Jack Del Rio/Jeff Fisher — 32/1. Two coaches who have a history of building successful, hard-nosed defensive programs. The Chiefs already have a defense; they just don't have an identity. Both would be better fits in Miami and, in Fisher's case, Jacksonville. Each can be as volatile as Haley, which could be an issue for the buttoned-up Chiefs.
Bill Cowher — 100/1. It's a storied program with family ownership. On its face, that sounds a bit like the Steelers. The problem is that Cowher has had chances in each of the past few seasons, but like Tony Dungy, he doesn't seem to mind having a life and an off-season again.
Jim Zorn — 50/1. The current quarterbacks coach for the Chiefs had a 12-20 record as the Washington Redskins' head coach. At 58, he looks the part, and image clearly counts for something with the front office. But wins count more to the fans, and they ultimately buy tickets.
Tony Sparano — 1,000/1. It would be delightful to see the angry mustache of Sparano roaming the sidelines. And now that he's free from a frisky Miami Dolphins team, which shockingly seems better than the Chiefs, he could be called in for an interview. "Could" is the operative word here. You "could" also be called in for an interview.
Eric Mangini — 40/1. There is a shared history with the Patriots, but Mangini's 33-47 record as head coach of the Jets and Browns suggests that he doesn't deserve a third chance to steer a team's destiny.
Dick Vermeil — 50/1. If Bill Snyder can return, why not Vermeil? Frankly, it would be nice to see a coach show some emotion on the sidelines for a change.
Kirk Ferentz — 40/1. With his son heading into his senior year and an adoring fanbase in Iowa City, it's much more attractive to be on the side of the equation where you're feeding players into the league, rather than being judged on how they perform.
15/1 — Josh McDaniels. It's hard to overlook an 11-17 record as the Broncos' head coach, but is there a hiring that would stick more in the craw of Todd Haley than the man who found himself snubbed for an end-of-game handshake? He clearly believes in the same concept of character and molding a team as Chiefs' general manager Scott Pioli (witness the treatment of Brandon Marshall at the end of the 2009 season), and the media believe that he's ready to be hired away from the hell that is the St. Louis Rams. McDaniel's sweatshirts might be coming to town.
5/2 — Romeo Crennel. The interim head coach could get a second shot at leading a team. His initial stint at the helm of the Cleveland Browns didn't go so well (24-40), although doesn't that sound like another coach that Pioli worked with (Belichick was 36-44)? An injury-ravaged defense has shown flashes of brilliance this season, and Crennel clearly has the respect of the players. He understands what would be expected of the new head coach of the Chiefs and has three games, two within the division, to audition for the job.
Who are you putting your chips on to replace Haley?
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Re; Ferentz
Adoring fans in Iowa City? Adore the Hawkeyes, yes indeed! Adore Ferentz? That's another matter altogether. There are more than a few who think $3.8 MM/year should buy more than a .592 record and ho-hum offense.
If josh mcdaniels is picked, you can count me out. I wouldnt even watch the chiefs on tv with him as coach. He hasnt done much with rams this year! What a dud... Clark do all kc a favor and can pioli too. Hes more to blame for this teams woes than todd haley. Bring back marty and son if you want a young coach go for the guy who just made your defence look bad. I say hire martys boy! Can pioli please!
He can't get Cower, or Dungey. Even if he did, they wouldn't be able to duplicate their previous records because Kansas City doesn't have the same personell that Pittsburgh and Indianopolis has.
If they could get Schotenheimer to be GM, things might change because he knows who to use for head coach, Offensive and Defensive Coordinator.
I thought Al Saunders would get a chance after Vermeil quit, but that didn't happen. I would still use Marty as an advisor on the direction Kansas City should take with everything.
Why isn't Gruden on this list? Granted, he's 100 to 1, but still, he should be called at least.
Nobody wants to come to work for a team that has:
- an owner that refuses to spend money (40 million under the cap, even the Royals wouldn't be cocky enough to do that if there was a cap in baseball)
- a GM that has an ego problem and is improperly credited with New England's success (Belichick is the GM up there)
- a fanbase that claims to be dedicated yet leaves Arrowhead half empty or sells their tickets to the other team's fans (Pittsburgh game). Just because you bought a bunch of Chiefs paraphernalia at Walmart doesn't make your fanbase hardcore.
Aren't we sure Cowher is out of the caoching biz?
If so, just go ahead and scratch him off your wish list.
That said, Jeff Fischer is the best choice, provided he's willing.
Jim Zorn and Dick Vermeil both at 50 to 1.....when one is on the current staff and the other retired for six years or so? Zorn should be 25-1 and Vermeil 150-1 at best, but certainly not both at the same odds. Bookeeper sounds a little fishy.
Clark Hunt holds the "ace" in the next hire. Not GM Pioli.
ClarK likes old school football, no wonder, growing up around his dad, and has often stated he likes the way Pittsburg runs things. My guess he goes traditional, with a Cowher, Fisher, Gruden, or Dungy hire. Our GM must humble himself and take a step back from the power trip, for the sake of the team and fans. Lets hope.
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