huh, I didn't think he would actually come coach the pee-wee kids. We had the interview, and when he didn't show up, I took that as a "no"
Search to start close to home By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star The Chiefs will begin their search for a new head coach by interviewing offensive coordinator Al Saunders sometime this week. But it won’t end there. By the time the Chiefs hire a replacement for the newly retired Dick Vermeil, president/general manager Carl Peterson probably will have talked with several candidates with far-reaching backgrounds: college head coaches, NFL assistants and former NFL head coaches. Peterson indicated Sunday after the Vermeil era ended with a 37-3 win over Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium that he has several names on his search list, though he would reveal none other than Saunders. But NFL defensive coordinator Gregg Williams of Washington, a native of Excelsior Springs, and Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops could be on that list. One of Peterson’s favorite candidates, Jets coach Herman Edwards, appears to be off limits. Edwards has two years remaining on his contract, and Peterson said NFL tampering rules forbid him from contacting the Jets regarding Edwards. “If the Jets call me, obviously I’d talk to them,” Peterson said. After the Jets ended their season Sunday, Edwards tried to end the speculation he would jump to the Chiefs. “As far as I’m concerned,” he told reporters in New York, “I’ll be back.” Peterson also indicated he would comply with the NFL rules requiring teams with coaching vacancies to interview at least one minority candidate. Asked whether he would interview other internal candidates in addition to Saunders, Peterson said, “At this point, no.” That would rule out former Chiefs head coach Gunther Cunningham, now their defensive coordinator. Peterson said he had no preference for a coach with an offensive or defensive background. He indicated he wanted a seasoned coach but didn’t care if that experience came in the NFL or college. “Besides Al Saunders, there are some talented guys, and some of them right now are coaching in the playoffs,” Peterson said. “I owe it to Lamar (Hunt) and Clark (Hunt) to talk to those people also.” Lamar Hunt, the Chiefs owner, echoed those sentiments. “I think it’s important for us to have somebody who has experience,” Hunt said. “I don’t know personally that it is important to have pro experience. I’m open-minded in that respect. Clearly, the job Nick Saban has done this year (with Miami) proves you can come out of college and do pretty darn good.” The Chiefs are replacing a 69-year-old coach in Vermeil. Even when he was hired five years ago, the Chiefs viewed Vermeil as a short-term coach. He wound up staying five seasons, two longer than they expected. Their next coach probably will be someone much younger who could be a long-term solution. “One thing I’d like to see is someone who has ample time to really make a name for himself and build a foundation here.” Hunt said. “We’re not looking for a two-year fix or one-year fix.”
He's gone.That's what college Coaches do when their use to being successful and they have a bad season.Their afraid their stock might fall and/or get fired.Goodbye Stoops it has been fun.I wanted to see you win a NC with your own players though.
This shi@ depresses me.I mean every off season you have to deal with this crap.Rumors,speculation.It's like taking a trip to my mother-in-laws house.
It really gets old. I know being a great coach will always bring them coming but I wished this year would be different. I would be shocked if he goes to KC they dont take chances like that they will hire someone that has coached in the NFL already. Maybe their OC...Thats my hope. Stay home Bob you could make 2.5 to 3 mill a year forever at OU.
He's not that type. Some of his interviews talked about how much fun they had this year, growing together. He likes the challenge. I think if he leaves, it can all be laid at the feet of the Big XII officials, and the Big XII admin offices who backed up the officials. Are you happy, Deterding?
so much for loyalty.. actually, i am not to concerned. Bob would have let Chuck in on this and taken chuck with him to the NFL or told chuck to wait and see about the Oklahoma job. there. logic
I did not mean that to sound so negative.But no,i'm not happy.Just when I thought we had weathered the storm.The loss to TCU The loss to UCLA The loss to Texas .Then we fought back and won and played good doing it.Now this loss could take all that progress away.New Head Coaches mean new systems,and sometimes players just never grasp new systems.I hope this is all bullshi@.
