Confidence Level Rising in Kansas City Chiefs Big Three
by Joel Thorman on Jul 24, 2009 4:42 PM CDT
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As you all know (and complain about), we've been conducting approval polls once a month for the Kansas City Chiefs big three: head coach Todd Haley, GM Scott Pioli and owner Clark Hunt. It's not exactly scientific but with hundreds and sometimes thousands of votes it's a good gauge of how the most dedicated fans are feeling about the men who make the decisions at One Arrowhead Drive.
The approval ratings of Haley and Pioli jumped back up again in July after dwindling in the months of May and June.
The reason for the May/June drop? Likely the Tony Gonzalez trade. Out of exactly 2000 votes, 58% of Arrowhead Pride readers did not approve of the trade. Scott Pioli took a nose dive following the announcement of the trade but seems to have regained the fans confidence with the contract extension of Matt Cassel.
Click through to see a jump each approval numbers each man has taken this month.
In July, Todd Haley received a whopping 87% approval rating. Here are the previous three months:
- June 2009: 71%
- May 2009: 64%
- April 2009: 69%
In July, Scott Pioli received a 90% approval rating. Here are the previous three months:
- June 2009: 76%
- May 2009: 77%
- April 2009: 89%
Whether it be the Matt Cassel contract extension or cooler heads prevailing regarding the Gonzalez trade, the vast majority of us have come to approve of the job at hand for the two main men in football operations. Clark Hunt has done all he can this offseason and that shows in the 90%+ ratings we've given him since February.
I know there's been a few complaints here and there on approval ratings for a coach that hasn't taken the field yet or a GM whose players he selected that haven't taken the field yet but these are an interesting look at the pulse of Chiefs fans.
When Chris and I started these approval polls it was really because we wanted to sit back after a year and get an outline of the entire season. Pioli takes a 12% dive in May? Oh, that's the Gonzalez trade. Haley dips in April and May? Ah, the handling of the Brian Waters situation (or whatever it may be).
I know some disagree with it but that's why there's the "Not sure yet" option.
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I honestly don’t mind them. I think its important to see how the fans are feeling towards the coach, gm, owner. GO CHIEFS
by njchiefs on Jul 24, 2009 5:05 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I don't see why
So many put up a big fuss about the polls. It will be nice to gave them over the long term to see how and why pioli/Haley/hunt have the ratings they do.
by Scaryclouds on Jul 24, 2009 5:36 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Big 3
I really don’t know about Haley yet, but I do like his approach with the team.
Pioli is doing a heck of a job. He really took the game plan from NE to fill the holes in our team. NE has been famous for taking ageing guys and signing them to minimal deals. If it fails then you have that money next year. If it works out pay them a bit more or let them walk. If you win they will want to stay… I really think Pioli is going to be the best think KC did this offseason!
by flyin_squirl on Jul 24, 2009 5:36 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
+1
August 14th Baby! Can't wait! 3 Fridays away!
Rule 49. " Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 24, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I like the polls
It will be fun too look back in a year and see.
Herm is gone things are better with that one move!!
by bringbacktheglory on Jul 24, 2009 6:29 PM CDT reply actions
I'm of 2 or 3 or 4 minds on this.
On the ONE hand, history tells us that the majority can be a tyrant. The majority are pretty lame, and no respecter of individual rights.
On the OTHER hand, the best way to figure out how many jelly beans there are in the jar is to ask EVERYONE, and take the average. On average, JQ Public gets it right. But not a ONE of ’em nailed it.
And then I hear that I’m in the 42% MINORITY on the Tony G. trade. (sigh) My faith in myself is renewed when I watch a Giants game in which Shockey racked up 150 yards and a TD, but whiffed on two key 3rd-down receptions. Then I remember the false starts and holding penalties that we forgave Tony for, and my faith in myself is restored.
Pleased to see I’m with the majority in my approval of the evil triumvirate. But hasn’t been a single snap in regulation as yet… I bet I like ’em for reasons different from my peers. Just a way of life, with me, I reckon.
Used to blow my old man away by NOT watching the news all year, and watching it once with him and agreein’ with the old bastard on every news blurb and its implications, just based on gen’ral principles, and a sound philosophy.
And yes, I’ve had a few beers. Heh. Outdoor concert in Greeley. Only the 2nd I’ve attended all summer and DaMNifitain’t aNOTHER ‘80s cover band. (sigh) That stuff was great for a guy in his 20s looking for a disrespectful roll in the hay, but in the 2nd half of my 40s, I’d much rather listen to some blues or some fusion. What a waste of a horn section, playin’ Michael Jackson covers. (sigh)
Triumvirate!
I love that word. Thanks, teach.
But don’t you think it will be at least partially interesting to look back, say a year from now, and see all the month’s ratings? Up, down, up, up, up!
by Joel Thorman on Jul 24, 2009 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
Us Mature Chiefs need to stick together.
But we should really support Chris and JOEL as we are the Guinea Pigs that enjoy all their hard work :)
August 14th Baby! Can't wait! 3 Fridays away!
Rule 49. " Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
Let's Kick some ASS in 09 or Die trying
by Steve_Chiefs on Jul 24, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Keep up the polls guys!
In a year, it will be an interesting set of data and it will be well worth the effort. I like it. Nice job.
Braccae illae virides cum subucula rosea et tunica Caledonia-quam elenganter concinnatur!
Not real sure whose fault it is but
I’m pretty pissed about making fans buy a preseason ticket for the Cowboys and Steelers game. I’ve been planning on going to the Cowboy game since December of last year because I hate those bastards so much. I really wanted to go but now I’m definitely not. Besides giving in to the greediness, I’m out of town that weekend of the Texan game. It’s not worth it. Not to mention, they’re charging the same for an exhibition game as they are for the regular season! Are you kidding? Full price to see the starters play one, maybe two series? In a game that doesn’t even count? I know they’ll sell their tickets, but screw it, I’ll go to the Denver game for half the price. Sorry but I had to get that off my chest.
The alternative
Is the possibility of the Chiefs not being on TV (I guess that possibility is still there anyway).
Not that I’m defending the move (because it’s annoying as hell).
by Joel Thorman on Jul 25, 2009 7:02 AM CDT up reply actions
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