Per Michael Lombardi:
"The Chiefs have hired Charlie Weis to come in and take over their offense — something coach Todd Haley wanted all along. Haley doesn’t want to be burdened with having to run the offense and call the plays and be the head coach. On the surface, this would bother me, because I believe the head coach needs to be involved with one side of the ball or the other. Haley became the head coach in Kansas City because of his ability to run an offense, so you’d think he would use that expertise to benefit the overall team. However, in the case of the Chiefs, I’m not that concerned with him removing himself from his area of expertise because he’s so emotional during games he needs someone who can calmly make calls.The Chiefs’ offense this season was much like Haley’s personality — volatile and inconsistent. They led the league in total plays but were last in time of possession. Their offensive had no rhythm, no system, and seemed like they were just running plays, not running an offense. With Weis in charge, they will be much more detailed, much more system-based, and this will be the best thing to happen to quarterback Matt Cassel since Josh McDaniels. Cassel needs a buffer between himself and his volatile head coach. He needs someone who can cut down the amount of offense and focus on gaining a consistent identity.This is also a good move for Weis, who gets to be around people who are his friends and have dealt with his unique personality before. An added benefit to being in Kansas City is that he’s still close to South Bend, where his son can finish out high school. If Weis can make Cassel play at a higher level, it will make his stock as a head coaching candidate rise in the NFL and also help the Chiefs, so this move is a win/win for both parties."
