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What are people’s thoughts on the possibility of Spags leaving to be a head coach? Do you think it’s probable? Or do you think he’ll ultimately stay as our DC?

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  2. Not probable, despite the fact it should be. Teams don’t want older coaches, especially older defensive coaches because their OC’s get poached if they do well.

    Slags tenure in STL was also really bad (a lot of it wasn’t his fault but that’s not how it works sadly).

  3. I think he will stay with the chiefs for 2-3 more years before taking a head coaching job elsewhere

  4. I don’t really see it happening, I love Spags but I think he’s probably a better coordinator than head coach and NFL teams don’t seem to love older coaching candidates or head coaching candidates on the defensive side of the ball.

    If he’s going to get hired away though, hopefully it’s prior to Dave Merritt getting a DC job and we can just slot him right in.

  5. With the current trend of teams hiring young HCs, I don’t see this happening. I really really hope Dave Merrit doesn’t leave us this offseason

  7. He’s already tried it. Wasn’t good enough. Don’t think he’s the right fit for it. Not every good coordinator can be a head coach.

  8. I’ve never seen the quote or answer to this in person..but I was under the assumption he was happy to retire in the position and city he lives currently..🤷‍♂️

  9. Not a snowballs chance in hell.

    Been there, done that, didn’t work. Would you rather be a mid to low tier HC or the best DC in football on the best team in the league?

  11. In the past he has had middling success as a head coach. If he were to get with the correct OC the duo could be hell to deal with. Money talks. Spags wants to get paid just like everybody else.

  12. I don’t think it’s likely but there’s always a chance. Older defensive coaches aren’t en vogue but they probably should be. The way the league is trending, defense is making a huge comeback.

    I think in my own personal ideal world, he’d stay with the Chiefs and take over the head spot when Reid steps away. Pipe dream, but that’s what I’d make happen if I could.

  13. Some people are best as coordinators, they can’t make the leap into HC. Would love him to stay but who wouldn’t want to be the one in charge. I’ll respect his decision.

  14. If we win another SB this year, it might happen, although I think the free agent market is quite saturated at the moment with people like Vrabel, Johnson, Belichick… And not many decent jobs available. But it could happen. At some point his awful first head coaching stint will have been offset enough by amazing playoff results for us. It’ll be a sad day when it does, but nothing if not deserved. There’s also a third possible scenario if he is still there in 3-4 years and Reid decided to retire.

  15. He failed as a HC already but he’s HoF quality as a coordinator. He’s not getting any younger and HC is way more stress and time and aggravation.

    If I were him I’d stay put.

  17. I could see it going either way. If a team is looking for a head coach, I don’t see why you wouldn’t talk to him at least if he’s interested. He’s the mind behind the defense of back to back champions/hopefully threepeat champions. Plus another Superbowl championship with the Giants. On paper there’s not to many potential head coaches that compare. But I could also see passing on him since he’s already tried his hand at being a head coach.

  18. Well idk what’s wrong with my Reddit but I can’t see any comments. I can see replies in my notifications but can’t actually see them in the post

  19. I’d be a little surprised if there’s a market for him even if he wanted a head coaching job. The trend in the NFL is to hire an offensive minded head coach as well as hiring young. Spags is in his 60’s and didn’t have great success his last attempt at head coach.

    I’m not saying he couldn’t be good but I don’t think an owner/gm would want the risk of going against the trend and it backfiring.

  20. He has had a couple shots. I don’t blame him for wanting more but I would be surprised if he got a head coaching NFL job. There isn’t going to be a crazy number of openings, and the league seems to be shifting to a more offensive minded head coach, which I think is the right move. If you want a defensive minded guy there are a few guys like Vrable who I think would get the job first.

  21. It’s honestly ridiculous that he isn’t a HC already. But o. The other hand Bienemy should be a warning that it doesn’t always work out as planned. But if they threepeat the core of this tram will change drastically.

  22. I honestly don’t think so. Defensive coaches aren’t as coveted and his stint as the Rams head coach wasn’t a good one

  23. Let’s deal with that later. The answer is yes but right now, it’s all about Denver. . . Let all of that take care of itself.

  24. I just don’t see it happening. This is a 65 year old defensive coach who has already failed at a head coaching gig once. None of those traits are at the top of the list for most teams searching for a new coach.

  25. He deserves it. It’s gone so poorly in the past that he may not get a shot but we’ll see.

  26. I don’t think it’s likely. He’s already been a HC before and it didn’t work out well. Everyone seems to be looking for young offensive-minded HC’s now. For better or worse, he just isn’t what owners are looking for in a HC. If he didn’t have offers after last year, nothing has really changed except he’s another year older.

  27. I mean he’s basically the same age as Reid, who also should be retiring. Lord help us. These rich ass hard-working people deserve to enjoy a retirement though.

  28. I hope one of his dear friends or family outside of the Chiefs organization tells him he’s got a chance to be a mediocre head coach, or a legendary D coordinator.

  29. I think I heard he could be on the short list for when Andy retires. But don’t quote me on that.

  30. Personally, I don’t see him being offered a HC position, and while this is purely speculation, I don’t see him wanting to leave the org.

    Maybe I’m conflating my hopes with his. 😀

  35. He deserves a second crack at head coaching gig. But please don’t leave us Steve we love you!!

  37. I don’t think it’s likely that he will get a head coaching offer, but if he wants to give it another shot I wouldn’t blame him. He will always be a Chiefs legend regardless.

  39. Honestly not worried. Does he want to be a HC again? I guess so based on his answer. But realistically his stints as HC were not good. NFL teams are sort of dumb about hiring HCs and so somebody might give him a shot. Conversely, hard to walk away from a dynastic team to try and turn around the Giants/Panthers/Browns/etc.

  40. Maybe I’m dumb but I rather be the DC on the best team in the league than go join a bottom tier team as a HC. Honestly without a top 5-8 QB I wouldn’t want the job if it meant leaving a team like the Chiefs.

    Bad team hires new coach > they don’t have a top tier QB so they do bad or under deliver in playoffs > owner doesn’t listen to the changes you want > GM doesn’t draft who you want > owner and fan base are mad, GM is scapegoating you > coach gets fired even though they had no shot of winning.

    At least you get a nice payday

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