Weis to depart for Florida

WhiteShoeWillis · Jan 2, 2011

Charlie Weis’ time with the Chiefs won’t necessarily be remembered for the offensive revival he helped generate. His stint will be noted more for its brevity.

Weis, hired by Todd Haley as offensive coordinator just last winter, will leave the Chiefs after the season to take the same position at the University of Florida.

Weis will call the plays for the Chiefs in their final regular season game today against Oakland at Arrowhead Stadium and through the playoffs, which for Kansas City will begin next weekend.

There’s no doubting Weis’ impact, though. The Chiefs lead the NFL in rushing by more than 15 yards per game over the second-ranked Raiders and are ninth in total offense and 11th in scoring.

More importantly, Weis’ presence freed Haley to concentrate full-time on the traditional duties of a head coach. The Chiefs are 10-5 and last weekend clinched their first AFC West title since 2003.

As a result, Haley is a strong coach of the year candidate.

Haley doubled up as the offensive coordinator in 2009, his first season with the Chiefs, after firing Chan Gailey during the preseason.

Given the Chiefs’ success this season, it’s unlikely Haley would return to designing game plans and calling plays. Possible replacements include Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Greg Olson, who worked with Haley in 2003 when they were assistant coaches for the Chicago Bears, and Chiefs offensive aide Nick Sirianni.

Sirianni doesn’t have much coaching experience. He worked for five seasons in small college before joining the Chiefs last year. But Sirianni works with the quarterbacks on a daily basis and there are those in the organization who believe it is Sirianni and not necessarily Weis who deserves much of the credit for Matt Cassel’s rapid development.

Cassel has had a breakthrough season and, with 27 touchdown passes and five interceptions, is the fifth-rated passer in the league.

Weis’ quick departure from the Chiefs — along with the fact he’s leaving an NFL job for one in college — raises the issue of whether Weis and Haley are incompatible. The two once worked together with the New York Jets, with Weis as offensive coordinator and Haley as an offensive assistant trying to make a name for himself in the profession.

Weis later worked as offensive coordinator with New England and helped the Patriots win three Super Bowls. He was the head coach at Notre Dame for five seasons before being fired at the end of last season.

Weis addressed the issue last January after being hired by the Chiefs.

“That was the first issue we had to get settled,” Weis said. “Ten years ago, it might have been a different situation, but been there, done that, is really where I am in this stage of my career. I’m very, very happy to be in the position I’m in right now.

“In this situation right now, it’s Todd’s ship, and I just want to be there to help guide it. Our face-to-face meeting was very, very important to make sure we both felt comfortable, especially that he felt comfortable, being that he is the boss. I think this will be a simple transition.”
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http://www.kansascity.com/2011/01/01/2555314/its-official-chiefs-offensive.html

Interesting timing ...

JfaulkNYJ · Jan 2, 2011

good i heard rumors of him being dolphin's OC. i would fucking shoot my dick if that happened.

Johnny English · Jan 2, 2011

I heard it suggested that the reason for him taking this job is that assistant coaches don't get guaranteed money in the event of a lockout next year, so there are a number looking for college roles in order to ensure they get paid.

Vorrecht · Jan 2, 2011

Johnny English said: ↑

I heard it suggested that the reason for him taking this job is that assistant coaches don't get guaranteed money in the event of a lockout next year, so there are a number looking for college roles in order to ensure they get paid.
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Could mean Schotty becomes a head coach after this season?

Scoffaveli3 · Jan 2, 2011

Johnny English said: ↑

I heard it suggested that the reason for him taking this job is that assistant coaches don't get guaranteed money in the event of a lockout next year, so there are a number looking for college roles in order to ensure they get paid.
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That explains it then maybe. I didn't get why he would make a lateral move to a college

theBidet · Jan 3, 2011

Source: Coach Cowher and Dolphins not an easy fit

didn't really need a new thread since its still kinda rumor... so i thought i'd add it to this one

apparently its not looking good for the chin in miami... which is good news.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000...rce-coach-cowher-and-dolphins-not-an-easy-fit

jets_fan_in_fishtown · Jan 3, 2011

woohoo....

maybe he can do something with this bum brantley. what a disappointment.

this town hasn't been the same since tebow left

Makia · Jan 17, 2011

Was working with Todd Haley that bad?

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