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Originally Posted by FringeNC
The problem with Hunt bypassing the front office in hiring a coach is his lack of knowledge about football. I mean that is what a front office is for. If you are going to do it Clark's way, you need to do what San Diego did, and bring in a Ron Wolf as a hiring consultant.
In a sense, I don't think he is telling the truth about it being his baby -- he is either leaning on Pioli or he has all but fired Pioli and is leaning on someone like Marty.
Bypassing the front office for the most important decision they make without cleaning house makes no sense unless there is already a new shadow GM.
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That is a very odd analysis. Clark Hunt grew up in the center of the NFL universe his family part of the very fabric of the league. Clark Hunt is more connected than Ron Wolf will ever be and is engaged in discussions with other owners at a level few GM's are invited to witness. All he has to do is ask and there are a legion of consultants with the best NFL pedigree at his finger tips. Clark Hunt does not need Scott Pioli it is the other way around.
Clark Hunt trusts Marty Schottenhiemer and I hope he is making use of that relationship as Marty will give good advice.