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Good morning! Today's Kansas City Chiefs news contains information on the new coaching staff, confirmation of a previously reported signing, and an (unofficial?) report of a player's intent to retire. Enjoy.
More than a month after being hired as the Chiefs' head coach, Romeo Crennel now has a full staff of assistants.
Crennel filled in the remaining blanks on his first organizational chart in Kansas City by promoting Nick Sirianni to wide-receivers coach and hiring Jack Bicknell Jr. as the offensive-line coach.
Sirianni was an offensive assistant for the Chiefs the last three seasons. Before joining the Chiefs, he was receivers coach for three seasons at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Chiefs Fill Out Staff With Receivers, Offensive-Line Coaches from KC Star
"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."
Below is a complete list of the Chiefs 2012 coaching staff.
Chiefs Finalize Coaching Staff For 2012 Season from The Mothership
Once Crennel was promoted and the interim tag removed, he was given complete authority to construct his coaching staff the way he saw fit. On Tuesday morning, Crennel announced his first coaching staff in Kansas City.
The final results include five new hires, one promotion and 10 retentions.
A Little More On Crennel's First Coaching Staff from The Mothership
The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Tuesday that the club has signed free agent defensive back Kyle McCarthy. He spent the last two seasons with the Denver Broncos, where he saw action in 12 games with four tackles (two solo) and three special teams stops.
Chiefs Sign DB Kyle McCarthy from The Mothership
Who do you think the Chiefs should make the starter? If you think it is someone not on the roster, please indicate who it should be in the comment section below. We will review the poll results Wednesday.
Poll: Kansas City Chiefs' QB from ESPN
With the NFL free agency period beginning next month, the Cowboys have some work to do. In this series, DallasCowboys.com takes a look at a number of the veterans who could wind up in Dallas. Today's featured player is Kansas City Chiefs tight end Leonard Pope.
FA Watch: Pope Could Fill Tight End Need from DallasCowboys.com
Recently, I received a mailbag question from David G. of Topeka, who asked if I think New England free-agent running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis would be a good fit in Kansas City.
Yes, David, I do. I could easily see The Law Firm practicing in Kansas City in 2012. The Chiefs will likely be looking for a running back to pair with Jamaal Charles, who is coming back from a torn ACL he suffered in Week 2. VeteranThomas Jones likely won't be brought back and while Jackie Battle likely could have a future in Kansas City, an upgrade may be needed.
Is Green-Ellis In The Chiefs' Future? from ESPN
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: My mouth waters if I'm a Chiefs fan. With all the talent around him (Dwayne Bowe's contract situation notwithstanding), and to play near the area of the country where he became a star? Heck yes, I go with him instead of Matt Cassel or Kyle Orton or Bill Kenney.
Who Would You Rather Have: Your QB Or RG3? from NFL.com
Gregg hasn't announced it yet, but he plans to retire after a long NFL career. He spent 11 seasons as a defensive lineman with the Baltimore Ravens. Gregg played his last year with the Kansas City Chiefs.
"It was nice to play closer to home," Gregg said of last season. "I probably spent more on tickets this year than I ever did in Baltimore because it was so close and people were coming up."
High Schools: Edmond North Retires Kelly Gregg's No. 71 Jersey from The Oklahoman
What Went Right: The defense ranked 11th overall, which says a lot about the execution and effort. The unit had to carry the team for the most part because the offense couldn't score. Crennel's ability to get so much out of so many players -- especially the linebacker group and cornerbacks Flowers and Brandon Carr-- shows you why he is so good at what he does.
Exit Interview: Chiefs Can't Wait to Get Three Injured Stars Back from NFL.com
0 recs | 20 comments
Gregg gone? Oh :(
NCarolina_Chief - February 15, 2012 via mobile
If The Law Firm comes to KC, what should we call our new RB Duo (Jamaal Charles and BenJarvus Green-Ellis)?
The Green Tomahawk - February 15, 2012
Speedy Jurisdiction
Helmets - February 15, 2012
That's wrecked.
Call the Hurt Line.
Ozarks - February 15, 2012
tell the opposing defense that you mean business.
reedeasy - February 15, 2012 via mobile
Green'd
bossmanham - February 15, 2012
You mean Green-Ellis'd?
Ochophosphate - February 15, 2012
I also like "Swift Justice"
Ochophosphate - February 15, 2012
law firm
Justifiable Homicide…….Backfield Justice…….Judge and Jury…..Laws of Execution…..Legally Speeding…..The Executioners
mnelson52 - February 16, 2012
Anyone know how Sirianni got along with Bowe?
Could go a ways in wanting Bowe to come back.
Helmets - February 15, 2012
far as I know he was very good at holding Bowe's iPod along with the clipboard he held for Haley
upamtn - February 15, 2012
Thanks Ups I wasn't sure what he did.
Helmets - February 15, 2012
So with Charles, Berry, Moeaki, Cassel; who are the Three Stars out of those four?:)
I know the three I pick, how about you.
BCRavenJHawkfan - February 15, 2012
Uh...
Cassel was a “star”? I sure missed that one.
kceefan64 - February 15, 2012
Well he is a Pro Bowl QB
KingChief - February 15, 2012
So was Derek Anderson
and oddly enough, when he was with Daboll.
Ochophosphate - February 15, 2012
I do agree with that NFL.com post
can you imagine RG3 on this team with all this talent around him that is also my dream draft pick for us this year!
kcchiefs2782 - February 15, 2012 via Android app
Hope for the best (RGIII)...
but, expect the worst (stick with Cassel).
Of course, there are a lot of teams out there with a much worse ‘worst.’
Don’t worry, though. Once we get all-pro talent at every other position (including defense and special teams) there will be nobody left to blame except our “pro bowl” QB. Then…maybe…we make a serious move in the draft for a legitimate franchise QB prospect.
Face Painter - February 15, 2012
Yup very true
kcchiefs2782 - February 15, 2012 via Android app
If they take care of most of their needs in FA which is possible since good talent has to be let go this year because of cap problems, then they could afford to trade up for RG3 or franchise Carr and use him in a trade with Rams to move up. I’ve never been one to give up a lot at draft time. I’ve usually wanted to trade down for more picks but after watching a little more closely the last few years, the teams that continuously go deep in the play offs all have elite QBs. We could make a run in the play offs with Cassel, if we put enough talent around him but not on a year to year basis. For our team to be elite again we must get a young franchise QB. I don’t think there is a better time than now while we have Zorn. If we can’t get RG3 then we should wait for our franchise QB because I don’t see another in the draft worthy of the tag this year.
mnelson52 - February 16, 2012
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