Chiefs La Canfora: NFL execs believe Polian will land in KC/Eagles eyeing Chip Kelly - Page 2

Quesadilla Joe · 12-23-2012, 12:05 PM

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.

In58men · 12-23-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

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

I'd puke

aturnis · 12-23-2012, 01:18 PM

Polian would be epic fail...

**The Bad Guy** · 12-23-2012, 01:21 PM

You just can't hire a 70 year old GM. You need someone that's going to be here a long time. The turnover on this team and staff has been incredible over the last 4 years.

They need stability and they have to get this hire right.

Polian offers none of that.

htismaqe · 12-23-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

You just can't hire a 70 year old GM. You need someone that's going to be here a long time. The turnover on this team and staff has been incredible over the last 4 years.

They need stability and they have to get this hire right.

Polian offers none of that.

This.

**The Bad Guy** · 12-23-2012, 01:26 PM

Polian also sounds too much like Pioli. Both in name sake and attitude.

**** them both.

Chiefs Pantalones · 12-23-2012, 01:29 PM

Why would anyone be ok with hiring a 69 year old GM? His five year plan consists of not only winning a Super Bowl, but not dying.

ROYC75 · 12-23-2012, 01:32 PM

No Polian for me .........Just say no, new blood!

Knowing Clark, he will be thinking it's a safe hire, it's not.

Chiefs Pantalones · 12-23-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ROYC75

No Polian for me .........Just say no, new blood!

Knowing Clark, he will be thinking it's a safe hire, it's not.

I wish we had an owner that knew football and didn't need to bring in a consultant all the damn time. Freaking trust fund babies.

**mdchiefsfan** · 12-23-2012, 01:36 PM

Tom Gamble damn it! Not this old **** and his douche bag son.

**bevischief** · 12-23-2012, 01:37 PM

DO NOT WANT.

Mr. Laz · 12-23-2012, 01:39 PM

Bill Polian
Chip Kelly
Geno Smith

could be worse

Ace Gunner · 12-23-2012, 01:40 PM

If Hunt goes with Polian, I'm guessing he's also going with Polian's son to take over after a few seasons.

I still do not think Hunt is going to replace Pioli after the season.

**notorious** · 12-23-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

Bill Polian
Chip Kelly
Geno Smith

could be worse

Scott Pioli
Todd Haley/Romeo Crennel
Matt Cassel

You are damn right.

**bevischief** · 12-23-2012, 01:42 PM

As drag my ass across your carpet,

**BigMeatballDave** · 12-23-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzz_TinBalls

I still do not think Hunt is going to replace Pioli after the season.

If this is true, Clark is the dumbest owner in the NFL.

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