More From Chiefs GM Scott Pioli On The Secrecy Label

by Joel Thorman on Feb 18, 2010 1:44 PM CST in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

In his interview with NBC's Jack Harry, Kansas City Chiefs GM Scott Pioli talked about the secrecy label that's been applied to him in the past few years.

"It's not my style," Pioli said of being out in front of the cameras. "Something my father and mother taught me a long time ago was never put your butt in front of your mouth. I'm a firm believer in 'Do the job, do it well and spend your time doing the job'.

He continued to say that ultimately his job is to create a better football team and that's what not only this city wants, but what the media wants as well.

Harry, who has oft been critical of Todd Haley speaking in front of the cameras, asked Pioli why he wasn't in the public eye over the last year, particularly during the Larry Johnson saga.

"I gotta tell you, I've learned that," Pioli said of people wanting to see him in public. "My level of self importance is that...it's something that's new to me. In the past, I just did my job and you do your job. I don't think I have anything that important to say or it's that earth shattering that people want to hear from me."

"[My job is] not to be out in public, shaking hands and kissing babies and being on TV shows and doing interviews. There wil time for that. I needed to spend the last 13 months making this football team better.

"Hopefully, I'm here forever and people will get to know me over time."

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Ugh

he wants to work hard, do his job, and hopes he’s in KC forever.

what an egotistical bastard.

by bansky on Feb 18, 2010 1:48 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

I know!

Who spends their time working instead of talking about how they’re working. Totally uncalled for.

by Jawookie on Feb 18, 2010 2:12 PM CST up reply actions

Scott Pioli is an egotistical

Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes; after that, who cares?! He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!

by SuperTurtle on Feb 18, 2010 2:15 PM CST up reply actions

He's a donkey in a well?

by krayfish on Feb 18, 2010 4:41 PM CST up reply actions

traitor

i knew he was selling secrets to mcdanials

Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?

Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p

by Leaf on Feb 18, 2010 5:14 PM CST up reply actions

hmmm...

i’m at work right now, does that count.

by jakethesnake27 on Feb 18, 2010 2:20 PM CST up reply actions

I've yet to see/hear an interview with Pioli where he doesn't come off as highly intelligent and very humble.

Whitlock calling him “Egoli” has no basis in our reality.

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 2:50 PM CST up reply actions

Whitlock just doesnt understand him

so that automatically makes him have a big EGO because he wont dumb himself down so Whitlock can understand him.

Regardless of who the Chiefs pick at #5 overall, Whitlock will call it the worst pick in the history of the Chiefs. Heres to hoping that #5 pick runs Whitlock out of town.....

by jrcnc on Feb 18, 2010 2:51 PM CST up reply actions

Take notice Whitlock

he said forever, must mean he is planning secretly to overthrown the government of KC and lay seige to the city, quick pen up a worthless column telling everyone to run him out of town before his Ego claws have everyone in their grasp!!!!

Regardless of who the Chiefs pick at #5 overall, Whitlock will call it the worst pick in the history of the Chiefs. Heres to hoping that #5 pick runs Whitlock out of town.....

by jrcnc on Feb 18, 2010 1:53 PM CST reply actions

This current regime at Arrowhead do things different than the previous group no doubt. I for one questioned the way SP and his group conducted things at first. Then when the thought occured to me that there were not very many trophies added in the trophy case at Arrowhead drung the Carl P. regime was their? I have sat back and just let this folks do there thing without the smart remarks. To anyone who wants to poo-poo SP and his way of conducting business tell me what Carl accomplished? Give this group TIME!!!!

by greevesjr on Feb 18, 2010 2:03 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

Pioli seems to say all the right things

by tomahawk44 on Feb 18, 2010 2:11 PM CST reply actions

He doesnt seem to be lying.

I cant really remember him coming out and being in front of an interview team even for trades like Matt Cassel. Only time I remember him coming out to do a TV interview was his hiring interview, when he hired Todd Haley, and when he hired Crennell. (not sure about Weis.) He really isnt on our televisions all that much

Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes; after that, who cares?! He's a mile away and you've got his shoes!

by SuperTurtle on Feb 18, 2010 2:14 PM CST up reply actions

Pioli was on Red Zone with Soren Petro early on.

He said all the right things, as far as I was concerned.

by hmills110 on Feb 18, 2010 7:50 PM CST up reply actions

First let me say I liked this story and the one yesterday

about the interview.
But, I just have to get this off my chest.
Giving Jack Harry NBC billing is giving that guy too much credit. It’s KSHB for gosh sakes, an NBC affiliate.

There, now I feel better.

by BCRavenJHawkfan on Feb 18, 2010 2:25 PM CST reply actions

This whole thing is kind of a joke really.

It’s ridiculous to think that Scott Pioli, the NFL Executive of the Decade with 3 Superbowl rings, should have to answer Jack Harry’s questions. Who the hell is Jack Harry? A local small market sportscaster with a chip on his shoulder who’s never risen above being a local small market sportscaster. He’s a pissant. Pioli has been exponentially more successful at his job than Harry has been at his. It says a lot about Pioli’s humility that he would even stoop to talk to a guy like Jack Harry.

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 8:13 PM CST up reply actions

I like this guy

The more I hear, of what little he does say…the more I like Pioli.

by Scott B. on Feb 18, 2010 2:26 PM CST reply actions

Agreed

I got enough lip service from Herm. I don’t want sound bytes, I want wins.

by Fyzzle on Feb 18, 2010 3:43 PM CST up reply actions

Someone needs to tell Jack Harry...

…to go piss up a rope. Jeez! Get off Pioli’s case for cryin’ out loud. Did we all think this was going to be a cakewalk? I sure as hell didn’t and I don’t think it’s going to be in the future either. I totally agree with what was mentioned above, King Carl was great at manipulating the media in any way he wanted, but THE TROPHY CASE IS ON A RESPIRATOR!! As far as I’m concerned Harry’s reporting (as well as Twitlock’s) is about as useless as tits on a chicken…

…what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent speech were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone is now dumber for having heard it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

by Chef Jim on Feb 18, 2010 2:46 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

gotta love jack harry

It’s easy to see why Whitlock can be such a mainstay in Kansas City when you consider his media competition

by wd123 on Feb 18, 2010 3:42 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

Excellent point.

The sports media in Kansas City is really horrible, going back to Don Fortune.

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 3:58 PM CST up reply actions

hey now, my dad used to be sports media in kc back in the day...

ps. don fortune is not my dad.

by MountainManMike on Feb 18, 2010 7:44 PM CST up reply actions

Are you saying

You’re the son of Don Fortune?

Arrowhead Pride

by Joel Thorman on Feb 18, 2010 9:45 PM CST up reply actions

nope

wanted to make that clear that i am not in any way related to fortune nor would i ever defend that guy and his half-assing of kc sports. ive been out of kc for awhile though…is he still working at all in kc?

by MountainManMike on Feb 18, 2010 11:33 PM CST up reply actions

i

know more than pioli u can laugh but i do big time players win chamsihps he is on his way now i know twice as much as McD

okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24

by j-man on Feb 18, 2010 9:36 PM CST reply actions