Charlie Weis may take up offensive coordinator role at University of Florida
Charlie Weis, offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs, has a chance at landing the offensive coordinator job at the University of Florida, a source said.
Weis has had an incredible year with the Chiefs by transforming them into a much better playing unit; and most notably in improving quarterback Matt Cassel. After a rather poor run at Notre Dame, Weis is considering taking the job in Florida and getting
back into college football.
Florida Gators Head Coach Urban Meyer publically announced his decision to resign in early December. Florida has hired Will Muschamp, defensive coordinator at the University of Texas, as head coach and is currently searching for an able offensive coordinator.
They think that Weis will fit the job description.
Kansas City Head Coach Todd Haley said on Friday that as far as he knows there is no possibility of Weis taking up the offensive coordinator job and moving to Florida. "It would be news to me," said Haley, whose team has improved dramatically to become one
of the best in the AFC, mostly thanks to Weis.
If Weis does leave the Chiefs, next in line for the offensive coordinator position is former Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels. Although he was the subject of a videotaping scandal, which eventually contributed to his sacking, McDaniels did not have
anything to do with the scandal and was fined for not reporting the incident to the league.
He looks to be the best candidate for the coordinator job because he has strong ties with Cassel. Both McDaniels and Cassel were with the New England Patriots squad at the same time. So McDaniels, who is from the family tree of New England head coach Bill
Belichick, has a good knowledge of the offensive system. McDaniels will also bring with him an awareness of the AFC West teams and personnel.
McDaniels is looking forward to coming back to the NFL as a coordinator after two rather embarrassing seasons with the Broncos. He would be the natural replacement for Weis, if Weis takes up the job in Florida.
Weis was not available to reporters for comments or a confirmation about the rumours. The Chiefs play their last game of the season on Sunday 2 January against the Oakland Raiders at home.
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