Scott Pioli Hired as the Kansas City Chiefs' New GM
by Chris Thorman on Jan 13, 2009 2:23 PM CST
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The wait is over Chiefs fans.
Nearly a month after the Kansas City Chiefs' long time general manager Carl Peterson resigned, the team has found its new GM: Former Patriots VP of Player Personnel Scott Pioli.
New England Patriots vice president of player personnel Scott Pioli has agreed to become head of football operations for the Kansas City Chiefs, two NFL sources confirmed to ESPN's Michael Smith.
The vice president for player personnel at New England, Pioli, 43, is close to Patriots coach Bill Belichick and has been with the Patriots for nine years. Pioli should find a warm welcome in Kansas City.
At the last Chiefs' home game, shortly after the embattled Carl Peterson resigned after 20 years as president, general manager and CEO, several signs were spotted in the crowd proclaiming, "We want Pioli."
Pioli remained the Chiefs top choice to replace Carl Peterson since the long time GM resigned in mid December. The former Patriots exec has been the hot choice for teams searching for a new GM for years and now the Chiefs have him.
Ramifications of this hire
Clark Hunt repeatedly made the point that the new Chiefs GM will be a large part of the decision on whether or not to retain Herm Edwards as head coach. More than likely, Herm will not return as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009. Pioli will almost assuredly want to work from a clean slate.
Keeping with the head coach thoughts, Pioli was also rumored to be interested in bringing either Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz or Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels with him as the new head coach. McDaniels was recently hired by the Denver Broncos.
We'll have full coverage of the Chiefs' head coach search as well, should it come to that.
I think you can expect a good portion, if not all, of the Chiefs' coaching staff to leave the team at some point.
Scott Pioli Quick Hits:
- 43-years old
- Worked with the Browns as Pro Personnel Assistant ('92-'95); Ravens as the Director of Pro Personnel ('96); Jets as the Director of Pro Personnel ('97-'00); and Patriots as the Director of Player Personnel (2001) and the Vice President of Player Personnel (2001-2009)
- Pioli and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick have led the Patriots to three Super Bowl championships and five division titles
- Youngest and only one of three NFL executives to win the Sporting News' George Young NFL Executive of the Year Award in consecutive years (2003 and 2004), along with being named Executive of the Year a number of times by a number of media outlets
- Son-in-law to Bill Parcells
Welcome to a truly new era Chiefs fans. Clark Hunt has successfully moved out of the shadow of his father Lamar with the biggest front office move by the Chiefs in twenty years.
This is Clark Hunt's team now.
H/T to UC, Royals Retro and the hundred other people who called and IMed me.
UPDATE #1: 610 Sports is reporting that Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo interviewed with Clark Hunt in Dallas for the head coaching job. H/T Ridiculous Matt
UPDATE #2: ESPN is reporting that Herm Edwards learned of PIoli's hiring through the media and has sent his assistants home to await word of their fate. H/T Lanier63
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I Beat You To It
But your column was better. :)
Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.
VIVA LA REVOLUCION!!!!
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
Chiefs website is trash this is the true chief website
Kcchiefs.com is horrible they dont even have the update yet this is the real site with real news.thank you
So I guess I was only off a few hours huh?
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
I guess we shouldnt ask that woman reporter
if Bill Walsh is still available?
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Yes
But I don’t think he’s interested in coming back right now. Severe case of death impinging upon his work hours.
Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.
ZIPADEE DOO DAAAA ZIPADEE DAY
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
Shanahan or Rex Ryan
I believe these two are the best potential hires. Each one of them has something to prove. Shanahan will like to prove that he is still a “mastermind.” Ryan has been overlooked in past years for several jobs and he would want to prove all those that passed on him. I like Ryan simply for the potential of what he could do for the defense. Gailey seems to be competent with the offense.
What about
the DC from Tennessee (Schwartz, I think)? Sounds like he’s pretty close to getting offered the job in Detroit, but would you rather have Ryan of Schwartz?
Interesting!
Schwartz would also be a good hire considering that Tennesse also had a good defense and he has worked under Jeff Fisher. I still like what Ryan brings to the table. Maybe he can convince his brother to bypass cleveland and be the new DC.
Schwartz
Just because he gets offered a job doesn’t mean he’ll take it. Right now the Chiefs are a better option for a head coach. There’s a good argument to be made that they underperformed in relation to their talent level and the cupboard’s not as bare as it is in Detroit. We should have our pick now that we’re in the hunt for a head coach.
Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.
True but why would he address the press about the team after a second meeting?
Indecision is the key to flexibility
I really like him
He takes a statistical, analytical approach, and has been called a “Moneyball” guy for the NFL.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
Ok, we go after Schwartz
Do you think it would be a good idea to target the D line coach of the Giants to take over as the DC? Could really improve the play of our front four and get rid of the cover 2 scheme.
By National Football Post - Another confirmation
Posted January 13, 2009
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Breaking: Pioli Accepts Chiefs Job
Sources close to the National Football Post have just informed us that former New England Patriots Vice President of Player Personnel Scott Pioli has agreed to become the next General Manager of the Kansas City Chiefs.
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Good
Keep ’em coming. I love the sound of it.
by Chris Thorman on Jan 13, 2009 2:30 PM CST up reply actions
Schefter jumps on board
Likely pissed that ESPN broke it
"Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble this football"
- John Heisman
I will always remember where I was when I heard that Carl Peterson was fired. I will also always remeer where I was when Pioli was hired. Hopefully the memory will be a good one. Let’s Go Chiefs!
by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 2:29 PM CST reply actions
810,610 are reporting it
It is also scrolling along the bottom of NFLN!!!!! Here we go, our true run to a CHAMPIONSHIP!!!! Sorry Herm good luck in other ventures of life!
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
again when 910 confirms it, we will know the lowdown
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
1010, is the real deal!
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
69 is devine
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
It's Good Timing For Herm, Actually
If he gets removed this week he should have plenty of time to find an assistant or coordinator job elsewhere before they all get filled. He’ll land on his feet. The longer this dragged out, the worse it would have been for him.
Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.
Haha no way Herm accepts an assisstant coaching position
Trust me I’ve wanted herm gone since the end of the 2006 season, but Herm has enough respect around the league where I think he will land a head coaching job in the 2010 season..He’ll take this year off I’d suppose
by CALIFAN1986 on Jan 13, 2009 3:40 PM CST up reply actions
My how fast the comments come IN!
HAHAHAH! CELEBRATE! Yes ! We got our man! We got our man!
Bigb, so much for that Marty theory.
Tell your source they were wrong.
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
I consulted Ms. Cleo and she confirmed that Marty was NOT the one
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
as a lesbian she should have the lowdown on that
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Yay
Im still a Chiefs fan! They almost lost me but we have a future. I will never sink that low again.
NO MORE HERM!
Herm Edwards - the new Art Shell.
The servers are gonna crash...MAYDAY!!!
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
Is anybody regretful or upset?
I hope not, we have some hope now.
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
No friggin way bro
The possibility of hope. Now the journey has just BEGUN for him, but it’s the right step at this point in time.
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
I think all 8,000 of us are here on AP at the same time!
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Jan 13, 2009 3:51 PM CST up reply actions
Blasphemer
Don’t ruin our day with your Vick trickery. :)
Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.
Haha
Pioli won’t sign Vick, I promise everyone that.
But Cassel might be coming.
Herm Edwards - the new Art Shell.
I Could Be Happy With Cassel
He’s a young guy and that would free up the top pick for something else the team needs.
This Tuesday just got a whole light brighter.
Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.
Exactly
I think a Cassel/Thigpen/Martin depth chart is good enough for me. I think we can then focus on more important areas.
Herm Edwards - the new Art Shell.
Screw Martin
I want to see the Chiefs draft a QB out of this class after the first round.
Unless we can’t land Cassel (because he’s franchised) in which case I still want Bradford.
Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.
Exactly!
I think with a line, decent running, and a good defense, that could be a scary good combination.
by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 2:45 PM CST up reply actions
Franchise
So they can keep him up until the season opener, then trade if Brady is indeed healthy for 2009.
by Joel Thorman on Jan 13, 2009 5:34 PM CST up reply actions
If I was a Donkey fan I'd call you a "Sith"
—-reference to an old post—-
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
Might be onto something...if NE doesn't resign him
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
espnews reports...
“Pioli’s hire likely spells the end of the line for Herm Edwards as the Chiefs’ head coach”
a friend of mine who knows this air condition repairman's secretary
said she overheard a vending machine workers wife, who is best friends with a receptionist that was over at Arrowhead say she saw a man deliver a couple of moving boxes to Herm’s office.
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
For real?
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
Yeah it's my second cousin twice removed on my Mom's side
…Lanier confirmed it ;)
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
True true!
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Already got moving boxes?
Wow this faster than I thought.
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
Pioli just gave him his empty ones as he was unpacking
he’s environmentally conscience too ;)
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
If Herm is gone
Is the coach already lined up?
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
I GUARANTEE that
Pioli has names in mind
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
+1,000,000,000
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Hehe...That's quite a few sources...it must be accurate!
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Jan 13, 2009 3:54 PM CST up reply actions
I have been waiting for this day for three years!
Wouldn’t you know it, I go put some money in the bank, and BAM! If that was all it took, I would have put money in the bank weeks ago!
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
I wonder if "Dad" Parcell's will come visit sometime
during the offseason?
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
Easy PT, DEEP BREATH, NOW RUN!!!
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
Hell I'm going to run around town with the lights and sirens blaring on the fire truck!
I may look like “Retart” but I am happy as hell!
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Go retart, do not run into
the side of any buildings, people frown on that!
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
LOL Lanier
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
Put the helmet on Lanier...the helmet!!!
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
I could look like Kramer did on that one episode
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
TMI TMI TMI!!!!!
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
cUT GLASS??
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
This season's been odd enough for my Patriots
Now Pioli is leaving the nest. Where did I put that bottle of Maker’s Mark?
Blogger at SBNation's New England Patriots blog, Pats Pulpit
first we ruin your season
then we steal your Front Office
Sorry about Brady, thanks for Pioli!
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
That's cold @Royal and Eric
but me likey :)
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
Would it be too obvious if Pioli fires Pollard? ;-)
Blogger at SBNation's New England Patriots blog, Pats Pulpit
No he should love him now
OK Pollard, get the QB and I mean get him!
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
I think it's more of the, if you can't beat em, join em approach
although you did beat us…
at least Brady might be ready by week 8 or so...
sorry to brag. We’re not used to good news here.
You guys will be fine. YOu have an awesome franchise.
I will have a drink as well
Indecision is the key to flexibility
I wonder if Chris will do a roll call tomorrow on who was here today when this broke?
LOL
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Don't Like the Connection to Parcells!
We need to be careful about his connection to Parcells. Bill is the master of suckering people. Look what he did to Dallas ;-)
Well with 2 wins
I’m game for anything
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Good point
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
What do you think Pioli's response was when he was asked
“So, Scott, what do you think of the Pistol?”
Or Scott how bout your HC, Herm?
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
He-he-he,roflmao!
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
This is some good !@##$ right there
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
Thank you Herm and Carl!
WIth out you sucking the last few years this wouldn’t be possible
Indecision is the key to flexibility
THANK YOU GOD!
We finally got one. We landed the top name at something. We got the biggest name on the GM market.
This is huge.
Dancing in my office.
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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 2:43 PM CST reply actions
Official Statement from Patriots Nation
AAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep the faith!
The backbiting shit talk on Pioli starts in 5....4....3....2....
WE ARE NOW THE JUGGERNAUT [eats entire rack of ribs] NO ONE DENIES THIS!
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Jan 13, 2009 4:19 PM CST up reply actions
Im listening to ESPN RADIO
and they just said we are after Steve Spangola
Herm Edwards - the new Art Shell.
fine with me.
at least he understands how to generate a pash rush.
New = Good; Douchey Goatee = Bad
We’d deal we suppose
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Jan 13, 2009 4:22 PM CST up reply actions
PARADE....
Check that Todd Vand-something email address you rock. I got 3 invites, figured I toss one your way.
Proud to be a part of the Conference of Champions and their complete bowl season domination.
And another one
Adam Schefter
Pioli takes GM job in Kansas City
Posted: January 13th, 2009 | Adam Schefter | Tags: Kansas City Chiefs, Scott Pioli
The Chiefs hired Patriots vice president – player personnel Scott Pioli on Tuesday to be the team’s general manager. Pioli, 43, was considered one of the masterminds behind the Patriots dynasty that won three Super Bowls and four AFC titles over a span of eight seasons.
The Chiefs have been looking for a new GM since Carl Peterson resigned after 20 years as president, general manager and CEO.
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
sorry I copied the whole article, but its worth me losing my blogging rights today!
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
HERM HAS 48 HOURS
I’m giving Herm 48 hours until he’s fired. Fuck yes, its times like this I wish I kept a bottle at work.
Proud to be a part of the Conference of Champions and their complete bowl season domination.
Gotta pick up the kids
Damn the responsibility!
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
So which coaches stay?
Only Gailey? No way we keep Gunther right?
I'm extremely impressed
with Clark Hunt. He is really proving to be a first rate owner. This was an incredible move.
+1
He was cool, calm and handled this more professional than a lot of other teams.
Indecision is the key to flexibility
Since we have our info on our new GM, can we all take a spin on Clarks plane?
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Jan 13, 2009 4:01 PM CST up reply actions
Gentleman
This is our day along with every Chief fan around the world. I raise my glass to you and to Clark Hunt who had the vision. Congrats!
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Spags
I think if ESPN is reporting the Chiefs are after Spags then it’s a serious rumor.
Maybe this means we keep Chan gailey as OC?
Herm Edwards - the new Art Shell.
well we sure arn't gonna follow the Browns in any decisions they make on coaches
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
maybe with Spags' help we can use our #1 pick on DL
and not have him become a bust.
NOTE TO GLENN DORSEY: there is hope for you yet.
Like the Giants Defense a lot, great choice for me would fix many problems instantly with less disruption to our basic alignment.
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Jan 13, 2009 4:04 PM CST up reply actions
If any of the current players arnt happy with this
then they should be reading ARROWHEAD PRIDE!
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Keep Gailey, Hire a Defensive Head Coach
I think Gailey can do the job as OC. We need a defensive minded coach to bring something different than the cover 2 scheme. Spagnuolo learned from one of the best in Jim “I blitz my own mama” Johnson. We need to get back to attacking not reacting!
I can dig it!
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
CAN U DIG IT?
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Jan 13, 2009 4:05 PM CST up reply actions
true dat damn im tired of playing conservative
grandmas get conservative when they play poker . We need a d that flys to the ball and keeps you guessing .
and a leader who openly exhibits the passion to play like Ray Lewis
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Pioli was seen packing up his office Tuesday afternoon, a Patriots source said.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3830515
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Wow...just wow
So much info blitzing across the web
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
ya and it goes on to say:
Pioli was seen packing up his office Tuesday afternoon, a Patriots source said.
The decision to hire Pioli likely means Herman Edwards will not be back as Chiefs head coach next season. Among the top candidates to succeed Edwards is New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.
Herm Edwards - the new Art Shell.
Thanks to Chris and Primetime for giving us all the GM resumes and updates!
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Im a lover not fighter, unless you diss my Chiefs! :)
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Good job guys
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
Dear Mr Pioli
My Wishlist
1. Bart Scott and Albert Haynsworth with Graham Harrell in the 3/4th round.
2. 1st Pick Aaron Curry
3. Resign DJ
Our LBs (Scott, Curry, DJ with Dorsey and Haynsworth downlow, oh my!)
You're dreaming
but I like your optimism : )
#4
at least one playoff win
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
On a side note
Broncos just hired Mike Nolan as DC
And the KC Star says....
“Chiefs move training camp to MO.”
Awesome coverage you boobs.
The Day Herm Edwards didn't get his team ready to beat the Raiders at Arrowhead is the day he kissed his job goodbye.
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehn GOODBYYYEE!
Twitlock is at Gates
and can’t be bothered
training Camp?
will training camp be in River Falls this year and start in ST Joes 2010?
This was already covered Saint
Bill Parcell’s: "You are what your record says you are."
Thigpen WILL NOT be the Chiefs starting QB next year IMO. He can compete for the job and should be 2nd or 3rd string.
I know...
I’m pointing out how crappy the Star is at covering news pertaining to the Chiefs. Teicher was supposed to make an hour-long appearance on 610 today, but couldn’t because of the breaking news… Where’s the post on the Star? There wasn’t even a blog entry as of 3:00pm, a full half hour after it was posted here.
The Day Herm Edwards didn't get his team ready to beat the Raiders at Arrowhead is the day he kissed his job goodbye.
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehn GOODBYYYEE!
kc star
blows man all the reporters suck all they do is cry and bag on our team fuck them. although witlock is witty sometimes
trust
me i want pioli, but are the chances we land shanny as HC now? slim…as long as herm is gone!!!!!!!!!!!!
haha
that would be hilarious. He’s my new #1 choice
Who would be the DC?
If Shanny comes who would be the DC? I really don’t trust his judgement on the defensive side of the ball. Who was the last competent DC shanahan had?
good point.
But we could have Pioli get the final say there. Anywho, I’d rather have Spagnuolo. This got me thinking, who was the last competent DC the chiefs had?
Now the star has it.
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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 3:07 PM CST reply actions
It's about time!!!
I’ve been waiting on this news for a long time now. A month hearing nothing but Seattle and Miami news is…well, not good news for me. I want K.C. and I wanted Pioli all along. Thank God we finally got him. I can celebrate. I need to call my wife. I need to call everyone I know!! It’s about time!!
Now…onto the coaching choice. I like the DC from the Giants as our new HC. We’ll be in the playoffs soon enough.
There's no hope with dope...
Hey Everybody
Make sure you’re rec’ing this story.
Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.
I do like one possibility
I think what Bill Parcells did with the early signing (agreement to a contract) of Jake Long before the draft was genious. Maybe Pioli can have that same kind of influence on draft picks and their agents.
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
seriously?
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Only the team with the #1 pick can negotiate before the draft.
Even if the #1 team has reached an agreementt he league will not allow the number #2 pick to do it prior to the draft.
"If you go out and you’re looking for the girl to wink at you and she hasn’t winked at you before 12 she isn’t going to. You might as well go home."-Herm
Hopefully Not!
If he is doing that it means that we are picking first in the draft which means losing season or major trade!
Just caught a Pats fan comment on ESPN.com
“Worst loss of talent we’ve ever had” in reference to Pioli.
Whiners
They knew this day was coming eventually.
by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 3:14 PM CST up reply actions
Haha...So I guess we Screwed the Patriots twice,
1) We knock out their Superbowl QB out for the season, and possibly a portion of ’09
2) Now we grab their VP Player Personnel
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Jan 13, 2009 4:13 PM CST up reply actions
Cannot wait
To read Bill Simmons whining about this on ESPN page 2.
by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 4:14 PM CST up reply actions
We're going forward, people
Draft a quarterback, sign a defensive lineman, hold the players accountable, let’s get going.
Oh, yeah, and let’s get a coach.
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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 3:14 PM CST reply actions
Spags or Ferentz or Mystery Coach.
I will be happy with any, so long as there is a clause that Harm cannot wind up coaching for my Hawkeyes. What a nightmare that flip-flop would be.
by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 3:15 PM CST up reply actions
please. PLEASE
NO KIRK FERENTZ. I’m from Iowa, and I must say, that guys a douche.
USA USA USA!!!!
Proud to be a part of the Conference of Champions and their complete bowl season domination.
Hopefully...
Pioli is as good as advertised when it comes to evaluating talent and doesn’t touch one of these first round QB’s.
Proud to be a part of the Conference of Champions and their complete bowl season domination.
I'm with you there H2Elway
QB Graham Harrell, Nate Brown, Willie Tuitama.
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Jan 13, 2009 4:16 PM CST up reply actions
+1
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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 3:16 PM CST up reply actions
No all that is left is to resign Oliver Celestin!!
(I will be honest I had to go back to the unrestricted free agent article last week to remember his name)
"If you go out and you’re looking for the girl to wink at you and she hasn’t winked at you before 12 she isn’t going to. You might as well go home."-Herm
HA!!!
Actually, I just can’t wait to see us be players in this year’s free agency bidding rather than just spectators waiting to pick up scraps.
All things are possible in 2009.
Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.
more specifically...
I cant wait for players to actually be interested in coming here cuz we are not run by a slimeball anymore…
Ferentz is a hell of a coach
What he has been able to do here is pretty special. I am not saying it would translate, but I doubt many coaches could have had the success he had here in Iowa City (not exactly an easy school to recruit to). He is good enough that I have very mixed feelings about him ever leaving the good old U of I.
by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 3:18 PM CST up reply actions
I think the concern
is there hasn’t been a lot of success for college coaches jumping to the NFL. But he has had a bunch of experience in the NFL before coaching college. The others flame outs did not.
by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 3:21 PM CST up reply actions
BOOOOOOO
Ferentz is not a great coach. Iowa was good about 4-5 years ago. I understand 1 or 2 down years, but not 4. And just so we remember, recruiting is not a requirement of an NFL HC. They need to teach and manage. Ferentz is basically only good at recruiting. They have plenty of great players (please don’t give me that Iowa is hard to recruit for BS because he has recruited very well), but have not had any significant success. They upset 1 team each year to stay relevant. Illionis in 07, PSU in 08. NO FERENTZ
Yeah
I wouldn’t speak poorly about him, but I see him as a big risk. I’ll support the guy if Pioli thinks he’s best for the job.
I would be happier with him
than I could be with Shanny. I don’t know how I can resolve my hatred of that man into cheering for him.
by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 3:21 PM CST up reply actions
Yup
I’m going to have faith in Pioli to find a capable head coach to run this team next year. If he says it’s Ferentz, I’m willing to buy that Ferentz can do it until he demonstrates otherwise.
By the way, it will be five years before I call for Scott Pioli to get fired unless he does something really drastic like bust on every single draft pick and free agent signing. The head coach will get two years to show some results and I won’t start calling for his firing until the third year (unless he’s doing well, in which case I won’t be calling for his firing at all).
It’s a kinder, gentler UCrawford that you’ll be seeing in 2009.
Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.
by UCrawford on Jan 13, 2009 3:22 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Amen!
Fewer straw men, more screams of ridiculous nicknames in 09!
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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 3:23 PM CST up reply actions
Pioli
He is probably right now grinding his axe right now for the chiefs coaches and he is loving it.
His axe is already sharp
He has already moved on to finding the replacement for those left on the chopping block.
by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 3:36 PM CST up reply actions
I Figure They'll Give Herm A Couple Of Days After They Make The Announcement
End of the week, I’d bet.
Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.
I am so excited!
I have been checking the internet daily (dang job that gives me access to computers) to find out what has been going on. Now we have this! I hope that Pioli measures up to our expectations and that he is not just a puppet of Belichick.
I love how people think he's just a puppet of Bellichek
Does Bill seem like the sort of guy who would let a guy that didn’t know what he was doing help run the organization? Friendly bear that he is.
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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 3:17 PM CST reply actions
200 POSTS
In one hour!! WOW!! There are some serious chiefs fans beating their keyboards over this one LOL
Work...forget work I'm going home....all of a sudden I'm feeling dizzy....of excitement :)
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by aPacificChief on Jan 13, 2009 4:18 PM CST up reply actions
Bill has never had a problem with people leaving
He was just pissed that one went to a division rival. IE Mangini
Indecision is the key to flexibility
REX RYAN REX RYAN!!!
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“The numbers say I’ve done a decent job,” Ryan said. “If a team wants to stop somebody, all you have to do is look at my track record. If we don’t get them stopped in the first year, it will probably be the first time we don’t get them stopped in my career, going back through college, whatever. … I’ll get my time, and whoever gets me will get a guy who is a real football coach and not a pretender.”
“He’s a genius,” defensive tackle Justin Bannan said. “When you have a brain like his, you believe in a guy like that. He has the belief of all of his players.”
note
we don’t have suggs, ray lewis, ed reed, etc. i could be an average DC with that team
Couldn't agree more!
Besides you know his dad so he is bound to gangsta slap someone if they are not doing their job!
One player is /never/ the sole answer
If the O-line isn't built up, a rookie QB is gonna look bad next season. If the O-line is a lot better, Thigpen will look better next season.
A rookie QB drafted at #3 has less than a %5 chance of starting Game one of '09. Slotting holdouts will prevent him from competing with Thigpen.
by Bleedingredandgold on Jan 14, 2009 1:41 AM CST up reply actions
Thank you Clark
You have to give it up to Clark, across the board. He has done things right since he took over the team. Not flashy. Not sexy. Right.
Every move that has been made on his watch has been applauded by football people.
-Tearing down an old team and building with rookies though it meant sacrificing a season.
-Collecting draft picks for your best player that couldn’t help you
-A draft that every pundit applauded
-Loyalty to his staff until they prove that they can’t do the job.
-A quiet behind the scenes GM search that landed the hottest GM prospect of the last 5 years.
Not all of the moves have worked out, in fact some of them blew up spectacularly this year. But, everyone has agreed that the Chiefs are making all the right moves on Clark’s watch. I don’t know if you could ask for more from an owner than this.
Thank you Clark.
Ah.......... the first three accolades should be given up for Herm and CP not Clark.
The two did the right thing by taking the gamble, but lost.
Herm’s still a bad coach, but he at least left something for the New GM to build on. For that I give Herm credit.
Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.
by aPacificChief on Jan 13, 2009 4:25 PM CST up reply actions
i will not thank clark
sticking with King Carl this long, and sayin carl will have a voice in future matters does not seem like a great idea to me. However, I must say, i don’t think pioli would have accepted w.o assurance that he could do whatever the F**k he wanted. Therefore, clark, i’m comin around.
Bilichick and Kraft were watching Pioli leaves his office when they noticed him stop and look at the Lombardi trophies
Bill said,“Scott, you can’t take those with ya.” Scott kept looking at them when Kraft said, “Don’t even think about it.” After a few more seconds Bill said,“Scott what are you doing?” Scott finally looked up and said, “I wanted to judge how much room I’ll need at Arrowhead to make room for the ones that will join Hank’s team trophy!”
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
and the first casualty...
Rufus Dawes. Those smug, anonymous posts were a symptom of Peterson’s egomania, and they need to die. They just brought the whole organization down a level.
Oh, and thank you Clark! Can’t wait for the draft!
Run Run Pass Punt, repeat as needed for 60 min.
Bob Gretz
His pen name
Proud to be a part of the Conference of Champions and their complete bowl season domination.
I agree
Pioli looks like the kinda guy that would just kick your ass without flenching
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Yup
The Rufus Dawes posts exhibited very questionable judgment and smacked of intellectual dishonesty and poison penmanship designed only to tout Carl Peterson instead of the Chiefs.
When the GM’s actually good, he doesn’t need to hire some lackey to suck him off in blogs and articles…there will be plenty of people willing to do it of their own free will. :)
Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.
Rufus Dawes= Whitlock.
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
Dawes?
Any Questions? ;)
If the O-line isn't built up, a rookie QB is gonna look bad next season. If the O-line is a lot better, Thigpen will look better next season.
A rookie QB drafted at #3 has less than a %5 chance of starting Game one of '09. Slotting holdouts will prevent him from competing with Thigpen.
by Bleedingredandgold on Jan 14, 2009 1:48 AM CST up reply actions
How does he write from the grave?:)
Welcome to KC Scott Pioli, home of the most rabid football fans in the NFL!
Gentleman
Everyone, make sure you pause to today to appreciate a bright moment in what has been a very dark time to be a Chiefs fan.
Clark…don’t know what to say, you handled this perfectly, you deserve major props.
Main point I want to make…everyone’s happy, b/c we are bringing in the top candidate on the market. NOW let the man do his job. If he wants Ferentz, then he obviously feels he’s the best candidate for the job. Don’t be on this blog whooping it up now, and next week be pissy about the HC hire. Let’s trust them and and WHOEVER it is, give him the benefit of the doubt.
I am a big Ferentz supporter, but if its Spags or Ryan or whoever, if you’re happy with bringing in Pioli, then you need to give him some time.
WHAT a day, gents! LOVE IT!!
Clark Pioli Sudden?
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
babies first words...
“How you doin?”
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Babies second is...
“Forget about it”
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by aPacificChief on Jan 13, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions
I thought that was one word?
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Ah...Forget about it.... ;)
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by aPacificChief on Jan 14, 2009 1:35 AM CST up reply actions
as long as its not "Mike Hunt"
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Hey whats wrong with Eric?
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
When you place the end of the C
With the sounding of “Hunt” it creates an interesting word….
by Joel Thorman on Jan 13, 2009 4:03 PM CST up reply actions
Oh brain is spinning,
Used to the Mike Hunt thing, called a bar one time and had them page Mike Hunt, and they did. Oh teenage stuff.
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
I put a post on the sister site Pats Pulpit
about why we deserve Pioli. I’m gonna go thank the Patriots for letting the man resurrect a fallen franchise
are they pissed?
or did they see this coming?
by I need more Esteban on Jan 13, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions
Not anything to add that hasn't been said
but just thought I’d throw out there: Great job Clark!
Love the move and let’s all toast to new beginnings for the Chiefs and a hopeful rise back to one of the premiere franchises in the NFL.
by I need more Esteban on Jan 13, 2009 3:29 PM CST reply actions
How often have we gotten the second best
We’ve been second rate with our choices, never getting the top guys. We got the top guy. We got the guy everyone wanted. So big. Clark’s changing a culture, just like his Dad did.
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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 3:32 PM CST reply actions
Well Kendrell Bell comes to mind
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Interesting!
The AFC West has become a conference of relevance again (- the raiders). Am curious to see which teams more closely resembles the Patriots. Us with Pioli or denver with McDaniels (although the GM decides the players chosen)?
Pioli left a note on his desk as he was leaving
It says, Bill, I put a clause in Matt Cassell’s last contract that states he cannot be franchised. I forgot to tell you because I didn’t think anyone else needed to know. I hope this helps with negotiations.
Love Scott
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Cassel?
Cassel did a great job but he had some pieces in NE that we do not have yet. Besides he will cost a 1st and 3rd at least and given the situation of our franchise, we cannot afford to give away picks. I do like his upside!
610 just ran an update
stating Spags already met with Clark in Dallas and is in town.
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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 3:41 PM CST reply actions
Big!!!
Lets pull the trigger. I loved it when our team was a defensive powerhouse.
by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 3:42 PM CST up reply actions
unconfirmed
but still, !!!!!
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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
That's my kinda GM. Do you think they'll actually be forced to talk about the Chiefs on ESPN today?
Probably not.
No crap
its so heartbreaking for them never to drop news about the chiefs . Even today they will be like before we sign off small news in kc they signed pioli and then the crickets will play and then they will sign off
I think I can relate the feeling of todays news for you guys
to the day after Super Bowl IV in 1970. It felt real nice and it feels even nicer to have that same feeling again.
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Hallelujah!!!
My long national football league nightmare may be ending! I’ve wanted Pioli here in place of Carl for years, but I never even thought it could happen. This seems to good to be true. The Chiefs were literally hopeless just a couple of months ago, getting slaughtered every week with the GM for life and his buddy the coach seemingly entrenched in their jobs.
Now I have REAL hope, it feels amazing! Pioli will make surely some mistakes on the way, but he’s got a great track record, is acclaimed as very intelligent and knowledgeable and excellent at his job by virtually everyone, is young and has a proven vision for building champions. In other words, he is the exact opposite of what Peterson had become over the last 5+ years.
I am really excited to see what Pioli’s going to do to put this franchise on the championship track. For the first time since Hank Stram left, I have true confidence in the decision makers of the Chiefs, and for the first time since the Stram days, we’ve got a proven championship- builder in charge.
by Offense of the 70s on Jan 13, 2009 3:43 PM CST reply actions
Screw spags and farentz and ryan
Hire Shanahan! Damnit
by CALIFAN1986 on Jan 13, 2009 3:44 PM CST reply actions
A new Head Coach
imagine less money for a better coach. Look at the Broncos defense this year. Now look at the Giants defense. Look at the work he’s done with the line.
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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
Look at what Ryan has done for B-More
queue re-post of quotes:
"The numbers say I’ve done a decent job," Ryan said. "If a team wants to stop somebody, all you have to do is look at my track record. If we don’t get them stopped in the first year, it will probably be the first time we don’t get them stopped in my career, going back through college, whatever. … I’ll get my time, and whoever gets me will get a guy who is a real football coach and not a pretender."
"He’s a genius," defensive tackle Justin Bannan said. "When you have a brain like his, you believe in a guy like that. He has the belief of all of his players."
you've already posted that
We can’t get Ryan till after Baltimore’s season has ended. We need a head coach NOW.
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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 3:48 PM CST up reply actions
Actually we'd be paying less money for shanahan considering bowlen is paying him
for the next three years of his contract..So Shanahan would be cheap..And I doubt any coordinator we’d hire would be better than Shanahan..In other words I don’t think one of these coordinators is going to win two superbowls..And by the way, Elway never won a superbowl without Shanahan so that arguement can be argued both ways my friend
by CALIFAN1986 on Jan 13, 2009 4:20 PM CST up reply actions
How about screw Shanahan!
I hate that rat-faced Bronco (damn I’ll have to change my tune if we somehow hire him).
by I need more Esteban on Jan 13, 2009 3:46 PM CST up reply actions
The Orange Rat
Need not walk the home sidelines of Arrowhead!
by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 3:48 PM CST up reply actions
Personally
I don’t want to have to rely on a dirty cut-back-blocking scheme to win my ballgames.
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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 3:49 PM CST up reply actions
no elway
no superbowl. Just sayin’.
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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 3:52 PM CST up reply actions
The reason you hate him
Is because you respect him..Do you hate Norv Turner yeah i doubt it and that’s because you don’t have a high level of respect for him
by CALIFAN1986 on Jan 13, 2009 4:21 PM CST up reply actions
12/15 2008
The day the Kansas City Chiefs became relevant again.
by Joel Thorman on Jan 13, 2009 3:50 PM CST up reply actions
Cassell
I actually think Pioli will understand well that the Pats drafted Brady and Cassell late in the draft, and that you can find good QBs there, if you are smart and put them in a system that helps them play well. That’s much more efficient than spending major resources for a big name guy who might not turn out any better than a 7th round draft pick.
by Offense of the 70s on Jan 13, 2009 3:46 PM CST reply actions
new system
yes yes yes its all about the system brady take like two steps in the pocket the blocking schemes are so sick and the d fence is so good they have like grandfathers our there making plays i cant wait to see what this guy brings to the table.
Uh Oh for Herm
A source close to the situation told ESPN.com’s Bill Williamson that Edwards found out about the Pioli hiring through the media and hadn’t been told anything by the Chiefs’ management as of Tuesday afternoon. Edwards sent his assistant coaching staff home to await word on the future in light of the Pioli hiring news.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3830515
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
LOL!
well, that’s one way to do it. Apparently Clark really does play it close to the vest. Maybe they aren’t as great of friends as Harm has been letting on.
by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 3:49 PM CST up reply actions
HAHA
They probably told him but it went right through his head like everything else football related
Herm Edwards - the new Art Shell.
Herm is reading AP!
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Tonight
In addition to being drunk and smiling like I just got laid, I will be wearing Chiefs merchandise with pride…..
ArrowheadPride
Spags makes $2 Mil A Year As DC
just FYI
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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 3:55 PM CST reply actions
I wish life had a fast forward button
I would fast forward the draft training camp and be at the first kick off at arrowhead yes with all new picks new coaches god i wish.
This is only the beginning!
The Herm era is water under the bridge. ’09 will mark the beginning of a new dynasty!!!
Shhh we dont use that name around here for 60 days
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
I feel like I am at an Obama rally....
CHANGE and YES WE CAN! Most positive I have felt about the Chiefs in a long long time.
by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 3:58 PM CST reply actions
Yeah
I was going for the general feeling of optimism. This is awesome.
by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 4:04 PM CST up reply actions
Oh man!
Is sad but I can’t get enough of this news. I think I’ve read all 300+ comments. Is it April?
April hell
We are looking at Feb. 27 at midnight EST
Free Agency baby!
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
True!
Am hoping that Pioli can sucker someone into a Herschel Walker type trade using LJ. Maybe the Raiders will bit?
That would be da bomb!
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Covitz reports Edwards is still at his office today.
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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 4:02 PM CST reply actions
Drunk?
Cuz I would be drunk. Belligerent and drunk. :)
by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 4:03 PM CST up reply actions
He is still denying they will bring in competition for Medlock
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
I love the way this whole hiring process went down
Both parties show true professionalism. Pioli kept quiet all the way through the Cleveland BS and rumors. Followed that up with the same quietness into Arrowheads office. This is a sign that we will have a team that are true professionals same as NE.
Indecision is the key to flexibility
Yep
AND all the reports so far are coming from Boston, not KC.
by Joel Thorman on Jan 13, 2009 4:05 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah espn said he was seen clearing out his office this afternoon
Indecision is the key to flexibility
Dollar Bills Y'all
Scotty dog just got paid!
by KansasCityShuffle on Jan 13, 2009 4:06 PM CST reply actions
and it will show Clark's not a tight ass as the media has played him up to be
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Herm did not knowq?
He might be the one drug out of ArrowHead kicking, and screaming. Clark you play to win the game!
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
"WE CAN BUILD ON THIS!"
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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 4:07 PM CST up reply actions
Clark, I am not done evaluating talent!
I will let you know how the team is doing at the end of this season!
Lets hope Clark lets the new GM start fresh, with his guys. Who would want a coach, who has lost twice as many as he has won in KC?
BTW I just found this on a Bears site
Unrestricted free agents Quarterbacks
Charlie Batch, Pittsburgh Steelers
Kyle Boller, Baltimore Ravens
Brooks Bollinger, Dallas Cowboys
Todd Bouman, Baltimore Ravens
David Carr, New York Giants
Matt Cassel, New England Patriots
Kerry Collins, Tennessee Titans
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Cincinnati Bengals
Charlie Frye, Seattle Seahawks
Jeff Garcia, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Rex Grossman, Bears
Gibran Hamdan, Buffalo Bills
Joey Harrington, New Orleans Saints
Byron Leftwich, Pittsburgh Steelers
J.P. Losman, Buffalo Bills
Jamie Martin, San Francisco 49ers
Luke McCown, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dan Orlovsky, Detroit Lions
J.T. O’Sullivan, San Francisco 49ers
Patrick Ramsey, Denver Broncos
Chris Simms, Tennessee Titans
Brian St. Pierre, Arizona Cardinals
Marques Tuaisosopo, Oakland Raiders
Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals
Anthony Wright, New York Giants
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
Casell is the only name I'm willing to bring in.
Otherwise, draft.
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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 4:12 PM CST up reply actions
What about a veteran backup?
Are we happy with Grey?
We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.
"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"
chris simms
we should have atleast signed that guy geez he wasnt that bad and he was in a way more complex offense
Draft
Sign veteran backup and keep Thiggy.
by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 4:15 PM CST up reply actions
Ideas
Defensive lineman 1st round, bring in Cassell, trade LJ for Boldin, offensive lineman 2nd round, bring in suggs.
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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 4:15 PM CST reply actions
Draft Shaun Greene
If he falls to the 3rd.
by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 4:16 PM CST up reply actions
Thigpen may not start
But he certainly isn’t out..Even if Pioli and the new coach desire another qb, it isn’t like their going to just release thigpen who is only 24 years old, hasn’t even play a complete season yet, and has shown quite a lot of potential
by CALIFAN1986 on Jan 13, 2009 4:25 PM CST up reply actions
Anyone got a spare couch?
My wife: “Do you know what today is?”
Me: “The culmination of Clark Hunt’s search for an excellent GM?”
Turns out it is the anniversary of the day we got engaged.
Oh well… GO CHIEFS!!!
Great job, Clark!!!
Now you have two things to celebrate every year...
See honey, twice the fun!
by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 4:18 PM CST up reply actions
Shanny for HC
Come on, in your heart you know it would be too sweet for words.
Cap Room!
If Piolis is as advertised and with 30 million cap space…oh the possibilities. Also given the fact that the patriots never overpaid for players we could get 25 new players and still have 29.5 million left!
I’m just too excited…I can’t believe it!defense. This will be an exciting year for Chiefs fans!!
I like the Giants DC for HC. He ran a great
There's no hope with dope...
somebody should post
the notable free agents to discuss. i will when i get time if somebody doesnt beat me to it
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