Highlights Of The Kansas City Chiefs 2012 Coaching Staff

by Joel Thorman on Feb 14, 2012 1:00 PM CST

A few points of interest on the Kansas City Chiefs 2012 coaching staff that was just announcing, starting with Romeo Crennel's quote:

"We were able to add a handful of strong additions to an already talented group of coaches, and I am excited to get started," said Crennel. "I am looking forward to sitting down as a staff, evaluating what we have, what we need, and moving forward towards the 2012 season."

And a bunch of short observations of the Chiefs new staff...

The Chiefs did not retain three coaches: Pat Perles (assistant offensive line), Richie Anderson (receivers) and Steve Hoffman (special teams).

One Chiefs coach retired: Bill Muir (offensive coordinator/offensive line).

The Chiefs hired five new coaches: Brian Daboll (offensive coordinator), Jack Bicknell Jr. (offensive line), Jim Bob Cooter (offensive quality control), Tom McMahon (special teams) and Derius Swinton (special teams quality control).

One coach received a promotion: Nick Sirianni went from offensive quality control to receivers coach.

Romeo Crennel is the defensive coordinator in name, too. We were wondering at one point if Crennel would have a defensive coordinator in name, even though we knew he'd really be running the defense.

The new coaches came from the Dolphins, Giants, Colts and Rams. Quite the variety.

Jim Zorn is returning. There was talk that Zorn could be leaving the Chiefs if he didn't get the offensive coordinator job -- he didn't -- but that's apparently not the case. Zorn is listed among the returning Chiefs coaches. The team reportedly denied him an opportunity to interview for a lateral move with the Chicago Bears.

Emmitt Thomas is also returning. There were some brief rumors that he was in play for the Raiders defensive coordinator job but he's sticking around, which is a good thing in my opinion.

Google isn't Jim Bob Cooter's friend. When your team hires a new coach, you Google him to see what he's about. Do that with Jim Bob Cooter and you can see more questions are raised than answers.

Another thing I've seen popping up from fans: Jim Bob Cooter was with the Colts. Peyton Manning was with the Colts. Thus, Peyton Manning is coming to the Chiefs. Hey, if it means Manning will be a Chief, I'm not gonna point out the faulty logic with that.

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Comments

Overall

I’m alright with this staff.

My number one concerns were retaining Crennel as the HC/DC, making little to no changes to the defensive coaching staff, and making some drastic changes on the offensive level.

I’m ok with the Daboll hire, but don’t like the Bicknell hire. Bicknell’s OL work for NYG leaves something to be desired. The Jim Bob hire is freaking hilarious. Jim Bob Cooter, the Tennessee legend who in 2006 was busted on a DUI with an underage girl and an open container, then in 2009 was caught climbing into an apartment window and climbing in bed with a random woman. Welcome to KC, a classy, classy city Mr. Cooter.

I’m good with the Sirianni promotion. I also like the McMahon hire. Overall, the coaching changes are acceptable. Daboll has a lot to prove, but I like his self proclaimed aggressive approach. We need an attack instinct on this O.

Now, bring on Free Agency.

Tomahawk29 - February 14, 2012 reply

I'm okay with Daboll cause I think he has something to prove coming over from a crappy Dolphins offense.....

That said, he was working with Matt Moore at QB in Miami and I’m not sure Matt Cassel is much of an upgrade.

BigRedChief - February 14, 2012 reply

All this over a little Cooter?

BigRedChief - February 14, 2012 reply

I guess cooter wasn't satisfied with digits to start, went all in

niageriannit1 - February 14, 2012 reply

I would find it difficult

as a player to take a guy named Jim Bob Cooter (Coach Cooter) serious anyway. I wouldn’t hire him just because of his name.

griffey2 - February 14, 2012 reply

how could we forget

Dick Curl.

best.name.ever.

cheapham - February 14, 2012 via Android app reply

Coaches have stupid nicknames all the time that the players give them...

that would be a horrible reason not to hire someone.

You base it off ability, not what there name is. It’s football, there is plenty of room for Jim Bob’s in football. You might not hire him as CEO or elect him as President, but he can coach your football team in a grunt role.

Come on man.

Chief-blinders-on - February 14, 2012 reply

Is that you, Tristan?

Brsrkr - February 14, 2012 reply

At least his name isn't Harry Cooter.

Tomahawk29 - February 14, 2012 reply

RAC is most definitely the highlight of the staff.

He is like the commander with tons of combat experience. What does every successful commender need? They need a few great officers to carry the message and keep the ship afloat. I’m looking at you Derrick Johnson and Eric Berry.

fishhooks - February 14, 2012 reply

So Manning might be chasing Cooter to KC?

Tarkus - February 14, 2012 reply

KC Cooter > Indy Cooter

BigRedChief - February 14, 2012 reply

Where's Todd Haley

Under the “not retained” list?

NJChieffan16 - February 14, 2012 via mobile reply

Who?

BigRedChief - February 14, 2012 reply

That's a much older list.

Tarkus - February 14, 2012 reply

tell me if my theory is crazy or not

the chiefs are waiting for the peyton manning situation to get resolved, which looks like he is going to be released and available , before they resign any free agent and spend big money.

niageriannit1 - February 14, 2012 reply

Your theory

has been proclaimed for going on 3 weeks now.

Chief Willie Wildcat - February 14, 2012 reply

yeah but what do u think

niageriannit1 - February 14, 2012 reply

The Chiefs should have absolutely NO interest in Manning

Dagda - February 14, 2012 reply

but I should have read more before I commented

my apologies. The Chiefs have nearly $63 million in cap space including what they carried over from 2011. There should be NO issues with signing Carr and Bowe before they know what’s going on with Manning.

Chief Willie Wildcat - February 14, 2012 reply