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Originally Posted by O.city
This is purely a move showing the fans money is more important than winning. Spin it, justify it, twist it however you chosse.
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That is a pretty dense take on this; Pioli is there for the new HC's disposal. If the new HC wants him for whatever reason, then fine. If they don't, then Pioli is shown the door.
Clark would be foolish to hire a HC and not have a GM available to them if they need one (read: Chip Kelly).
What is clear is that the new HC will be calling the shots now and not Pioli. If the new HC needs someone to pick up gum wrappers, guess what? Pioli has his duties as GM redefined for him.
Clark handled this perfectly from an owners point of view.