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.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by BossChief

If Bill drafts Geno Smith and a few other good starters, Chris' job will be a manageable one. I am still of the opinion that all this team needs is a handful of players (including 2 qbs) and a good coaching staff to quickly turn things around and have sustained success. We have the pieces for a good pass rush, a couple good pieces in the secondary and a handful of good skill position players on o as well as a young, solid offensive line.

Chris' job will be to keep players in house and to hit a few singles anddoubles in the drafts.

Bill will draft Barkley, not Geo.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by milkman

And there are better options out there.

Polian is a bad choice.

maybe bit it also seems to be a "Clark" pick to me for GM for some reason.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Bill will draft Barkley, not Geo.

I love it when people post their opinion as if it were a fact.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

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"

Wow. You made this up...I hope right?

[AussieChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Bill will draft Barkley, not Geo.

You really think? Barkley dropping down boards like a rock.

[ROYC75]

Originally Posted by dtchiefs4life

Maybe not well see

Uh, yes he will.

[ROYC75]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Heard an interview with him a few months ago and he said how much he loved QBs that played 4 years, that come from a big school and play in a pro style offense.

That all screams Barkley.

Oh Lord, I hope not.

[ROYC75]

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"

Oh my .........

[CaliforniaChief]

Originally Posted by Chiefs Pantalones

Wow. You made this up...I hope right?

I'm offended. I would hope that people here would know that I couldn't come up with something like that. Nope, "Real True Fans of Johnson County" quotes.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by milkman

And there are better options out there.

Polian is a bad choice.

This happens to me quite a bit. I post a bunch of reasons I wouldn't shit on a hire and people think it is my top choice. Polian is about #3 on my list of hopeful GMs. To me, my top choice is to hire Bill Cowher as the hc FIRST and let him handling a GM/personnel guy he knows he can work with that has an eye for talent. Second would be Marc Ross because he has identified talent properly over the last few years, but I would be afraid he would want to change things too much and overlook some of the pieces we do have in place. He is also a big ? In other areas (signing players, hiring coaches etc) and might make a big mistake in those areas.

Polian has shown the propensity to identify good quarterbacks and to be pretty good at getting quality pieces to surround them and IMO that's what we need.

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.

That's a double edged sword. On one side he would be handing off (more than likely for at least 3 years) to Chris who has been underwhelming. On the other side, he would be motivated to set the team up so that his kid could succeed. For all we know, Chris has learned some valuable lessons through his failures and won't repeat them and be better for it.

Likely? Not really. Possible? Yes.

If this team drafts Geno and hires a quality coaching staff, it is set up for a quick turnaround.

[mcaj22]

yea Polian does the big school 4 year QB thing so a lot of you are going to hate ole Bill and his young dumb son Chris right out of the gate

Id honestly just rather Pioli **** it up another year than knowing we'd have 4 years of Polian and 4 more years of his rat **** idiot son

[mcaj22]

Originally Posted by BossChief

This happens to me quite a bit. I post a bunch of reasons I wouldn't shit on a hire and people think it is my top choice. Polian is about #3 on my list of hopeful GMs. To me, my top choice is to hire Bill Cowher as the hc FIRST and let him handling a GM/personnel guy he knows he can work with that has an eye for talent. Second would be Marc Ross because he has identified talent properly over the last few years, but I would be afraid he would want to change things too much and overlook some of the pieces we do have in place. He is also a big ? In other areas (signing players, hiring coaches etc) and might make a big mistake in those areas.

Polian has shown the propensity to identify good quarterbacks and to be pretty good at getting quality pieces to surround them and IMO that's what we need.

That's a double edged sword. On one side he would be handing off (more than likely for at least 3 years) to Chris who has been underwhelming. On the other side, he would be motivated to set the team up so that his kid could succeed. For all we know, Chris has learned some valuable lessons through his failures and won't repeat them and be better for it.

Likely? Not really. Possible? Yes.

If this team drafts Geno and hires a quality coaching staff, it is set up for a quick turnaround.

This is like saying Scott Pioli got humbled and learned valuable lessons of his time here for when he goes to another NFL team to do whatever

right. Chris Polian will draft crappy players, like he did in Indy. We will be ****ed for talent for years

[BigBeauford]

Geno Smith is a senior who is getting a degree in something other than parks and recreation or liberal arts study. Hopefully that means something.

[Hootie]

Originally Posted by qbsacker93

Geno Smith is a senior who is getting a degree in something other than parks and recreation or liberal arts study. Hopefully that means something.

he's a scholar and a perfectionist; it's well documented

he's also an absolute student of the game and is obsessed with film study

the dude is a no brainer

[KurtCobain]

Originally Posted by Capt Tasty Cheeks

he's a scholar and a perfectionist; it's well documented

he's also an absolute student of the game and is obsessed with film study

the dude is a no brainer

So what's the knock?