Chiefs Clark Hunt Statement - Page 23

ShowtimeSBMVP · 10:00 AM

"I have a tremendous amount of respect and admiration for Romeo, both personally and professionally," Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said. "He is an accomplished coach, a man of great character and he helped guide our football team through some extremely challenging circumstances this season.

"However, I am embarrassed by the poor product we gave our fans this season, and I believe we have no choice but to move the franchise in a different direction. I will immediately begin the search for the next head coach of the Chiefs. The entire football operation will remain under review, and there may be additional changes to come. No final determination has been made at this point on the future of General Manager Scott Pioli.

"Finally, I want to personally apologize to our fans for our performance this season. We are blessed to play for some of the best and most passionate fans in the National Football League and they deserve better than what we gave them this season. I want our fans to know that I will do everything I can to provide them with a dramatically better team - both next season and in the seasons to come - and our entire organization appreciates their support."

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"... in a new direction. I will immediately begin the search for the next head coach of the Chiefs. The entire football operation will...

**dirk digler** · 12-31-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

I'm just talking out loud and this idea could be really stupid. But is it possible that hunt could keep pioli in the same role but strip him of all responsibility so pioli can ride out the last year of his contract?

Woody Johnson was going to try this until he got shit all over for it.

Ace Gunner · 12-31-2012, 10:47 AM

it amazes me how many folks take Clark seriously. this isn't a new development, this team lost 14 games this season and one of their players killed a girl and himself.

Hunt has already made his move, folks. The rest is formality. He'll wait for Josh McD and keep this shitfest rolling into 2013.

**notorious** · 12-31-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

Not as sure about Lovie Smith.

I am sure about Lovie Smith.

It would be like shooting a cadaver.

O.city · 12-31-2012, 10:47 AM

If you read that statement at face value and go with what we know about how things are ran at Arrowhead, I don't see how you can't come away dissapointed.

I'm embarrassed of what was put on the field, but I'm contemplating keeping the guy directly responsible for said product.

Explain to me how this makes sense?

kcbubb · 12-31-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

People need to relax.

It's a legit tweet and IMO not good news for Pioli.

This. This hopefully means that we get someone that has more control over personnel (hopefully Cowher) and let him decide whether or not he wants to keep Pioli, which means he's gone.

This is similar to Coach Fisher's set up in St. Louis. He's not the GM but he has control over personnel.

Imon Yourside · 12-31-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

I am sure about Lovie Smith.

It would be like shooting a cadaver.

NO, NO No no N-o and No ****ing way...what part does anyone not understand? Lovie Smith sucks.

Setsuna · 12-31-2012, 10:48 AM

Clark could have used the possessive "I" to state how much power Pioli has lost, doesn't mean he's gone. Grasping at straws here folks.

CaliforniaChief · 12-31-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

I am sure about Lovie Smith.

It would be like shooting a cadaver.

Not saying I am unsure on whether I want him as coach. I don't. I was talking about his impact on ticket sales.

Graystoke · 12-31-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kcbubb

This. This hopefully means that we get someone that has more control over personnel (hopefully Cowher) and let him decide whether or not he wants to keep Pioli, which means he's gone.

This is similar to Coach Fisher's set up in St. Louis. He's not the GM but he has control over personnel.

I just don't see us getting Cowher.

**notorious** · 12-31-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by KILLER_CLOWN

NO, NO No no N-o and No ****ing way...what part does anyone not understand? Lovie Smith sucks.

Yep.

He is horrific.

**Bowser** · 12-31-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

If you read that statement at face value and go with what we know about how things are ran at Arrowhead, I don't see how you can't come away dissapointed.

I'm embarrassed of what was put on the field, but I'm contemplating keeping the guy directly responsible for said product.

Explain to me how this makes sense?

Maybe Clark CAN'T talk about Pioli's future if he's in the middle of a legal battle with Pioli in regards to his buyout?

I keep saying it, but it's really all I have right now.

**alnorth** · 12-31-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Come here baby. Slap. Got you again.

OK, so you have confirmed that if Pioli is fired this weekend instead of yesterday, you'll still be pissed about it. Got it. That stance is really stupid.

FloridaMan88 · 12-31-2012, 10:49 AM

AFC West blogger, Bill Williamson on ESPN.com, agrees with most of the sentiment in this thread:

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/po...pioli-in-limbo

The Kansas City Chiefs have begun the cleanup project after a miserable 2-14season.

And they are taking an unusual route.

The team announced head coach Romeo Crennel has been fired. But the team will not fire general manager Scott Pioli ... yet.

Owner Clark Hunt released a statement announcing Crennel’s firing. In it, he apologized to fans for the terrible season and he said this about Pioli: "The entire football operation will remain under review, and there may be additional changes to come. No final determination has been made at this point on the future of general manager Scott Pioli.”

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Hunt will lead the charge to hire a new coach and then Hunt and the new coach will discuss the direction they want to take at general manager. That is very unusual, especially when there is a strong-willed general manager like Pioli in place.

This could be an indication that the Chiefs will target an experienced, high-profile coach. I couldn’t see relying on the input of a young coach about the future of the general manger position.

This, at the very least, suggests Pioli’s power will be greatly decreased if he stays. I can’t see Pioli being excited about that prospect.

chiefzilla1501 · 12-31-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

I don't why you would he has made several terrible decisions since his dad has died

He made a bold move to replace Peterson. He wisely stripped Peterson of power his last year and listened to herm and kuharich, who were both pleading to get younger fast. He went out and got one of the highest coveted GMs in the market. I don't think anyone could have anticipated how incompetent pioli would become. I don't blame hunt for hiring pioli or giving him this much power. I will despise him if he doesn't get rid of him or strip him of power to make any kind of meaningful decision.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-31-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

If you read that statement at face value and go with what we know about how things are ran at Arrowhead, I don't see how you can't come away dissapointed.

I'm embarrassed of what was put on the field, but I'm contemplating keeping the guy directly responsible for said product.

Explain to me how this makes sense?

It doesn't.

It means one of two things, or both.

Clark Hunt is a pussy, and doesn't want to get his hands dirty.

Clark Hunt cares more about money than doing the right thing.

Either is a poor reflection on our owner.

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ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $1326009	Clark Hunt Statement "I have a tremendous amount of respect and admiration for Romeo, both personally and professionally," Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt said. "He is an accomplished coach, a man of great character and he helped guide our football team through some extremely challenging circumstances this season. "However, I am embarrassed by the poor product we gave our fans this season, and I believe we have no choice but to move the franchise in a different direction. I will immediately begin the search for the next head coach of the Chiefs. The entire football operation will remain under review, and there may be additional changes to come. No final determination has been made at this point on the future of General Manager Scott Pioli. "Finally, I want to personally apologize to our fans for our performance this season. We are blessed to play for some of the best and most passionate fans in the National Football League and they deserve better than what we gave them this season. I want our fans to know that I will do everything I can to provide them with a dramatically better team - both next season and in the seasons to come - and our entire organization appreciates their support." The Program ‏@theprogramkc Clark Hunt: "I'm embarrassed by the poor product we gave our fans this season, and I believe we have no choice but to move the franchise... The Program ‏@theprogramkc "... in a new direction. I will immediately begin the search for the next head coach of the Chiefs. The entire football operation will... Last edited by ShowtimeSBMVP; 12-31-2012 at 10:00 AM..
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Ace Gunner First Overall Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: kcmo Casino cash: $10007271	it amazes me how many folks take Clark seriously. this isn't a new development, this team lost 14 games this season and one of their players killed a girl and himself. Hunt has already made his move, folks. The rest is formality. He'll wait for Josh McD and keep this shitfest rolling into 2013. __________________ The Greatest
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Setsuna Paladin Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Gator Country Casino cash: $10008487	Clark could have used the possessive "I" to state how much power Pioli has lost, doesn't mean he's gone. Grasping at straws here folks.
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FloridaMan88 Mahomes: We Are All Witnesses Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami, FL Casino cash: $-517094	AFC West blogger, Bill Williamson on ESPN.com, agrees with most of the sentiment in this thread: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/po...pioli-in-limbo The Kansas City Chiefs have begun the cleanup project after a miserable 2-14season. And they are taking an unusual route. The team announced head coach Romeo Crennel has been fired. But the team will not fire general manager Scott Pioli ... yet. Owner Clark Hunt released a statement announcing Crennel’s firing. In it, he apologized to fans for the terrible season and he said this about Pioli: "The entire football operation will remain under review, and there may be additional changes to come. No final determination has been made at this point on the future of general manager Scott Pioli.” ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Hunt will lead the charge to hire a new coach and then Hunt and the new coach will discuss the direction they want to take at general manager. That is very unusual, especially when there is a strong-willed general manager like Pioli in place. This could be an indication that the Chiefs will target an experienced, high-profile coach. I couldn’t see relying on the input of a young coach about the future of the general manger position. This, at the very least, suggests Pioli’s power will be greatly decreased if he stays. I can’t see Pioli being excited about that prospect.
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