Brian Daboll, Miami's OC last season

New Chiefs offensive coordinator Brian Daboll spoke during a press conference after he was announced as the team’s fifth play caller in the last four seasons. Daboll says that continuity is a word that sometimes gets lost in coaching, but feels it will be important in the success of quarterback Matt Cassel.

Daboll could turn out to be the right choice to help Cassel in his growth. Daboll talked about turning the Chiefs into an uptempo, attacking offense, a system where Cassel thrived in when he took over for Tom Brady in New England. “I think it’s important to be balanced to help the quarterback out in the run and the pass, utilize different personnel groups, different formations,” Daboll said.

AUDIO Brian Daboll on his offensive philosophy (2:00)

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Brian Daboll was announced as the Chiefs new offensive coordinator on Monday. He worked with GM Scott Pioli and head coach Romeo Crennel in New England, which is where the two got to know Daboll. This season, Daboll was Miami’s offensive coordinator and helped that team achieve a milestone never reached by that franchise.

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Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel told the NFL Network he will continue to call defensive plays next year and he will retain his defensive coaches. Crennel said the team continued to have success and there were no issues with him calling the defensive plays in the last three games after he took over for Todd Haley.

Crennel said they will look outside the organization for an offensive coordinator meaning Bill Muir is out and they will not promote quarterback coach Jim Zorn. Crennel sounds like he’s in favor of Matt Cassel being the starting quarterback. He said he looks forward to Cassel “getting them back to the playoffs.” An indication the team will not try to sign unrestricted free agent Kyle Orton.

It’s official. Romeo Crennel is named the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, removing the interim tag. In a statement released by chairman Clark Hunt stated, “We are very excited to name Romeo the new head coach of the Chiefs. In 30 years as a coach in the National Football League, Romeo has established an outstanding track record of success, and we believe his experience and proven ability make him the best person to help us reach our goal of consistently competing for championships.”

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