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La Canfora: NFL execs believe Polian will land in KC/Eagles eyeing Chip Kelly (https://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=267963)

La Canfora: NFL execs believe Polian will land in KC/Eagles eyeing Chip Kelly

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/ja...nfora/21445566

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Bill Polian expected to get consideration to run Chiefs

Longtime NFL executive Bill Polian will be exploring NFL options in 2013, sources said, and numerous NFL execs believe he could be with the Chiefs next month.

As previously reported, sources said Kansas City's embattled general manager Scott Pioli was offered a contract extension prior to the season but did not sign it, and Chiefs owner Clark Hunt is under intense pressure to retool the coaching staff and front office in 2013. Hunt is a private man and sensitive to criticism, according to many who have worked for him.

The 69-year-old Polian is vastly experienced and very hands on, brings immediate credibility and has a high profile that could provide a buffer for Hunt, who does not oversee the day-to-day operations. Polian has succeeded with numerous franchises and with perhaps six GM jobs opening up, this could be a year where several former executives get back in the game.

The Polians and Hunt could be a logical fit, with Polian filling a role similar to the one played by Carl Peterson in Kansas City from 1989-2008. Polian's son Chris, also a former Colts GM, could become involved in personnel with the Chiefs as well.

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The Philadelphia Eagles will consider Chip Kelly to replace Andy Reid, according to league sources, and multiple executives with rival teams anticipate Philadelphia making a heavy push to land the Oregon head coach.

As previously reported in the space, Kelly will be a hot NFL commodity, and with possible NCAA sanctions looming over Oregon, the noted offensive mind is expected to make the jump to the NFL. The Ducks finish out their season in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl against Kansas State on Jan. 3. The Eagles won't be the only team to contact Kelly, but league sources expect them to be among the first to try to interview him, and believe he could emerge as a quick favorite for the position. The attractiveness of the Eagles job, versus other potential opportunities on Kelly's plate, remains to be seen. Kelly turned down Tampa Bay last offseason after effectively agreeing to take the job, and it's not known how Philly's fluid quarterback situation and organizational structure might factor into his interest there.

Kelly is 45-7 in four years as head coach at Oregon, but has no NFL experience.

The Eagles have not looked to the college ranks for a head coach since hiring Dick Vermeil away from UCLA in 1976. Vermeil led the team to won one of its two Super Bowl appearances to date in his seven seasons with the team (1976-82).

Reid, whose 14-year tenure with the Eagles is believed to be coming to an end, is seeking to coach elsewhere in 2013, and is expected by those close to him to move on regardless of whether Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie wanted him to return.

If Polian can bring Kelly to KC, then it'll be worth it. As long as Chris isn't a total dumbass.

I really hope the Eagles don't get Kelly. They're always going after innovative hires and succeeding more often than not.

He should be on his death bed.

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Originally Posted by SNR (Post 9234482)

I really hope the Eagles don't get Kelly. They're always going after innovative hires and succeeding more often than not.

**** them. Come here and take the cushy job. It takes, like, 40 years for our fans and media to get angry.

Bill Polian's drafts in Indianapolis are far from impressive. I dont know.

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Originally Posted by KC kid (Post 9234730)

Bill Polian's drafts in Indianapolis are far from impressive. I dont know.

At least he is not afraid to draft a QB in the first though which is what we need.

He drafted Peyton Manning. Was that brilliant? Seemed obvious

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Originally Posted by KC kid (Post 9234730)

Bill Polian's drafts in Indianapolis are far from impressive. I dont know.

There aren't many teams that had better drafts from '98-2007.

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Originally Posted by KC kid (Post 9234848)

He drafted Peyton Manning. Was that brilliant? Seemed obvious

It wasn't at the time.

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Originally Posted by KC kid (Post 9234848)

He drafted Peyton Manning. Was that brilliant? Seemed obvious

I'm pretty sure Polian doesn't get all the credit for Manning. You have no idea who made the move lol. Quit it.

Dude from Indy on the radio last week said Polian and Pioli both trained at Auswitch. People hate working for Polian too. Chunt to hire another Nazi?

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Originally Posted by KC kid (Post 9234848)

He drafted Peyton Manning. Was that brilliant? Seemed obvious

He could have chosen Ryan Leaf over Peyton. Thats what the Chiefs would've done.

Giving credit to Polian for not being afraid to take a QB in the first, when that QB is Peyton Manning is like saying the guy who asked out Kate Upton had a lot of courage. It's ****ing Peyton Manning.

Polian is terrible.

I also think a guy like Matt Barkley would be a Polian pick.