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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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FringeNC · 01-12-2008, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nychief

we are waiting around to hire to Shula...

I can't believe we'd hire him. We need someone to suspend the disbelief that we will suck on offense with Herm as coach, and Shula is not that guy.

At least with Price, a young guy with some upside, and Gailey, a guy with a pretty good track record, there'd be a little hope. With Shula and his history? Good luck selling tickets.

Deberg_1990 · 01-12-2008, 03:46 PM

WHat did Price do under Herm when he was with the Jets?

Whats his claim to fame? Did he help develop Pennington? Anyone know?

nychief · 01-12-2008, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FringeNC

I can't believe we'd hire him. We need someone to suspend the disbelief that we will suck on offense with Herm as coach, and Shula is not that guy.

At least with Price, a young guy with some upside, and Gailey, a guy with a pretty good track record, there'd be a little hope. With Shula and his history? Good luck selling tickets.

why haven't we hired him then? It doesn't take a genius to see we are waiting till the Jags go out to interview and hire Shula Jr. as OC.

nychief · 01-12-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

WHat did Price do under Herm when he was with the Jets?

Whats his claim to fame? Did he help develop Pennington? Anyone know?

Wasn't he a quality control coach or something? He was a step up from an intern.

nychief · 01-12-2008, 03:48 PM

from the UTEP website:
"He worked with the NFL's New York Jets in 2001 and 2002 as an offensive assistant. He played a major role in the progression of quarterback Chad Pennington, who led the NFL in passing efficiency during the 2002 season."

Frankie · 01-12-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nychief

Wasn't he a quality control coach or something? He was a step up from an intern.

He has an impressive UTEP record I think, as OC.

KCJohnny · 01-12-2008, 11:18 PM

As much as he is castigated here, Jimmy Raye actually made one of the most notable adjustments in franchise history in 2000 when KC lost its RB and FB early on. The '99 Chiefs had been build on maulball/play-action, and JR was able to adapt the remaining personnel to a pass-first O that finished #5 passing that season.

I think the deal here is that Carl wanted to continue Al Saunders' success and so he pigeon-holed Herm into promoting Solari, a coach with zero play-calling experience. Now that Herm has been vindicated, he wants an OC with the flexibility to adjust the system to fit the personnel, something the truncated Coryell system we were running could never do.

In the end, if Herm has learned from his past mistakes he will be open to whatever works in 2008-09, and hire an OC accordingly.

Mecca · 01-12-2008, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FringeNC

I can't believe we'd hire him. We need someone to suspend the disbelief that we will suck on offense with Herm as coach, and Shula is not that guy.

At least with Price, a young guy with some upside, and Gailey, a guy with a pretty good track record, there'd be a little hope. With Shula and his history? Good luck selling tickets.

They'll promote how he knows Brodie Croyle.......it'll be nice to watch Shula and Croyle go down in flames together eh?

blueballs · 01-12-2008, 11:38 PM

If Trent Green for QB coach can be knocked around
Tony Richardson's 2 year contract is up in Minnesota
I smell a T-Rich for RB coach campaign at Chiefsplanet

FloridaMan88 · 01-12-2008, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCJohnny

Now that Herm has been vindicated, he wants an OC with the flexibility to adjust the system to fit the personnel, something the truncated Coryell system we were running could never do.

Every time you post you further expose yourself as a dumbass.

The Coryell system was all about flexibility and adjusting to fit a team's personnel... and to see an example of that just look at how Vermeil/Saunders altered the system to fit the Chiefs, compared to how it was run with the Lambs.

Vermeil/Saunders took the offense that was more pass-oriented in St. Louis and utilized multiple WRs and a spread look in the passing game, to a more run-oriented offense in KC that emphasized the playaction game and featured the TE and utilized a fullback, rather than a lot of 4/5-wide looks.

**The Bad Guy** · 01-12-2008, 11:43 PM

I hope Price is the guy, but with Herm waiting, it's a no-brainer that it will be Shula. If he really wanted Price, he could have hired him last week. This is going to be miserable - again.

FloridaMan88 · 01-12-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

They'll promote how he knows Brodie Croyle.......it'll be nice to watch Shula and Croyle go down in flames together eh?

Hiring Shula as OC only helps the 0-16 possibility next year for Herm's Chiefs so I'm all for it.

booger · 01-13-2008, 12:52 AM

Shula’s mind not on Chiefs’ coordinator opening
By RANDY COVITZ
The Kansas City Star

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. | Jacksonville quarterbacks coach Mike Shula said Saturday it was too soon to give the Chiefs’ vacant offensive coordinator’s position much thought.

But Shula, considered a candidate for the job, gave a pretty good audition based on the performance of star pupil David Garrard, who threw a scare into unbeaten New England before losing 31-20 in an AFC second-round playoff game.

“Our mind has been on trying to win a championship,” Shula said after the game, “and for me to make comment now … it’s like every other year, when the season is over, you’ve got to sit back and take a few days and evaluate things.

“I love my job in Jacksonville; I hated that (the season) ended tonight.”

Shula, son of Don Shula, the NFL’s all-time leader in coaching victories, was head coach at Alabama during 2003-06 and led the Crimson Tide to a 26-23 record, including a 10-2 mark in 2005. Shula, 42, played a major role in the development of current Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle at Alabama.

Croyle, the Chiefs’ third-round pick in 2006, set school records for pass attempts, completions and yards, including a single-season record 2,499 yards in 2005.

Shula spent four seasons as Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator for Tony Dungy during 1996-99 when Chiefs coach Herm Edwards was the club’s assistant head coach.

The Jaguars’ offense ranked seventh in the NFL, and Garrard gave Shula a ringing endorsement.

“I know he would do a great job,” said Garrard, who completed 22 of 33 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns against New England. “He has, of course, a coach’s mind. I’ve been telling him, he’s been coaching since he was 4 years old just because he’s been around the game for so long.

“I know he’ll be able to work (the Chiefs) offense and get their offense up and going. And if he has Brodie Croyle … I think it will be a great fit for him. I would hate to see him leave here. But I wish him the best whatever he does

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BigRock · 01-13-2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by booger

“I know he would do a great job,” said Garrard, who completed 22 of 33 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns against New England. “He has, of course, a coach’s mind. I’ve been telling him, he’s been coaching since he was 4 years old just because he’s been around the game for so long.

“I know he’ll be able to work (the Chiefs) offense and get their offense up and going. And if he has Brodie Croyle … I think it will be a great fit for him. I would hate to see him leave here. But I wish him the best whatever he does

What the hell? The Kansas City Star's Randy Covitz talked to David Garrard about Shula possibly coming to KC? That's like... actual reporting and stuff.

Meanwhile, Teicher was prepping his next column about how he had a feeling that Herm could consider the possibility of seeing if Jimmy Raye might want to be a candidate.

booger · 01-13-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRock

What the hell? The Kansas City Star's Randy Covitz talked to David Garrard about Shula possibly coming to KC? That's like... actual reporting and stuff.

Meanwhile, Teicher was prepping his next column about how he had a feeling that Herm could consider the possibility of seeing if Jimmy Raye might want to be a candidate.

Teicher is about as worthless to the Star as Carl is to the chiefs.

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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booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $-2391450	Shula’s mind not on Chiefs’ coordinator opening Shula’s mind not on Chiefs’ coordinator opening By RANDY COVITZ The Kansas City Star FOXBOROUGH, Mass. \| Jacksonville quarterbacks coach Mike Shula said Saturday it was too soon to give the Chiefs’ vacant offensive coordinator’s position much thought. But Shula, considered a candidate for the job, gave a pretty good audition based on the performance of star pupil David Garrard, who threw a scare into unbeaten New England before losing 31-20 in an AFC second-round playoff game. “Our mind has been on trying to win a championship,” Shula said after the game, “and for me to make comment now … it’s like every other year, when the season is over, you’ve got to sit back and take a few days and evaluate things. “I love my job in Jacksonville; I hated that (the season) ended tonight.” Shula, son of Don Shula, the NFL’s all-time leader in coaching victories, was head coach at Alabama during 2003-06 and led the Crimson Tide to a 26-23 record, including a 10-2 mark in 2005. Shula, 42, played a major role in the development of current Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle at Alabama. Croyle, the Chiefs’ third-round pick in 2006, set school records for pass attempts, completions and yards, including a single-season record 2,499 yards in 2005. Shula spent four seasons as Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator for Tony Dungy during 1996-99 when Chiefs coach Herm Edwards was the club’s assistant head coach. The Jaguars’ offense ranked seventh in the NFL, and Garrard gave Shula a ringing endorsement. “I know he would do a great job,” said Garrard, who completed 22 of 33 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns against New England. “He has, of course, a coach’s mind. I’ve been telling him, he’s been coaching since he was 4 years old just because he’s been around the game for so long. “I know he’ll be able to work (the Chiefs) offense and get their offense up and going. And if he has Brodie Croyle … I think it will be a great fit for him. I would hate to see him leave here. But I wish him the best whatever he does http://www.kansascity.com/sports/story/442662.html __________________ 1 Thessalonians 5:3 “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.” KJV
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