Scott Pioli Hired as Chiefs' GM: Overflow Thread

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 4:18 PM CST in GM Search Comment 234 comments

This will never get old.

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 told ESPN's Michael Smith.

Pioli was seen packing up his office Tuesday afternoon, a Patriots source said.

National Football Post:

Sources close to The National Football Post have informed us that New England Patriots Vice President of Player Personnel, Scott Pioli, has accepted an offer to become Head of Football Operations for the Kansas City Chiefs. This ends weeks of speculation as to where Pioli would end up, or if he would stay on board with the Patriots for the 2009 season.

Adam Schefter of the NFL Network:

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.

Pats Pulpit

Our worst nightmare?

Arrowhead Addict

Holy Pioli! Scott Pioli accepts Chiefs GM job!

And last, but certainly not least, Arrowhead Pride:

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.

Think we're excited? First non-gameday overflow thread!

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

UPDATE #3: From the man himself, Clark Hunt (H/T oldchiefsfan):

“We are very excited to welcome Scott to the Chiefs,” Hunt said. “With his proven track record of success, Scott is the finest player personnel executive in the NFL, and we look forward to his leadership in building a championship organization.”

Statement from Patriots owner Robert Kraft (via Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe):

“Scott Pioli was an integral part of the many championships the New England Patriots have celebrated this decade and I would like to thank him for his countless contributions throughout the past nine seasons. Scott is a great evaluator of talent. He is thorough in his evaluations, extremely organized and has done a tremendous job mining all possible resources to help Coach Belichick and his staff field the players needed to win consistently. He has played an important role in building a championship tradition with players that I am proud to call Patriots. On behalf of the entire Patriots organization, I wish Scott continued success in his new role and offer best wishes to his wonderful wife Dallas, and their beautiful daughter Mia. I think Clark Hunt and the Kansas City Chiefs have made a very wise hire.”

From Bill Belichick:

"To sum up in words everything Scott Pioli has meant to this organization and to me personally would be difficult, if not impossible. From the day I met him, he has demonstrated a passion for football and respect for the game that is second to none. It has been extremely gratifying for me to follow Scott's career ascension from the bottom of the totem pole in Cleveland to his place as a pillar of championship teams in New England. Now with the opportunity to steer his own ship and a vision of building a winner, there is no more capable, hardworking, loyal, team-oriented person than Scott Pioli."

"On a personal level, the Belichick-Pioli bond runs far deeper than our workplace, as we and our families have shared countless memories away from football. Working side by side with one of my best friends for almost two decades is special enough in itself. But to help each other achieve success beyond our dreams is a blessing and something I will always remember and appreciate."

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First!

by ChiefsDude on Jan 13, 2009 4:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nnamdi Asomugha

Scotts first hire pleeeeease

by sexassassin on Jan 13, 2009 6:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

sexyboy is Asomugha a free agent? i havent heard about him. I’d rather get Peppers. Who knows how many free agents Pioli can get.

by SayHeyWerd on Jan 13, 2009 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

he is a free agent but most likely raiders will franchise him or sign him long term but if he wants out he could leave i would come to the chiefs that would be great. and i like peppers to or suggs would be nice.

by sexassassin on Jan 13, 2009 10:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

ChiefsDude...

We dont do that “First” nonsense here….

Substance please…

by woodman212 on Jan 13, 2009 7:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Fourth!!!

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 13, 2009 7:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

haha...

You got your wish today UC….Pioli in, Herm out…let us drink to this…

by woodman212 on Jan 13, 2009 7:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Where I come from "First" is a ban worthy offense...

Proud to be a part of the Conference of Champions and their complete bowl season domination.

by HIV 2 Elway on Jan 13, 2009 7:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ha...Seconded (no pun intended...i guess)

by woodman212 on Jan 13, 2009 7:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Leave any and all updates in the comments section

So we can update the post.

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 4:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Check

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"

by Lanier63 on Jan 13, 2009 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Sucks for Herm

Surprised he found out through the media.

Arrowhead Pride

by Chris on Jan 13, 2009 4:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Especially

When he was privvy to the Peterson firing long before the media.

Arrowhead Pride

by Chris on Jan 13, 2009 4:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

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"

by Lanier63 on Jan 13, 2009 4:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Be careful what you wish for

For ye will surely get canned for sucking at your job.

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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That seems fishy

I wonder if this is spin by Herm. No way he found out through media, and Clark seems too good for that.

by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 4:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Didn't say he found out he was fired

Just that he found out Pioli had accepted the offer in the media. Im sure he was aware that they were in talks.

by ChiefDJ on Jan 13, 2009 5:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not surprised

He knew it was in the works, after all. He had to know that the vultures were circling, probably more a matter of having it ‘confirmed’ by the media.

Come to that, if Pioli grabs the OC from the Pats, bye-bye Herm, been nice knowing you! If not, I hope Herm’s retained while the guy from Iowa comes up to speed, maybe as OC or DC, wherever his skillset is best.

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 13, 2009 8:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

OC from the Pats is Denvers HC.

Welcome to KC Scott Pioli, home of the most rabid football fans in the NFL!

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 9:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Man is this a record for comments. Can you tell that Chiefs fans were hungry for some good news

by Nelly on Jan 13, 2009 4:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Draft day was huge

Arrowhead Pride

by Chris on Jan 13, 2009 4:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm just waiting to see what she looks like

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"

by Lanier63 on Jan 13, 2009 4:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

When do we all show up at MCI

and greet Pioli like a Rock star?

That would be awesome to have a big crowd there to show him how much we support him.

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 13, 2009 4:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

But in reality they’ll be completely secret about that. I thought about the same thing.

And I bet he’s coming in on Clark’s jet to the downtown airport.

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 4:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I know primetime

I just thought that would be awesome to show just him how much we appreciate him coming to KC

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 13, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He might not show up though

because I’ve made plans with a couple of Patriots fans to kidnap him ;)

by NESilver on Jan 13, 2009 4:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, let us have our glory!!!

Kidnap someone else!!

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Truthfully

I really, really want to go to the airport to greet him. That would be sweet.

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes it would.

Spagnoulo is in KC?

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Dang it!

Now we move on to the next topic of suspense. Who will be the coach?

by Nelly on Jan 13, 2009 4:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Spags or Ferentz

Ferentz was atypically coy about his NFL intentions this year. Usually it is just a firm no, this year very elusive on the question.

by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Let's enjoy this

By the AM we’ll get back into rhythm.

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

word.

by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 4:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Herms the man

until he’s canned. Petro said on 810 that will be in the next 72 hours.

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!

by IISaiNtII on Jan 13, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats on landing Pioli!

Havings watched Tony Gonzalez play both basketball and football at Cal, I’ve always had a place in my heart for him AND the Kansas City Chiefs. Here’s to your team returning to the glory days. But only so far… after all I am a Colts fan first :-)

by LovinBlue on Jan 13, 2009 4:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

*Having

by LovinBlue on Jan 13, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks LovinBlue for the comment

As you can tell we’re elated at getting him and can now move forward with the rest.

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 13, 2009 4:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks LovinBlue

With Dungy gone, maybe you could could scoot over and share the AFC spotlight for a while? :)

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

As long as New England isn't part of that spotlight, I might be happy to oblige...

by LovinBlue on Jan 13, 2009 4:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Good luck to you guys as well.

Hopefully you guys stay on track with Caldwell

Indecision is the key to flexibility

by cmpotter on Jan 13, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks!

It is going to be odd because for us fans he is primarily an unknown, but I think we’re all willing to give him a shot.

by LovinBlue on Jan 13, 2009 4:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

With the Polian's

The system is in place so I wouldn’t be incredibly worried.

Just wait til Peyton’s done. Then I’ll be worried.

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 4:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

We will probably have a coach available

been described as a poor man’s tony dungy, if you are unhappy with the successor who was named last year. :)

by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 4:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

heheheh!

good one

by Buck'O on Jan 13, 2009 11:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Good for Us

We finally have a new GM, but let’s all remember that he isn’t going to just wave a magic wand and we go to the superbowl… there will still be another year or two of rebuilding. Hopefully Pioli will live up to the hype

by Pontiaclvr on Jan 13, 2009 4:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Herm finds out the way Gun did.

Teach ya to stab the guy who brought you here in the back.

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Soooo....

What does this do fo Tony HOF Gonzalez?

Indecision is the key to flexibility

by cmpotter on Jan 13, 2009 4:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I Think He'll Stay

He didn’t want to stick around through a lost year where the Chiefs weren’t expecting to compete. And somehow I suspect that Pioli’s not planning on taking a year off like Herm and Carl did last season where nobody was expected to produce anything in the way of results.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 13, 2009 4:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He will be here, instant turn around.

I am going to say with free agency, new GM, 11-5 next year.

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

New coach as well.

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Should say all new coaches.

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully Gailey wants to stay.

Indecision is the key to flexibility

by cmpotter on Jan 13, 2009 4:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Gailey might be a keeper

Made something out of nothing this year.

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Chicken Salad Out Of Chicken Shit

Not great tasting salad. Nothing you’d pass up a burger from Arby’s for, but edible. And that’s saying something with Sackintosh in the lineup for most of the year and Johnson out of it.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 13, 2009 4:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep!

Imagine what he could do with better ingredients.

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

One more try is all you get Eric : )

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 13, 2009 4:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

OK:)

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I know, we can all hardly type we are so excited!

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 13, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes this is great!

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think Gailey and Gibbs are the only coaches worth keeping

by Nelly on Jan 13, 2009 4:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I wonder what the establishment is going to be.

Will Pioli try and emulate his work in NE? More aggressive in free agency? Bear in mind the Pats weren’t crazy spenders in free agency, they got value guys, not big names, most o the time. Adalius Thomas a rare exception. They MADE free agents.

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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 4:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Completely Agree

They MADE free agents.

Getting the right head coach is important so they can BOTH establish who those guys are.

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 4:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Do not know, is he going to

Make a splash right away with a big signing?

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know how we can fix the d-line

without at least one FA. There’s not a sure lock DE in the top of the draft. It’s QB and LB.

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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 4:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You would think thirty mil under

the cap, would bring in a couple of younger impact players.

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Again, it's not that simple

Pioli isn’t like Dan Snyder. He doesn’t throw money at people. He drafts and picks up VALUE free agents. But Suggs, Peppers, or Haynesworth would be worth the money as a foundation.

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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 4:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Haynesworth, a impact lb

could we go three-four.

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Impact lb or five!

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I am not sure any of those players would be available

Peppers and Haynesworth are probably staying where there at… Suggs we might be able to get

by Pontiaclvr on Jan 13, 2009 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

*They're

by Pontiaclvr on Jan 13, 2009 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Haynesworth is probably staying

Peppers was very noncommittal after the loss

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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 4:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Peppers Apparently Wants Out

But he’s also going to get franchised, so he’s probably off the table for us. Same with Cassel. Probably the same with Dansby (who’d be a great addition to this team I think).

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 13, 2009 4:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Dansby?

I thought the Cards had someone else who they were going to franchise. Whoever it is (or more accurately who I thought it was) isn’t coming to mind right now.

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I Don't Think So

I think he’s their biggest free agent.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 13, 2009 4:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

So lets go after Scott or Suggs

I would even take Ray Lewis to show our boys how to play.

Indecision is the key to flexibility

by cmpotter on Jan 13, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I am not sure Lewis would leave

but he would bring a ton of experience

by Pontiaclvr on Jan 13, 2009 4:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The Pats are bluffing on the franchise tag with Cassell

It’s Brady’s team, and they’re not paying 34 Mil to Quarterbacks in one season.

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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 4:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Pass On Haynesworth

Great lineman, Hall of Fame talent, but he never makes it through a season healthy. He misses a ton of games and he’s at the age where those nagging injuries start to add up and take away from his ability. You don’t want to be the one who’s paying him a superstar wage for journeyman production.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 13, 2009 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

very true

and this is the sort of thing that Pioli has avoided doing with the Pats. When a player wanted more money with what would likely be declining production, they were shown the door and wished the best.

by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 4:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Such A Welcome Change

Peterson would have given him a seven year contract and carried him two years past the point where he was washed up.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 13, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ain't that the truth

EX. Ty Law

by Pontiaclvr on Jan 13, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Another Example

Priest Holmes at age 31.

That was an unforgiveable contract. He should have been fired for that one.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 13, 2009 4:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Or LJ

Without Roaf, Shields.

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

Or infinity. Whatevs.

by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Or McClingon or McGlockton

Indecision is the key to flexibility

by cmpotter on Jan 13, 2009 4:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What a breath of fresh air today.

I needed some good news. Since the weather here in Iowa is -2 air temp with five inches of snow on the way. And I am studying….

This has lowered my productivity but raised my spirits!

by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

PT weren't we talking

about being able to feel this boiling this morning? Guess it finally esploded!!

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep

This place is blowin’ the F up right now!

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

(and had a guy named Tom Brady)

by txhawkeye on Jan 13, 2009 5:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What is up with the official site?

All this Chiefs excitement, and Tony Dungy still takes the top headline.

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

No official announcement I guess

Look at some other teams, like the Cowboys and Pats, they regularly post tons of info on their team site.

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hell

the Pats sight has daily news updates.. I noticed that today

by Pontiaclvr on Jan 13, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

no crap fuck the kcchiefs site geeez get a clue

by sexassassin on Jan 13, 2009 4:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This should be the new official site.

Indecision is the key to flexibility

by cmpotter on Jan 13, 2009 4:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If This Was The Official Site

We couldn’t get away with half the crap that we do now. Freedom from team ownership or sponsorship is the best way to guarantee freedom of speech for the fans.

And Chris strikes me as a guy who likes to let the fans have their say in their own voices. :)

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 13, 2009 4:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I think there's just so much hunger to have the Chiefs relevant again.

And the former GM was the biggest hurdle between the Chiefs and renewed relevance.

To get what was generally acknowledged as the biggest fish out there in the personnel pool, well, it’s just so un Chief-like.

by DonnyDonovan on Jan 13, 2009 4:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Man

I can’t even read. It’s a comment rampage

by KansasCityShuffle on Jan 13, 2009 4:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

LOL

I know what you mean.

I was wondering what this day was going to look like.

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone?

does anyone know when the official press release for this is?

by Pontiaclvr on Jan 13, 2009 4:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Word is sometime tomorrow

But as of now the Chiefs have released zero information.

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They are scared for their jobs

They want Clark to speak first

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"

by Lanier63 on Jan 13, 2009 4:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I hope they are scared so they work harder

Indecision is the key to flexibility

by cmpotter on Jan 13, 2009 4:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Lanier this news did not shake the echo?:)

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm having hearing problems right 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"

by Lanier63 on Jan 13, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

SHOULD I SPEAK LOUDER?:)

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not worried about the source

to be honest. I mean look at what the sports press has done, it absolutely exploded with this news, its everywhere.

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 13, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah

Neither am I.

It’s just funny that this news comes from New England considering they’re the ones known for being so secretive.

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 4:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I was not able to watch that Herm video

Was that from today?

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 4:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

scott is a kid in a candy store with all the money he can get who he wants

Who do you think we should go for

by sexassassin on Jan 13, 2009 4:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Suggs

I think the Ravens have a number of players they are considering franchising and Suggs may be available. Hopefully, Pioli had his eye on someone’s 2nd string QB to try to bring in but I don’t know who that could be. But I say we get Suggs in FA.

by Chiefs4Life on Jan 13, 2009 5:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

it's like

the second coming

by kcfaninsandiego on Jan 13, 2009 4:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

You think he takes Carl's penthouse on the Plaza?

Indecision is the key to flexibility

by cmpotter on Jan 13, 2009 4:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Got kids.

House in the hills.

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by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I mean ex GM's penthouse.

We don’t speak of you know who.

Indecision is the key to flexibility

by cmpotter on Jan 13, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Voldemort?

oh. C.P. Close enough.

by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 4:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

No, it smells to much like wet leather

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 13, 2009 4:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I can see Carl's building from my window

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 4:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You guys make sure Jack harry knows about this

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"

by Lanier63 on Jan 13, 2009 4:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I have never been so happy to be wrong.

After McDaniels went to the Donks, I was really scared it meant we would lose out on Pioli.

BTW – Hey, everyone. I am totally late to the party today.

by DThomasReigns on Jan 13, 2009 4:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Party?

Oh, you must mean the PIOLI PARTY!

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 4:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

lmao

by DThomasReigns on Jan 13, 2009 5:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

lol

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 13, 2009 4:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Lovely

I go take a nap, and when I wake up this is the news. Dreams do come true!!

by dragon6172 on Jan 13, 2009 4:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ugh

That was a little on the gay side of the gay straight line.

by dragon6172 on Jan 13, 2009 4:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It's okay

All questionable comments forgiven today!

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 4:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks!

by dragon6172 on Jan 13, 2009 5:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thank me

I went and put money in the bank and bam there it was!

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?

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 5:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

High Praise!

Man this is the second time we have gotten high praise for making moves (last years’ draft being the other). Let’s hope Pioli is ready for the pressure and expectations. I wonder if he will bring some peeps from NE to work on an office capacity.

by Nelly on Jan 13, 2009 4:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Believe me he's more than ready and already has a plan

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 13, 2009 5:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Primetime

do we have a breakdown of draft history for Pioli?

Ridiculous Upside: All the "Almost NBA" info you can handle!

by Ridiculous Matt on Jan 13, 2009 5:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

There is the start of one

in a fan post. I dont know how to do links.

by ryan_andersen98 on Jan 13, 2009 5:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

There’s that FanPost.

Then we’ll be covering Pioli extensively this week.

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 5:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thought I seen one in the fanposts.

Welcome to KC Scott Pioli, home of the most rabid football fans in the NFL!

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 5:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Would be nice to see his next to ours.

For comparisons sake.

by dragon6172 on Jan 13, 2009 5:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Chiefs just confirmed

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 13, 2009 5:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Did they confirm

Herm being fired as well?

Welcome to KC Scott Pioli, home of the most rabid football fans in the NFL!

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 5:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nope

Confirmed the Pioli hiring. Updated in this post at the top.

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 5:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They Probably Won't Do That Today

Today is Pioli’s day. Herm’s gone later.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 13, 2009 5:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Herm is done!

Herm- thanks for nothing…you jackass!!!

by ArrowDread on Jan 13, 2009 5:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Oh shit, victory sex!!!!

Welcome to KC Scott Pioli, home of the most rabid football fans in the NFL!

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 5:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

possible press conference?

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 13, 2009 5:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

About the victory sex?:)

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by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 5:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes video at 6 : )

by oldchiefsfan on Jan 13, 2009 5:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It will have to be after ten..

Too many youngsters up!:)

Welcome to KC Scott Pioli, home of the most rabid football fans in the NFL!

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 5:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

will it be streaming?

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"

by Lanier63 on Jan 13, 2009 5:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Depends on my excitement!:)

Welcome to KC Scott Pioli, home of the most rabid football fans in the NFL!

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 6:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

So something good does happen at your house after midnight…

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 5:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hell yeah!!

Gonna do my best DT impersonnation, and sack her!!!:)

Welcome to KC Scott Pioli, home of the most rabid football fans in the NFL!

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 5:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

She doesn't stand a chance

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 5:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

So you'll be coming fast from behind her?

by DThomasReigns on Jan 13, 2009 5:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

I look like an idiot laughing out loud at work but well worth it!

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 5:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That is funny shit right there!

My kids are looking at me like I am a madman, sitting here laughing at the computer!!

Welcome to KC Scott Pioli, home of the most rabid football fans in the NFL!

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 5:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

:P

by DThomasReigns on Jan 13, 2009 5:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That was the comment of the year!

Welcome to KC Scott Pioli, home of the most rabid football fans in the NFL!

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 5:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You totally set it up perfectly. :)

by DThomasReigns on Jan 13, 2009 5:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I've got a feeling

That will make the special report PARADEBULATION.

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 5:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah he will have fun with that!

Welcome to KC Scott Pioli, home of the most rabid football fans in the NFL!

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 5:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He Still Looks Like Tony Soprano

With glasses.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 13, 2009 5:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Fine by me!

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 5:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Me Too

I certainly wouldn’t fuck with Mr. Soprano/Pioli. :)

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 13, 2009 5:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh hell he just opened the door

For the Parade!! How would Dolpin, and unicorn pictures fit here?

Welcome to KC Scott Pioli, home of the most rabid football fans in the NFL!

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 5:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If the rumors are true

We’ll have a special report PARADEBULATION tomorrow evening. Already can’t wait!

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 5:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Picture Pioli v. Belichick

Like Tony Soprano v. Uncle Junior. Now that he’s got his own power base, he’s about to start chipping away at his former mentor’s empire until it’s his own. :)

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 13, 2009 5:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

4 years away

Unless we both finish in the same spot in our divisions.

Or if we meet them in the playoffs :)

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 5:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Only In A Head-To-Head Matchup

But remember that Tony took down Junior’s empire without direct confrontation between the two of them. He just whacked everyone around Junior first. :)

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 13, 2009 5:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Indeed!

That means he’ll bust a cap on the scouts if they don’t evaluate talent correctly!

by Nelly on Jan 13, 2009 5:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I have thought the exact same.

by DThomasReigns on Jan 13, 2009 5:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought of that too

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"

by Lanier63 on Jan 13, 2009 5:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Official press conference

Is tomorrow at 5 (CT). Herm’s last moment as a Chief?

TOUCHDOWN! KAN-SAH-CITY!!!

by TheScootness on Jan 13, 2009 5:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

oh the anticipation!

by Nelly on Jan 13, 2009 5:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not likely

Not on the same day they hire Pioli. That’s usually not how things work.

I would guess by Thursday evening, Friday sometime we’ll hear of Herm’s dismissal.

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 5:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Say what you will...

KC is a pretty classy organization. They will take a little time, let the furor die down, and put the best possible spin on it, if they are letting Herm go. They will do what they can to show a little respect, and put the best possible face they can on it.

I wouldn’t be surprised if that pisses of one Herm-hater among KC fanom everywhere, you desperately wants Herm thrown under the bus, chopped into itty-bitty pieces, and buried alive, packed in salt. (No, I’m not thining of anyone here, but should such a person chooses to self-identify… ;-)

by Bleedingredandgold on Jan 13, 2009 9:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Taking some time

I could also see it happening at 11:00 PM on a Saturday night to avoid the attention. Only the Chiefs would do something like that…

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

dunno they'll wait that long

they’ll prolly have things ready to go, and pop in without notice, at the close of the Tading Day o Wall St., or something – maybe on Thursday.

But they will do it with class, if he’s gone. If he ain’t, then look for my scenario to come into play: Herm to be retained, while a college guy’s brought in to learn, and don’t start dissing Pioli. Even if Herm’s retained without an heir apparent being brought in, Pioli will improve things via draft and FA, and I can’t see Herm here in the long term.

by Bleedingredandgold on Jan 14, 2009 1:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

*who desperately..

by Bleedingredandgold on Jan 13, 2009 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I confess

I’m one of them

by Buck'O on Jan 13, 2009 11:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Just remember the fate of Hanover Fiske

Who demanded a similar fate of Captain Lincoln F. Sternn…

by Bleedingredandgold on Jan 14, 2009 1:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Old Al can't do anything right anymore

I bet Al Davis had to shuffle over to the medicine cabinet and swallow some Metamucil before he could react to this news!!

by KCinSD on Jan 13, 2009 5:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

speaking of

Raiders just fired James Lofton as wr coach and promoted the dude from American Idol (Sanjay Lal to wide receivers coach)!

by Nelly on Jan 13, 2009 5:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

hahah

by sexassassin on Jan 13, 2009 5:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully!

Hopefully Herm is gone soon to give him and his staff a chance to land other jobs. Where Dick Curl will find a job is beyond me (or do we give him credit for Thigpen). I liked Herm and his passion. He did the right thing by convincing Clark that the team needed to rebuild. I just got tired of him not managing the game properly and making excuses. Oh, I can hear him in my head now “we are going to be okay, we got a lot of young players that are learning….”

by Nelly on Jan 13, 2009 5:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Players gotta make plays.

Herm what does this say of your ability as a coach? Says nothing about me, nothing at all.

Welcome to KC Scott Pioli, home of the most rabid football fans in the NFL!

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 5:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Dick Curl

Great porno name. He may have a future in porn

by toecutter on Jan 13, 2009 5:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

hes been fucking me for years

not literally on the field

by sexassassin on Jan 13, 2009 5:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats to you Chiefs fans

Good to see Hunt the younger do the process right and get a very good caliber guy to be your GM. Now if only you could get Belichek out of New England, all Bills fans would be a lot happier.

Best of luck with your new GM!

Now if only this gopher could play DE, we would be doing better, I mean, who couldn't play better than the corpse brothers Kelsay and Denney?

by WABillsfan on Jan 13, 2009 5:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

This is a good day, to say the least.

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 5:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Belichick?

What a thought? Maybe he needs a new challenge

by Nelly on Jan 13, 2009 5:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Post updated

Statements from Belichick and Robert Kraft.

by primetime 07 on Jan 13, 2009 5:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

espn.com

The hiring of Scott Pioli is a monster move for the organization. Judging from his work in New England, Pioli could be a franchise-changing general manager, writes ESPN.com’s Bill Williamson. Blog

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"

by Lanier63 on Jan 13, 2009 5:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I am ecstatic

There are never any guarantees, but Clark just went all in with the best hand!

by KHAZAD on Jan 13, 2009 6:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Espn reports...

Steve Spagnolo could replace Herm Edwards…..NO!!!!!

"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today". James Dean

by Derrick*58*Liveson! on Jan 13, 2009 6:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nothing Wrong With That

Herm, by the way, was never a successful defensive coordinator like Spags was. In fact, he was never a coordinator at all.

Herm Edwards will not be the Chiefs' head coach next season.

by UCrawford on Jan 13, 2009 6:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Why wouldn't you want Steve Spagnuolo?

by NESilver on Jan 13, 2009 6:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Dude that name...

Can’t help but read NES liver. Like there was some sort of liver ailment one could get from playing too much Tecmo Bowl and Excitebike.

Proud to be a part of the Conference of Champions and their complete bowl season domination.

by HIV 2 Elway on Jan 13, 2009 7:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Speaking of ailments...

I quickly skimmed by your name and I could’ve sworn it had “HIV” in it. Then I paid closer attention and realized I was right the first time.

Oh, and it’s definitely possible to get a liver ailment while playing NES. All you have to do is drink a lot at the same time.

by NESilver on Jan 13, 2009 7:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that would be good news to me

a 4-3 defensive guy that has built the Giants Defense into a run stuffing, QB killing machine.
Sounds like just what we need.

The Powers Of Astute Observation Are Often Mistaken As Cynacism By Those That Do Not Posses Them -- G.B. Shaw

by Texas Chief on Jan 13, 2009 10:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Jack Harry again says

he would not rule out Shanahan.

Welcome to KC Scott Pioli, home of the most rabid football fans in the NFL!

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 6:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That would be interesting

by Buck'O on Jan 13, 2009 11:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

41 is supposed to have some player reactions.

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by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 6:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Players gotta make plays

Everytime I hear it…it still makes it true. The players have to be in the possition to make plays. He tells them the play, where they’ll be, how it’ll all go down, what to expect, and to expect the unexpected…but when it comes down to it…it’s all on the players shoulders to do it. Herm isn’t dressing up in their uniforms and running out there missing the plays. We’ve got to let go the fac that he said that and we have a losing season. It wasn’t Herm’s fault. He wanted to do this in ‘06 when he first got here but King Carl whined like a baby and got his way from Lamar because Lamar trusted Carl. He didn’t know Herm. Clark wanted to get to know his coaches and likes Herm and understands what Herm’s vision is and how much we needed the rebuild…it put Herm about 1.5-2 years behind schedule. But…there were things that Herm didn’t do very well on with coaching the second half, building up his QB’s (I think Thigpen was more coached by Tony G than Herm) among other things…I’m just going to sit on the fence post for the coaching. If I had to choose a new coach I’d go with Steve Spagnoulo from the Giants. Defensive minded coach that will build up the Chiefs to be a rock-hard team. Or even Rex Ryan. I like that idea as well. Take from my post what you will.

There's no hope with dope...

by chrisjo07 on Jan 13, 2009 6:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations, gentlemen

This is a new era. It won’t be long until the Chiefs are strutting obnoxiously and there is a long string of taillights on I-35 at 6pm on game day, headed back to Wichita. AFC West champs in 2010. PRICE CHOPPER!!!

There’s a bailout coming, but it’s not for you.

by stujo4 on Jan 13, 2009 6:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Deron Cherry gives a glowing endorsement

of Shanahan. Says he played against Shanahan enough to know he is a incredible coach.

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by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 6:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Do you know him?

I’ve been trying to contact him for a while to get as a graduation speaker.

Today = Best. Day. Evur.

-cw

"If there’s a god he’s laughing at us and our football team." - Ben Folds

by webby37 on Jan 13, 2009 6:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He gave the interview to 41.

And said he would get behind Shanahan as HC.

Welcome to KC Scott Pioli, home of the most rabid football fans in the NFL!

by Eric Allen on Jan 13, 2009 9:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Shanahan would be good....

But it doesn’t seem very likely…

We will see….it will be a very good week, I have a feeling….

The Times They Are A Changin…

by woodman212 on Jan 13, 2009 7:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Shanahan

I still think he is the perfect choice. If Spags could install that aggressive D like they play in NY that would be good. Long as Herm is gone I’m good. And why makehim dangle? Announce his termination first thing in the morning and you won’t be asked if and when at the press conference. You know would be asked him and Clark a hundred ways.

by FrankPitts on Jan 13, 2009 7:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Oh we probly oughtta just redirect...

…all HC conversation to the awesome new fanpost…haha…shameless…

Thought it would help centralize tho

by woodman212 on Jan 13, 2009 7:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i just went off my computer but realized i wanted my hard-on to return so I came back for more Scott Pioli comments. No-Homo

by SayHeyWerd on Jan 13, 2009 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Boners from Chiefs news are always acceptable.

by DThomasReigns on Jan 13, 2009 8:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I have watched and read posts on this site for quite some time. I am finally chiming in. The carping rivals Rush Lardball’s show. As a Chief fan I too want good things to happen. But it is amazing to me that the same people that were singing this organizations praises at the end of 2006 concluded 2008 with nothing but venom. The comments are archived if memories fail.
My question is this. If Pioli does not come through next year will everyone crucify him as well?

by BCRavenJHawkfan on Jan 13, 2009 9:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Probably not that soon,

but likely soon enough.

by NJChiefsFan on Jan 14, 2009 8:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah and what were the records the last 2 years?

4-12 and then 2-14. Didn’t seem like an improvement.
We won’t ostracize him after next year…it’ll be too soon. But, if we see the win columns improve the next couple of years, the Offense and Defense rising in ranks compared to the league as well, than it’s an improvement.

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.

by THE_TRUTH on Jan 14, 2009 9:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Naaa

His position takes time to develop in about 5 Years you will see his true impact . But results should and can come faster because our record shows us as worse this year than last year be we were really close in a lot of games . We just need a good system and thats what pioli brings to the table so only time can tell but I dont think he will be hammerd like king carl .

by sexassassin on Jan 14, 2009 10:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

THE WAIT IS OVER......

….and maybe “squirmin herman” is too!!!

Toby J. Neal

by chiefs24 on Jan 13, 2009 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Herm doesn't...

…have the media. Even if he did, he wouldn’t know how to log on to it.

Signed,
Lia

by bankmeister on Jan 13, 2009 9:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The Bankmeister...from HoG?

by DThomasReigns on Jan 13, 2009 10:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Honestly, I like your site a great deal.

I don’t comment on it, but I do read it.

“We are Hot Chicks Wednesdays” FTW

by DThomasReigns on Jan 13, 2009 10:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Waaaahoooooo!

I heard the news in a cab on the way home from work, stuck on the FDR drive on the way to Brooklyn Bridge. The cabbie gave me a high five, then we talked about football and boxing the whole way home. Best Cab Ride EVER.

If we get Spagnuolo too, my Giants fan ex-boss is going to freak out. Tee hee!

by gritsnyc on Jan 13, 2009 9:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Great Hire

A great hire by Kansas City! The Browns should be kicking themselves. Should Edwards be fired, I say throw the kitchen sink at Shanahan to get him in Chiefs Red. /Cool widgets at statbeast.

by befootballfan on Jan 13, 2009 9:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Shanny would fit

but i hope we start a newcoaching dynasty ….

I’ve been programmed to hate him for far too long

Lets go Blazers!!!!!
Lets focus on the Draft Chiefs......

by bouzi on Jan 13, 2009 10:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

I’d rather have someone fresh, someone who has not been a coach on another NFL team.

by Vince D on Jan 13, 2009 11:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

9 of the last 10 coaches to win the Superbowl were with their second NFL team....

retreads pay off

by woodman212 on Jan 14, 2009 12:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice stat

by NJChiefsFan on Jan 14, 2009 9:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Congrats Chiefs fans

Cards fan here, but my dad was from Kansas, and was a lifelong Chiefs fan, no doubt he’d be happy to see all the hope this hiring has generated. Came here originally looking for Thigpen news, but its been fun and interesting learning about the rest of the team. Seems like a great move by Clark Hunt, so I hope it works out for the Chiefs.

Now please root for my beloved Cards against the Eagles, they need all the help they can get. :)

by Kallor on Jan 14, 2009 6:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Wait… there are Cards fans? Good Lord, I hope you’re on the East Coast… and I thought I was up early.

Great job, Clark!!!

by chiefstatnut on Jan 14, 2009 6:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

heh yep in South Carolina here, which made the Cards-Panthers game a bit of a conflict of interest for me :)

by Kallor on Jan 14, 2009 9:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll root for them!!

My friend is a Cards fan as well. And plenty of your players helped me to a winning season in my fantasy football. I wish them all the best in beating the Eagles.

There's no hope with dope...

by chrisjo07 on Jan 14, 2009 10:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs