Chiefs GM Scott Pioli: 'We want wins because this town wants championships'

by Joel Thorman on Jul 7, 2009 7:30 AM CDT in 2009 Kansas City Chiefs Offseason

"Todd, you wont believe it but that helmet is actually a telephone." (Photo Source)

We are 40 days from the start of the 2009 Kansas City Chiefs season. And that means we're 40 days from beginning to judge the product the revamped front office has created along with the job the coaching staff has done with our new (and old) toys.

40 days. It won't be that long. Well, as long as Scott Pioli and Todd Haley talk to more media folks like they did with Brad Stephens of KCTV5. On the 10 o'clock news last night, Mr. Stephens showed us some video of his sit down with the new GM and head coach.

What did the reporter think of the two new Chiefs in town (via Twitter BradKCTV5)?

Pioli is a great guy...ultra smart. He's the real deal. Haley is so hungry to hit the field you can almost feel the intensity.

Have we heard that before? Kudos to Brad for securing the interviews - getting both for a sit down is a rare feat these days. For now, a quick teaser from Mr. Pioli to get you to make the jump:

"We want wins. Because this town wants championships. The players want championships."

That will never get old. More from both men after the jump.

SCOTT PIOLI

On the job ahead in Kansas City:

The team was 2-14 last season and 4-12 the year before. If things were good, we probably wouldn't be here.

What will success be in 2009?

Success this year is going to be measured by being able to see the foundation being laid and seeing progress. Truthfully, all the fans care about is the end result - wins this year and seeing an increase in wins.

The bottomline:

We want wins. Because this town wants championships. The players want championships.

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TODD HALEY

On the possibility of winning in 2009:

i just came from Arizona where after eight years of losing we went to the Super Bowl. We didn't pull it off in the end but that offers hope for everybody.

The job ahead:

Every morning, the way i drive in, I can see Arrowhead and the facility over the trees. And every morning, I take a peek and say to myself, 'You have a big job ahead of you'.

Long road ahead:

Well I just told the team the other day that I think we do. We have to be pretty close to perfect. I think that's pretty obvious to me.

This isn't a rebuilding year:

My focus right now is right up there on the hill at Arrowhead. if we can compete and win games at home then steal some on the road...I think we have a chance.

The bottomline:

Now we'll find out if I'm any good.

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Home Turf

I like that Haley is talking about winning the games at Arrowhead. I remember Dick always saying that. Take care of your home turf, win a few on the road and you are in the playoffs.

Dick’s teams always seemed to do a pretty good job of that. They didn’t always make the playoffs but then played super tough at home and defended arrowhead well, especially in December.

I’m looking forward to seeing the team get off to better starts than the Herm teams. Not showing up until the third or fourth game of the season is unexceptable.

Paddy

by Patrick Allen on Jul 7, 2009 8:03 AM CDT reply actions

unexceptable

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Thank thee

by JChief on Jul 7, 2009 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions

LOL

Didn’t catch that :)

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on Jul 7, 2009 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions

40 Days Can't End Soon Enough

What a way to start the morning by reading Pioli and Haley quotes… I know it’s early, and hell, the Chiefs haven’t even played a game yet, but I am extremely encouraged by what Clark Hunt, Pioli and Haley have done so far. Would I like to see another WR added to the mix, sure. But with Pioli, the guy made dynamite move after dynamite move in NE and everyone knows how that turned out. The Chiefs can win the division this year, as crazy as that sounds, because I’ve never been sold on the Chargers and Norv Turner. I love to see that this year isn’t about rebuilding, it’s about wins, and I think Chiefs fans can expect 8 or 9 wins this year, and with a 9-7 record, that can win the AFC West. If the Dolphins can go from 1-15 to 11-5 and beat out the Patriots for a playoff spot, there’s no reason to think the Chiefs can’t do the same and win the AFC West. Go Chiefs.

by FredThreezy on Jul 7, 2009 8:30 AM CDT reply actions

Of course

If the Dolphins can go from 1-15 to 11-5 and beat out the Patriots for a playoff spot, there’s no reason to think the Chiefs can’t do the same and win the AFC West.

We’ll need to knock Philip Rivers out in week one.

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on Jul 7, 2009 8:47 AM CDT up reply actions

Mobile commenting!

SWEET! I can comment from my phone now!

I would love it if we could gain that homefield advantage back this year. That would make a HUGE difference!

by LTownChiefsFan on Jul 7, 2009 9:10 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Reminiscent of ...

I think Todd Haley is reminiscent of Marty Schottenheimer….

I don’t know if Coach Haley will be as an effective motivator and coach that Marty was….but I always remembering Marty talking about protect Arrowhead. Protect the home turf.

by Cowboynchrist on Jul 7, 2009 9:37 AM CDT reply actions