Football The Pioli Watch Thread - Page 28

cardken · 02:26 PM

I'm hijacking the thread starter to use for an "updates" area. Sorry cardken. Here are a few recent updates:

Last updated 1/13/09 2:30pm CDT (final update)

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Originally Posted by Basileus777

New England Patriots vice president of player personnel Scott Pioli has agreed to become head of football operations for the Kansas City Chiefs, two NFL sources confirmed to ESPN's Michael Smith.
The vice president for player personnel at New England, Pioli, 43, is close to Patriots coach Bill Belichick and has been with the Patriots for nine years. Pioli would find a warm welcome in Kansas City. At the last Chiefs' home game, shortly after the embattled Carl Peterson resigned after 20 years as president, general manager and CEO, several signs were spotted in the crowd proclaiming, "We want Pioli." Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3830515

**BigRedChief** · 01-03-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by booger

what's your source guy say on the latest chiefs news?

Nothing. Clark is keeping this close to the vest.

**BigRedChief** · 01-03-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Some better drafts.

So now NE can't draft?

Who's your pick?

Brock · 01-03-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

So now NE can't draft?

Who's your pick?

They aren't the best drafting organization. What difference does it make who my pick is?

RedThat · 01-03-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

They aren't the best drafting organization. What difference does it make who my pick is?

Tom Brady makes up for quite a lot.

Danman · 01-03-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

Do their wives know?

Damn! That made me shoot coffee out my nose.

FloridaMan88 · 01-03-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

My big concern is that Romeo will come with him and we will run a 3-4, which would be horrible for the talent we do have on defense.

Yeah because the 4-3 has worked sooooo well for the current talent on the Chiefs defense.

Mojo Jojo · 01-03-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RedBull

Tom Brady makes up for quite a lot.

And Pioli is on the record saying, at the time, he didn't think Brady was worth the pick.

Zouk · 01-03-2009, 01:36 PM

Even more evidence convincing me Pioli won't go to Cleveland. How is that job better than his current one if the owner won't let him pick the coach? Pioli's going to be in NE or KC.

Though Cleveland has interviewed general managers and head coaching candidates, the Browns have told people around the league that it is most critical to get the head coaching hire right and they could wind up hiring a head coach first.

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/01/03/mcda...-in-cleveland/

**OnTheWarpath15** · 01-03-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zouk

Even more evidence convincing me Pioli won't go to Cleveland. How is that job better than his current one if the owner won't let him pick the coach? Pioli's going to be in NE or KC.

Though Cleveland has interviewed general managers and head coaching candidates, the Browns have told people around the league that it is most critical to get the head coaching hire right and they could wind up hiring a head coach first.

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/01/03/mcda...-in-cleveland/

Wow.

If true, Cleveland is really ****ing themselves.

Hammock Parties · 01-03-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Zouk

Even more evidence convincing me Pioli won't go to Cleveland. How is that job better than his current one if the owner won't let him pick the coach? Pioli's going to be in NE or KC.

Though Cleveland has interviewed general managers and head coaching candidates, the Browns have told people around the league that it is most critical to get the head coaching hire right and they could wind up hiring a head coach first.

http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/01/03/mcda...-in-cleveland/

Randy Lerner is a colossal moron.

I think it all comes down to money now. How much is Clark willing to shell out?

Jerm · 01-03-2009, 01:39 PM

Just saw on ESPNNEWS that Mangini is the leading candidate for the Browns' job...basically the rumor is that they'll either hire him or Pioli but not both.

Mary Kay Cabot from the Cleveland Plain Dealer was on and said that they're waiting to see what Pioli does and if he turns them down, they'll hire Mangini.

This is potentially great news for us.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 01-03-2009, 01:43 PM

Here's the thing:

Even IF Pioli turns down Cleveland, (or they turn down him) I just don't see Clark hiring him without interviewing anyone else on his list.

Zouk · 01-03-2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Here's the thing:

Even IF Pioli turns down Cleveland, (or they turn down him) I just don't see Clark hiring him without interviewing anyone else on his list.

I agree with you.

If Cleveland's not going to happen for Pioli then there's no competition for him. The Chiefs can take their time and review all their options before entrusting all their faith in one man like they did for years with Carl Peterson. Pioli would likely fire everybody - Kuharich, Farmer, Cook, etc. Some of these guys have worked for the Chiefs for more than a decade. Clark might look around and see if there's someone he thinks is just as talented and can fit in with the rest of the organizational structure before making that leap.

Jerm · 01-03-2009, 01:49 PM

So if Clark and Pioli met today or whenever, Clark makes him an offer, Pioli says he'll take it...you really think Clark would tell him that he's going to interview other candidates first?

Wow.

I think Clark is going to put the full court press on Pioli and do all it takes to get him signed and if he can't, move on after that.

Zouk · 01-03-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerm

So if Clark and Pioli met today or whenever, Clark makes him an offer, Pioli says he'll take it...you really think Clark would tell him that he's going to interview other candidates first?

He wouldn't make the offer if he's intent on interviewing other candidates.

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Zouk Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: DC Casino cash: $10004900	Even more evidence convincing me Pioli won't go to Cleveland. How is that job better than his current one if the owner won't let him pick the coach? Pioli's going to be in NE or KC. Though Cleveland has interviewed general managers and head coaching candidates, the Browns have told people around the league that it is most critical to get the head coaching hire right and they could wind up hiring a head coach first. http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/01/03/mcda...-in-cleveland/
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01-03-2009, 01:39 PM	#416
Jerm Mahomes > God Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $4458996	Just saw on ESPNNEWS that Mangini is the leading candidate for the Browns' job...basically the rumor is that they'll either hire him or Pioli but not both. Mary Kay Cabot from the Cleveland Plain Dealer was on and said that they're waiting to see what Pioli does and if he turns them down, they'll hire Mangini. This is potentially great news for us.
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01-03-2009, 01:43 PM	#417
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2251115	Here's the thing: Even IF Pioli turns down Cleveland, (or they turn down him) I just don't see Clark hiring him without interviewing anyone else on his list.
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01-03-2009, 01:49 PM	#419
Jerm Mahomes > God Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $4458996	So if Clark and Pioli met today or whenever, Clark makes him an offer, Pioli says he'll take it...you really think Clark would tell him that he's going to interview other candidates first? Wow. I think Clark is going to put the full court press on Pioli and do all it takes to get him signed and if he can't, move on after that.
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