Chiefs Clark Hunt Statement - Page 119

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...

chiefzilla1501 · 01-01-2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GloryDayz

I agree, but I'd like to see him get in better shape. No need to be skinny, but all those other guys just seem to be healthy and I think it plays a part in your abilities at that age. If he's fighting his physical health, it can't help his mental health. I'm not sure how the others do it or if they're just naturally not heavy, but if we were to go with Andy, I'd like to see them make a commitment to his physical health while he works whatever magic he might have in store for the team.

I'm not saying he'll the best hire, but he's sure not the worst we can do. I'm just saying if that's the way Clark goes (it is his team and his choice), I hope they bring him in here and give him all the tools he needs to do the best job, including good physical health..

The reason I am pumping my fist for holmgren is... The guy is maybe the best quarterback guy in the nfl. Period. If after five years, his only accomplishment is grooming a franchise qb you can use for 10 more years, he was an extraordinary success. Reid's success with quarterbacks... He has done a lot worse with much better talent.

**SAUTO** · 01-01-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Setsuna

HEY BUDDY! How was your New Year?

It was great thanks, how about yours?
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**BigMeatballDave** · 01-01-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Shanahan is 60. Coughlin is 66. Hell, bill Snyder is 73. There is nothing in holmgren that leads anyone to believe he doesn't have a good 5 years in him. At least.

Coughlin has already been in NY for 9 seasons. This is Shanny's 3rd season.

No to Holmgren.

milkman · 01-01-2013, 01:36 PM

Finally got through this ****ing monster thread.

I'm okay with the way things are right now as long as Pioli is ultimately gone.

However, if he is here in any capacity once the new HC is hired, then this franchise, and Clark Hunt, is nothing but a ****ing joke.

If you have cancer, you cut it out.

You don't leave it to fester and grow.

DJ's left nut · 01-01-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Don't know if this shit has been posted......but it could make some ****ing sense.

Pioli got an extension. The backlash (SOC) and our shitty season caused Clark to want Pioli out. They're working on a buy out as we speak.

Here's what makes no sense about this scenario - Clark Hunt has zero leverage.

Negotiate a buyout? Why? !@#$ you very much, Clark - you signed a contract and you will pay it off.

The only reason the Pioli people would have any motivation to settle would be if Pioli had a 2nd job already lined up. The reason being that if there is no 'settlement' and Hunt has to fire him and pay him the amount in his contract, that amount would be off-set by any salary that Pioli gets in his next job (the damages will have been mitigated).

If Pioli had, say, a million dollar gig lined up, he would want to get a buyout rather than a breach of contract payment because any salary he then draws would be in addition to the buyout, rather than in lieu of a breach of contract payment. So let's say he's owed $5 million, he would be wise to accept a $4.5 million buyout and take a $1 million salary in his next gig, for a total of $5.5 million. If he forces the firing and leans on the contract language for his 'owed' salary, that million he gets from the next employer would just serve to offset the damages owed under the first contract and he'd end up at $5 million...just from two different employers.

Alternatively, Hunt could be threatening to fire him for cause, but that seems unlikely. The ageism suit hasn't been resolved, so you're trying to use mere allegations at this point to justify termination for cause and that's just not likely to stick.

I dunno...in the end I don't think this is a buyout thing. I think Hunt really still believes in Pioli's football acumen and his hopeful that the next coach (even a 'name' coach) will want to work with him.

whoman69 · 01-01-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

The reason I am pumping my fist for holmgren is... The guy is maybe the best quarterback guy in the nfl. Period. If after five years, his only accomplishment is grooming a franchise qb you can use for 10 more years, he was an extraordinary success. Reid's success with quarterbacks... He has done a lot worse with much better talent.

Didn't help him in Cleveland at all. At 64 he will not have the energy to reset the direction of this franchise.

Setsuna · 01-01-2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

It was great thanks, how about yours?
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Lackluster. Just sat around on CP that night. But I was very thankful for surviving another year. It was difficult but made me stronger.

chiefzilla1501 · 01-01-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by whoman69

Didn't help him in Cleveland at all. At 64 he will not have the energy to reset the direction of this franchise.

It didn't work in green bay when he was coach and gm. It didn't work in Denver for shanahan when he had the same role. Why in the world do people continue to point out his GM track record as if he means something? Holmgren isn't a good gm. He is one hell of a coach. Like shanahan, he will return and improve the team he coaches.

chiefzilla1501 · 01-01-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Here's what makes no sense about this scenario - Clark Hunt has zero leverage.

Negotiate a buyout? Why? !@#$ you very much, Clark - you signed a contract and you will pay it off.

The only reason the Pioli people would have any motivation to settle would be if Pioli had a 2nd job already lined up. The reason being that if there is no 'settlement' and Hunt has to fire him and pay him the amount in his contract, that amount would be off-set by any salary that Pioli gets in his next job (the damages will have been mitigated).

If Pioli had, say, a million dollar gig lined up, he would want to get a buyout rather than a breach of contract payment because any salary he then draws would be in addition to the buyout, rather than in lieu of a breach of contract payment. So let's say he's owed $5 million, he would be wise to accept a $4.5 million buyout and take a $1 million salary in his next gig, for a total of $5.5 million. If he forces the firing and leans on the contract language for his 'owed' salary, that million he gets from the next employer would just serve to offset the damages owed under the first contract and he'd end up at $5 million...just from two different employers.

Alternatively, Hunt could be threatening to fire him for cause, but that seems unlikely. The ageism suit hasn't been resolved, so you're trying to use mere allegations at this point to justify termination for cause and that's just not likely to stick.

I dunno...in the end I don't think this is a buyout thing. I think Hunt really still believes in Pioli's football acumen and his hopeful that the next coach (even a 'name' coach) will want to work with him.

We have to see how it plays out. The buyout has nowhere to go but down. Pioli is an egomaniac. So you have to assume that pioli would rather operate in a neutered role with his tail between his legs. Or maybe he accepts a cooshy buyout then moves to a role where he has more power.

**BigMeatballDave** · 01-01-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

I dunno...in the end I don't think this is a buyout thing. I think Hunt really still believes in Pioli's football acumen and his hopeful that the next coach (even a 'name' coach) will want to work with him.

I don't think so. Clark is done with him.

I don't see Cowher, Reid, or Gruden working with him.

Quesadilla Joe · 01-01-2013, 02:19 PM

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Will be interesting to see if close pals Emery (CHI) and Pioli (KC) get into a duel for Syracuse coach Doug Marrone. both very high on him

https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/s...03736844558336

**Bowser** · 01-01-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel>Manning

https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/s...03736844558336

Hunt said the new head coach goes through him, and him alone.

Pioli is gone. He just doesn't know it yet.

**BigMeatballDave** · 01-01-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel>Manning

https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/s...03736844558336

Read shit before posting dumb shit.

**BigMeatballDave** · 01-01-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Hunt said the new head coach goes through him, and him alone.

Pioli is gone. He just doesn't know it yet.

Not to mention the fact that this guy is NOTHING like Clark talked about wanting.

Quesadilla Joe · 01-01-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Hunt said the new head coach goes through him, and him alone.

Pioli is gone. He just doesn't know it yet.

Hopefully, for you guys anyways, Clark has already started finding a potential GM replacement for Pioli. If he waits too long there won't be anybody worth a damn left and you might be better off keeping Pioli (as crazy as that sounds)

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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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