Jack Harry Changes His Tune On Chiefs GM Scott Pioli

by Joel Thorman on Feb 17, 2010 9:56 PM CST in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

As we mentioned this morning, NBC's Jack Harry has a solid interview with Kansas City Chiefs GM Scott Pioli. And as I also mentioned, Harry has been ~~one of~~ the loudest critic of the Chiefs new regime. After his 26-minute spot with Pioli, Mr. Harry has changed his tune on the Chiefs new boss.

"I'll admit, going in, I had a completely different perception of the Chiefs general manager," Harry said, who also admitted he "came away very impressed" with the Chiefs GM.

"I find Pioli to be intelligent, witty, affable and most importantly, very likeable," he said.

Harry of course couldn't speak publicly about the Chiefs without not-so-discreetly calling out the man previously in charge of Kansas City's franchise, Carl Peterson.

"He's the polar opposite of his predecessor who spent countless hours sipping wine on the Plaza and rubbing elbows with the so called movers and shakers around town," Harry said.

Of course Harry's argument undermined by his contradictory statements. On the one hand, he encourages Pioli to come out in the public and be a "likeable" guy. On the other hand, he critiques Peterson for being out in public and trying to be a "likeable" guy.

Harry didn't stop there as he also criticized Todd Haley for failing to shave and apparently lacking the public speaking abilities he feels is necessary to lead the Chiefs.

All in all, a predictable showing on Jack's Smack.

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Don't live in my home city, so I miss these interviews on the local news

by TonyG88 on Feb 17, 2010 10:10 PM CST reply actions

i wish jack harry would do a talk show with R. Lee Ermey as his sidekick.

they could yell at stuff and tell it how it is for 22 minutes a day. jack could make up crazy sports rumors and r. lee could tell stories about shooting stuff and kissing jack black.

by bansky on Feb 17, 2010 10:18 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

Ol Jack..

That guy is crazy but I like the fact that he is at least interesting. He contradicts himself, speaks out, but if better than a token ESPN guy who just says what he has to and is briefed on.

Side note- Haley on Petro hinted that he breaks out bad shaves so that’s the reason he keeps the stubble. Just thought that was interesting that he is actually doing it for a purpose in front of the cameras despite the perception.

home, of the....CHIEEEEEFS!

by Holmeslice on Feb 17, 2010 10:18 PM CST reply actions

OOOOOO...late night infomercials with Jessica Simpson, P-Diddy, and Todd Haley

for ProActiv.

by bansky on Feb 17, 2010 10:23 PM CST up reply actions

why do people even pay attention to that clown?

baseball rules.

by doublestix on Feb 17, 2010 10:19 PM CST reply actions

First time I ever watched Harry. He really is a tool. Pioli totally buried him.

by dablueguy on Feb 17, 2010 10:25 PM CST reply actions

I don't give a pirate's ass if Haley shaves

ever again – he can turn in cross-the-country-runnin’ Forrest fuckin’ Gump for all I care…please just win us a damn playoff game!

Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl

by PVChiefsfan on Feb 17, 2010 10:56 PM CST reply actions

in = into

Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl

by PVChiefsfan on Feb 17, 2010 10:57 PM CST up reply actions

Im in = into to

Stubble is not the problem with the Chiefs winning a Super Bowl
maybe another 5 guys on each side of the ball.
Stubble, beard, dreads, mohawks, bald as a cue ball. Works for meeeee!

"For what we are about to see next, we must enter quietly into the realm of genius." Scott "Young Frankenstein" Pioli

by Steve_Chiefs on Feb 17, 2010 11:00 PM CST up reply actions

Haley needs to shave...he's a golfer for goodness sake, have you seen any stick wackers with a five o clock shadow?

Mistresses…. OK, Ramming an SUV against a tree…. OK, going to sex addiction therapy…OK, but not da shadow’s

Opinions are like A--holes, everyones got one.

by aPacificChief on Feb 18, 2010 2:15 AM CST up reply actions

he feels is necessary to leave the Chiefs.

did you mean lead the Chiefs? Not trying to critique just wondering if im reading it right.

Don't blame me, I voted for content of character.

by paratrooper on Feb 17, 2010 11:06 PM CST reply actions

I'm sure Pioli is heaving a huge sigh or relief -- he has the approval of Jack Motherfucking Harry!

The three Superbowl rings and 16-0 season must pale in comparison. Harry is a douchebag.

Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.

by Rev. Slappy on Feb 18, 2010 12:36 AM CST reply actions

Jack Harry is a boob!

Is Len Dawson still doing sports on ABC News?

by Major Tom on Feb 18, 2010 7:34 AM CST up reply actions

Jack Harry is the ultimate schmuck!

Why anyone takes his dumbass seriously anymore is beyond me. He has basically become a comedian at this point. Anything he says should be laughed at. Good post, but anything Harry says is total bullshit, so I just get a laugh out of it and move on to real journalism.

Yes, I'm still alive. Sorry to disappoint you.

by royaldaddy on Feb 18, 2010 12:49 AM CST reply actions