The Pioli Watch Thread

[cardken]

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)

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

[Craqhead]

Originally Posted by chief4life

• Reading the latest tea leaves, that puts Pioli in the Chiefs' wheelhouse. League sources tell me Pioli seems excited about the opportunity in Kansas City, which he's believed to be interviewing for Monday. Pioli still has to do his due diligence and thoroughly research the Cheifs' roster, but he's said to be high on some of the building blocks that Kansas City has in place (like offensive left tackle Branden Albert, and cornerbacks Brandon Flowers and Brandon Carr).

The Chiefs are also in an enviable salary-cap situation, with at least $30 million of room to maneuver, and I don't think it hurts one bit that Pioli's wife was born and still has family in the Wichita, Kan., area. From a lifestyle perspective, Kansas City might be a better fit for Pioli than even Cleveland.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...dgments/1.html

yeah thats its own post still.

[Chiefshrink]

So you think Sanchez is better than the other 2? Why? I ask sincerely not wanting to be argumentative because I don't follow college that closely but I have heard more about the other 2 than Sanchez. I did see him a few weeks ago and seems to be of "frail build" skinny like Croyle.

Originally Posted by Darth CarlSatan

Good point; you couldn't get me to Green Bay or Buffalo for all the yam-yam in the Golden Triangle.

Kansas City has plenty of amenities to offer, but it also offers something else; the "I'm out with my family/lady/friend, so give me some space and respect"-factor.

A lot of these guys, even the kids, value peace and quiet more than you might think.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by splatbass

If Brady does play they'll probably trade Cassell though.

Unless they are in major, dire straights at a different position, I'll wager they keep him.

He's a proven backup, the same way Brady was to Bledsoe; you don't let that go unless you have to.

[dorseybowe]

A Pioli GM hiring is jimpiable.

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

When you post something of substance, instead of posts that make absolutely no ****ing sense, then I will start having something positive to say.

Theory of relativity makes no sense to an average person. So by your example, Einstein was stupid.

OK that's a little overdone, but it illustrates the point. I was just mentioning my personal preference as a Chiefs fan with the Parcells thing. I did not post an uninformed "FACT." So yes, your post was just as moot and unnecessary as prescription glasses for a blind man.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by Frankie

Theory of relativity makes no sense to an average person. So by your example, Einstein was stupid.

OK that's a little overdone, but it illustrates the point. I was just mentioning my personal preference as a Chiefs fan with the Parcells thing. I did not post an uninformed "FACT." So yes, your post was just as moot and unnecessary as prescription glasses for a blind man.

I really feel sorry for you.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by sportsshrink

So you think Sanchez is better than the other 2? Why? I ask sincerely not wanting to be argumentative because I don't follow college that closely but I have heard more about the other 2 than Sanchez. I did see him a few weeks ago and seems to be of "frail build" skinny like Croyle.

No one really talked about Sanchez because it was widely considered he would return to school.

But of the three, he has the most composure and a pocket presense the other two can't match at this point.

He's highly accurate, has a fairly strong arm, and maintains his accuracy even while on the run.

But the most impressive thing is how he stands in the pocket and delivers strikes in the face of pressure.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by sportsshrink

So you think Sanchez is better than the other 2? Why? I ask sincerely not wanting to be argumentative because I don't follow college that closely but I have heard more about the other 2 than Sanchez. I did see him a few weeks ago and seems to be of "frail build" skinny like Croyle.

Sanchez is roughly 6'3 220-230 if Croyle ever in his life weighed over 200lbs I'd be stunned.

[milkman]

Oh, and of the three, Bradford would be the one that would be considered frail.

Sanchez wieghs in at about 225, stands around 6'3".

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by Craqhead

To take a screen shot Ctrl + PrtSc, go too paint then paste/save. How they actually use it in a post.... /shrug IDK.

I suppose depends on the format and the size you save it in. You need to click on "Manage Attachment" for that last part. But for the first part I did Ctrl+ Print Screen and nothing happened. What am I doing wrong?

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by milkman

No one really talked about Sanchez because it was widely considered he would return to school.

But of the three, he has the most composure and a pocket presense the other two can't match at this point.

He's highly accurate, has a fairly strong arm, and maintains his accuracy even while on the run.

But the most impressive thing is how he stands in the pocket and delivers strikes in the face of pressure.

That pretty much sums it up.

Add to that his football IQ. I think it was Sarkisian that said during the Rose Bowl broadcast that Mark is the smartest guy they've had, and spends more time studying film than any USC QB in recent memory, including Carson Palmer.

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I really feel sorry for you.

Ah, I get what you mean by posting something of substance.

[Chiefshrink]

Originally Posted by milkman

No one really talked about Sanchez because it was widely considered he would return to school.

But of the three, he has the most composure and a pocket presense the other two can't match at this point.

He's highly accurate, has a fairly strong arm, and maintains his accuracy even while on the run.

But the most impressive thing is how he stands in the pocket and delivers strikes in the face of pressure.

Sounds good to me!!

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by sportsshrink

So you think Sanchez is better than the other 2? Why? I ask sincerely not wanting to be argumentative because I don't follow college that closely but I have heard more about the other 2 than Sanchez. I did see him a few weeks ago and seems to be of "frail build" skinny like Croyle.

Well first off, he barely has an injury list, and I don't know if you could count one dislocated kneecap which was put immediately back in to place a "list".

He's tougher, bulkier, and more importantly, smarter than Croyle ever was.

His mechanics are beyond reproach, and his ability to make hay under pressure and on the run is just outstanding at the college level. He can scrap a play, find a new target, hit that target with a precision that makes you think he was going there all along, and do it at what looks like superhuman speed.
And if he HAS to run, he does it very, very well.

But most of all, his overall talent makes him ready to start from day one; his learning curve is going to be a short and very fast one.

[luv]

Originally Posted by milkman

Oh, and of the three, Bradford would be the one that would be considered frail.

Sanchez wieghs in at about 225, stands around 6'3".

Granted the only time I watched either Stafford or Sanchez were in their Bowl games, I was much more impressed with Sanchez. Of course, can't judge from one game. From what I've been reading since the Bowl games, I like Sanchez. Definitely either one of those two before Bradford.