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kcchiefsus

01-04-2009 07:19 PM

I just read on Ferentz' profile on the Iowa Hawkeyes website that he was the offensive line coach and assistant head coach with the Ravens/Browns. Not sure what the assistant head coach position included but perhaps he's already had a taste of the responsibilities of a head coach in the NFL. It also said he was the offensive line coach and defensive coordinator at the Worcester Academy back in the 70's (wherever the hell that is). Granted it's at a lower level but at least we know he should have a well rounded knowledge of both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, something that I don't believe can be said for Herm Edwards.

I was originally pretty down on the idea of Ferentz as head coach but I think i'm warming up to him a little bit. He's not my favorite guy out there but I'm going to trust our new GM to make a good hire.

milkman

01-04-2009 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28 (Post 5357157)

Dude, that is the typical KC fan for you. Whine and cry for something and then bitch when they get it.

I don't think there's been any inconsistency here.

There is a large group of people who have been clamoring for Pioli.

But there's a minority of people who would like to see Clark Hunt look in a different direction.

ChiefsCountry, Warpath and I, for instance, have talked about Eric DeCosta since Carl "resigned" (though I believe Warpath joined us a litte after).

I'm not going to whine and cry if it's Pioli.

He just isn't my first choice.

Deberg_1990

01-04-2009 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman (Post 5357178)

At least Clark appears to be looking in the right direction: Winning franchises.

DaWolf

01-04-2009 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsfan88 (Post 5356870)

Yes I realize this should probably go in the merged Pioli thread...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...dgments/1.html

Reading the latest tea leaves, that puts Pioli in the Chiefs' wheelhouse. League sources tell me Pioli seems excited about the opportunity in Kansas City, which he's believed to be interviewing for Monday. Pioli still has to do his due diligence and thoroughly research the Cheifs' roster, but he's said to be high on some of the building blocks that Kansas City has in place (like offensive left tackle Branden Albert, and cornerbacks Brandon Flowers and Brandon Carr).

The Chiefs are also in an enviable salary-cap situation, with at least $30 million of room to maneuver, and I don't think it hurts one bit that Pioli's wife was born and still has family in the Wichita, Kan., area. From a lifestyle perspective, Kansas City might be a better fit for Pioli than even Cleveland.

Interesting, that's more information on Pioli than we've heard in two weeks from the KC media. I can't believe our media guys can't do some basic research. All I've been hearing is that Pioli would have a hard time moving to the midwest because of his wife, and now we read that his wife actually has roots here? Go figure...

ArrowheadHawk

01-04-2009 07:24 PM

Maybee we will know something tommorrow.

BucEyedPea

01-04-2009 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by StcChief (Post 5356958)

If I'm Pioli I would be excited too...... why not?

No! I don't want you to have him. I want him to stay in NE!

Bowser

01-04-2009 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea (Post 5357201)

No! I don't want you to have him. I want him to stay in NE!

We'll take him, but you can keep Cassell and Josh McDaniels, mmmmkay?

jAZ	01-04-2009 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsfan88 (Post 5356870)

...I don't think it hurts one bit that Pioli's wife was born and still has family in the Wichita, Kan., area. From a lifestyle perspective, Kansas City might be a better fit for Pioli than even Cleveland.

I thought his FIL was Bill Parcells, what does he have to do with Wichita?

OnTheWarpath15

01-04-2009 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman (Post 5357178)

This.

And FTR, I've DeCosta's been on my radar since he was named the youngest (at the time) Director of College Scouting in the NFL, back in 2003. I had a hunch even then that he'd eventually get his shot - Newsome and Co. do a phenomenal job up there, and NFL teams notice and steal them, like Savage and TJ McCreight.

ArrowheadHawk

01-04-2009 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jAZ (Post 5357252)

I thought his FIL was Bill Parcells, what does he have to do with Wichita?

Did you read the thread?

See post 43.

ChiefsCountry

01-04-2009 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman (Post 5357178)

ChiefsCountry, Warpath and I, for instance, have talked about Eric DeCosta since Carl "resigned" (though I believe Warpath joined us a litte after).

Warpath was the one who got me hooked on DeCosta.

jAZ	01-04-2009 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief (Post 5356988)

Isn't that Bill Parcells daughter? Is Bill from Witchita?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SportsRacer (Post 5357001)

Yeah, he played linebacker at WSU back when they had a football program.

Nevermind! :thumb:

FRCDFED

01-04-2009 07:53 PM

Parcells' disciples have faired better as coaches than those of Belicheck. It would be nice if he and Parcells had a long chat over xmas dinner about coaching possibilities should Pioli take the GM position.