***OFFICIAL head coaching search thread***

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien, whose sideline dust-up with quarterback Tom Brady made headlines a few weeks ago, has emerged as a head-coaching candidate, according to league sources, and is expected to receive overtures to interview with teams.






Working in O'Brien's favor is the fact his contract is set to expire. He loves working with Brady and coach Bill Belichick, according to sources, and making a lateral move isn't very likely, as the Patriots want to keep him. However, it's very difficult to secure top coordinators in the NFL -- teams routinely block permission for assistants to interview for lateral moves -- and O'Brien's contract status makes him, in essence, a free agent.

One job that could intrigue O'Brien is with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a source familiar with his thinking. The team is considering lifting the "interim coach" label from Romeo Crennel and promoting him, with an offensive-minded "coach in waiting" joining the staff, according to league sources. Josh McDaniels, currently the offensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams, will be a candidate for that role and also the head-coaching position, given his relationship with general manager Scott Pioli and prior work with quarterback Matt Cassel from their Patriots days.

O'Brien also worked with Pioli in New England, worked with Cassel and knows the system and terminology.

In an offseason in which seven teams or more could be interviewing head-coaching candidates, and at a time when there are fewer "hot coordinators" than normal, O'Brien's stock is on the rise. Playoff success with the Patriots would only boost his profile.

O'Brien also is among the list of candidates that Penn State has compiled for its opening, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.



http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...hing-candidate




This is the second person now that said crennel and mcdaniels where there's smoke, there's fire

[Danman]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien, whose sideline dust-up with quarterback Tom Brady made headlines a few weeks ago, has emerged as a head-coaching candidate, according to league sources, and is expected to receive overtures to interview with teams.






Working in O'Brien's favor is the fact his contract is set to expire. He loves working with Brady and coach Bill Belichick, according to sources, and making a lateral move isn't very likely, as the Patriots want to keep him. However, it's very difficult to secure top coordinators in the NFL -- teams routinely block permission for assistants to interview for lateral moves -- and O'Brien's contract status makes him, in essence, a free agent.

One job that could intrigue O'Brien is with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a source familiar with his thinking. The team is considering lifting the "interim coach" label from Romeo Crennel and promoting him, with an offensive-minded "coach in waiting" joining the staff, according to league sources. Josh McDaniels, currently the offensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams, will be a candidate for that role and also the head-coaching position, given his relationship with general manager Scott Pioli and prior work with quarterback Matt Cassel from their Patriots days.

O'Brien also worked with Pioli in New England, worked with Cassel and knows the system and terminology.

In an offseason in which seven teams or more could be interviewing head-coaching candidates, and at a time when there are fewer "hot coordinators" than normal, O'Brien's stock is on the rise. Playoff success with the Patriots would only boost his profile.

O'Brien also is among the list of candidates that Penn State has compiled for its opening, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.



http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...hing-candidate




This is the second person now that said crennel and mcdaniels where there's smoke, there's fire

I saw this post on Twitter. Interesting. Hope we get an interview. Him as OC/Assist Head Coach and eventual takeover for RAC could make sense.

[Titty Meat]

**** yea bring back a guy who sucks as a coach and a QB who sucks. The Patriot way baby!

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

**** yea bring back a guy who sucks as a coach and a QB who sucks. The Patriot way baby!

No shit.

I'm beginning to hate the Patriots even more than I hate the ****ing Broncos...

[htismaqe]

Great. More hand-me downs from the Patriots. Can they just put a wig on us so that everybody is clear that we're a red-headed step child?

[the Talking Can]

we should hire every person who has ever liked Matt Cassel...

[Chiefs Pantalones]

We're probably screwed until Pioli leaves. Until then, we're always gonna get his buddies. We just have to hope we get the next Tom Brady so it'll work out for Pioli and us.

[Titty Meat]

So how many more seasons does Pioli have here? 1 or 2?

[KCBOSS1]

Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

So how many more seasons does Pioli have here? 1 or 2?

Wasn't that what they said about King Carl?..... about 10 years ago.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

So how many more seasons does Pioli have here? 1 or 2?

A couple weeks ago ESPN was saying that Pioli has to hit a homerun with this next coach because if his next hire flops like Haley did, Clark will fire him. If true, Clark isn't as patient as his daddy was.

[htismaqe]

Honestly, at this point I'm on board with Fisher, Gruden, or any of the other "name" hires available.

1) They're not ex-Patriots.
2) They all reportedly want some level of control which means that, if they are hired, Scott lost some of his.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Honestly, at this point I'm on board with Fisher, Gruden, or any of the other "name" hires available.

1) They're not ex-Patriots.
2) They all reportedly want some level of control which means that, if they are hired, Scott lost some of his.

Which is why they won't be hired and why Pioli will hire former Patriots. His ego is incredibly large. He's not gonna hire anybody outside "the tree" during his tenure in KC again. If so, I'd be shocked.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

Which is why they won't be hired and why Pioli will hire former Patriots. His ego is incredibly large. He's not gonna hire anybody outside "the tree" during his tenure in KC again. If so, I'd be shocked.

Todd Haley was technically a "tree" hire.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Todd Haley was technically a "tree" hire.

I'm talking about former Patriots. Men that Pioli have worked with on that type of basis. Buddies. Todd was like the odd cousin at the family reunion nobody knew but he's family so you put up with him.

I'm starting to think we're screwed unless we can land a franchise QB. Belichick is overrated. Brady is the Patriot Way.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Honestly, at this point I'm on board with Fisher, Gruden, or any of the other "name" hires available.

1) They're not ex-Patriots.
2) They all reportedly want some level of control which means that, if they are hired, Scott lost some of his.

Really can't envision a scenario where Pioli goes out of his comfort zone. It's great that we have a forward thinking GM who can adjust and adapt to others. (/sarcasm)