"I think Romeo, I'm not sure if he's stated it publicly, but I get the sense that Romeo wants to be the coordinator on defense and that that'll happen," Chiefs GM Scott Pioli said on Sirius XM NFL Radio from the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. "I don't know if he's made the absolute final decision but I'm pretty sure that's the way he wants to go."
This is really the first confirmation that Romeo will actually be the coordinator as well. (And I think a lot of people assumed this when he said he'd call the defensive plays.)
On the one hand, I think this is the right move and I'm on board with it. I'd do the same thing. The defense is the bright spot on the team and I don't want to tinker with that too much.
On the other hand, it's hard to forget all the things the Chiefs used to say about a head coach calling the plays. Remember Todd Haley giving play calling duties to Charlie Weis in 2010 and how that allowed him to "be the head coach"? And how most agreed with him? Is it different now? I'm not saying I disagree with Romeo running the defense. It's just an interesting situation when you compare the two.
There are a few interesting nuggets in Pioli's interview that we'll highlight tomorrow. (No, he didn't announce an offensive coordinator.)
I like that Pioli acts like he doesn't know for sure.
Yeah. Bullshit.
Scott B. - January 25, 2012
Yeah that was weird
He’s made the point a few times that Crennel picks his own staff. Maybe he’s sensitive to people thinking he makes those decisions.
Joel Thorman - January 25, 2012
If that man is not sensitive to perception right now
He never will be
mushin - January 25, 2012 via mobile
what, suddenly he cares what people think?
that in itself would be the surprise :-)
upamtn - January 25, 2012
Be careful what you say...
Your office may be bugged. And your cell phone, too.
Scott B. - January 25, 2012
oh, no worries, Scott ... whatever I say can only be used for "entertainment purposes"
upamtn - January 25, 2012
ups i hear u are moving on up
niageriannit1 - January 25, 2012
to the east side?
Tarkus - January 25, 2012
What do you think the percentage of the people on AP
That get that joke? Just curious.
mushin - January 25, 2012 via mobile
100%
of the people who count. :)
Tarkus - January 25, 2012
I did. Is that bad?
Scott B. - January 25, 2012
nah, just means yer old like me ;-)
upamtn - January 25, 2012
With age comes wisdom...is what they say.
I’m still waiting.
Scott B. - January 25, 2012
me too, I just wait more slowly these days
upamtn - January 25, 2012
Yeah, I do EVERYTHING more slowly these days.
And half the time, it STILL hurts the next morning.
Scott B. - January 25, 2012
+55 and over
upamtn - January 25, 2012
Only upper 40's...you mean it gets worse?
Scott B. - January 25, 2012
How come the old guys are the only ones up late?
Buck'O - January 25, 2012
We're actually up early.
Tarkus - January 25, 2012
oh yeah?
WTF is my problem?
Buck'O - January 25, 2012
you have several ...
any one in particular we should worry about more than others?
upamtn - January 25, 2012
I still kinda like Scott Pioli
;)
Buck'O - January 25, 2012
ok, now I'm worried about you
upamtn - January 25, 2012
I'll get better
Buck'O - January 25, 2012
every day above ground is a GOOD day
upamtn - January 25, 2012
Keep reminding me of that
I’m wearing my nuts for earings after today, but you’re right.
Buck'O - January 25, 2012
TMI Buck ... way way TMI
upamtn - January 25, 2012
Lol
Yeah. Maybe so. I’ve had to be extraordinarily direct today. I suppose I haven’t shifted years just yet.
Buck'O - January 25, 2012
Because we're not getting laid.
Scott B. - January 25, 2012
hmmm
I can’t really think of a snappy comeback for that one
Buck'O - January 25, 2012
Sad deal, huh?
Scott B. - January 25, 2012
'tiz
Imma go drink some prune juice now
Buck'O - January 25, 2012
save me some fiber, k?
upamtn - January 25, 2012
Grats Ups....but be careful The Thorman's use phone taps ; )
Masons - January 25, 2012
thanks Masons
I no worried, I speak in code now .. aka gibberish
upamtn - January 25, 2012
hey why don't you just butt out, you don't run AP...get out of here
Lord help us, more power for The Man on the Silver mountain!!!
I didn’t think AP could afford you ; p
Masons - January 25, 2012
hey, I'm smarter than all of you put together ... HOMIE!
let’s just say I won’t make as much as Carr or Bowe or Cassel …
… or Warpaint, or the volunteer waterboy, or …
upamtn - January 25, 2012
u get a company car and expense acct right
niageriannit1 - January 25, 2012
if by that you mean a used Matchbox knockoff and a nickel ...
you got it
upamtn - January 25, 2012
We just check in at AP on our way to pee every two @#$@! hours
CurtMerzFan - January 28, 2012
All about the Jeffersons, baby :)
go_saleaumua - January 25, 2012
if i had one percent of ups money now i would be a wealthy man now
niageriannit1 - January 25, 2012
dude, I'm like penniless, seriously ... BUT ...
I’m wealthy in friends, that’s what really counts :-)
upamtn - January 25, 2012
God forbid
Scott Pioli not be the tyrant so many believe him to be.
cheapham - January 25, 2012
Sounds good to me.
I was worried what bringing in another DC would do.
Craiggotgame - January 25, 2012
Don't mind at all. This defense is a well oiled machine under RAC.
bossmanham - January 25, 2012 via mobile
You know your a Chiefs fan when...
your automatic reaction is, “it could work…”
quickly followed by, “God I hope so.”
mushin - January 25, 2012 via mobile
one MAJOR difference though ... Haley was a "puppy" still finding his way as HC
Romeo’s “been there, done that” … the “Old Dawg” has nothing to worry about on that part of it (he’ll delegate tasks, as he should, and allow his people to do what they have to do)
I no worried, I trust Crennel
upamtn - January 25, 2012
Your optimism has me feeling a little better, ups.
Very, very little…but, still.
Scott B. - January 25, 2012
If the offensive coordinator we hire is an experienced guy, he might call the offensive plays
and probably do the bulk of offensive gameplanning. I think Romeo can develop the defensive gameplan each week while managing head coaching duties. The trick will be clock and game management while the offense is on the field and Crennel wants to be over chatting with his defense.
PVChiefsfan - January 25, 2012
no doubt the OC will call offensive plays ... and the offensive gameplanning is the responsibility of the OC anyway
Romeo, if he needs to say something to the Defense, will either do it quickly or have someone else talk to them … he’ll have his head “in the game”
he’s done this before :-)
upamtn - January 25, 2012
Isn't that half the question though
Offense should be OC, but shoud defense be HC?
mushin - January 25, 2012 via mobile
given Romeo's football smarts AND experience, I just gonna trust him on this one
and there are some DC/HC guys out there, just as there are OC/HC
upamtn - January 25, 2012
were waiting for peyton manning to get released oc and qb all in one
niageriannit1 - January 25, 2012
Manning > Muir + Cassel
Scott B. - January 25, 2012
i'mokay with muir being the oline coach
niageriannit1 - January 25, 2012
i'm
niageriannit1 - January 25, 2012
Ok with it
I don’t think it’s a bad move. This makes sure the defense is ran the way he wants. I’m really hoping though that we bring in a proven OC that will allow him to not have to worry about the offense and he can continue to execute on defense.
CC-Chief - January 25, 2012
This is generally my feeling...
I’m not seriously worried about the Defense right now.
Our Offense? Yeah, I’m seriously worried there. No doubt.
Scott B. - January 25, 2012
I like this. Bringing in another DC could only cause confusion. We don’t need any of that.
Ncchief31 - January 25, 2012 via mobile
How many other HC's are also the OC or DC?
I seem to remember a few but maybe that has changed.
Wichita Chief - January 25, 2012
Sean Peyton did it all when the Saints won it all. I think Fraiser did it with the Vikings this past year. Can’t think of anyone else off the top of my head.
Crown Chief - January 25, 2012
Belichick, McCarthy.
Tarkus - January 25, 2012
Tebow?
mushin - January 25, 2012 via mobile
you're thinking of JC
upamtn - January 25, 2012
Nice.
Tarkus - January 25, 2012
What's Jamaal Charles got to do with it?
Scott B. - January 25, 2012
you must be really short
upamtn - January 25, 2012
Only on brains. And humor. And possibly a few other things that I won't go into detail about.
Scott B. - January 25, 2012
lol
thanks
Buck'O - January 25, 2012
(almost forgot) this post pleases me greatly, because at long last we can say we have some real ...
upamtn - January 25, 2012
Gnus.
Scott B. - January 25, 2012
me likey, now go get Calais Campbell so Crennel can reek utter devastation on the NFL...oh and resign Carr
Masons - January 25, 2012
Well
this is obviously just another example of what a cheap ass Clark Hunt is, he refuses to pay another coaches salary so he is making RAC do 2 jobs for the price of 1badassz1987 - January 25, 2012
sarcasm attempt fail
badassz1987 - January 25, 2012
as it should be, but if we lose thomas as some have stated, or gibbs....will be crushing
especially if freaking thomas goes to the raiders. no. just no. no chief hof player should be coaching for the raiders.
SDChief - January 25, 2012
...Where will Thomas go?
Who said he’s leaving?
go_saleaumua - January 25, 2012
big dan can u still play NT for kc
I working on joe phillips to come back and play NT to help out
niageriannit1 - January 25, 2012
Dig up Dan Williams while we're at it (although he'd fit better as a 3-4 end).
We need another body in there, to compete with Powe, Toribio (how is he still here??) and likely some draft pick.
I really like Kelly Gregg, but not as a starter—or as a backup. I think his time’s about up. Could take a look at coaching perhaps…
go_saleaumua - January 25, 2012
someone reported that they wouldnt be shocked if emmitt thomas ends up in oakland
a connection with their head coach or something
SDChief - January 26, 2012
someone=some media guy in oakland
SDChief - January 26, 2012
Hmm. They worked together with the Falcons....
Unless RAC names him coordinator (in name), he could leave for a promotion. Ass’t Head Coach maybe? That makes some sense I suppose.
Of course, it is Oakland—they could hire Dexter McCleon as secondary coach and I wouldn’t be surprised. Any skill that Dennis Allen had just got reduced by 10% as a consequence of his working conditions…
go_saleaumua - January 26, 2012
Well it is absolutely what I wanted
I hope I was right.
Now we need an OC, a QB, an Olineman or two, a #2 RB, ILB, DB depth
CorFueled - January 25, 2012
id like it if a special teams coach could be brought in for hoffman
SDChief - January 25, 2012
A stud NT would be nice
mushin - January 25, 2012 via mobile
shaun smith coming back
romeo will make him an all pro
niageriannit1 - January 25, 2012
hes not a nose tackle. he didnt play nose tackle in kc either.
SDChief - January 26, 2012
Not close to an All Pro either.
Tarkus - January 26, 2012
He's got balls though.
Or he goes and gets em.
Mr.Pibbs - January 26, 2012
Completely different situation from Haley
Haley had an OC named Chan Gailey until he fired him 2 weeks before the season and installed his own offense. Crennel taking the reigns immediately means no confusion and its already his defense.
I just hope he remebers he has to coach the whole team.
ChiefWarPaint - January 25, 2012
I'm sure Scott will remind him if he has to ... attention to detail, yanno?
upamtn - January 25, 2012
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Supersport - January 25, 2012
Late breaking news
In addition to his HC and DC duties, RC will be alternating in at NT.
Supersport - January 25, 2012
i heard the gleam getting a second interview in tampa
marty ball
niageriannit1 - January 25, 2012
u got a choice hue jackson or al saunders for oc which one do u take
or i would like to no who your other choice is
niageriannit1 - January 25, 2012
Hue has my vote
shotty - January 25, 2012
Same here
Buck'O - January 25, 2012
And tell him to bring Mike Bush along too
shotty - January 25, 2012
can we get Bush w/o Hue?
upamtn - January 25, 2012
Two birds is better than one Bush...or maybe not?
But I won’t complain if its just a Bush =) unless it involves the White House.
shotty - January 27, 2012
hue is the only one currently available.
And it would make sense for the Raiders to hold onto Al Saunders to keep the offense on track.
GenericBrand - January 25, 2012
Sorry I made the mistake of using "Raiders" and "make sense" in the same sentence.
GenericBrand - January 25, 2012
ha!
upamtn - January 25, 2012
The problem with Hue or Al remains the same
Matt Cassel is incapable of running the vertical offense.
neiowakcfan - January 26, 2012
sounds about right
I pretty much expected it. I hope he gets a good OC in the mix soon.
Buck'O - January 25, 2012
why haven't we heard a couple names in the press about oc and confirmed interviews with crennal
we need to have pioli and romeo followed if they go into a pizza joint for info
niageriannit1 - January 25, 2012
At least they're making a statement about it, as in Crennel is the guy calling the shots on D
rather than have the Head Coach play musical coordinators just to over ride them and call the plays himself anyway. Thanks Haley, don’t see myself missing that anymore.
shotty - January 25, 2012
yep been saying that about haley all year he was the oc not muir
niageriannit1 - January 25, 2012
This is odd
Its not like the Chiefs and definitely not like Pioli to blurt out something before the team makes it official.
GenericBrand - January 25, 2012
It's starting to look like Haley
was the one behind most of the paranoia at Arrowhead.
Tarkus - January 25, 2012
Yeah, things have definitely been less tight-lipped since he was fired.
MNchiefsfan - January 25, 2012
Or since being exposed?
Lightening up a bit to ease up on the media pressure. Even if the accusations weren’t true it could just be a PR move.
GenericBrand - January 25, 2012
Romeo's first press conference after being named interim HC
“Orton will start. Palko to third string”.
More than Haley ever said in all of his press conferences combined.
Maybe Pioli emulates his head coach and allows them to mold the team and their dealings more than we realize.
RememberDelaney37 - January 25, 2012 via mobile
Nah, like RD said...
It happened as soon as RAC took over.
MNchiefsfan - January 26, 2012
the next 12 months will be heavily scrutinized for sure
but I think it’s going to be interesting to see if this turns out to be true
Buck'O - January 25, 2012
or. they are making it appear that way. i hate to break it to haley haters. but the head coach has zero power compared to a gm like pioli
ive been around a gm like pioli, the head coach had about as much say as the lady working the front desk
SDChief - January 26, 2012
Maybe a good sign that whoever the OC is will be a solid, veteran, established offensive mind, able to handle one side of the ball on his own?
I’d like to think so.
RememberDelaney37 - January 25, 2012 via mobile
al saunders maybe
niageriannit1 - January 25, 2012
I'll take him. Where is he at right now???
RememberDelaney37 - January 25, 2012 via mobile
home
in bed
sleeping
upamtn - January 25, 2012
oc for the raiders but might be out soon
niageriannit1 - January 25, 2012
Do you guys know how to post videos to facebook?
Chiefshero - January 25, 2012
Arggg!!!
Bring on the draft already!!!!
Pacific Chief - January 26, 2012
I used to be a DC
then I took a HC to the knee
Chiefshero - January 26, 2012
Gimme Al...& that "O" line he had to work with...& a Hungry but Humble QB like Trent Green was...
KCChef - January 26, 2012
It's really simple...
Romeo calling defensive plays >>>>>>>> Muir/Zorn/Haley calling offensive plays
I would imagine calling the defense would be much less difficult than calling the offense. Plus, Romeo will have leaders on defense to help him out.
Falcon58 - January 26, 2012
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