Chiefs GM Says He Can Spend However He Wants

by Joel Thorman on Mar 9, 2010 11:46 AM CST in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Season

It's been said before but I think it's a point worth repeating considering the hubbub we've been hearing recently about the Chiefs and the amount of money they're spending. Scott Pioli appeared on 610 Sports this morning and Nick Wright asked him whether he had a limit on what he could spend.

As Pioli's said in the past, there are no restrictions on what he can spend.

When Wright approached him with a question about not spending in free agency last year, Pioli turned the tables and asked Wright what free agents he would have signed.

Wright, thinking on his toes, quickly said Jason Brown, who is a center now with the Rams. Wright cited it being a position of need and Brown being a good, young player.

Pioli didn't exactly refute that point and Wright noted that later in his show.

The segment wasn't anything earth-shattering as we've heard the point about the money before. Pioli wouldn't commit to a number when Wright asked him if the Chiefs payroll would hit what was the minimum last season (In the $108 million range).

Bottomline, Pioli reiterated that he's making the decisions with the money and he wouldn't have taken the job if there were any restrictions on that.

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I still wonder why Pioli didn't do more to address the O-line last year.

I still think Center is our biggest position of need (at least on offense). We need to get it figured out pretty damn soon.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Mar 9, 2010 11:49 AM CST reply actions

I don't remember any great Oline FA out there last year

He traded for 2 guys and signs Vet Guard in Goff. How did he know that Goff was going to be so horrible? Also don’t forget the O’Callahan signing for RT. We brought in many Oline and WR last year.

by groundedchevy on Mar 9, 2010 11:51 AM CST up reply actions

Hope we make a run at Ryan Lilja.

If anybody listened did Nick ask anything about Lilja?

by chiefs_fan05 on Mar 9, 2010 11:53 AM CST up reply actions

+1

he would be a big improvement to what we got.

by fujirio on Mar 9, 2010 11:55 AM CST up reply actions

Me too.

That would be a great signing.

Grounded Chevy: All those moves came after the season started and it was obvious to all at that point that our line was going to get Cassel killed. I agree that some of those signings were pretty good but, they were a little late for my taste.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Mar 9, 2010 11:56 AM CST up reply actions

I agree but at the same time...

as far as I’m concerned we are 3 years late across the board for the whole team. I’m just not sure there was anyone out there that was better other than Jason Brown. Unless he traded some high picks for proven talent. I’m just ready to win…

by groundedchevy on Mar 9, 2010 12:33 PM CST up reply actions

No he didn't.

I wish he would have, not that it would have been answered.

He was too busy trying and failing to make Pioli give up his Draft Board.

by Archyrr on Mar 9, 2010 12:22 PM CST up reply actions

some guy from bills?

by kcstevesportsfan on Mar 9, 2010 11:57 AM CST up reply actions

Wow, sounds like Pioli might be sizing Nick up for some cement shoes soon.

My bold prediction and I think our best chance at moving down in the 1st. Bret Favre retires, Tavarris Jackson is not retained or leaves and the Vikings trade up, with our beloved Chiefs, for Jimmy Claussen.

WRITE IT DOWN!

by BigRedChief on Mar 9, 2010 11:51 AM CST reply actions

With an uncaped year..

Ill take a mill and keep the bench warm

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by GanjaChief on Mar 9, 2010 11:51 AM CST reply actions

They can't wear capes all year?

Hopefully team capes will return in 2011.

by RIChief on Mar 9, 2010 11:56 AM CST up reply actions

yes, but wearing a cape does NOT guarantee the ability to fly

… remember that next time you’re out on a ledge

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by upamtn on Mar 9, 2010 11:58 AM CST up reply actions

Agreed

Any GM that shoots for the moon may be in a very bad place if/when an agreement is reached next year.

by Fyzzle on Mar 9, 2010 12:16 PM CST up reply actions

no surprise there ... and as you said, Joel, he's said the same thing before

I think the post is just another clever ruse designed to distract us from the Official 2010 AP Mock Draft that’s SUPPOSED to have rules and entry form coming online in 9 minutes …

Joel can be such a sneaky bastard because Chris taught him everything he knows and that's a GOOD thing because y'all ROCK

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by upamtn on Mar 9, 2010 11:51 AM CST reply actions

I'll be waiting.

Man still 7 minutes.

by ChiefsFan90s on Mar 9, 2010 11:53 AM CST up reply actions

Thanks for posting something

totally forgot until you mentioned it and it happend to be 10 am PST..

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by King of the Cassel on Mar 9, 2010 12:13 PM CST up reply actions

Because....

The suspense is killing me.

My sentiments are likely to be summed up with one of these 2 quotes:

"Shut the f--- up."- Matt Cassel
"WHAT THE F---?!?!"- Todd Haley

by Red N Gold Beast on Mar 9, 2010 1:18 PM CST up reply actions

I just want to have the feeling that Clark Hunt wants to win, even if it means spending some cash.

And thus far I haven’t, unfortunately.

by Yashi on Mar 9, 2010 11:52 AM CST reply actions

I think Clark Humt wants to win for a long time. If he wanted instant sucess he would call Al Davis and Jerry Jones for some pointers. Look how far it has gotten them.

WRITE IT DOWN!

by BigRedChief on Mar 9, 2010 11:54 AM CST up reply actions

To me

Clark deserves an A+ on trying to improve the team. In assembling the staff they have gotten premeire candidates. Whether or not they will work out is obviously remain to be seen but I dont think anyone can sit there and say they that Clark hasnt made every effort to drastically improve the management and coaching staff. None of them came cheap and there is not doubt that plenty of teams were going after these guys.

I really believe that Clark will spare no expense in getting Pioli what he wants with player personel. Who Pioli is or isnt getting has been up to him. I belive Pioli is doing things the right way but if you want to blame anyone for not spending its Pioli. The Chiefs arent being “cheap”, but rather they are trying to be smart. Again its fine if you think they are wrong but if you think they are trying to just save money for themselves or whatever than I think you are dead wrong.

I think as a fan thats all you can ask for. They are working to field a good team as hard as they possibly can.

by dwil2009 on Mar 9, 2010 12:07 PM CST up reply actions

I think Clark is properly named. He has that nerdy Clark Kent-like exterior, but. . .

Remember that Clark Hunt was a D1 college athlete (soccer). I think Clark is a competitor and I think he wants to win.

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by Rev. Slappy on Mar 9, 2010 12:14 PM CST up reply actions

Yea it's really too bad Clark us so against winning

I mean in the last two years all he has done is gone out and got the most sought after GM, HC (to a lesser degree), OC, and DC. if history has taught us anything it is that successful franchises are based on a few highly paid stars not and strong coaching and front offices.

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by Scaryclouds on Mar 9, 2010 2:08 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

hey, you be nice ...

Al Davis has aged gracefully ...

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by upamtn on Mar 9, 2010 11:55 AM CST reply actions

Yep

and so have you....

WRITE IT DOWN!

by BigRedChief on Mar 9, 2010 11:58 AM CST up reply actions

-1

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by upamtn on Mar 9, 2010 11:58 AM CST up reply actions

I also wanted to sign Brown...

Just saying.

Wright did a good job with the interview, local media NEVER push the Chiefs on payroll.

Good to see.

by kcsno56 on Mar 9, 2010 11:57 AM CST reply actions

Yup. Accountability is always a good thing.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Mar 9, 2010 11:58 AM CST reply actions

i just hope that pioli has a plan for the oline

Even if its drafting okong or baluga and moving albert to guard and waters to center. Then ndukwe at RG and O’callaghan at RT

by chiefs8288 on Mar 9, 2010 12:00 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Are you confident with Ndukwe as the starter at RG

He couldn’t make the field over Wade Smith or Andy Alleman last year. What has changed in terms of his ability since Week 17?

by Nick Britt on Mar 9, 2010 12:31 PM CST up reply actions

Maybe it has more to say about Brown's ability than Ndukwe

by groundedchevy on Mar 9, 2010 1:31 PM CST up reply actions

I second that

by kctool2002 on Mar 9, 2010 1:11 PM CST up reply actions

top 3 fanshots are interesting ...

kudos to Larry McDaneil and deflep on 2 of them

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by upamtn on Mar 9, 2010 12:03 PM CST reply actions

???

I don’t think there is any problem with being frugal, but does he honestly want us to believe that none of those free agents could of helped our team?

by KC GMan on Mar 9, 2010 12:39 PM CST reply actions

Just out of curiosity

Who would you have like to have signed?

by groundedchevy on Mar 9, 2010 1:00 PM CST up reply actions

+1

Im all for em going for big time free agents as long as they fit. besides chester taylor(which we did show interest in he just never got out of chicago) what free agent that has signed so far would have really fit. Dansby wasnt going anywhere but miami and pioli is not going to try to outbid parcells for him. Peppers’s was way too big of a risk to pay that kinda money for a position switch. Rolle if im not mistaken is a FS and last time i checked we have a decent FS in Page(granted he had a down year)

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by Bleedzredngold on Mar 9, 2010 1:28 PM CST up reply actions

Page didn't have a down year...

He got injured early on (Training camp/preseason?) and spent it on IR. Unfortunate, cause he would have been useful.

by Archyrr on Mar 9, 2010 1:31 PM CST up reply actions

I’m more comfortable with the unknown collin brown at RG instead of Ndukwe

by Swilk15 on Mar 9, 2010 1:04 PM CST reply actions

Why excatly?

by groundedchevy on Mar 9, 2010 1:08 PM CST up reply actions

I wonder if they realize we're in KANSAS CITY. MISSOURI.

You gotta SHOW ME.

These half-hearted PR attempts at defending his owner, “we can spend as much as we want, I swear!” belie the fact that WE’RE NOT.

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by Justin Bopp on Mar 9, 2010 2:17 PM CST reply actions

Pioli would be an idiot, not the shrewd and much honored personnel guy he is, to over spend on a guy like Peppers, or some of the mediocrities(Pashos, etc) that are being paid in this early free agency class. I personally think he overspent on Chambers, but he probably had to, to get him to come back. I totally believe Pioli when he says he would not have come here if he was going to be under financial restraints. He could have had his pick of jobs, and he wouldn’t take one where his rep could be tarnished by cheap ownership.

by dablueguy on Mar 9, 2010 2:26 PM CST reply actions