very vital piece of info.

Read carefully

Okay gang, as many of you know I still have friends at the highest level in the Chiefs organization and have this info to share with full confidence: Scott Pioli is the new GM. His announcement will come Thursday or Friday at the latest. Clark and Scott are working out the finer points of his contract tonight (money & control), but the deal is sealed. Also, Clark informed Herm Edwards and his coaching staff that they will be released. All assistants can reapply through Scott.

I only share this information because I'm no longer with the team and it's fun to share that a new day is dawning at Arrowhead. Scott Pioli will quickly move to clean out the front office and hire a new coach.

The only info I have on the new coach is it will not be Kirk Ferentz from the Iowa Hawkeyes. Kirk coaches his son at Iowa and does not want to leave until his son graduates.

Mike Shanahan has contacted Pioli, but I don't know any info beyond that.

Dear Abby: Pioli Problems!

http://oak.scout.com/a.z?s=66&p=2&c=828894

By Nick Athan
Warpaint Illustrated Publisher
Posted Jan 10, 2009


It's been days now, and there's no end in sight to the Chiefs' negotiations with New England Patriots VP of Player Personnel, Scott Pioli. Warpaint Illustrated Publisher Nick Athan is at a loss for words. It's time to seek some advice!

Dear Abby,

I write this letter because as a Kansas City Chiefs fan, I’ve reached my breaking point. With the Carl Peterson reign ending, I need your advice because I can’t take any more misinformation about Scott Pioli, the man who must be hired to take Peterson’s place. I don’t know Pioli personally, but my flock at WarpaintIllustrated.com is about to jump out of the nest! I have to give them words of encouragement.

Listen, I’ve been to enough shrinks in my life so I know the drill. Abby, I don’t want to hear about patience or dealing with disappointment and unrealistic expectations and I don’t want you to question my faith.

My congregation has been praying. They’re dreaming of the Lombardi trophies that Pioli will hoist in the air as part of a ticker tape parade running from Union Station to the Power and Light District in Kansas City. These fans are so obsessed with this fantasy that some have vowed, under penalty of life banishment from our website, to line up at ticket offices outside Arrowhead Stadium in the cold with cash in hand to buy out every home game during the 2009 season. But only if Clark Hunt hires Scott Pioli.

Should this really be so difficult? There hasn’t been another General Manager candidate in recent memory that has the hardware, respect and intelligence to lead the Chiefs back to the Super Bowl.

I was nine years old when the Chiefs last won it all. I’m sure you remember that game, but if not, let me put it in perspective – some fans in my congregation can recite every single snap, and some have named their offspring “64 Toss Power Trap” in honor of their late hero, former Chiefs coach Hank Stram.

In fact, one of the Trap family members is on our board right now. He’s taken an oath to go unshaven, unshowered and to leave his house in a state of filth until Pioli is hired. I hear the smell is becoming upsetting.

Do you see what’s happening here? I’m running out of ways to keep my congregation in check. I know the Lord preaches patience but after 38 years with only one shot at getting back to the Super Bowl, my flock is fed up.

I’ve told my congregation that Pioli would love the Midwest lifestyle, the easy nature of the press, the fact that the Chiefs have over $30 million in cap space to buy some high profile free agents, and a rabid fan base that lives and breathes Chiefs football. I assured them that Clark Hunt will spend the money to hire the best candidate possible.

I’ve told them Hunt is an honorable man who will leave Pioli alone and let him run football operations. There’s no reason Pioli shouldn’t fall in love with Kansas City. The schools are good, the city has the best barbecue on earth, and we have more fountains than Paris.

So Abby, what do I do? How do I convince my congregation that Pioli will leave New England for Kansas City? I’m at a loss for words. I need your guidance.

Nick
Overland Park, KS


Dear Nick,

First let me say that I read the passion in your words. As the pastor of your congregation your job is to deliver the facts and give promise, but you can never lie to those who believe in you. There is no doubt from your words that you speak the truth. That you are under extreme pressure to deliver to them what they want to hear versus what might be the truth is obvious.

I have little doubt that your congregation is safe, however. No one is going to jump off a bridge. I admit I don’t follow football at all, but I know that the Chiefs play football in Kansas City and that they’ve been there a long time.

But I can understand your team’s championship drought. I can understand that because, well, I had dreams, too. I wanted to play violin with the Boston Pops. It was my dream to be one of the first-chair players. Unfortunately I was unceremoniously dumped from my high school orchestra because they said my fingers were too small.

However, that led me to fighting for the world’s little engines that could, and I vowed to help those who dreamed big. So I will help your congregation. If you tell them what I’m about to tell you, then maybe that will be the guiding light and Pioli will indeed come to Kansas City.

Every single Chiefs fan must go to sleep tonight and pray to the Lord. Honestly, there is nothing like the Lord’s Prayer. He does listen. Then, when they wake up in the morning, they have to visualize Pioli on a plane to Kansas City next week. You must reach out to everyone in your congregation by phone, e-mail or Western Union telegram.

But it won’t work unless you believe it, too, Nick. It can’t happen if you have any doubt whatsoever. Everyone must believe.

You cannot go to sleep. You have to be at your computer 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I know you were at your computer 23 hours a day this past week tracking down Pioli news, but that’s just not good enough. If you don’t sacrifice, who will lead your flock until Pioli arrives in Kansas City? I know you think that your congregation is small but it represents the heart and soul of every single Chiefs fan around the world.

In my final words to you Nick, truly there is no way that you or anyone can determine where Pioli will end up. Nobody knows that answer. But as trying as this time is for your faithful, tell them to never stop believing that one day this week, they might wake up, turn on their computers and read your triumphant headline – “Pioli Deal Done.”

As their pastor, that’s all you can do. God be with you and your congregation at this time of extreme turmoil. May your flock sleep tonight with a dream that somewhere in the new offices at Arrowhead Stadium this year, a sign on a door will read: Scott Pioli, General Manager, Kansas City Chiefs.

Sincerely,
Abby

Biz Markie has a regular segment called "Biz's beat of the day" on the show Yo Gabba gabba.


I love that show.

It has another regular segment called "Mark's Magic Pictures" where Mark Mothersbaugh (of Devo) teaches kids how to draw an object or animal.

What ****ing pisses me off is if this were another team. Peter ****ing King would be yapping about it all day in his ****ed up stinky mail bag. But since it's the Chiefs, he would not care.

http://bountybowl.com/wp-content/upl...peterking1.jpg

Why do you care?

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get a decent update in the issue instead of refreshing this page 234234 times per day!!!

dude you are ****ing out of your element ROFLROFL

This was before last year's playoffs game between NYG and Dallas Cowboys. I don't know if he's doing a comedy piece or if he's serious. Watch and judge. at 2:14, it is priceless.

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I can't believe he gave that gem away for free and didn't make it subscribers only

BTW, I have no idea if it is okay or not to post this article in here. I found it in google news. Should I delete it?

Doesn't matter now, it's been quoted.

I Assume you've all heard the Kirk Ferentz has removed his name from NFL Consideration and says he will be at Iowa for quite some time. he's not leaving the Hawkeyes anytime soon....I'd guess until they make him, or his son is graduated at least.



Nick Athan should have written "Ask Iowan ian" for his question.

I do not want to get CP in trouble. Could someone please explain to me what is the issue with that?

I honestly have no idea.

If you look at the link given it is from a Raider scout site and it says "This story originally published on WarpaintIllustrated.com" so it should not matter, unless this board has something against WPI. :D

I think Moose A. Moose would make a fine GM



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He has pretty reasonable contract demands.....


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The moderators handle that stuff. You don't have to worry about it.

Heh, wow. Maybe WPI really is a cult. Either that, or someone has delusions of grandeur.

"My flock"? "My congregation"?

"Change You Can Believe In"

I think the clue is in what happens to Josh McDaniels as I think he is the HC if Pioli comes here (especially since Ferentz says he's not leaving Iowa). If McDaniels goes to Denver, then I don't think Pioli is leaving New England. However, if the next few days pass and and nothing comes out of Denver or they hire someone else then it could be he's coming here with Pioli.

The latest in fake news from out of a dog's ass
Pioli will be hired and keep Herm for 1 year
and pick up Belichick next season

watch out. Claythan gets pissed when people post premium info over here for free.

I am pretty sure once it is official it will be a separate thread and not this one.

Honestly I don't believe that. I'm sure Clark wants Herm to see his rebuild through one more year, but I take him at his word that he will leave that decision to the GM. I think the guy is just speculating like all of us.

All in all I can see Clark's point from 3 different angles:

1- You normally give a coach 3 years to prove himself. The first year of Herm should be subtracted because apparently it was all CP. Herm has really had two years (one can argue, only one year) of his rebuild movement. So (in Clark's mind) why not give him one more year for the youth movement to show any merit?

2- Clark might feel that the pool of available coaches next year is going to be more impressive than this year, with the addition of some big name coaches.

3- As long as Herm is supposed to be paid off anyway upon his firing why not subtract a year's payment (without work) while waiting for next year's available coaches?

I don't agree with these a 100% but I can sure see his logic. That said, I think he is still gonna leave it to the new GM as he has said.

BTW, if Herm winds up staying for one more year, didn't we hear that he wants to fire some of his coaches and replace them with new ones? That could be of some intrigue by itself.

BANNABLE OFFENSE!!!..... BANNABLE OFFENSE!!!.....

I agree....

True Chiefs fans you guys are.

3
:shrug: ?

Yep.

So THAT's what's holding up the Pioli deal. He's not sure he wants to be a GM without Ferentz!?
;)

Per Sheffter on NFLN:

The Chiefs have done an outstanding job keeping things quiet, but have interviewed at least a half dozen GM candidates, including:

Pioli
Raye
Reese
Sundquist
Schottenheimer

That does sound cool. Which network?

Adan Schefter just reported on NFL network that the Chiefs have done a great job of keeping things quiet, but have interviewed over half a dozen GM candidates, and that Pioli is the front runner.

Reese????

Sundquist????

Noggin and Nick Jr., I think....

(Both fantastic as far as I'm concerned, I wouldn't of watched them if it weren't for my three year old, but now I'm hooked.)

but...but.. Pioli isn't really interested acccording to the Boston Herald

Jerry Reese, formerly of the Titans.

Ted Sundquist, formerly of the Broncos.

Thanks!

And the verdict?

DAMM! Half a dozen, how the hell he has kept this so quite.

I assume he's serious about this shit, and will fire people right and left if anything is leaked

What do you mean?

I had heard he was interested in speaking with both of them weeks ago.

Didn't know it actually happened.

I'm impatient as all hell about this, but I have to say that Clark has shown signs that he is good at what he does.`

It's Noggin.

If he is interviewing Floyd Reese or Ted Sunquist, then his criteria for a "young" GM is complete BS.

From that list, it's Pioli, Raye or bust - with Pioli almost laping the competition.

Floyd?

You're thinking about Jerry Reese, who is with the Giants.

Are they any good?

Yep. Floyd. My mistake.

I ****ing do that ALL THE TIME.

:cuss:

No thanks to Reese.

He doesn't fit the "young GM" profile that Clark is supposedly seeking, so I'm not sure if this would be anything more than Hunt doing his homework, which is ultimately a good thing.

"laping"? That rhymes with "draping". Do you mean "lapping"?

(Just trying to **** with you a little):D

Yes that is what I meant. Typing on a phone licks it.

Shoulda said "lapes balls". That would have been funny.

Noggin and Nick Jr. have a lot of cross programming.

Oh, ok, didn't know that. My kids watch Noggin almost all the time so that's where I've seen it.

What's this thread about again?

Marty was just for advice
Reeses and Sunkist could be the same
just testing the waters

I really hope we get Pioli. I think he's ready and he knows what the **** he's doing.

My fingers are crossed. He is far and away my favorite candidate to lead us to glory.

I just got this weird email....has anyone else received this?


Okay gang, as many of you know I posted a message last week that stated that Clark had hired Scott Pioli and would announce it on Thursday or Friday. Clark wasn't very happy with me that I shared that information. I still have full confidence that Scott Pioli is the new GM. His announcement will come when Clark thinks it's appropriate. I have been summarily canned for letting the news out prematurely. I will say this though, Clark and Scott have worked out the finer points of his contract and the deal is sealed.

I only share this information because I've been fired from the organization effective immediately, but it's still fun to share that a new day is dawning at Arrowhead. Clark has moved quickly to clean out my office and I'm positive Scott will do the same with the rest of Carl's old staff before hiring a new coach.

Jim Schwartz is the name that has been mentioned many times by Clark and Scott. I know that they have discussed the possibility of bringing him in for an interview after Scott's hiring is announced.

Mike Shanahan continues to harass Pioli, but I don't know any info beyond that.

It's even better the 1000th time. yay.

today after i took a dump and stood up, i saw this

Okay gang, as many of you know I posted a message last week that stated that Clark had hired Scott Pioli and would announce it on Thursday or Friday. Clark wasn't very happy with me that I shared that information. I still have full confidence that Scott Pioli is the new GM. His announcement will come when Clark thinks it's appropriate. I have been summarily canned for letting the news out prematurely. I will say this though, Clark and Scott have worked out the finer points of his contract and the deal is sealed.

I only share this information because I've been fired from the organization effective immediately, but it's still fun to share that a new day is dawning at Arrowhead. Clark has moved quickly to clean out my office and I'm positive Scott will do the same with the rest of Carl's old staff before hiring a new coach.

Jim Schwartz is the name that has been mentioned many times by Clark and Scott. I know that they have discussed the possibility of bringing him in for an interview after Scott's hiring is announced.

Mike Shanahan continues to harass Pioli, but I don't know any info beyond that.

Schefter Update Jan. 10, 2009
 

According to "League Sources," as the Chiefs continue to interview, they await Pioli's decision.

wow....how the hell do you keep all that quiet this long...amazing

Rocky Alden

http://i42.tinypic.com/2i264as.jpg

Clark is running an efficient operation.

Clark better speed this shit up or this kid is coming after him

http://i40.tinypic.com/otj9zq.jpg

There are some ****ed up parents in the world.

That's not funny. :shake:

Is that LJ?

That was my first thought too. Whoever took that picture should be shot with one of those guns.

There so many things wrong with picture....but I laughed anyway.ROFL

I just noticed. They ****ing look alike.

It music's and television's fault.

I thought so too. Insert diaper punchline here.

I think that's a pic of Plaxico Burress, circa 1977.

one of my dad's friends (from his younger/party/rock band days--the guy was the guitar player for their band) offed himself by slitting his own throat in his bathtub. his sister found him 24 hours later. one of the more ****ed up ways to go, IMHO

Sounds more to me like someone was really good at covering up a murder.

Guys, this Pioli speculation has taken on a life

of its own. This is getting nuts. Last night

was the final straw, I couldn't ****ing believe it.

Luckily I snapped a pic of it with my cell...

problem is, nobody had it in for this guy. dude was a major drunk--we're talking, he'd go through a GALLON of vodka a day at minimum. his liver was shot near the end. he apparently went into a major depression and left a suicide note (he had horrible handwriting, which I'd assume would be hard to forge)--if anyone wanted to murder dave, there would have been much easier ways (like putting him on his back after he passed out)

epic fail.