"From the moment the Chiefs fired Todd Haley, Romeo Crennel appeared destined to become their next head coach. His first move as interim coach was a forceful one, benching struggling quarterback Tyler Palko in favor of Kyle Orton, and that one little switch pulled any and all momentum squarely behind Crennel.

By the time his first week was finished, the Chiefs had beaten the previously undefeated Packers and Crennel had a locker room full of players on his side.

Perhaps general manager Scott Pioli as well. The Chiefs interviewed other candidates seemingly only to verify their initial thought — that the 64-year-old Crennel was the right man for the job."