Report: Charlie Weis to become Kansas City Chiefs' offensive coordinator

by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 7, 2010 8:44 AM EST in Coaching News

Many had hoped that an offensive mind like former Notre Dame head coach (more importantly, former offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots) Charlie Weis, would somehow find his way to Cincinnati by next season so the frustrations raging fans had with the offensive reign of Bob Bratkowski could finally end. Weis was sought by some fans because of his high profile stature, which would ultimately lead to a big contract for a coordinator. And if you ask me, if the issue is paying Mike Zimmer or a high profile offensive coordinator like Weis, I'll pick Zimmer every time.

It's all for naught anyway.

According to Chris Mortensen, the Kansas City Chiefs and Charlie Weis have agreed to a deal, making Weis the team's offensive coordinator with an official announcement coming "within the next 24 to 48 hours."

Weis will be reunited with head coach Todd Haley, with whom he shared an office when both were young assistants with the New York Jets. Weis also will be reunited with Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, who was Patriots vice president of player personnel when Weis was the offensive coordinator for three Super Bowl championships before going to coach at Notre Dame.

For those that are desperately wanting the Bengals to find a new offensive coordinator will have to find a new candidate for the time being. All I'm going to say is don't forget about quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese.

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Weis is saying

“FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD”

by GrooveLeg on Jan 7, 2010 9:13 AM EST reply actions

INVISIBLE SAMMICH

by Craig Conrad on Jan 7, 2010 9:24 AM EST reply actions

I'm with Ochocinco...

Hue Jackson should be near the top of any list of candidates, should Mike Brown decide to make a change, which let’s face it, we probably won’t.

by benf24 on Jan 7, 2010 10:00 AM EST reply actions

Yay

Now maybe people in town will stop bitching about Todd Haley for a few hours. Man, these people are worse than Kentucky fans. And that’s saying something.

by IFChris on Jan 7, 2010 10:21 AM EST reply actions

y’know why people have forgotten about ken zampese? he’s apparently forgotten how to coach. carson’s heyday came from a focus on mechanics, which has apparently eluded zampese since 2005.

i'm going to go america all over your ass!

by Raging Clue on Jan 7, 2010 10:59 AM EST reply actions

How bout Kenny Anderson?

If you don't live like you wanna, you live like you shouldn't

by trotanoy on Jan 7, 2010 11:02 AM EST reply actions

they tried that before and it didn’t work.

i'm going to go america all over your ass!

by Raging Clue on Jan 7, 2010 11:04 AM EST up reply actions

true

He is no longer with the Steelers, though.

Slim 15, you will be missed. RIP Chris Henry

by Danimal, Destroyer of Worlds on Jan 7, 2010 12:14 PM EST up reply actions

since when?

by featherman on Jan 7, 2010 12:23 PM EST up reply actions

He retired a few days ago. But they actually probably still hold his contract if he wants to come out of retirement.

by FriarBob on Jan 7, 2010 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

Maybe a reach out by the Bengals to get a good one?

call me crazy. Maybe actually be proactive about the situation, unlike the debacle we have with signing our first round, very very round, draft pick.

by UpStateMike on Jan 7, 2010 11:45 AM EST reply actions

If We Win the Super Bowl

Mike Brown won’t have to worry about paying top money to a draft pick. food for thought.

Slim 15, you will be missed. RIP Chris Henry

by Danimal, Destroyer of Worlds on Jan 7, 2010 12:04 PM EST reply actions

actually, the fact that we’re not in the top ten means mikey doesn’t have to worry about it. they payouts drop significantly after number 10.

i'm going to go america all over your ass!

by Raging Clue on Jan 7, 2010 7:44 PM EST up reply actions

Hue Jackson

The Bengals do need to make a change on offense, Bob Bratkowski might be good at something (I am not sure what), but he is really not good at calling a game. He does not make changes at halftime, he does not know how to adjust to a rythm of a game, and he is slow to put players in the right position to best utilize their skills.

Last year I thought the Bengals should let Bob Bratkowski go and bring in Hue Jackson, and even after a 10 win season, I have not changed my mind. Bob Bratkowski is just not a very good offensive coordinator, and I believe Hue Jackson could be a very good offensive coordinator for this team. Since leaving the Bengals he has worked in Atlanta and Baltimore, and I believe that experience would be beneficial for Cincinnati.

Hopefully we can keep Zimmer, and give a boost to the offense by bringing in a new coordinator, and I hope Hue Jackson is considered.

by DCBengalFan on Jan 7, 2010 12:16 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

AGREE

I think Hue Jackson would be a good fit. But also I would like the Bengals to do their due diligence and include Carson in on the process because if they don’t then we’ll be looking at another 4-11 (or worse) season.

by sgiridharan1982 on Jan 7, 2010 12:50 PM EST up reply actions