RSJ Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Will Edwards jet? Chiefs reportedly discussing deal for Herm, but Bradway says no team has reached out BY KEN BERGER STAFF WRITER January 4, 2006 The Jets and Chiefs were said to be discussing a deal last night that would allow coach Herman Edwards to walk away from the last two years of his contract and replace Dick Vermeil in Kansas City. The NFL Network first reported the discussions, which were confirmed by a person with knowledge of them who said, "They're going on, and people in your building know that they're going on ... Right now there is absolutely smoke and fire." The network reported that the Jets were discussing a compensation package for Edwards that included "middle-round picks." The talks apparently were part of an informal feeling-out process between the teams. One high-ranking team official described the discussions as "a staging process," but did not have first-hand knowledge of them. Three other high-ranking team officials contacted last night did not have knowledge of the talks, either. The news came less than two hours after general manager Terry Bradway said on his season-ending radio show at a Long Island hotel that Edwards' situation "hasn't been addressed. Officially, I have not gotten a call from Kansas City and I'm not expecting one as of right now." When approached after the show, Bradway reiterated that there had been no contact between the teams. He indicated that if a team called about Edwards, he would talk with his coach to gauge his interest in leaving. Asked if he'd consider a compensation package that includes draft picks to let Edwards out of his contract, Bradway said, "I can't answer that. I have nothing to say." Chiefs president Carl Peterson declined to address the Edwards situation yesterday in a regularly scheduled news conference in Kansas City, saying, "I just would prefer to keep that confidential." But earlier this week, Peterson said he'd like to speak with Edwards if the Jets would allow it. No team can interview a coach under contract without permission. Edwards, who guided the Jets to the playoffs in three out of five seasons, is believed to want more security because of the extent to which the Jets' roster must be rebuilt after a 4-12 season caused by conspiring forces of age and injuries. With the Raiders firing Norv Turner yesterday, there are seven NFL head coaching jobs open, with the Lions' decision on Dick Jauron still pending. Redskins defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, one of the Chiefs' top candidates, signed a three-year, $8-million extension with the Redskins yesterday and is now making more than Edwards ($2 million per year). Meanwhile, Jets defensive coordinator Donnie Henderson confirmed that he will interview for the Saints' head coaching job this weekend or next. "I'm honored," said Henderson, who thinks Edwards will stay. "Based on what Herm told me, he's going to be here ... He told us all that he's going to be here. I wouldn't doubt him. He's never told me a lie." Notes & quotes: P Ben Graham, an exclusive-rights free agent, was signed to an undisclosed contract extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Herm wants to leave??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Herm wants to leave??? To go where??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I think there will need to be a Jetnation suicide watch if Herm stays or gets an extension with the Jets. This has all the makings for another classic Jets letdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I think there will need to be a Jetnation suicide watch if Herm stays or gets an extension with the Jets. This has all the makings for another classic Jets letdown. Yea I might lose it and kill myself if he gets an extention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I think there will need to be a Jetnation suicide watch if Herm stays or gets an extension with the Jets. This has all the makings for another classic Jets letdown. It sure does. Get my hopes up just to dash and smash them against the rocks of reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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