briankaldenberg
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I don't think Haley liked Stanzi. I saw it in pre-season. Haley screamed at Stanzi the entire time. From the very little that I saw, Haley's body language toward Stanzi was very poor. I don't think Haley wanted to draft Stanzi, and he was going to try to get rid of him as soon as possible. There's an article about this very thing today: Did Todd Haley Purposely Bench Ricky Stanzi To Spite Scott Pioli? - SB Nation Kansas City
#1. With that said, Haley wasn't fired over this. No way. I think the 5-8 record combined with a "Yes" from a certain someone is what led to the firing right now. Firing Haley, without a "Yes" already is too big of a risk in my opinion. The firing was a window of opportunity that had to be seized right now. You don't want to risk Haley winning 2 of his final 3 and finishing 7-9 because that makes firing Haley very tough considering the injuries K.C. has sustained on offense.
Even if you're not totally seeing eye to eye... You don't fire Haley (who went 10-6 last year) at 5-8 unless you've got a very solid replacement already locked up and in the bag. The Chiefs already have their head coach. There is no real search right now even though there's the illusion of one.
So I think Haley's firing at 5-8 is the best evidence that Ferentz is gone.
#2 Matt Cassel. You don't get drafted into the NFL without playing a single meaningful down in college unless you can demonstrate some serious mechanics and talent. Probably still need to have an unquestionable work ethic and character. Cassel must have all of these. Then to add to the list he was educated at USC under Pete Carrol, and then did his post-grad for 4-years under Bill Belichick and the wings of Tom Brady. Matt Cassel has all the tools necessary to become a very, very good quarterback in the NFL. His 2010 stats are evidence.
#3 AFC West - I think the easiest division to win in the near term. Easier to win that division then it is to win the Legends division for sure. Michigan, Nebraska, Michigan State are all bringing in more talent that Iowa. Legends division is going to be a crap shoot the next few years.
#4 KC is loaded with talent. Charles at RB, Moeaki at TE, Bowe at WR, Cassel at QB. Talented young defense and proven d-coord in Romeo.
#5 A depressed fan base that's hungry for success. A fan base that will be easy to please and a mid-market football town. Kansas City isn't sexy or flashy. Ferentz will be able to handle the media there. He won't be expected to make the playoffs every year. He'll get a pretty long leash to get Kansas City turned around. It's a perfect NFL fit for Ferentz.
#6 Norm Parker retires
#7 We're going after JUCO QB. Why? Would someone transfer if Ferentz left....?
Everything lines up right this time. I think Ferentz and Pioli already have a handshake agreement, but it doesn't become public until after the bowl game. Which is the right thing to do.
#1. With that said, Haley wasn't fired over this. No way. I think the 5-8 record combined with a "Yes" from a certain someone is what led to the firing right now. Firing Haley, without a "Yes" already is too big of a risk in my opinion. The firing was a window of opportunity that had to be seized right now. You don't want to risk Haley winning 2 of his final 3 and finishing 7-9 because that makes firing Haley very tough considering the injuries K.C. has sustained on offense.
Even if you're not totally seeing eye to eye... You don't fire Haley (who went 10-6 last year) at 5-8 unless you've got a very solid replacement already locked up and in the bag. The Chiefs already have their head coach. There is no real search right now even though there's the illusion of one.
So I think Haley's firing at 5-8 is the best evidence that Ferentz is gone.
#2 Matt Cassel. You don't get drafted into the NFL without playing a single meaningful down in college unless you can demonstrate some serious mechanics and talent. Probably still need to have an unquestionable work ethic and character. Cassel must have all of these. Then to add to the list he was educated at USC under Pete Carrol, and then did his post-grad for 4-years under Bill Belichick and the wings of Tom Brady. Matt Cassel has all the tools necessary to become a very, very good quarterback in the NFL. His 2010 stats are evidence.
#3 AFC West - I think the easiest division to win in the near term. Easier to win that division then it is to win the Legends division for sure. Michigan, Nebraska, Michigan State are all bringing in more talent that Iowa. Legends division is going to be a crap shoot the next few years.
#4 KC is loaded with talent. Charles at RB, Moeaki at TE, Bowe at WR, Cassel at QB. Talented young defense and proven d-coord in Romeo.
#5 A depressed fan base that's hungry for success. A fan base that will be easy to please and a mid-market football town. Kansas City isn't sexy or flashy. Ferentz will be able to handle the media there. He won't be expected to make the playoffs every year. He'll get a pretty long leash to get Kansas City turned around. It's a perfect NFL fit for Ferentz.
#6 Norm Parker retires
#7 We're going after JUCO QB. Why? Would someone transfer if Ferentz left....?
Everything lines up right this time. I think Ferentz and Pioli already have a handshake agreement, but it doesn't become public until after the bowl game. Which is the right thing to do.
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