Just because he refused a job in the past does not necessarily mean he'd refuse one now. We don't know his personal situation (kids in school, etc.) - for some people that trumps all. Plus with the Giants the owner may have asked him to keep some people around (e.g. Chris Mara, a lead personnel guy related to the owner) - and Clark almost certainly won't impart the same restrictions.

This is really a top top job in the NFL if Clark pays a good price and I wouldn't cross any names off the list due to disinterest until we hear otherwise.

i would be pleased with DeCosta. very pleased.

Sal Palentoneo (sp?) said on 810 this morning that he thought the Chiefs were a better GM opportunity than some of the ones Pioli had turned down earlier and that he knew Pioli and thought he would definitely be interested.

Pioli is married to Bill Parcells daughter. maybe he'll leave the Dolphins high and dry and come over here with his son in law?


:D

I really really hope this is true

That would be amazing.

And the view that Pioli would considering retaining Herm is ludicrous. Herm is the anti-Belichick. Herm is a bullshit artist/motivator/players coach. Belichick is a Xs and Os taskmaster.

I personally have been of the opinion that he was glad to stay with Belichick because he's much younger than Belichick, and that he either has been guaranteed a VERY long term job with the Patriots (more or less), or that he figured he would spend a few more years with the Pats, collect a few more rings, possibly, and then step out on his own after he was a bit older. Even now I think he's only 43.

I'm sure the Chiefs will offer, basically, complete dictatorial powers. With a blank check, a rabid fan base, a wealthy owner (an important consideration), and nowhere to go but up (literally), I think what the Chiefs could offer would be appealing.

But he is obviously very loyal to Belichick. He may have mentally decided to stick with him until he retires. Who the heck knows.

Be prepared for a battle -- any team that takes him is going to face the fact that the Pats will expect draft pick or other compensation. The Pats have seemingly stuck to the theory that Pioli is the GM and if he's under contract, they will be owed compensation.

reeruned.

That is all.

I suspect Pioli would bring in a Belichick disciple. That would put them on the same page in terms of what types of players they're looking for. Also, AFAIK, Pioli has never been involved in a scheme other than the ones Belichick ran. I doubt he wants to learn now how to identify a good 4-3 DE/DT compared to what he's spent his whole life doing, jsut for example.

Kirk Ferentz of Iowa, Romeo Crennel after he gets the inevitable axe, Dom Capers (now the Pats DB coach), or, of course, Pats OC Josh McDaniels. A very young combo that would be. McDaniels is like 32 or something.

I'm thinking you wouldn't post here for awhile if we steal your GM, OC, and DB coach. :D

I would be satisfied if he brought his father-in-laws tenacity and SHARP axe to KC! Gut this organization like a fish!

Yep. ****ing Cheaters. That's like saying we should get someone from the ****ing Chargers. Both teams cheat terribly, and I want NOTHING to do with them.

The entry level of the Chiefs is much better. The Chiefs have a ton of young talent, great draft picks, new facilities and a poor record over the last two years.

The Chiefs have a GREAT fanbase.

I think the Chiefs GM job at this point is a much better job than the Giants in 2007.

you're mean :(