Dick Vermeil Tells Chiefs He Will Retire After This Season

SteveRobWhatever · 01-01-2006, 05:36 AM

Source: GridironFans.com [ Full Article ]

Dick Vermeil will retire after the season as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, one of his players told The Associated Press on Saturday night. The player, who asked that his name not be used until after the announcement was official, said he was present when Vermeil broke the news during a team meeting earlier in the day. The Kansas City Star first reported that Vermeil was leaving, quoting team official Lynn Stiles. The 69-year-old Vermeil, the NFL's oldest head coach, could end his career on Sunday when the Chiefs (9-6) face Cincinnati in their final regular-season game. But Kansas City could still make the playoffs with a win and Pittsburgh loss to Detroit. Stiles, who was at meeting, said Vermeil appeared at peace with his decision. "I know so. ... It's the right thing for him to do, for his family, and it's the right thing to do for the organization," said Stiles, the Chiefs' vice president for football operations. Vermeil's wife, Carol, told the AP that he was not available for comment.

BigSKINBauer · 01-01-2006, 05:38 AM

He's the man. Sad to see him go but all things must end

jamf · 01-01-2006, 07:46 AM

Man this sucks.
he is a great man and coach
and
This would be a good job for G.Williams. strong offence, shitty D. Isnt he from Missouri too?

Luxorreb · 01-01-2006, 08:20 AM

It'll be really hard for Williams to pass up KC. But let's hope Boomer's right. Someone tell Greg Williams we love and appreciate him!

44deisel44 · 01-01-2006, 12:57 PM

They better have alot of tissues for that press conference!

Kevikazi · 01-01-2006, 01:41 PM

If/When Vermeil retires, you know Trent Green, Priest Holmes, Willie Roaf, Will Shields, and possibly Tony Gonzalez may comtemplate retirement as well. I don't think Gregg Williams wants to rebuild an offense once he becomes a head coach.

01-01-2006, 05:36 AM	#1
SteveRobWhatever Camp Scrub Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7	Dick Vermeil Tells Chiefs He Will Retire After This Season Source: GridironFans.com [ Full Article ] Dick Vermeil will retire after the season as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, one of his players told The Associated Press on Saturday night. The player, who asked that his name not be used until after the announcement was official, said he was present when Vermeil broke the news during a team meeting earlier in the day. The Kansas City Star first reported that Vermeil was leaving, quoting team official Lynn Stiles. The 69-year-old Vermeil, the NFL's oldest head coach, could end his career on Sunday when the Chiefs (9-6) face Cincinnati in their final regular-season game. But Kansas City could still make the playoffs with a win and Pittsburgh loss to Detroit. Stiles, who was at meeting, said Vermeil appeared at peace with his decision. "I know so. ... It's the right thing for him to do, for his family, and it's the right thing to do for the organization," said Stiles, the Chiefs' vice president for football operations. Vermeil's wife, Carol, told the AP that he was not available for comment.

01-01-2006, 05:38 AM	#2
BigSKINBauer Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, DC Age: 36 Posts: 5,688	Re: Dick Vermeil Tells Chiefs He Will Retire After This Season He's the man. Sad to see him go but all things must end

01-01-2006, 07:46 AM	#3
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,323	Re: Dick Vermeil Tells Chiefs He Will Retire After This Season Man this sucks. he is a great man and coach and This would be a good job for G.Williams. strong offence, shitty D. Isnt he from Missouri too?

01-01-2006, 08:20 AM	#4
Luxorreb ^21^ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, Virginia Age: 52 Posts: 1,630	Re: Dick Vermeil Tells Chiefs He Will Retire After This Season It'll be really hard for Williams to pass up KC. But let's hope Boomer's right. Someone tell Greg Williams we love and appreciate him! __________________ ^21^

01-01-2006, 12:57 PM	#5
44deisel44 Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 260	Re: Dick Vermeil Tells Chiefs He Will Retire After This Season They better have alot of tissues for that press conference! __________________ 90% of the game is half mental-John Madden Pure unadulterated uncompromising ecstasy- Jack K.Cooke

01-01-2006, 01:41 PM	#6
Kevikazi Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Maryland Age: 55 Posts: 187	Re: Dick Vermeil Tells Chiefs He Will Retire After This Season If/When Vermeil retires, you know Trent Green, Priest Holmes, Willie Roaf, Will Shields, and possibly Tony Gonzalez may comtemplate retirement as well. I don't think Gregg Williams wants to rebuild an offense once he becomes a head coach.

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