Per ESPN: Chiefs-Jets talks stall

[chiefqueen]

Looks like Carl is waiting to see if they fire him first.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2281478

Updated: Jan. 5, 2006, 1:35 PM ET
Sources: Chiefs-Jets talks over Edwards stalled


By Chris Mortensen
ESPN.com




Talks between the Chiefs and Jets over Herm Edwards leaving New York to become the Kansas City coach have stalled, according to league sources.
The compensation package that has been on the table involved the Chiefs sending fourth- and fifth-round draft picks to the Jets, perhaps splitting the choices over two years, but Chiefs president Carl Peterson has been reluctant to close a deal, the sources added.
Peterson's reluctance, the sources believe, is based on his sense that Edwards is no longer welcomed in New York by Jets owner Woody Johnson, who is reportedly tired over Edwards' status.
However, a league source added that Peterson's gamble could cost him because if Edwards is fired, the Chiefs would have competition among other teams who would be interested in the Jets coach.
As one other source said, the deal is "always a phone call away."
ESPN's Chris Mortensen is a regular contributor to Insider. He chats every Wednesday in The Show.

[irishjayhawk]

I think if Saunders wasn't a possiblity (which it seems he still is, but a long shot) people would be satisfied with Herm.

I had Herm on my #2 behind Saunders but ahead of Rivera and Ferenz both of whom tie and come behind Herm because of their lack of NFL experience. While, I think they both could be the next "Marvin Lewis" of sorts (young, energetic, motivational etc) I don't think that's necessarily what we need.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by kpic

Man these two are hilarious, instant classics……but gochiefs I think you might have too much time on your hands…..

I ripped it off the Jets board.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by gochiefs

Strange. This was the transcript I got:

“A Dramatization of the Herman Edwards Job Interview with KC”

Carl Peterson (GM and CEO of the Chiefs): Herm it is a pleasure to see you. Please come in.

Herman Edwards: It’s good to see you too. You know when I got your letter inviting me to this interview, I showed it Lia and told her, not everyone gets a letter. We got a letter. We have the right to interview for a head coaching job with the Chiefs.

CP: Hey, what happened to your suit?

HE: Oh…this? Yeah, it got a little torn. I parked outside the gate and hopped the fence.

CP: Why didn’t you just go to security guard?

HE: They ain’t going to break me down. I needed something to get fired up about. I like the inconvenience.

CP: Ummm…OK. Have a seat. Why don’t we talk a little bit about your philosophy on football?

HE: Hello? You play to win the game!

CP: What about relative to offense?

HE: Offense? Well, obviously, you need to score some points. But it’s not just scoring points. You need to score more points than the other team. Points are good. I like points…woo boy do I like points. But it’s not just points….it’s drives. Oh yeah….drives are big. A good drive is like a peanut. You know it takes some work to crack it and get it open, but when you finally taste that peanut, man it was all worth it. Yes sir, drives are good.

CP: Well, what do you think of the offense on this team?

HE: Oh yeah…you got some offense here! First of all, you got 10 at QB. We got a 10 in New York too. I like 10….10 is what I like in a QB. 10 makes some throws. And that’s what you have to be able to do at quarterback. You gotta make the throws. I really like that Priest too….that boy can run. And that is what we will do…run the ball. Yeah…I like to run.

CP: Well you must like the idea of having a guy like Larry Johnson too?

HE: Yeah, well if Priest needs a blow, we’ll see if we can get the kid into the game. But Priest is the man. He’s got 8035 rushing yards. We gotta get him 10,000 yards. He needs to run the ball. If he doesn’t get the ball on a consistent basis, he’s gonna get flustrated….and we don’t want that.

CP: What about Tony Gonzalez?

HE: Yes sir, I like that way that boy plays. Heck of a blocker….heck of a blocker.

CP: Blocker?

HE: Oh yeah…obviously, we gotta open up those lanes for Priest. I mean we know he can catch…we know that. But, you’ve got to stick with what you do…run the ball. You see it’s like getting on the bus. Some people get on the bus and go to the back. Some people get on the bus and ride in the front. Don't matter, as long as you're on the bus. Gonzalez will be on the bus.

CP: All right, let’s talk a little defense.

HE: Alright…my side of the ball! Defense is all about making stops. If you don’t stop the other team they are gonna score. And that’s not good. You got to get off the field. You stay on the field and it’s a problem.

CP: What kind of defensive front do you envision running here?

HE: Well, we can run a 3-4 or a 4-3. The important thing is that it adds up to 7. As long as you have 7 guys its good.

CP: Well, what about the secondary? You seem to prefer a cover-2 scheme.

HE: I did a lot of cover-2 in Tampa with Tony. We had lots of success with that in Tampa. Cover-2…boy do I love the cover-2. Heck of a coverage scheme…yes…it is a great one to run.

CP: Yeah, but it didn’t work out so good for you in New York.

HE: Well…it's like when you go to the prom, you rent your tuxedo, you get one of those big limousines and you feel pretty good. The next day, you come to school, you're driving a Volkswagen.

CP: Herm, I have no idea what you are talking about….

HE: That's the good part...it can get fixed. It's like you get a flat tire and you run on that little one you take out the back. Ya know...you're embarrassed because it's that little ugly one and you can't wait to get to the gas station...cause you can fix that tire. We'll get it fixed. It'll get fixed.

CP: Herm, I am really confused now…

HE: You just haven’t tried the Kool-Aid yet. I’m not pouring any poison into that Kool-Aid, so you’ve got to drink some.

CP: OK, Herm I think this interview is over.

HE: Hold on now…we haven’t talked about black cats or the dogcatcher yet. No, I am not done by a long shot…

CP: Time to leave, Herm.

HE: The one thing I do know, I can't play. I do know that. I cannot play, I promise you that. I don't even want to play because I know I couldn't play good enough to help them. But I'll do everything else I can do to help them, and then they have got to go play.

CP: Get the hell out of here…

HE: All of a sudden, someone got flustrated. Did I ever tell you about how I used to try and catch chickens?

CP: Security! Security!!!

[tk13]

Holy crap I didn't read that transcript. That's the funniest thing I've ever read. I'm laughing so hard my eyes are watering... I lost it when he talked about Gonzalez getting on the bus, that's great.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by tk13

Holy crap I didn't read that transcript. That's the funniest thing I've ever read. I'm laughing so hard my eyes are watering... I lost it when he talked about Gonzalez getting on the bus, that's great.

Almost all of those are excerpts from his press conferences...the last bit is when he talked about defending Vick being like chasing a chicken. Then he apologizes for calling Vick a chicken.