The **Official** 2012 NFL offseason thread

[CANTCME]

Bears fired GM Jerry Angelo, and Mike Martz resigned

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story...-angelo-duties

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story...ve-coordinator

[4eyed 86]

it's not the off season yet

[CANTCME]

Originally Posted by 4eyed 86

it's not the off season yet

for my team it is

[Tbag]

Too soon junior.




Offseason for my team too. But thank god our GM and Head Coach are gone. Plus we still have Bradford and the no. 2 overall pick. I miss "The greatest show on turf".

[NJ99GSX]

[4eyed 86]

Originally Posted by Tbag

Too soon junior.




Offseason for my team too. But thank god our GM and Head Coach are gone. Plus we still have Bradford and the no. 2 overall pick. I miss "The greatest show on turf".

and odds are that McDaniels is on his way to KC to be the OC

[4eyed 86]

Montee Ball returning to college, didnt see that coming

and it's really looking like McDaniels will be coming to KC as an OC

[Tbag]

Supposedly a decision is to be announced in the next 48 hours by Fisher...

Don't know If I want him or not...

[4eyed 86]

Originally Posted by Tbag

Supposedly a decision is to be announced in the next 48 hours by Fisher...

Don't know If I want him or not...

why wouldn't you??

would you rather have an unproven coach who may or may not succeed?? Fisher is gonna command respect the second he enters a locker room and his track record is pretty damned good

I really wish the Chiefs landed him but it looks like Crennel is gonna keep the job here

[Tbag]

Originally Posted by 4eyed 86

why wouldn't you??

would you rather have an unproven coach who may or may not succeed?? Fisher is gonna command respect the second he enters a locker room and his track record is pretty damned good

I really wish the Chiefs landed him but it looks like Crennel is gonna keep the job here

Oh I agree, he's a hell of a coach but some of the things he did at TN I didn't agree with. Regardless, most people are saying he'll probably end up at the Fins'.

Living in St. Louis or Miami? Hmmm.. I know what I'd choose.

[niu19]

“@JayGlazer: Bears promoting Mike Tice to offensive coordinator, putting him in charge of run game and pairing him w a passing game coach. Tice is OC tho”

[klonoa]

Raiders on the verge of signing new GM Reggie mckenzie from the packers.

[CANTCME]

Chiefs name Crennel Head Coach

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/74...-crennel-coach

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs made Romeo Crennel the permanent head coach on Monday after he led the floundering team to a pair of wins late in the season.

Crennel had been the interim coach and the leading candidate to replace Todd Haley, who was fired last month. He was scheduled to be introduced at an afternoon news conference.

"We are very excited to name Romeo the new head coach of the Chiefs," Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt said in a prepared statement. "In 30 years as a coach in the National Football League, Romeo has established an outstanding track record of success, and we believe his experience and proven ability make him the best person to help us reach our goal of consistently competing for championships."

Crennel, the former head coach of the Cleveland Browns, had been serving as defensive coordinator when general manager Scott Pioli made him the interim coach. He quickly united a disjointed locker room and instantly endeared himself to fans in Kansas City, leading a team that had been ransacked by injuries over Green Bay, the Packers' only loss this season.

Crennel's lone defeat came in overtime against Oakland, which knocked the Chiefs (7-9) from playoff contention. But he rallied his team to a season-ending victory over the Broncos, after which players spontaneously began to chant his name in the locker room in Denver.

"Romeo's vast experience and intelligence have helped him achieve success at the highest level," Pioli said. "The way in which he creates accountability and respect amongst the team creates a very productive work environment and will be critical in continuing to develop our young core of players."

Crennel was considered the front-runner to get the full-time job not only because of his work over the final three weeks of the season, but because of his calm demeanor and strong ties to Pioli, whom he worked with during his days running the New England Patriots defense.

"I have a deep appreciation for the vision that Clark Hunt has and his commitment to building a championship-caliber team," Crennel said. "I believe in the types of players that we are trying to win with and the identity we are trying to create."

Pioli also spoke to former Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher, Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin and former Jacksonville coach Jack Del Rio before settling on the in-house candidate.

"It is a rare opportunity to be a part of an organization like the Kansas City Chiefs with its storied history and passionate fans," Crennel said, "and I am eager to get to work and bring this franchise and our fans the success they deserve."

Crennel went 24-40 during four years in Cleveland, though the record is somewhat misleading.

He took over a suffering franchise short on talent and went 6-10 and 4-12 in his first two seasons, missing the playoffs each year. But his breakthrough came in 2007, when the Browns went 10-6 and fell just short of the playoffs, earning Crennel a two-year contract extension.

After falling back to 4-12, though, the affable Crennel was summarily fired.

He figures to have a much better chance of success in Kansas City, where Pioli has locked up several young players to long-term deals and continues to overhaul an aging roster.

The Chiefs should be the favorites to win the wide-open AFC West next year. They nearly claimed a second straight division crown despite losing several star players to season-ending injuries.

Tight end Tony Moeaki, All-Pro running back Jamaal Charles and Pro Bowl safety Eric Berry were lost to knee injuries by the second week of the season. Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Cassel joined them on injured reserve in Week 10 after he hurt his throwing hand in a game against Denver.

That left the team in the hands of journeyman Tyler Palko. The Chiefs claimed quarterback Kyle Orton off waivers from Denver, but he hurt his hand on the first pass he attempted against Chicago, and did not return until the final three weeks of the regular season.

By that time, Haley had been fired and Crennel had been given the reins.

"Throughout the year, we were all over a little bit. We came to a common ground over the last three weeks," said fullback Le'Ron McClain, who is a free agent but has said he hopes to return to the team next season. "We started doing good when Romeo stepped in."

Fisher reportedly spoke briefly with the Chiefs about the head coaching job, but he's expected to decide between St. Louis and Miami. Philbin also was linked to the job, and Del Rio's agent, Phil DePicciotto, had conversations with the Chiefs about the former Jaguars coach taking over.

Crennel will likely have to hire a defensive coordinator to replace himself, and also could be in the market for a new offensive coordinator.

The Chiefs struggled to move the ball under longtime assistant Bill Muir, who was in his first season as a coordinator. Muir has been contemplating retirement.

"Trying to put a staff together is a tough deal, because maybe the guys you want aren't available, so you have to look other places. You end up trying to do the best you can, getting the best guys you get," Crennel said. "You have to adapt and adjust as you go along."

[4eyed 86]

no surprise there

[4eyed 86]

Jeff Fisher to St. Louis

[CANTCME]

Originally Posted by 4eyed 86

Jeff Fisher to St. Louis

Bradford > who ever Miami has at QB... unless they're able to get RG3 in the draft

[4eyed 86]

Originally Posted by CANTCME

Bradford > who ever Miami has at QB... unless they're able to get RG3 in the draft

yep.. Looks like St. Louis is gonna go after Blackmon in the draft too.. nice pieces there

[SethP]

Originally Posted by 4eyed 86

yep.. Looks like St. Louis is gonna go after Blackmon in the draft too.. nice pieces there

Where have you seen that? From what I've heard, that's the least likely thing to happen. Most people I've seen have said Kalil, Claiborne or maybe even trade it.

[4eyed 86]

Originally Posted by SethP

Where have you seen that? From what I've heard, that's the least likely thing to happen. Most people I've seen have said Kalil, Claiborne or maybe even trade it.

a ton of mock drafts I've seen have them taking Blackmon if they don't trade it.. Bradford needs a weapon and it would be a great move..I've seen quite a few with kalil though too

unlike you in the cfb thread I'll actually provide a link or two instead of sayin I saw it on twitter

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...nalysis/page/3

http://www.opposingviews.com/i/sport...raft-picks-1-5


http://realsportshype.blogspot.com/2...ock-draft.html

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/1/9...rt-griffin-iii

[CANTCME]

Originally Posted by SethP

Most people I've seen have said Kalil,.

didn't they spend top 5 draft picks on OTs twice in the last couple of years? they've already giving up on those guys?

edit: my bad they took Saffold in the top of the 2nd

[4eyed 86]

Originally Posted by CANTCME

didn't they spend top 5 draft picks on OTs twice in the last couple of years? they've already giving up on those guys?

no

just one in smith iirc

[CANTCME]

Originally Posted by 4eyed 86

no

just one in smith iirc

my bad Saffold went with the first pick of the 2nd

[SethP]

I think they can get good WRs in free agency though. Kalil seems like the safer pick.

[Tbag]

Excited, but don't want to get my hopes up yet since my Rams have let me down every year since "the greatest show on turf".

I miss bagger boy and Marshall.

[4eyed 86]

Raiders going after Mike Tice

[4eyed 86]

Cam Newton not Matt Stafford gets Eli's pro bowl spot

[CANTCME]

Originally Posted by 4eyed 86

Raiders going after Mike Tice

I hope I get an invite to the party boat

[Blue_Convert]

Originally Posted by 4eyed 86

Cam Newton not Matt Stafford gets Eli's pro bowl spot

[CANTCME]

I got this from the Bucs message board

[Tbag]

Originally Posted by CANTCME

I got this from the Bucs message board

That dude has been making epic .gifs for years.

[4eyed 86]

jerry jones lol

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...s-and-cowboys/

[MySlow2002GT]

Originally Posted by 4eyed 86

Cam Newton not Matt Stafford gets Eli's pro bowl spot

Ratings are the only excuse for this nonsense.

[klonoa]

Originally Posted by 4eyed 86

Raiders going after Mike Tice

They just cancelled their interview with him thank god.

[GT35 STi]

Originally Posted by klonoa

They just cancelled their interview with him thank god.

Amen, thank God. I liked the move Chicago made by moving him to O.C.



Now would they fvcking resign Forte already

[NJ99GSX]

Originally Posted by 4eyed 86

jerry jones lol

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...s-and-cowboys/

Surprising. He usually sucks Romo's cock.

[4eyed 86]

Originally Posted by klonoa

They just cancelled their interview with him thank god.

looks like it's gonna be Dennis Allen now

[klonoa]

Originally Posted by 4eyed 86

looks like it's gonna be Dennis Allen now

Yeah, not too sure how I feel about that one, but I guess we gotta have faith in the new GM.

[NJ99GSX]

[CANTCME]

Deal almost done between Bucs and Greg Schiano (former Rutgers HC)

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/75...ch-sources-say

[4eyed 86]

Originally Posted by CANTCME

Deal almost done between Bucs and Greg Schiano (former Rutgers HC)

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/75...ch-sources-say

don't know about that hire

and word out of Arrowhead is that it's so hard to find an OC here bc nobody wants to work with Cassel and Pioli is getting a really bad reputation for being a terrible guy to work for