going to be as thorough as possible,” Edwards said. “When you’re talking about hiring a coordinator, you need a person who understands that position is an all-day, every-day deal. Whether it’s in the meetings with the players, on the practice field or at night with the coaching staff, there are a lot of demands on the person in this position. At the end of the day, it’s my job to make sure we’re making the best decision for our football team.” Edwards wouldn’t confirm candidates, but sources indicated he has already met with Price and Gailey and may eventually do so with Shula. The known candidates have diverse backgrounds. Price, the offensive coordinator at Texas-El Paso and son of UTEP head coach Mike Price, is unheralded, but Edwards appears to consider him a rising star. Price, 41, was once an offensive assistant for Edwards when he coached the New York Jets. Running a spread offense, UTEP averaged more than 30 points in three of Price’s four seasons as coordinator. Gailey, 56, is a coaching veteran. Gailey in his 34-year career has coordinated offenses for the Broncos, Steelers and Dolphins and been a head coach for the Cowboys and Georgia Tech. He was fired at Georgia Tech in November after six seasons. Shula, 42, is a mix of the two. The son of Don Shula, he was the offensive coordinator for Tampa Bay in the late 1990s while Edwards served as defensive-backs coach. He later became head coach at Alabama, where he worked with current Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle. Shula currently is quarterbacks coach for Jacksonville. “The key is really finding the right individual who understands our philosophy,” Edwards said. “As a coaching staff we all need to be on the same page. To me, it’s about our players and not a system, and we’re looking for someone who is in full agreement with that approach.” To reach Adam Teicher, Chiefs reporter for The Star, send e-mail to [email protected] http://www.kansascity.com/sports/story/441139.html
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