Smizzy Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Chiefs said to be negotiating with Jets for Edwards BY ADAM TEICHER Kansas City Star KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Long before Dick Vermeil made his retirement announcement, speculation centered on Herman Edwards as his replacement as the Chiefs head coach. So it should be no surprise that the negotiations that would bring Edwards to the Chiefs appeared to intensify Wednesday. The Chiefs need to pry Edwards away from New York, where he has two seasons remaining on his contract with the Jets. The Chiefs would need to compensate the Jets with at least one draft pick. There was no official comment from either the Chiefs or the Jets on Wednesday. Edwards' agent, Gary O'Hagan, indicated he was waiting for both sides to come to an agreement so he could begin negotiations with the Chiefs on a new contract for Edwards. "Anything that's going on right now doesn't involve me," O'Hagan said. The NFL must approve the terms of the trade before any Chiefs negotiations with Edwards can begin. Reports of negotiations between the Chiefs and Jets surfaced Wednesday on a New York radio station, which initially indicated a deal was imminent before backing off. The Associated Press in New York later reported the sides were close to an agreement. Chiefs president/general manager Carl Peterson has interviewed Chiefs offensive coordinator Al Saunders and his Baltimore counterpart, Jim Fassel, since Vermeil retired with Sunday's win over Cincinnati. He may just have been biding his time, or perhaps creating some leverage for his discussions with the Jets. In the 51-year-old Edwards, the Chiefs would be getting a defensive-savvy coach who could help solve some of their long-standing problems. He is known as an energetic coach and a good teacher. Edwards is also personable and relates well to his players. That makes him a chip off the Vermeil block. Edwards played cornerback for Vermeil with Philadelphia more than 20 years ago. His teams went to the playoffs three times in his five seasons with New York but had a 39-41 record overall. The Jets were 4-12 this season. One of Edwards' weaknesses is generally acknowledged to be his game-day coaching. His time-management mistakes have repeatedly cost the Jets. Peterson and Edwards have long had a close relationship. Edwards at one time thought that if he would ever get a head-coaching job, it would be for Peterson. Peterson granted Edwards, then an assistant coach for Tampa Bay, an interview in January 1999 for the Chiefs' head coaching job, then vacant after Marty Schottenheimer's departure. "I was a lot more serious about Herm after the interview," Peterson said in a 2001 interview. "He was thorough and prepared. I was very impressed with what he had prepared to show me of how he would do things as a head coach, from the smallest detail to the most important aspects, throughout the entire year, not just the season. "He's a great communicator. Talk to any of his players, black or white. It doesn't matter. Herman relates. I felt at that time he was very close to being ready to become a head coach, if he wasn't already." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 The Jets, in true Jets fashion, will get raped in this deal. Just watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 The Jets, in true Jets fashion, will get raped in this deal. Just watch What else is new. But most Jets fans will be glad he is gone. Hell not too long ago, many would have been happy if he was just fired. Atleast some picks may come out of it. P.S. I am still waiting for the negotiations to go under like the new stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germanjet Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 The Jets, in true Jets fashion, will get raped in this deal. Just watch Agree But will he leave the jets? What about his work till today? Any Supporters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jetstone Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 But will he leave the jets? What about his work till today? Any Supporters? Herm Edwards couldn't succeed as a beer vendor during a Munchen Octoberfest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlag Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 The Jets, in true Jets fashion, will get raped in this deal. Just watch How?? For the last few years people have been saying they'd pay for Herm's ticket out and now the Jets are going to get raped? Hell if the Jets got NO picks it would still be a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Edwards to KC almost a done deal By Dan Leberfeld Date: Jan 4, 2006 Herman Edwards will likely be the next coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. It seems to be just a matter of the Jets and Chiefs working out compensation. The Jets want a couple of high draft picks in return for their disgruntled coach, and the Chiefs want to send a low round selection. They will likely meet in the middle, with the Chiefs giving up a couple of middle round selections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 The Jets, in true Jets fashion, will get raped in this deal. Just watch I fthis KC thing didn't come up, Herm would be our coach next year. Anything that gets him out of town woudl be a good deal. If we gave them a 5th to take him, it would still be an OK deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanDoug Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I guess KC isn't concerned about game day coaching. We all know it's the other 6 days of the week that really matter. help me. d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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