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The first thing I think we all can admit is that this is an extremely confusing situation with tons of moving parts. Rumors have been out there (and not exactly ever debunked) that Pioli signed an extension early in the season. For obvious reasons, Clark Hunt would never want this information to become public knowledge. Well, Sunday night and Monday morning, we start to hear that Pioli is "safe". Where would this information be coming from? It can't be from Clark Hunt because his statements to everyone that would listen are that the GM is not safe and that he (Hunt) will be hiring the next head coach.
So we have a seemingly neutered GM and owner fighting over a buyout/firing. If Pioli is fired, he takes the money, simple as that. What does Pioli have on his side to force Hunt's hand? The complete and understandable hatred and fury we have for Pioli. What is going to rush the process for Hunt to make the decision for Hunt to fire Pioli? Season ticket renewals and fan outrage. What better way to fan the flame than to start linking Pioli cronies to the Chiefs HC position? I know my blood boils even thinking about Ferentz being even interviewed, much less hired by the Chiefs. He meets NONE of the criteria that Hunt specifically listed. That truly makes me believe that any connections to Ferentz is 100 percent a Pioli manipulation of the media. I see no other option.
As far as Clark Hunt goes, I do not know how comfortable I am having Clark out selecting a new head coach on his own. I am hoping he has brought in some consultants to help him with the process. As far as Clark's ability to lure in the big name. . . . I guess he did get the last big name he went after (Pioli).
What I am trying to do. . . and what I think is best for Chiefs fans to do right now is just relax and let the process run its course. I do not see a way that Clark can ever bring Pioli back. No good coach would work with Pioli and the fans would burn arrowhead down if it is another Romeo Crennel type New England cronie.
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