Chiefs on verge of a deal with Andy Reid (merged)

[Carlota69]

I just saw it on his Facebook status...

UPDATE:

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter

Update from @mortreport: Cards visit with Andy Reid is off, Chiefs have not scheduled other visits with candidates, hoping to wrap deal Fri.

[Mother****erJones]

Poe's shown he can pass rush. Sign or draft another pass rushing DT

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Reaper16

Clark's odd approach of keeping a neutered Pioli on staff makes 10 times more sense if Clark would have to buyout multiple extended years of salary instead of just a single year.

Yep.

Something tells me we're talking about 2-3 years at $7M+ per.

[Thig Lyfe]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Eric Edholm ‏@Eric_Edholm

As I reported earlier this season, Scott Pioli DID sign extension this offseason, which might be hangup to why he's still with #Chiefs.

[Mother****erJones]

this all makes sense. Gota buyout 3 years not 1.

[ChiefMojo]

With Clark's timeframe of late January in making a decision on Pioli states to me he is working on a buyout/settlement with Pioli and at worst case he will just outright fire him then if he can't get anything worked out. It is apparent with the new power structure, Pioli is a dead man walking here and is not the #1 guy in charge anymore.

[Hoover]

Again, I tend to agree with how Clark is approaching this.

1. Clark clearly stated that he will not only select the next coach, but that the coach will report directly to him.
2. Clark has let it be known that Scott Pioli is on the hot seat and he is open to replacing him.
3. Clark is proving that he's going to be a hands on owner by agreeing to fly to meet coaches. This is a big change. I don't think this is "THE" formal interview, but instead a way for high profile coaching candidates to know that Clark is serious and KC has a lot to offer. As was stated earlier, Clark being a serious, smart, and likable guy is a huge advantage when compared to other owner. He's not Jerry Jones, but he's not Bill Bidwell wither. I would think that most strong HC candidates would prefer working with an owner like Hunt.
4. I bet Reid makes a formal visit to the Chiefs after his AZ trip. Clark may be braketing a top candidate by meeting him before and after another aggressive suitor.

Use that private jet Clark! And by the way, flying to Philly is a great way to prove that he's now the man in KC. In business and life if you want something go and get it. Never wait for it to come to you.

[Gravedigger]

How the hell can Pioli be extended, doesn't it have to be reported to the league office at which time it becomes public? I've always argued that the extension thing is pure bullshit because it makes no sense.

[rabblerouser]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

our offense scheme sucked

we almost completely abandon the screen,swing pass and running back wheel routes this year

Daboll...

Call a fly to Newsome, or a HB option from Hillis to Brady Quinn...they'll never expect that one.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

I still think that Hali,Poe,Powe,Houston is a viable 4-3 Dline

beef on the inside
speed on the outside

need CB,FS and LB

can rotate bigger DE for Houston and slide him outside on heavy packages.

Likewise, I've been advocating it for weeks now. I have to admit to a 4-3 bias, but I do think that our personnel fits a 4-3 perfectly.

Hali's getting older and his speed is diminishing, so he'll be less effective as a rushing OLB. That said, his strength seems to be better than ever so why couldn't he be a good power rusher off the right side? Houston is essentially the same size as Clemons but a better athlete, why not try him as an LDE? I think he'd be elite at it. Poe would be a monster as an under-tackle where he can use his unusual speed for his size to really collapse the pocket, especially with that beef from Powe alongside him.

I still think that DJ is a better SAM, but with this roster he would have to play the Mike.

I love this personnel for a 4-3 conversion. You'd need a couple of new OLBs but we need a new DE and one more ILB right now to begin with. So if you're replacing 2 guys off your front 7 in either scheme, why not move to the 4-3 right now?

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by dtchiefs4life

Poe's shown he can pass rush. Sign or draft another pass rushing DT

I think Tjax fits a 4-3 scheme better too.

if he takes a big cut in pay


we must find a FS though ... you can't play defense with 10 players and expect to be consistent

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

I still think that Hali,Poe,Powe,Houston is a viable 4-3 Dline

beef on the inside
speed on the outside

need CB,FS and LB

can rotate bigger DE for Houston and slide him outside on heavy packages.

Sign Dorsey at a discount and finally play that ****er where he was supposed to all along?

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by Driving Wheel

Daboll...

Call a fly to Newsome, or a HB option from Hillis to Brady Quinn...they'll never expect that one.

Watching Daboll was worse than watching Solari

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Likewise, I've been advocating it for weeks now. I have to admit to a 4-3 bias, but I do think that our personnel fits a 4-3 perfectly.

Hali's getting older and his speed is diminishing, so he'll be less effective as a rushing OLB. That said, his strength seems to be better than ever so why couldn't he be a good power rusher off the right side? Houston is essentially the same size as Clemons but a better athlete, why not try him as an LDE? I think he'd be elite at it. Poe would be a monster as an under-tackle where he can use his unusual speed for his size to really collapse the pocket, especially with that beef from Powe alongside him.

I still think that DJ is a better SAM, but with this roster he would have to play the Mike.

I love this personnel for a 4-3 conversion. You'd need a couple of new OLBs but we need a new DE and one more ILB right now to begin with. So if you're replacing 2 guys off your front 7 in either scheme, why not move to the 4-3 right now?

Spot on.

If Poe is ever going to be worth the pick, it's likely in this role. JMO.

[stonedstooge]

So as per your interview Chunt it's not about the money?

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

I think Tjax fits a 4-3 scheme better too.

if he takes a big cut in pay


we must find a FS though ... you can't play defense with 10 players and expect to be consistent

Eh, TJ is a 3-4 end. I don't see where he truly fits a 4-3. He doesn't have the first step or technique to be a decent DE in a 4-3 and he clearly doesn't have the bulk for a 3-4.

TJax is just a piece of crap. But I think he's at his least crappy in a 3-4.