I don’t know either Pioli or Haley personally, so i won’t comment on if they are overly draconian or not. I will say that Pioli has had some very productive drafts since coming to KC, has brought in a number of well-respected coaches, and has signed a number of key free agents. The overall effect has been a drastic improvement in the on-field product and fan expectations than was seen before he arrived.

Haley seemed to have a good rapport with the players and was part of improving the on-field production. While it wouldn’t have bothered me for him to stick around as HC for next year, our lack of offensive production (his supposed specialty) and his seeming inability to make in-game adjustments also leaves me comfortable with letting him go. The biggest downside I see is that if Cassel is going to be our starting QB again next year, he will be working with his fifth OC in four seasons and likely his third or fourth QB coach. That inconsistency isn’t going to help a mediocre QB produce at a high level.