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

[Quesadilla Joe]

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

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.

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.

[CaliforniaChief]

Fortunately, I'm of the belief that after Geno runs his 40, does his interviews, and has his pro-day, that there would be no doubt, even to the Te'o lovers, that he's the man.

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Just stop already.

All it does is get people riled up.

Ignore the idiots.

Oh yea I know.....I'll bet 810 purposely puts the idiots on air for a good laugh.

[BossChief]

You know what I would be happy with (if we don't hire Bill Cowher)

Polian and Arians as a GM/HC combo.

Polian would draft him and AriNs has a nice record of developing qbs and has a background in Pittsburgh and Baltimore to chose his assistants from.

[FlaChief58]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

Here's a sampling of the stupidity of Chiefs fans taken from comments under the Chiefs' last FB post:

"I say no to geno smith i say we take teo in the 1st and then the qb from kansas state in the 2nd round cuz we now need a milb to"

"We have cap space most in Nfl..We have lots draft pics..Let get Mark Sanchez he needs new scenery.Re sign Dwayne Bowe .We have tAlent to beSt anyone.Let get Brian Billick..We will rise"

"1st round we need running back Monte Ball from Wisconsin, we need to keep our running game stout. Charles is not getting younger . we can get a quality QB in the 2nd round or go after A Smith and Kirk Cousins. We have a stout defense if it isn't broke don't fix it . Now the REAL need GM and COACH !!!!!!!!! GET'EM OUT !!!!!!!"

"Do any of you really think that a high draft pick is really going to fix the problems that they have. What we need is a proven QB, move Crennel to D coord. and trade away the draft picks for offensive linemen and recievers."

"They don't need qb use cassel fire offensive coaching, keep Romeo with defense draft Te'o problems solved playoffs nuff said"

Does it hurt to be this ****ing stupid?

[TribalElder]

If we get Kelly & Polian then they turn around and draft Geno first round I'm buying season tickets immediately. No more ****ing around if this goes down.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

Fortunately, I'm of the belief that after Geno runs his 40, does his interviews, and has his pro-day, that there would be no doubt, even to the Te'o lovers, that he's the man.

QB usually do rise and LB's usually drop during pre-draft workouts etc.

I imagine Smith with be top 5 and Wilson will be top 10 before the draft hits.


hell ... maybe even Glennon shoots up.

Bray has character issues so his draft stock will depend a lot on that.

[Hootie]

Only the 2012 chiefs could lose a game like today that they totally dominate!!! Thanks for Geno, Scott!!!

[milkman]

Originally Posted by BossChief

You know what I would be happy with (if we don't hire Bill Cowher)

Polian and Arians as a GM/HC combo.

Polian would draft him and AriNs has a nice record of developing qbs and has a background in Pittsburgh and Baltimore to chose his assistants from.

You've been hanging around the morons, haven't you?

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by milkman

You've been hanging around the morons, haven't you?

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by milkman

You've been hanging around the morons, haven't you?

I just think the next three years that our #1 priority is drafting and developing our franchise quarterback. There are worse options that Arians and Polian.

[Bewbies]

Originally Posted by BossChief

I just think the next three years that our #1 priority is drafting and developing our franchise quarterback. There are worse options that Arians and Polian.

I know of one, but we'll fit them next Monday...

[milkman]

Originally Posted by BossChief

I just think the next three years that our #1 priority is drafting and developing our franchise quarterback. There are worse options that Arians and Polian.

And there are better options out there.

Polian is a bad choice.

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Age should absolutely matter for a team that's young. You want a GM that's going to be here 5+ years and a 70 year old does not provide that. How many 80 year old GMs are there?

This organization needs stability. It needs guys that are going to be in place for a while after the debacle that has been the last 4 years.

You're right. But polian could help us get back on track and Clark and him could find a good young GM while they build kc back up

[milkman]

Originally Posted by dtchiefs4life

You're right. But polian could help us get back on track and Clark and him could find a good young GM while they build kc back up

The problem is that, as already has been pointed out, Bill Polian is going to be bringing in Chris Polian to take over when he retires.

You hire Bill Polian, you are hiring a package deal.

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by milkman

The problem is that, as already has been pointed out, Bill Polian is going to be bringing in Chris Polian to take over when he retires.

You hire Bill Polian, you are hiring a package deal.

Maybe not well see