Kansas City Chiefs: Chiefs Make Right Decision to Hire Crennel Permanently

NFL.com is confirming that the Kansas City Chiefs have given Romeo Crennel the permanent position as head coach. The report suggests that Crennel has been given a three-year deal.

This is a smart move by the Chiefs organisation. If the front office believes that the team is ready to compete, then continuity is essential.

The Chiefs have talent, but didn't always respond well to Todd Haley's methods. A different coaching approach may yield better results. Crennel is the ideal choice in this scenario.

He is a player-friendly coach, whose expertise and pedigree commands respect. Having won five Super Bowls as an assistant, Crennel is widely respected by players and front office personnel.

As one of the finest defensive minds in the game, Crennel is the best choice to lead a Chiefs team whose strength is the defense he helped construct.

Tamba Hali, Derrick Johnson and Brandon Flowers have become legitimate stars since Crennel transitioned the Chiefs to a 3-4 defense. These players already share a strong bond with their new head coach that should translate to more effort and unity on the field in 2012.

Crennel's defensive expertise will prove invaluable in an AFC West that risks being dominated by Tim Tebow.

Crennel designed a masterful game plan that succeeded in stifling Tebow in the Chiefs' 7-3 Week 17 win in Denver.

There will always be question marks regarding Crennel's ability to be a head coach, following a lacklustre stint with the Cleveland Browns.

But Crennel inherits significantly more talent than he had when he took over the Browns. When healthy, the Chiefs have the pieces in place to be regular contenders.

With Matt Cassel, Jamaal Charles, Tony Moeaki and Eric Berry back in the lineup, the Chiefs can be considered a strong pick for their division in 2012.

This is a great scenario for Crennel and the ideal opportunity to show that he has learned from his mistakes in Cleveland and can mould the Chiefs into a consistent winner.