Let’s start the post this way: It would be shocking if Chiefs coach Todd Haley had to worry about his job status after this season.
Considering the epic rebuilding job Haley undertook when chosen as Scott Pioli’s first coach, Haley deserves patience. But the issue of his job security has been raised by more than one writer at what is essentially the only paper in Kansas City.
Columnist Jason Whitlock, who hasn’t been impressed with the Pioli regime for a while, is searching for reasons for Haley to stick around. Loyalty and fairness top his list, but that’s about it.
In the hours after Kansas City’s latest home loss, beat writer Kent Babb wrote on Twitter that Haley should/will stay, presumably answering an angry mob. Babb believes Haley deserves next season to prove his mettle.
Chiefs safety Jon McGraw said it was “probably for the best” the Browns loss was blacked out locally for the first time in nearly two decades. The Hunt family has to be worried that this will become a trend.
We’re surprised to hear Haley’s job security broached as a topic, but that’s how bad the Chiefs have looked of late. They are getting worse, losing consecutive home games to the Bills and Browns. They have been outscored 144-71 the last four weeks.
Haley seems safe, but a miserable end to the season like this augurs change. It wouldn’t be a shock if Haley has two new coordinators next season.