KC Warpaint 3,235 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 From KC Star It appears Chiefs general manager John Dorsey will be in Kansas City for at least the next year. A source told The Star on Saturday that Dorsey, 56, is under contract with the club through the 2017 season and is expected to remain with the team through then, barring some unforeseen development.Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who arrived with Dorsey before the 2013 season, also has a year left on his contract. ESPN reported that the Chiefs are interested in extending the contract of Reid, 58. NFL Network and the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel have both reported that Dorsey is held in high regard in Green Bay, where 64-year-old general manager Ted Thompson could elect to retire at some point. Dorsey has spent 21 years in a number of roles, including scout, director of college scouting and director of football operations. When Dorsey was hired in Kansas City, however, he specifically mentioned that the position with the Chiefs was his dream job. His wife, Patricia, grew up in Abilene, Kan., and the two first met on a blind date at Jack Stack in Kansas City. “This is my dream job — always has been,” he said at the time. “Ever since I met my wife in 1993, I've always wanted to and I've always dreamt of being the GM of the Chiefs one day.” If Dorsey were to leave, the Chiefs would appear to have an intriguing internal option for replacing him, in director of football operations Chris Ballard ... provided Ballard is still here. Over the last three years, Ballard has interviewed with the Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears and — most recently — the Indianapolis Colts. Ballard interviewed for the Colts’ GM opening this week, and NFL Network reported that Ballard currently leads the pack for that position after the first round of interviews. A source told The Star on Saturday afternoon that the Colts had not yet reached out to Ballard about a second interview, but it appears that changed on Saturday night, when ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported (per a Colts source) that Ballard will indeed be brought back for a second interview – the first candidate to get that opportunity. Since arriving in Kansas City, Reid, Dorsey and Ballard have helped the Chiefs compile a 43-21 regular-season record with three playoff appearances. Upon their arrival, the Chiefs were coming off a miserable 2-14 campaign. Chiefs president Mark Donovan, who works closely with chairman Clark Hunt, said the club is happy with the way all three men have performed in their duties. “I think Clark said not too long ago — and I agree with him — that we’re real excited about the job that both Andy and John have done,” Donovan said. “As you know, we don’t talk about contracts, and I’m not going to be the one who talks about it.” Donovan also said Ballard is a good example of a guy “who’s a team player.” “You look at our entire organization, you look at everybody across the board on the football side, ops side, coaching side, players, and I’d like to say business side as well — we’re all in this together,” Donovan said. “Chris is one of those guys.” Read more here: http://www.kansas.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article129354439.html#storylink=cpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer 8,686 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I coulda swore Dorsey had a 4 year contract & Reid had a 5 when they got here so both got a1 year extension or someone has their facts goobered up From Jan 8 2017 http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article125276379.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WichitaZRide 321 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 This article doesn't mention that if Ballard gets the Colts GM job that Toub is most likely going with him as HC. If this happens, our staff will be without: Director of Operations Special teams coach Assistant Special teams coach Assistant Head Coach/WR coach Not to mention the fact that it sounds like our GM has one foot out the door and our RB coach is most likely gonna get an OC gig sooner than later...I feel like we are getting ready for another downslide soon...I hope I'm wrong...but generally the only teams that survive coaching changes like this are the legacy teams with deep roots...we are not one of those teams... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer 8,686 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 they just hired a new WR coach..some guy that played for Andy before/ I dont see the Colts firing Pagano now so late but it could happen I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okiechief1 425 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I think it was last week that the Milwaukee paper said Dorsey is signed with KC thru the 2018 draft. All this about Dorsey possibly leaving is nothing more than speculation over nothing imo. He worked for GB for long time is really it. He is where he wants to be and has said so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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