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Published on 11/14/2010 at Sun Nov 14 20:29.
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Todd Haley, poor sport, disses Josh McDaniels in postgame exchange

Posted Sun Nov 14th by

Head coach Todd Haley of the Kansas City Chiefs has some unwelcome words with head coach Josh McDaniels of the Denver Broncos as he refuses to shake his hand after the Broncos 49-29 win at INVESCO Field at Mile High on November 14, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 49-29. (Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Head coach Todd Haley of the Kansas City Chiefs has some unwelcome words with head coach Josh McDaniels of the Denver Broncos as he refuses to shake his hand after the Broncos 49-29 win at INVESCO Field at Mile High on November 14, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 49-29. (Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley marched through a crowd of press and players following his team’s 49-29 loss to the Denver Broncos all the way to midfield to meet Josh McDaniels.

Not for the postgame handshake. To wag his finger at McDaniels, exchange some choice words, and walk away.

The Chiefs were thoroughly dismantled in Denver Sunday, trailing 35-0 shortly before halftime before making the score a bit more presentable with 29 points.

Still, that’s pro football. It’s not personal. Haley’s move was. It’s nothing short of a huge mark of disrespect by Haley toward McDaniels.

Haley wouldn’t comment on the incident following the game other than saying it’s “a private time between head coaches that has become not so private,” but various reports suggest Haley was upset over the fact the Broncos were still chucking the ball around deep into the fourth quarter.

Sports Illustrated‘s Jim Trotter reports that “Haley was not happy with Broncos max protecting, throwing deep and blitzing regularly with a 32-point 4th-quarter lead.” Trotter went on to note that last season in INVESCO, with the tables effectively turned, Haley pulled Jamaal Charles even as the running back was less than 40 yards from the league rushing record.

Apparently, Haley feels McDaniels didn’t extend him the same courtesy.

Even if that was the case, the point is moot when one takes a closer look at the box score. The Chiefs outscored the Broncos 29-14 following the Broncos’ 35-point lead. They beat them in the second half 19-14. Any notion of the Broncos “running up the score” is purely ridiculous.

And even if the Broncos had been putting on the hurt — too bad, Todd Haley. This is professional football. You get paid millions to prepare your football team to stop this type of beating. You failed to do your job, and scowling at your opponent won’t change that.

Finally, McDaniels deserves credit for the consistency in which he handled his personnel late in his games. Whether the Broncos are winning big or losing big (as they were three weeks ago against Oakland), the Broncos coach has kept his starting personnel in late in the game. Tim Tebow isn’t getting garbage time snaps, because, to Josh McDaniels, there is no such thing as garbage time in the NFL.

McDaniels wouldn’t comment on the incident, according to CBS4’s Vic Lombardi. “Ask him,” McDaniels said. “I’m going to focus on my team.”

The NFL has placed a higher emphasis on sportsmanship this offseason, as evidenced by the NFL officiating crews’ presentations to NFL clubs this offseason. The league explicitly mentioned trash talking between opposing players, imploring players to recognize the match as a respectful competition among professionals. Taunting is strictly prohibited and susceptible to penalty.

Shouldn’t NFL head coaches be held to at least the same standards?

Haley didn’t just avoid shaking McDaniels’ hand. He went out of his way (several yards out of his way) to make a scene and scold one of his peers.

If you have a problem with the way your opponent coached, A) too bad, and B) don’t publicly purport to owning a higher moral standard. The only potential gain in that is embarrassing Josh McDaniels.

The NFL needs to take a long, hard look at this exchange and determine how best to act. The NFL should fine Haley for his unsportsmanlike display.

  • http://broncoszone.blogspot.com/ Jon

    Fine him? Psh. If it was during the game sure, but it was after the game and stuff like this has happened before. Yeah he's being a baby (I think it's kinda funny actually), but don't think for a second the NFL will do anything about him throwing a little Phillip Rivers-like fit

  • Rob_Bronco

    Haley is a tool. The Broncos are 3-6, not 7-2. The starters need to be in on EVERY snap possible from now until the end of the season. With all of the injuries that the team has endured, it's important for the team to develop a synergy on the field during these games, and that just can't be replicated during practice. I understand that he's upset because they got beat pretty bad, but don't take it to that level, Haley. You're going to see this team twice a year, every year. There's no need to add fuel to the fire because your feelings got hurt.

  • http://broncoszone.blogspot.com/ Jon
  • Joe N

    Kyle
    shut up. This should not even be shown on TV. Coaches should be able to shake or scream at each other. It doesn't change the score and it isn't any of our (the fans) business.
    just report, your opinion is worthless.

  • SCOTTHERTENSTEIN

    couldnt have said it better myself,the whole game while they were getting their asses handed to them,the look in his eyes said it all as the camera would pan in on his losing ass.Sore friggen losers only re-ignite our rivalry,I kinda want to thank him in a way.GREAT WIN,GREAT START,GO BRONCOS!!!!

  • broncoman24

    I love how you say his opinion is worthless as if your opinion isn't. People come on here to share thier opinions. No need to be so harsh.

  • Joe N

    well, i come here to get information that I don't have (since I got rid of my season tickets). opinions in the comments is great. But I don't like it it in the stories.
    now, I admit, I can't stand McMini. I am stil sore about letting Shanahan go. I want him fired so Kubiak or Shanahan Jr could take over.

  • http://broncotalk.net Kyle

    Are you kidding? I really can't tell. Your reaction makes absolutely no sense.

    Of course this is the fans' business. Whose else is it?!

  • Bucky

    Well I'm sorry, but I come here so I don't have t listen to all the whining and moaning that comes out over at the post, Which is exactly what your comment is. Kyle is reporting something that is much more than opinion, it is poor sportsmanship. and you not liking the new coach doesn't change that for a second.

  • http://broncotalk.net Kyle

    We're a Broncos news source, AND we give opinions. It's a blog. Newspapers do it too (reporters provide news, columnists provide columns).

  • Joe N

    no, Not kidding at all.
    it's between 2 men. One who performed well and one who got his ass kicked. It isn't for public consumption. it can't always be PC, and it shouldn't be covered.
    Did you ever hear some of the shit that came out of Ditka's mouth while fake-smiling and shaking sthe guys hand?
    If the roles were reversed, I'd Support McDaniels for stranding up for this Team if he felt they were wronged. But, I still don't think it should be shown on TV.

  • Joe N

    I don't disagree about it being bad sportsmanship…
    But, I don't want to hear opinion from the writer of a Sports site like this.
    That's why I don't read the post anymore either.

  • Joe N

    Maybe I am taking my frustration out on you unfairly…

    But, That's what the problem is. You can't be both. Either you're a news site or you are a op-ed.

  • http://broncotalk.net Kyle

    Sports blogs would not, and could not, exist without being both. I aim to at least separate my news reporting from my opinions and make that clear to the reader. In that way I think I have; it was clear to you I was giving you my take.

    You're not being unfair. I welcome criticism.

  • http://broncotalk.net Kyle

    But Haley knew this exchange would be public. He could complain to McDaniels over the telephone in perfect privacy. Doing this in front of cameras was a calculated move meant to get media and fan reaction.

  • Joe N

    and a huge mistake.
    Here's the bottom-line I will leave you all with…

    From what I have seen the last 2 years, Haley is the better coach and I would take him over McDaniels.

    Can someone get Kubiak's agent on the phone??

  • Skdog

    McD outcoached and then out classed Haley, period.. no one is saying Haley cannot act like a whiner, and it is a story worth covering if a head coach wants to act like a little league players Momma, throwing a fit, Hell it is funny, in fact Haley just embarrassed his own players. Think about it, if you are the kid that just got your butt kicked all over the field and your Momma starts throwing a fit for running up the score? You'd be tellin your Momma to go sit in the car. And these are grown men, Pro's out there , and looking to their coach for leadership? Not a good moment for little Haley….

  • Simplistickhaos

    Good comments by both of you. I want to thank him too, because when we face them in december in KC, you just gave McD and the rest of the Broncos(because after today, the team seems to be behind McD again) more motivation to go in and whoop you again. And to add one more point, I think our defense will hold a chip on their shoulder for that game(especially Champ) to clean up and not allow Cassel to throw all over us.

  • Simplistickhaos

    Just one thing about this last comment. Let's look at this for a minute. I am not saying I am a huge McD fan but he came in to Denver and dismantled the team to make it his. Haley went in to KC and continue to build on what Herm Edwards was building before he came along(also went out and got some pretty good coordinators).

    The coaching staff(all of them) is far better than the broncos is but to compare head coaches, I wouldn't say that Haley is far superior to Mcd.

  • MiamiMike

    Joe, You have an opinion on what you like to read and what you dislike. Remember it is YOUR opinion just as Kyle or anyone else has and gives. It is this same site you seem unhappy with that allows you to share your unhappy opinions.
    You have every right to not agree but to tell anyone to shout up because you don't like is out of line. If you do not agree then show some class and explain why.If you just do not like what you are reading then stop reading it. BUT remember what you do not like is (YOUR OPINION). You have the right to voice it but do it with a little more class.

  • anthony33

    This is a case where I'd like to see McD and the rest of the team take on a Rex Ryan attitude. You don't like coming into Denver and getting your ass kicked? You don't like watching your opponent celebrate a win after losing four in row? You don't your short stint at the top of the AFC West blowing up before your eyes? Then stay home next time you big frickin' baby.

    At least McD handled the Radiers butt kicking with class and humility, at least publically.

  • anthony33

    Kubiak?? Are you serious? And 8-8 for the next 8 years?

    I predict Haley will be long gone in KC before McD is in Denver. Haley has issues… he had them in AZ and he has them now.

  • kerry

    great start? um yeah still 3-6 there buddy.

  • kerry

    issues in Arizona? oh you mean that SB appearance with the Cardinals of all teams? that Issue? id sure love to have the issue of going to the SB. and last i checked the Chiefs have a better record then us. then again so does most of the NFL.

  • herc_rock

    Haley is an asshole. That is all.

  • herc_rock

    Jesus christ, are you really this stupid?

  • herc_rock

    Wow, you really are this stupid.

  • Jeffrodz1

    What was he angry about? His team was scoring points down the stretch on our old man defense! What are we supposed to do? What a wuss. Step on their throats and when he's done pointing his finger at you, kick him in the ass on his way to the locker room!

  • herc_rock

    He's probably a little pissed about the “malfunctioning” replay booth too.

    That's not the first time the replay booth has “malfunctioned” on a questionable call.

  • TheTroglodyte

    For what it's worth one of the reasons this is my favorite place to get Broncos news is because I appreciate getting an honest opinion along with the story.

    That is the whole point of this being a blog instead of a column as well.

  • TEW

    Now the truth comes out finally, Joe N. is a Haley fan it has nothing to do with the right or wrong of it. Joe doesn't want his little minded cry baby coach to embarrass Joe. So please don't show this on National TV. An the emphasis is on the ass in embarr..ass

  • Gary_in_SD

    I like it! These young coaches need to get into the spirit of this rivalry!

  • anthony33

    yeah, issues in AZ with anger management… on live TV… multple times. And he was not the head coach.

    So you'd like the issue of going to the SB, like Shanny did by going to 3 or 4 with SF and Den??? That SB issue? We know how much you loved Shanny… so what the hell is your point? What Haley did is okay with you? If so, fine, then say that. The guy is a classless idiot.

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