Clark Judge: Reports out of Big Apple bogus on Edwards to K.C.

booger · 01-04-2006, 08:22 PM

Reports out of Big Apple bogus on Edwards to K.C.
By Clark Judge

Let me make this quick: Kansas City president Carl Peterson is not in New York. He's not negotiating to make a deal for Jets' coach Herman Edwards. And he hasn't asked for permission to speak to Edwards.

Herman Edwards has two years left on his Jets contract. (Getty Images)
In fact, Edwards isn't on the Chiefs' radar. Not yet.

He might if he was out of his contract, and that's what this whole Herman Edwards-to-Kansas City uproar is about. Herman Edwards' contract.

There are indications that Edwards, who has two years left on his deal, wants an extension the Jets aren't willing to grant. That, in turn, forced the Jets to think long and hard about Edwards' future, and everywhere you turn you hear that he may be finished with the club.

I'm not sure what that means. Are the Jets firing him? Are the two sides reaching a settlement? What?

All I know is that there's no end to these stories about Edwards going to Kansas City -- provided, of course, the Jets gain something in return. But they're dealing with the wrong people.

Kansas City surrendered second- and third-round draft picks for Dick Vermeil and a first-rounder for quarterback Trent Green, and they're out of that business. WFAN radio in New York reported Wednesday said that the two sides were negotiating, but sources in Kansas City insisted that wasn't true.

That's not to say that Peterson hasn't spoken to Jets' GM Terry Bradway. In fact, Bradway said the two had a conversation earlier this week but didn't indicate what it was about.

Peterson IS talking, but it's to prospective candidates in other parts of the country. He already spoke with Chiefs' offensive coordinator Al Saunders and now has started to address others on the list -- and, no, Herman Edwards is not one of them.

All I know is that all these reports of the Chiefs pursuing Edwards emanate from New York, not Kansas City -- and it sure looks like the work of a club preparing to move on without its head coach.

I saw the same thing happen in San Francisco in 2002 when coach Steve Mariucci's name was linked to a myriad of openings. San Francisco owner John York tired of hearing it and resolved to end it. So after Mariucci led the 49ers to a division title and led them to the divisional round of the playoffs, York fired him.

The 49ers haven't had a winning season since.

I don't know what the Jets do, but it appears as if they've lost interest in holding on to Edwards and want Kansas City to make a move it's not ready to make. Edwards insists he will be the Jets' coach next year, but you can understand where he's coming from, too. He looks at the future and doesn't like what he sees. And what he sees is a team that is a mess; a team in need of a serious makeover.

So the two are stuck. And the Jets want Kansas City to bail them out. Good luck.

http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9144117

Bootlegged · 01-04-2006, 08:25 PM

It's a beaut, Clark, a beuat! God let this be true.. NO DRAFT PICKS for a mediocre coach.

tomahawk kid · 01-04-2006, 08:26 PM

Sounds exactly like what Bob Moore told 610 this afternoon.

I wonder if Moore is selling a smoke screen and Judge foolishly bit or Carl's really not talking to the Jets........

Both local sports talk stations reported that the Chiefs and the Jets were close to a deal and had "verified with multiple sources", not that it means much.

Hoover · 01-04-2006, 08:26 PM

Yeah thats like a 1000% better stad at the story Nick the Hack was trying to write

Frazod · 01-04-2006, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lattimer

It's a beaut, Clark, a beuat! God let this be true.. NO DRAFT PICKS for a mediocre coach.

What he said.

JBucc · 01-04-2006, 08:27 PM

I'm just gonna sit back and see what happens and not believe anyone

beavis · 01-04-2006, 08:30 PM

I'm starting to get a bad feeling... like maybe our next coach is going to be named Fassel.

jiveturkey · 01-04-2006, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beavis

I'm starting to get a bad feeling... like maybe our next coach is going to be named Fassel.

You and your bad feeling need to keep to yourselves.

Thig Lyfe · 01-04-2006, 08:34 PM

What? You mean John Goodman is still alive?

VonneMarie · 01-04-2006, 08:35 PM

I don't even care any more...

Hurry up Carl! Either bring back Saunders or hire Butch Davis.

Bootlegged · 01-04-2006, 08:35 PM

This will be funny if the AP got ANOTHER story wrong...

Nice 24 hours guys.

DTLB58 · 01-04-2006, 08:36 PM

FWIW, ESPN news has on their bottom line that the Jets and Chiefs are in talks for Herm.

At least it's what I would consider a relaible source.

Bootlegged · 01-04-2006, 08:37 PM

Why do we always have these off-season dramas?

B2chiefsfan · 01-04-2006, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VonneMarie

I don't even care any more...

Hurry up Carl! Either bring back Saunders or hire Butch Davis.

Bite your tongue!!!!

FringeNC · 01-04-2006, 08:45 PM

maybe we can get a draft pick for taking Edwards off the Jets' hands - maybe for a fifth round pick, we'll assume his contract and extend it.

01-04-2006, 08:22 PM
booger Don't Tug on Superman's Cape Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: clear out in the sticks Casino cash: $1218550	Clark Judge: Reports out of Big Apple bogus on Edwards to K.C. Reports out of Big Apple bogus on Edwards to K.C. By Clark Judge Let me make this quick: Kansas City president Carl Peterson is not in New York. He's not negotiating to make a deal for Jets' coach Herman Edwards. And he hasn't asked for permission to speak to Edwards. Herman Edwards has two years left on his Jets contract. (Getty Images) In fact, Edwards isn't on the Chiefs' radar. Not yet. He might if he was out of his contract, and that's what this whole Herman Edwards-to-Kansas City uproar is about. Herman Edwards' contract. There are indications that Edwards, who has two years left on his deal, wants an extension the Jets aren't willing to grant. That, in turn, forced the Jets to think long and hard about Edwards' future, and everywhere you turn you hear that he may be finished with the club. I'm not sure what that means. Are the Jets firing him? Are the two sides reaching a settlement? What? All I know is that there's no end to these stories about Edwards going to Kansas City -- provided, of course, the Jets gain something in return. But they're dealing with the wrong people. Kansas City surrendered second- and third-round draft picks for Dick Vermeil and a first-rounder for quarterback Trent Green, and they're out of that business. WFAN radio in New York reported Wednesday said that the two sides were negotiating, but sources in Kansas City insisted that wasn't true. That's not to say that Peterson hasn't spoken to Jets' GM Terry Bradway. In fact, Bradway said the two had a conversation earlier this week but didn't indicate what it was about. Peterson IS talking, but it's to prospective candidates in other parts of the country. He already spoke with Chiefs' offensive coordinator Al Saunders and now has started to address others on the list -- and, no, Herman Edwards is not one of them. All I know is that all these reports of the Chiefs pursuing Edwards emanate from New York, not Kansas City -- and it sure looks like the work of a club preparing to move on without its head coach. I saw the same thing happen in San Francisco in 2002 when coach Steve Mariucci's name was linked to a myriad of openings. San Francisco owner John York tired of hearing it and resolved to end it. So after Mariucci led the 49ers to a division title and led them to the divisional round of the playoffs, York fired him. The 49ers haven't had a winning season since. I don't know what the Jets do, but it appears as if they've lost interest in holding on to Edwards and want Kansas City to make a move it's not ready to make. Edwards insists he will be the Jets' coach next year, but you can understand where he's coming from, too. He looks at the future and doesn't like what he sees. And what he sees is a team that is a mess; a team in need of a serious makeover. So the two are stuck. And the Jets want Kansas City to bail them out. Good luck. http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9144117
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tomahawk kid Drunk in the Neighborhood Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Beating the War Drums Casino cash: $10001837	Sounds exactly like what Bob Moore told 610 this afternoon. I wonder if Moore is selling a smoke screen and Judge foolishly bit or Carl's really not talking to the Jets........ Both local sports talk stations reported that the Chiefs and the Jets were close to a deal and had "verified with multiple sources", not that it means much.
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