adarsh1 Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2276661 Report: Vermeil to retire at end of season KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Dick Vermeil told the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday that he will retire as coach at the end of the season, The Kansas City Star reported. Lynn Stiles, the Chiefs' vice president for football operations, told the newspaper that the 69-year-old Vermeil informed his players and coaches about his decision at a team meeting. Stiles, who was at meeting, said Vermeil appeared at peace with his decision. "I know so. ... It's the right thing for him to do, for his family, and it's the right thing to do for the organization," Stiles said. Kansas City could reach the playoffs by beating Cincinnati at home on Sunday and having Detroit beat Pittsburgh. The Star said Vermeil declined an interview request, preferring to spend what could be his final night as a head coach with players, staff, family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsTillIDie Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2276661 KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Dick Vermeil told the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday that he will retire as coach at the end of the season, The Kansas City Star reported.Lynn Stiles, the Chiefs' vice president for football operations, told the newspaper that the 69-year-old Vermeil informed his players and coaches about his decision at a team meeting. Stiles, who was at meeting, said Vermeil appeared at peace with his decision. "I know so. ... It's the right thing for him to do, for his family, and it's the right thing to do for the organization," Stiles said. Click on link for full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50GutCheck Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Well, that's very interesting news. Vermeil is certainly one of the "Greats" and will be missed when he leaves the NFL. Herm Edwards would be a smart man to take a real close look at the vacancy in KC. Better him then GW...that's my concern here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangSteve Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 DV told reporters that paper is full of sh*t!!! Watch total access, its been on all day. More proof the papers tell you what they want you to hear, not what you need to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorPickSix Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 No way dude, that job has Edwards written all over it. I personally hope he takes it and gets rid of Priest so LJ can flourish ALL SEASON LONG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I'm surprised that people aren't bashing him for not being a team player! I mean, he is releasing this the day before they play a major game that could get them into the playoffs! This is an unnecessary distraction that KC doesn't need...! Please, nobody respond to me thinking that I really want to bash Dick. I'm more interested in Lavar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50GutCheck Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I'm surprised that people aren't bashing him for not being a team player! I mean, he is releasing this the day before they play a major game that could get them into the playoffs! This is an unnecessary distraction that KC doesn't need...! Please, nobody respond to me thinking that I really want to bash Dick. I'm more interested in Lavar. Nice metaphor...or as Benny Hill often said "I know what I met-her-for!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The extremist Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 the next step: Oakland is going to announce the firing of Norv on Monday morning...Luckily, GW probably won't take that job, but Al Davis has a LOT of money to dish out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelarkascend1ng Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Vermeil is such a cool guy. besides anything Gibbs/Redskins, he's my next favorite "thing" in the NFL. classy and a bada$$ at the same time. God bless him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskinsfan85 Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 haha yeah he's a total class guy. looks cool too when he's got his gameface on. a tough coach, great personality (interviews), respects players, and totally nice and ready to pounce any second! good guy good guy! you'll be missed DV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsfaninSD Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Vermeil is such a cool guy.besides anything Gibbs/Redskins, he's my next favorite "thing" in the NFL. classy and a bada$$ at the same time. God bless him. I totally agree with you. What a great man he is. I was watching an NFL films segment on him a couple of weeks ago. He is a real classy man who cares so deeply for his players, family, and anyone around him. I know he and Gibbs are good friends and I remember reading that last year Vermeil would send Gibbs weekly statistics and trends from around the league to help him out. I have always enjoyed watching Vermeil coach and the passion he has for his players and I will miss seeing him on the sidelines. A great character guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 He's been a great coach in the league for a long time but i think the thing that bothers me the most about him leaving is it's just one more open position in the league that will be on gregg williams' mind if he hasn't already decided what he wants to do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mania Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Well, that's very interesting news. Vermeil is certainly one of the "Greats" and will be missed when he leaves the NFL. Herm Edwards would be a smart man to take a real close look at the vacancy in KC. Better him then GW...that's my concern here The only way herman edwards gets the KC job is if he was fired or released from his current contract with the jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsLover Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Greg isnt going anywhere. It was reported that The Dan will match any offers that GW receives just to keep him her as the sucessor to Joe. And that GW could end up being the highest paid assistant coach in sports, making more than some head coaches... GO DAN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 the next step: Oakland is going to announce the firing of Norv on Monday morning...Luckily, GW probably won't take that job, but Al Davis has a LOT of money to dish out Actually, although Al Davis is generous with player salaries (providing they produce), he is very CHEAP when it comes to hiring and paying head coaches. Unless he is a "yes-man" or doesn't mind kissing Al Davis a$$, not too many coaches want to coach the Raiders, because Al Davis really runs the entire show in that organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINZ_DOMIN8 Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 why would Williams want that horrific job? The Chefs haven't done anything since before I was born. Their franchise is one of the worst ten in the league. If he chooses that job over staying with the Skins then he is a true idiot. I could see him MAYBE taking the Rams job because they at least have some talent but the Chefs couldn't beat Penn State. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskinsfan79 Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I Think That G.w Will Stay With The Skins He Will Take Joes Place When Its Time.that To Me Would Be So Great To Have G.w Stay. Thank You Dan S Go Skins Go Skins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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