Carl Peterson gets a new job
photo via USA Football
Former Chiefs GM/King Carl Peterson has found a new job as the chairman of the USA Football League. I think this could actually be a good fit for Mr. Peterson
Former Kansas City Chiefs executive Carl Peterson is the new chairman of USA Football. He replaces the late Jack Kemp.
In case you are wondering USA Football is the ‘national governing body of youth football’.
The group was endowed by the NFL and NFL Players Association in 2002. It hosts more than 100 football events annually, instructing coaches, players and game officials and providing resources for youth football league commissioners.
USA Football said Tuesday it will host a junior world championship from June 27-July 5 in Canton, Ohio.
According to USA Football these will be some of Peterson’s responsibilities:
Peterson will preside over USA Football’s board of directors and offer his insight toward USA Football initiatives, including:
- Nearly 50 full-day “Coaching Schools” in more than 30 states to train volunteer youth football coaches
- 40 nationwide meetings of youth football commissioners to offer insight and share best practices
- Nearly 20 officiating camps and seminars nationwide to educate and recruit football officials
- 12 three-day “Player Academies” conducted across the country to advance players’ skills, aged 9-14
- Distribution of $500,000 in equipment grants for youth football leagues, based on merit and need
- Distribution of $500,000 in volunteer youth football coach and volunteer background check subsidies
- Creation of the USA Football Youth Football Rule Book & National Playing Standard, unifying the youth game
- Author exclusive and innovative youth football-related research to further advance America’s favorite sport
I wish the best to Carl in his new venture and to USA Football… Good Luck.
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Carl Peterson final words and/or shots
Within the last week Carl Peterson has oficially said goodbye to role with the Chiefs. His final press conference can be seen here: VIDEO: Carl Peterson Final Press Conference
I must admit that I was really excited when I heard the news of ‘King Carl’ leaving, but I also realize that has done a lot of good for the Chiefs. In his first 10 years Carl was a great leader for the Chiefs and the Chiefs were very successfull and for that I say ‘thank you Carl’. As far as his last years in KC, it makes me wonder if he just doesn’t know when to say goodbye…
Now, as King Carl was saying his goodbye (in typical Carl Peterson fashion) he had to take one last shot at the media. I just laugh at this because we all know how Carl felt about the media, but Adam Teicher had a little something to say about this on his vlog:
VIDEO: Carl Peterson’s Parting Shot
The Star’s Adam Teicher says he wasn’t surprised that Carl Peterson, at his farewell news conference, took a swipe at the news media. He says Peterson thought the media “should have put on our skirts and been a cheerleader for the Chiefs.”
Lol… If the Chiefs get a GM who is “media friendly” then what will the Star have to talk about regarding the Chiefs?? Hopefully the play on the field.
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Clark Hunt on Carl Peterson’s Resignation
Got a video here of Chiefs’ Owner Clark Hunt on Carl Peterson’s Resignation
What do you think?
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Carl Peterson has resigned: The King is Gone
A short time ago I have learned that Kansas City Chiefs president and general manager Carl Peterson has resigned, effective at the end of the season.
Couresy of the Kansas City Star: Carl Peterson resigns as Chiefs general manager
Chiefs president/general manager Carl Peterson resigned today effective at the end of the season.
“On behalf of my family and the entire Kansas City Chiefs organization, I want to thank Carl for his two decades of service to the Chiefs,” Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said. “Both Carl and I agreed that immediately initiating the search for the next Chiefs general manager would be the best thing for the future of the organization, and he will be resigning following the 2008 season.’’
Hunt said the search for a new general manager will begin immediately. Vice President Denny Thum will serve as the Chiefs’ interim president and general manager.
I have some feelings on this, but I think I will gather them and report back later!
Have a good one Chiefs fans!
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One good thing from Chiefs loss to Panthers
If you watched the “game” on Sunday you already know that not much good came out of the Chiefs 34-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers. One that thing that was good for the future of the team was the QB play.
I can hear you already “hhhWHHAAAT?!!?” and “he said WHAT?” and yes that’s right, I said it. By having Damon Huard play so bad that they had to put in Thigpen for relief was a good thing for the future of the Chiefs. If Damon Huard would have went out and played a great game (win or lose) there would have been a QB controversy. Herm (and Carl) would have been in a tough spot, they would have been asking themselves this question:
Do we want to try to win now in what appears to be a wide open AFC West or give Croyle one lost shot and see if he can stay healthy and be our future QB?
While the Chiefs seem committed to this youth movement we all know that in Carl Peterson’s history he has always tried to win now. How do we know that he wouldn’t try to pull this again in one last “last ditch” effort to regain some respect (what little he has left).
So I would just like to say “Thank You” to Damon Huard for sucking it up last Sunday and allowing the Chiefs to move on. At least now when if Croyle gets hurt the Chiefs can finally move on and try something different.
I don’t mean to hate on Croyle, in fact I like what he brings to the table, but you can’t help a team win from the sidelines and the thing that the Chiefs need more than anything else if they want to buid a team that can contend is solid, consistant play from the quarterback position. A good OL wouldn’t hurt either…
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Chiefs vs Denver- Matchups to Watch
Well, the Chiefs are 0-3 and need a win really bad. Luckily they play a team that gives them a chance to win this week. Wait… who are playing this week? The Broncos? crap…
(So you’re telling me there’s a chance!! - Dumb and Dumber)
Chiefs Offense Line vs Denver Defensive Line: Neither line has been impressive thus far and it should be interesting to see which group wants it more. The battle will be won in the trenches.
Dwayne Bowe vs Champ Bailey: Dwayne Bowe has bounced back pretty nicely from his lackluster first game and will now be facing one of the premiere corners in the NFL. Good Luck Bowe, you may need it.
Denver WR vs Chiefs Secondary: Denver has some very talented receivers. Brandon Marshall (who needs to beat corners and not ladies) had 18 catches in one game and Eddie Royal seem to be a very talented rookie who is fitting in very nicely for Denver. Surtain (if he plays), Flowers, Carr, and the rest of the Chiefs DB’s will have their hands full.
Herm Edwards vs Chan Gailey: I have been wondering all year if Chan is really calling the plays or if Herm has been taking over (because of the similiarity of the play calling from last year at times), so it will be interesting to see if Herm lets Gailey call his own plays. Also, with veteran Damon Huard starting this week it makes me wonder if they might “open up the offense” a little more for him.
Herm Edwards vs Mike Shanahan: Who is darker? : Herm of course has the natural advantage, but with Shanahan’s fake baking, you never know who will win this battle. We’ll have to wait to see who comes out ahead on this one.
Carl Peterson vs the Fans: How many paper bags will be at the game and how many times will Carl get flipped the bird at the game by the fans. Also in this battle of the fans versus Carl Peterson you have to wonder how many fans will be there by the end of the game supporing Carl and his Chiefs.
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Phone conversation between Chiefs and Browns
Carl Peterson picks up phone to call Cleveland Brown Headquarters:
ring… ring… ring…
Browns: “Hello?”
Carl: “Hello, this is Carl Peterson VP/CEO/President/Lord of the Kansas City Chiefs”
Browns: “What the… (cough) I mean, er, How are you Carl?”
Carl: “I’m a little down about our QB situation and, well, let’s get right to the point. I was wondering..”
Browns: “We know what you want, and we aren’t interested”
Carl: “But what if…”
Browns: “No”
Carl: “What about…”
Browns: “No”
Carl: “LJ?”
Browns: “… NO”
Carl: “First round..”
Browns: “Nope”
(silence)
Herm (in the background): “Come on, know your role and do ya job!”
Carl: “Bottom line, what would it take to…”
Browns: “Not interested and please don’t call us about this again Carl”
Click
Carl: ” Man, that’s too bad, I was really hoping to get Derrick Anderson in a Chiefs uniform this season…”
Herm: “THAT’S OKAY!!”
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Carl Peterson on Glenn Dorsey Signing - Video
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Chief(s) Signing Issues
I read very good comparative article by Chris at Arrowhead Pride. I had some thoughts on the same subject so I thought I would share.
Here is a little base information:
Chris compared this Bob Gretz article from kcchiefs.com that most agree is in response to this one from Jon at MVN. Jon is trying to prove that the Chiefs have issues signing players (esp. high draft picks). He uses some of the following as indications:
- Ryan Sims’ Dad made a pretty glaring accusation a few months ago that Carl Peterson has a history of low-balling first round picks. He claims that at the NFL Draft, many NFL teams warned him about Peterson’s ways
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First round hold outs of the Chiefs. Here is a quote from his article
“Quietly, Peterson has racked up a very lousy recent track record of bringing first round picks to camp on time. Dwayne Bowe was a holdout. Tamba Hali made it to camp literally hours before camp started. Derrick Johnson was a holdout (albeit, a short one). Ryan Sims was a holdout. John Tait was a holdout. Sylvester Morris was a holdout. The only recent player to make it to camp in plenty of time was Larry Johnson. “
On the other hand Gretz goes on to say “who could possibly think otherwise that the Chiefs drag their feet and are extra tough in negotiations, especially when it comes to their earliest selections. “ Then he goes on to say that in the most recent five year period (2003-2007) the Chiefs rank in the middle of the pack as far as getting their first round picks signed.
While I can see some points on both sides I would have to say that I tend to agree with Jon from MVN on this subject. One reason is this: Gretz kind of twisted the stats a bit to prove his point in my opinion. If his article really was a response to the MVN article then when he said the Chiefs are in the middle of the pack as far as getting players in on time, what is he trying to prove? I thought the point was that King Carl has a history of getting first round picks signed late (after practices start), not how it compares to other teams. Late is still late, no matter if the majority of teams are late or not.
Another problem I have with the Gretz article is his really small sample size. I took a stats class in college and you really don’t need one to figure out this sample population is jacked and here is why: If the Chiefs had signed one more player on time instead of holding out I’m pretty sure they would be in the top five in those calculations, and if one more would have held out then they would be in the bottom five. Any time one number can have that kind of drastic affect the sample size is way to small.
If you want to be fair you should compare all of the years Carl Peterson has been in control and then compare that to the rest of the NFL. Let me know what you find out, but I think I have a general idea.
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