Chiefs Clark Hunt Statement - Page 30

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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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...

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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...

Hootie · 12-31-2012, 11:11 AM

you know I disagree about Belichick only being successful because of Brady

I think Brady has allowed him to "think outside the box" and be able to try things because he has an elite QB...

but lets not forget that 5 years ago Mecca and the drafturbator posse told all of us Tony Gonzalez fans that TE was merely a "luxury" position and that signing one to a big contract is stupid and worthless...

yet Belichick redefined that position and made it a MUST HAVE and built an entire offense around two elite tight ends...

he also used a variation of the Urban Meyer spread the year the Pats went ballistic and went 18-1

now he uses a little Chip Kelly offense

saying the dude is only successful because of Brady is ridiculous. Their first Super Bowl Tom Brady was nothing more than a game manager. Yes, the stars aligned and there was spygate, but they won a Super Bowl in which they were 14 point underdogs.

I'm pretty sure Bill Belichick is the best coach I've ever witnessed.

Hootie · 12-31-2012, 11:12 AM

I actually kind of like Devon Wylie lol

but I kind of liked Dexter McCluster too so wtf do I know?

chiefzilla1501 · 12-31-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

The full replacement scenario?

There's not a single person a HC could want as GM that could do as much damage as Scott Pioli has done. Keeping him in ANY capacity sends a message to the league and the fanbase that Clark's OK with a toxic environment at 1 Arrowhead Drive.

Holy ****, some of you will rationalize anything.

Until I hear the words that he is extended, I'm not going to overreact. He waited a really, really, really long time to hire Romeo and fire herm (even when we knew he was definitely gone). Hunt is many things, but he is historically very thorough. Don't get me wrong, if he keeps pioli, I will be furious.

Dayze · 12-31-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

I wouldn't say I've been MISSING it, Clark.

**alnorth** · 12-31-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

So again, why do this?

Why strip the guy of the exact things you hired him for, keep him on and pay him for nothing?

He's being payed, handsomely, to be the GM. If you do what you just said, then it's all about the money and not winning, therefor I shouldn't give a shit.

Clark Hunt and Pioli are apparently friends. If I were the owner, I'd just cut his ass, but if Hunt just cant bring himself to do that right now, I'll settle for stripping Pioli of his control over the team and paying him to keep the candy wrappers picked up around Arrowhead and other useless nonsense.

O.city · 12-31-2012, 11:14 AM

This is purely a move showing the fans money is more important than winning. Spin it, justify it, twist it however you chosse.

chiefzilla1501 · 12-31-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt Tasty Cheeks

you know I disagree about Belichick only being successful because of Brady

I think Brady has allowed him to "think outside the box" and be able to try things because he has an elite QB...

but lets not forget that 5 years ago Mecca and the drafturbator posse told all of us Tony Gonzalez fans that TE was merely a "luxury" position and that signing one to a big contract is stupid and worthless...

yet Belichick redefined that position and made it a MUST HAVE and built an entire offense around two elite tight ends...

he also used a variation of the Urban Meyer spread the year the Pats went ballistic and went 18-1

now he uses a little Chip Kelly offense

saying the dude is only successful because of Brady is ridiculous. Their first Super Bowl Tom Brady was nothing more than a game manager. Yes, the stars aligned and there was spygate, but they won a Super Bowl in which they were 14 point underdogs.

I'm pretty sure Bill Belichick is the best coach I've ever witnessed.

No, it's people being over reactionary. Bellichick is one hell of a coach. He will be a hell of a coach after Brady is gone too. But the patriot way only works in new England. Bellichick adapted to the changing game. If anything, the shitty success of his staff outside of new England says even more about how good the guy is.

**007** · 12-31-2012, 11:14 AM

fire Pioli Clark. Solve all your problems in one stroke.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-31-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Until I hear the words that he is extended, I'm not going to overreact. He waited a really, really, really long time to hire Romeo and fire herm (even when we knew he was definitely gone). Hunt is many things, but he is historically very thorough. Don't get me wrong, if he keeps pioli, I will be furious.

He doesn't have to be extended - he's under contract.

You won't hear anything.

Clark's "thoroughness" is part of the reason we're in this mess to begin with.

January isn't the time to be doing your homework. That should have been done when this team was 1-8.

Hootie · 12-31-2012, 11:15 AM

last time Clark kept Herm and let Pioli decide

this time Clark is going to keep Pioli and let the HC decide

so we'll see, right?

Marcellus · 12-31-2012, 11:15 AM

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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.

Some people can rationalize anything, others just over simplify everything.

Hootie · 12-31-2012, 11:16 AM

I'm so glad the Pats are the #2 seed...

I am so, so, so, so looking forward to a potential Brady vs. Manning AFC Championship Game. That is MUST see TV.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-31-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt Tasty Cheeks

last time Clark kept Herm and let Pioli decide

this time Clark is going to keep Pioli and let the HC decide

so we'll see, right?

Maybe Clark should grow the **** up, take control of his franchise and make these decisions for himself.

**alnorth** · 12-31-2012, 11:17 AM

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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.

Why say anything at all, then?

If you were 100% for sure keeping Pioli, you wouldn't answer any questions or say a damned thing, you'd just let the passage of time dull everyone's memory and fury. If you wanted to keep Pioli and let him keep full control over the team, then this statement was not very smart.

**007** · 12-31-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Maybe Clark should grow the **** up, take control of his franchise and make these decisions for himself.

****ing THIS. JFC you own the damn team and can't even make simple decisions.

12-31-2012, 09:43 AM
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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12-31-2012, 11:11 AM	#436
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	you know I disagree about Belichick only being successful because of Brady I think Brady has allowed him to "think outside the box" and be able to try things because he has an elite QB... but lets not forget that 5 years ago Mecca and the drafturbator posse told all of us Tony Gonzalez fans that TE was merely a "luxury" position and that signing one to a big contract is stupid and worthless... yet Belichick redefined that position and made it a MUST HAVE and built an entire offense around two elite tight ends... he also used a variation of the Urban Meyer spread the year the Pats went ballistic and went 18-1 now he uses a little Chip Kelly offense saying the dude is only successful because of Brady is ridiculous. Their first Super Bowl Tom Brady was nothing more than a game manager. Yes, the stars aligned and there was spygate, but they won a Super Bowl in which they were 14 point underdogs. I'm pretty sure Bill Belichick is the best coach I've ever witnessed.
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Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	I actually kind of like Devon Wylie lol but I kind of liked Dexter McCluster too so wtf do I know?
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12-31-2012, 11:15 AM	#445
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	last time Clark kept Herm and let Pioli decide this time Clark is going to keep Pioli and let the HC decide so we'll see, right?
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12-31-2012, 11:16 AM	#447
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	I'm so glad the Pats are the #2 seed... I am so, so, so, so looking forward to a potential Brady vs. Manning AFC Championship Game. That is MUST see TV.
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