Kansas City Chiefs Fire Head Coach Todd Haley
by John Bena on Dec 12, 2011 10:11 AM MST
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Less than a year after winning the AFC West, the Kansas City Chiefs have fired head coach Todd Haley after another blowout loss dropped KC to 5-8 on the season. Battered by injuries to their quarterback's Matt Cassel and Kyle Orton, as well as leading rusher Jamaal Charles, the Chiefs have struggled on offense - Haley's expertise - and regressed from last season's surprising run.
While defensive coordinator - and former Cleveland Browns head caoch Romeo Crennel will reportedly run the team the rest of the season, V.P. Scott Pioli has targeted Iowa Hawkeyes head man Kirk Ferentz for the job. Ferentz was a strong candidate back in 2009 when Haley was hired, but remained in Iowa for family reasons. Ferentz certainly fits the bill, coming from the Belichick-tree serving as an assistant to the Patriots' head coach when he was in Cleveland.
Now the Chiefs find themselves right where the Broncos were last season at this time. Without a coach and question marks all over the field - most importantly at quarterback. The Broncos, just 12 months later, seem to have answered some of those questions, hiring John Elway, John Fox and promoting Tim Tebow.
Let's hope the Chiefs aren't as fortunate.
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I thought they would give him another year
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by PortlandOrange on Dec 12, 2011 10:14 AM MST reply actions
I HOPED they would give him another year...
too bad, I wanted the melt-down to be epic. Now is is just typical.
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I’ve heard that McD is also a strong candidate for the position
"It's okay to eat fish, 'cause they don't have any feelings" - Kurt Kobain
by JChase8410 on Dec 12, 2011 10:19 AM MST via mobile reply actions
That would be a dream come true
Facing Joshy twice a year! I cannot see how Pioli could sell that one, however. Josh has done nothing in St Louis to repair his reputation.
If the Chiefs hire McDaniels, Im a FA fan from that point on.
One thing about doing in depth Mocks, it makes you more aware of the over all talent that inters the draft. Over the last 3 years I’ve watch several teams draft players I’ve like so I’ll be rooting for them for the rest of the year. Those teams are the 49ers and the Texans.
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If the Chiefs get McDaniels
I will cry tears of joy for many moons
Water covers 70% of the Earth, Champ Bailey covers the rest.
by broncowrestler29 on Dec 12, 2011 10:23 AM MST reply actions
Be careful what you wish for
Personally, I don’t want McD anywhere near the AFC West. He might figure out what he did wrong and go on to a long and successful career as a nemesis to Denver. McD brought the Broncos Tebow, D. Thomas, Decker, among others, and an explosive offense that fell off due to injuries. Broncos fans may not have liked him, but I don’t want him to become the next Belicheck (who flopped in Cleveland before clicking with New England). KC with Scott Pioli, Romeo Crennel, and McD is not a pretty picture to me as a Broncos fan.
If I can't have high expectations that succeed, I''d rather have high expectations and be disappointed than have low expectations and be resigned to losing.
by OrangeandBluesBros on Dec 12, 2011 10:50 AM MST up reply actions 6 recs
I would love to beat his teams every year.
With the rate the Broncos are developing I’d love the challenge.
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by broncowrestler29 on Dec 12, 2011 11:00 AM MST up reply actions
No worries
He could not field a D to save his life. His offenses underperformed and he cannot inspire a dog to chase a rabbit. Bring on McHoodie. It would only be sweeter if it was the Raiders! Now that Haley is gone, I have to go back to quiet respect for a division rival.
by Da Bum on Dec 12, 2011 11:25 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
What has McD done that we should be so afraid of?
He left New England and their offense has not skipped a beat. They were good before he was O.C. and they were good when he left. Makes me think he wasn’t the key to their success.
He came to Denver and won 6 straight games…. then was terrible the rest of the way. We picked 2nd over all in last year’s draft.
Then he went to St Louis, where his organization is on pace to pick 2nd in the draft and the offense has scored the least amount of points in the league.
Draft picks…. he got us some good players, but he used had high value picks to get them. that’s what you’re supposed to do. He also wasted picks (alphonso, trade for Maroney, trade for that NE Dlineman) and overdrafted a few guys (Quinn, Moreno, Ayers) His personalle decisions and ability to evaluate talent is well below par and he has yet to run an offense that even remotely resembles what the Pats put on the field year in and year out.
by Triz06 on Dec 12, 2011 11:31 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs
This guy is no BB. He may get better as a HC the 2nd time around but from everything I've read, his personality can be like Haley's at times. He is not a great motivator and his personality probably won't change.
Tim Tebow wears 3WM and drinks Tuscan whole milk.
by BroncoMath101 on Dec 12, 2011 12:19 PM MST up reply actions
Seems kinda harsh..
They’ve only lost all their top players this year. Seemed like a prick though, maybe he just lost the locker room.
by eastCOrange&Blue on Dec 12, 2011 10:27 AM MST reply actions
Doesn't say much when the media shows you dropping F-bombs constantly
And you start getting penalties on the sideline.
Fisher is waiting
for Norv Turner’s job to become available thinking “Beachtime 365.”.
If I can't have high expectations that succeed, I''d rather have high expectations and be disappointed than have low expectations and be resigned to losing.
by OrangeandBluesBros on Dec 12, 2011 10:43 AM MST up reply actions
Man I hope not
I hope Norv finds some way to stay in place. Fisher in the AFC West is bad news
by Da Bum on Dec 12, 2011 11:33 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs
AJ Smith
would also have to be canned for Fisher to go to the chargers.
by moondoggie12 on Dec 12, 2011 1:41 PM MST up reply actions
Let’s hope the Chefs hire McJedi!!!!
Tim Tebow is Denver's 2012 starting QB. I'm not even kind of sorry that offends some of you.
Fingers crossed for sure.
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by Poster_Formerly_Known_As_Royal_Fan on Dec 12, 2011 10:41 AM MST up reply actions
McD's plan takes 5 years to develop
I don’ t think the Chiefs will want to wait that long…
Q. What's the difference between the Chicago Bears without Forte & the Taliban?
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Agreed
Quite a few people here in Chiefs territory don’t believe that though. They’re looking at RGIII with awe and thinking McD could develop him into something greater than Tebow. They also think (possibly correctly) that getting all their stars back from IR could carry McD until he’s able to work his “magic” with RGIII. Then they’re starting to dream about combining everything together and winning Super Bowls… It’s some pretty stout kool-aid to swallow, but like I said, quite a few of them are chugging it.
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by Poster_Formerly_Known_As_Royal_Fan on Dec 12, 2011 10:48 AM MST up reply actions
And McD would always have Cassel, his manamour.
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by OrangeandBluesBros on Dec 12, 2011 10:51 AM MST up reply actions
It'd be interesting to see what he decided on Cassel
Most Chief fans are over him and want him gone for good yesterday.
None of us go out and play for stats. You just do whatever you can to help the team out. -- Eddie Royal
by Poster_Formerly_Known_As_Royal_Fan on Dec 12, 2011 11:01 AM MST up reply actions
People hate on Cutler for being a whiny *****
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by Poster_Formerly_Known_As_Royal_Fan on Dec 12, 2011 12:49 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
A 23 year old man who plays a game for a living is immature
Say it isn’t so! It shocks me when some of these guys have any kind of head on their shoulders coming out of college. I agree that Cutler needed to address some attitude issues, but he seems to have done that in Chicago. His O-line has been sub-par from day one and Martz has not helped. I have not heard much whining or complaining about it from Cutler.
Martz is just bitter
that he’s the lovechild of the walrus from Alice in Wonderland and Mrs. Doubtfire
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by the new Bradfather on Dec 12, 2011 1:34 PM MST up reply actions
Cutler and McDaniels
are both tools, it’s no coincidence that we’re winning as they are both gone
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by the new Bradfather on Dec 12, 2011 1:08 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
I will definitely say this
If it comes to rooting for Tim Tebow or Jay Cutler, it is a no contest. I am way happier with Tim. I have never had the ill-will that some do toward Jay, however. I thought he was young and needed maturity. I thought the same about McDaniels until he quickly proved to be a lying weasel. At that point, immaturity is not enough to explain it. That is a character flaw that I choose not to root for (lying weasel). That is also why I have been angry more than once when people start floating ridiculous conspiracy theories that basically say EFX are just a big of liars as McD was. If that were true, I would be truly sick to my stomach. Luckily, I have seen NADA to support that!
EFX does not lie
like most employers, they just want to ensure the hired help is doing well and of course, Tebow is, so they’ll keep him around!
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by the new Bradfather on Dec 12, 2011 1:18 PM MST up reply actions
Chiefs confirm Romeo Crennel as interim coach
None of us go out and play for stats. You just do whatever you can to help the team out. -- Eddie Royal
by Poster_Formerly_Known_As_Royal_Fan on Dec 12, 2011 10:40 AM MST reply actions
he'll probably become HC next year
Q. What's the difference between the Chicago Bears without Forte & the Taliban?
A. The Taliban has a running game!
Dang It!!!
I was hoping for lifetime contract for him.
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by RockyMountainThunder on Dec 12, 2011 10:43 AM MST reply actions
See ya Handshake Haley. :)
Bronco Champions are being forged as we speak.
by BroncoRick69 on Dec 12, 2011 11:00 AM MST reply actions 1 recs
Best comment I've seen in a long time.
None of us go out and play for stats. You just do whatever you can to help the team out. -- Eddie Royal
by Poster_Formerly_Known_As_Royal_Fan on Dec 12, 2011 11:02 AM MST up reply actions
Besides being an AFCW opposing HC never had anything against him until that day
But I dothink that the Chiefs overreacted to this year team performance.
They lost several key players and are basically playing with Palko at QB, so I’m not sure if it’s
entirely his fault (I know he’s the HC and should do better), but another year would hurt them…
Remember ourselves in that situation last year, not nice memories, but for our sake it’s being work really nice…..
Go Broncos!!!!!!!
that's their problem
if they want to set themselves back 10 years, that is their prerogative
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by the new Bradfather on Dec 12, 2011 1:16 PM MST up reply actions
I watched the Jets game yesterday
And we Haley himself was penalized, I knew he had lost all control
Bad news huh =(
I hoped to see at least a decade tenure…
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sadly
the Chiefs are smarter than the Raiders, I hate them, but management is smart
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by the new Bradfather on Dec 12, 2011 1:14 PM MST up reply actions
Yeap Brad
But let’s hope they sign another “great” replacement… Or Todd Haley buys the team and make a 50 years tenure ahahaha
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by Fabio Broncos on Dec 12, 2011 2:58 PM MST up reply actions
Too bad
I was hoping they would keep Haley on another season, I am not that worried.
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Romeo Crennel will probably get the gig after being the interim
and we all watched what he did in Cleveland. Makes me tremble a bit in fear, although in his defense, Cleveland is a horrible place to play/coach. Not due to the fans (which I feel for) but for the FO and what their agendas are.
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If Romeo Crennel were a cartoon character
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by the new Bradfather on Dec 12, 2011 1:15 PM MST up reply actions
Pioli and Haley
I wonder how Haley reacted when Pioli offered to shake hands in saying goodbye…
It's better to do good to feel good than it is to feel good to do good.
See ya later Raccoon face!
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by the new Bradfather on Dec 12, 2011 1:03 PM MST reply actions
What a difference a year makes huh?
C'mon, join us, there's plenty of koolaid on the Broncos bandwagon for everyone!
Albert Breer just Tweeted
Tony Sparano has been fired as well
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by the new Bradfather on Dec 12, 2011 1:45 PM MST reply actions
I'm not sure of the complete story on this subject, so I won't assume like many have that I know what's going on.
My question is why now!!!! If this has been a problem why haven’t they addressed it earlier. Did losing to a team we should lose to suddenly make up Piolis mind on this subject. It’s a shame the Chiefs are going to waste all this talent on signing H.C after H.C as well as O.Cs. With the Chiefs tough schedule this year I said the Chiefs would be lucky to go 8-8, now add key injuries to star players and yeah it could get ugly, but why fire Haley when they themselves should know this. One has to wonder why Stanzi didn’t get a chance to play after the way Palko played in pretty much every start. I hope they have someone good in mind and not McDouche or Crennel and I hope they have a good O.C picked out because if Muir is calling plays next year, I’ll be watch some other team on sundays. Go Texans :(
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When I saw you commented here
I was expecting to read a BECAUSE. I asked myself the same… “why the heck the Chiefs did it NOW?” Makes no sense…
But hey Cavey, if you are watching another team on sunday, I could suggest you to root for a Pats loss =)
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by Fabio Broncos on Dec 12, 2011 3:00 PM MST up reply actions
perhaps it was as I have always surmised
that Haley has anger management issues. I can speak on this topic with personal experience because at one time, I could not control my temper. Since then, I have gotten better but Haley just melts down. It is completely inappropriate for an adult to act that way
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by the new Bradfather on Dec 12, 2011 3:38 PM MST up reply actions
Just watched NFL network
Jason la canfora reported that
Josh Mc D is being considered to be the top
cantidate for the head coaching job in KC .
by broncosfaninphilly on Dec 12, 2011 3:41 PM MST via mobile reply actions
are you freaking insane?
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by the new Bradfather on Dec 12, 2011 5:03 PM MST up reply actions
Lord hear you fanin! lol
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by Fabio Broncos on Dec 13, 2011 8:21 AM MST up reply actions
hahahahaha
John Clayton just brought up Brian Schottenheimer as someone for the HC job in KC.
ell. oh. ell.
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by The Lodo Magic Man on Dec 12, 2011 4:34 PM MST reply actions
Please, please, please . . .
Chargers keep Norv Turner as coach for another 5-years.
History is a collection of lies, agreed upon -- Napoleon Bonaparte
It's easy to fall into the trap of "I hope they get McD" I won't and here's why:
McDaniels with the keys to the ferrari is a dangerous thing for an organization. We are seeing now that he left us more pieces than we thought, but the team didn’t play hard for him after a while. He was wearing too many hats, he had too much control. In this case, it is hard for anyone to succeed let alone an egomaniac.
A neutered McDaniels however is dangerous. Pioli is the GM and has a huge say in personnel. I mean he was the guy that traded for Cassel and gave him franchise money. He also helped bring in a slew of young players that have been great. McDaniels job will be to coach and run the offense. That’s it. Not only that, but he’ll probably have Crennel as the DC. All of these guys worked together before, and part of the fruit of their labor was championships.
We see first hand with our team how dangerous a team can be when everyone is on the same page. Pioli, McDaniels, Crennel…a three-headed monster on the same page with an already talented team.
The vindictive side wants the Chiefs to get McDaniels so we can stick it in his face twice a year.
The thinking side of me wants no part of a Chiefs team with a clear structure, goal, and talent.
by Bronco Mike on Dec 12, 2011 5:11 PM MST reply actions 1 recs
I agree 100% Clompy...
if he gets another shot I would much rather see that chance given by an NFC team. Just sayin’
Better to be quiet and thought of as ignorant than to open your mouth and remove all doubt
by broncofaninIL on Dec 12, 2011 5:47 PM MST up reply actions
*Bronco Mike
Better to be quiet and thought of as ignorant than to open your mouth and remove all doubt
by broncofaninIL on Dec 12, 2011 5:47 PM MST up reply actions
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