'Pioli' is the name
by ROC 27 on Dec 26, 2008 11:59 AM CST
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Factoring into his thinking is the fact that Pioli's understudy Thomas Dimitroff has had such tremendous success in his first season in Atlanta that it has made the prospects of calling his own shots more attractive than ever. Should Pioli decide to leave, there should be a host of clubs willing to obtain his services in a general managerial or presidential capacity. The Chiefs have an opening for the top position following the resignation of Carl Peterson, and Kansas City could offer the type of all-encompassing powers that he likely would require to leave Foxborough.
http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFL/AFC/AFC+East/New+England/WWHI/2008/wwhi122408.htm
(Check it out. Interesting points)
And they also bring to light the possiblity of what I want to call, "The Triad"
(tri-ad _ noun 1. a group of three closely related persons or things)
If Pioli does scratch his itch, he won’t have to look far to find two of the men with which he’ll build his franchise around. In Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and QB Matt Cassel
Now, should Pioli become the GM of our beloved CHIEFS, then we just might say goodbye to both Herm Edwards and Tyler Thigpen. Herm would get the boot as Thig would get the bench. And we may see a suprise appearance in Kansas City as (aside from Marty Shottenheimer) Pioli may the only person to bring Bill Cowher back from the dead (broadcasting).
This could be called the "REAL Re-building of Kansas City project". Because, granted we needed youth on the team and some more talent at positions, we are also over-due for a turnaround within the front offices and coaching staff. If you can imagine the optimism of people like Pioli, Cowher, Cassel, and McDaniels (plus the existing Kansas City Chiefs), this could be a project that could take off to more of a success than any other franchise in NFL history.
via media.scout.com
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No to Pioli
I don’t want anyone running our team that has been the right hand man to a jerk, cheater, & poor sportsman (ref: last years superbowl) and yes I am talking about Bill Bellichick
by DLChiefs on Dec 26, 2008 12:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If Pioli was the problem then he wouldnt be such a prospect.
Matt Estrella was the one filming the signals during the game. Bill Billicheck was the one who orchestrated it and who claimed it was on him. He was the one who was fined $500,000. NOT Pioli!
And now what? I doubt the Pats are cheating still… yet they still have it together. You can point out cheating, you can point out poor sportsmanship, but you cannot deny talent. And Pioli’s finger prints are all over the New England Patriot’s success. From Superbowls to above average draft picks. And you cant deny that.
We may be "playing to win the game", but it seems like we're coaching to lose.
'09, a new era begins.
For the land of the free and the home of the CHIEFS!
by ROC 27 on Dec 26, 2008 12:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh and
329 out of 364 speaks for itself…. (Chiefs fans WANT Pioli)
http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2008/12/18/696714/getting-to-know-a-gm-scott
We may be "playing to win the game", but it seems like we're coaching to lose.
'09, a new era begins.
For the land of the free and the home of the CHIEFS!
by ROC 27 on Dec 26, 2008 12:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
He treats his players well and also knows when to cut veterans loose. I don’t understand how someone wouldn’t want a proven winner to come in and right the ship. Clark, I would imagine wants someone who can run this without having to hold there hand. Pioli is definately that guy.
Indecision is the key to flexibility
by cmpotter on Dec 26, 2008 3:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
In my short-sightedness, I overlooked Pioli bringing Cassel and McDaniels.
I’m not a huge Cassel fan, but I’m not not a fan either (man that sounds dumb)… I’m pretty neutral. He seems like a good prospect, and if the team is built the way the Pats were built, it makes him more appealing. He’s had a great season having to fill in… he’s going to be close to 4k yards, nearly 2:1 TD/INT ratio, 63%+ completion. But he is behind a good O-line and throwing to some stellar WR’s and has had 3 years on the bench to learn the system – he should be producing. He’s only 26 (27 by next year’s start) so he should have good years coming – if he can continue to improve.
by Ochophosphate on Dec 26, 2008 1:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The experience Cassel is obtaining this season as the starter
is a huge stepping stone. And I would hope he realizes that. Cassel can give us balance. And we wouldnt need to run the spread so much.
We may be "playing to win the game", but it seems like we're coaching to lose.
'09, a new era begins.
For the land of the free and the home of the CHIEFS!
by ROC 27 on Dec 26, 2008 2:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a little concerned about McDaniels as a head coach
He’s not been in the league very long at all.
McDaniels joined the Patriots in 2001 as a personnel assistant. From 2002 to 2003, he served as a defensive coaching assistant for the team, working with the defensive backs in 2003. In 2004, he became the team’s quarterbacks coach. After offensive coordinator Charlie Weis left the team following the 2004 season, the Patriots went without an offensive coordinator for the 2005 season, though it is suspected that McDaniels called the offensive plays for the season.1 After the season, McDaniels was officially promoted to offensive coordinator, while retaining his responsibilities coaching the team’s quarterbacks.
I guess it speaks well of him that he has been promoted so quickly, but at the same time that lack of experience is concerning. Will he be able to keep the spirits of a struggling young team high? Does he have what it takes to keep from losing the team when things go bad?
Most importantly, is he REALLY a good coach or like Romeo Crennel, Charlie Weis and other coaches that have left the Patriots, how much of the success he is credited with was actually floating along Bill Bellichicks genius?
Plus he’s only 32 years old.
by ChiefDJ on Dec 26, 2008 2:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I was actually implying that we could use him as our OC
We may be "playing to win the game", but it seems like we're coaching to lose.
'09, a new era begins.
For the land of the free and the home of the CHIEFS!
by ROC 27 on Dec 26, 2008 2:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He won't come to KC to be Offensive Coordinator
He’s the OC now of the Pats who are a very succesful team. Why on earth would he even consider coming to KC to do the same job?
No, if he comes to KC, it will be as a head coach.
by ChiefDJ on Dec 26, 2008 3:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The only reason why I would think he'd come as an OC
is because of the close relationship he has with Pioli. And DJ, money talks man.
We may be "playing to win the game", but it seems like we're coaching to lose.
'09, a new era begins.
For the land of the free and the home of the CHIEFS!
by ROC 27 on Dec 26, 2008 4:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And on top of that
it would be a chance for BOTH Pioli and McDaniels to prove that they have been a big part of the success that is the New England Patriots. And that they don’t need the master mind of Bill Billicheck to build a successful team… MUTINY.
We may be "playing to win the game", but it seems like we're coaching to lose.
'09, a new era begins.
For the land of the free and the home of the CHIEFS!
by ROC 27 on Dec 26, 2008 4:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The only way he comes to KC is if he isn't in the running to HC somewhere else.
There are plenty of teams who will be in need. He seems to be a popular choice because of where he is coming from. There will be plenty of firings after this game.
Indecision is the key to flexibility
by cmpotter on Dec 26, 2008 4:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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