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Chiefs rename franchise Even Newer England Patriots

The Kansas City Chiefs announced Romeo Crennel as their new defensive coordinator today, and also announced the franchise will now be called the Even Newer England Patriots. "Scott Pioli, Matt Cassel, Mike Vrabel, Charlie Weis, Romeo Crennel," said Even Newer England Patriots spokesman Jeff Connor, "there's no point of trying to be subtle about it anymore." Despite the name change, Pioli, Even Newer England's general manager, doubts the team will add more former Patriots. "At least none of the ones that are currently on the team. I've seen them play," he said. "I'm trying to make this team better, not worse."