Nightfyre
09-17-2012, 02:12 PM
I've been thinking about it since this weekend, you know, to sweat off some of the raw anger at the state of Chiefs football, and I've arrived at the conclusion that Pioli and Crennel are both in positions above their ceilings. As a result, this team is severely under-performing with respect to the talent on the roster. Consider:
Scott Pioli:
Scott Pioli has assembled a talented roster. However, I believe I have identified three salient weaknesses to his performance.
1) The primary is OBVIOUSLY his inability to identify and acquire a franchise quarterback. Cassel's weaknesses have been enumerated on this board ad nauseum, so I will not expand on that point except to say that the Quarterback is the Queen of the chessboard and we have a pawn standing in.
2) Pioli is dogmatic in his support of schemes which are clearly antiquated. The read and react 3-4 has been virtually abandoned in the NFL simply because it was over-exposed. Furthermore, the offensive schemes developed under his tenure are also based upon the antiquated tenants of conservatism in an era where going for the big play clearly generates better results.
3) His inability to identify an innovative and motivating head coach, who utilizes a balance of discipline and player care.
Now take Crennel:
Crennel's defense last year was actually quite impressive. We also saw a lot of progress in some of younger players such as Jackson, Lewis, Belcher, DJ and Houston. However, since his move to the head coaching role, we have been witness to TERRIBLE defensive game-planning. I mean, Crennel is consistently putting personnel out of position to make a play. Furthermore, we have seen regression from our young players team-wide. Clearly, Crennel is not suited to be a head coach.
Now, a house-cleaning is in order. I join this bandwagon with terrific sadness, because we have had an excellent series of drafts starting in 2010, imo. However, change is necessary if we wish to move forward and Pioli has made it abundantly clear that he will not adapt. Therefore, I suggest the following course of action:
1) Eric DeCosta - hire him away from the Ravens. I don't care what it costs. A good GM is worth many times over what they are paid.
2) Eric DeCosta should then hire a coach who has the capability to transform this defense into an aggressive defense similar to the Ravens or 49ers, because frankly, there is no reason we can't make a one season turnaround ala the 2011 9ers given the talent-level of the team. Further, this person should be capable of implementing an aggressive down-field offense upon drafting a real QB.
3) We must draft a franchise QB. It will take a lot of time for me to assess the best options in the 2013 draft. However, right away I can say this class may be deeper than the last but does not have as much cream at the top.
Scott Pioli:
Scott Pioli has assembled a talented roster. However, I believe I have identified three salient weaknesses to his performance.
1) The primary is OBVIOUSLY his inability to identify and acquire a franchise quarterback. Cassel's weaknesses have been enumerated on this board ad nauseum, so I will not expand on that point except to say that the Quarterback is the Queen of the chessboard and we have a pawn standing in.
2) Pioli is dogmatic in his support of schemes which are clearly antiquated. The read and react 3-4 has been virtually abandoned in the NFL simply because it was over-exposed. Furthermore, the offensive schemes developed under his tenure are also based upon the antiquated tenants of conservatism in an era where going for the big play clearly generates better results.
3) His inability to identify an innovative and motivating head coach, who utilizes a balance of discipline and player care.
Now take Crennel:
Crennel's defense last year was actually quite impressive. We also saw a lot of progress in some of younger players such as Jackson, Lewis, Belcher, DJ and Houston. However, since his move to the head coaching role, we have been witness to TERRIBLE defensive game-planning. I mean, Crennel is consistently putting personnel out of position to make a play. Furthermore, we have seen regression from our young players team-wide. Clearly, Crennel is not suited to be a head coach.
Now, a house-cleaning is in order. I join this bandwagon with terrific sadness, because we have had an excellent series of drafts starting in 2010, imo. However, change is necessary if we wish to move forward and Pioli has made it abundantly clear that he will not adapt. Therefore, I suggest the following course of action:
1) Eric DeCosta - hire him away from the Ravens. I don't care what it costs. A good GM is worth many times over what they are paid.
2) Eric DeCosta should then hire a coach who has the capability to transform this defense into an aggressive defense similar to the Ravens or 49ers, because frankly, there is no reason we can't make a one season turnaround ala the 2011 9ers given the talent-level of the team. Further, this person should be capable of implementing an aggressive down-field offense upon drafting a real QB.
3) We must draft a franchise QB. It will take a lot of time for me to assess the best options in the 2013 draft. However, right away I can say this class may be deeper than the last but does not have as much cream at the top.