Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501 (Post 5342633)

What message do you think Cleveland is sending to GMs they're interviewing that "we're looking to hire you for GM, but we're already looking to make the coaching decision without you."

Clark's on the right track here. A GM should be allowed to bring in his own guys. And I think it sends a really good message to prospective GMs that Clark Hunt has stuck true to his word that the GM, not Clark Hunt, would decide who our next coach will be.

Why do people want us to interview coaches without a GM? And why would anyone want to rush the GM decision just to start interviewing coaches?

Yes, it's an unfortunate situation, but it's the right one.

Originally Posted by Reerun_KC (Post 5342021)

I am paitent, I just was wondering what the freak was going on???

I guess the thing that I am not patient about is the fact that HERM is still here!

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501 (Post 5342633)

What message do you think Cleveland is sending to GMs they're interviewing that "we're looking to hire you for GM, but we're already looking to make the coaching decision without you."

Clark's on the right track here. A GM should be allowed to bring in his own guys. And I think it sends a really good message to prospective GMs that Clark Hunt has stuck true to his word that the GM, not Clark Hunt, would decide who our next coach will be.

Why do people want us to interview coaches without a GM? And why would anyone want to rush the GM decision just to start interviewing coaches?

Yes, it's an unfortunate situation, but it's the right one.

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990 (Post 5342652)

Does a team have to wait for another team to be out of the playoffs before hiring a front offfice guy away from that team?

Maybe thats why Clark is waiting?? Maybe hes waiting on someone in the Colts/Ravens/Tennesee/Pittsburgh/Giants organization??

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58 (Post 5342660)

Yes.

You can get permission to interview a guy who's team is on a bye week, but you cannot hire him until after his team's season has concluded.

Originally Posted by beach tribe (Post 5342668)

I think you can get permission, but not actually interview them. Is this right? I'm not sure, just seems i remember it that way, but could easily be wrong.

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501 (Post 5342633)

Clark Hunt has stuck true to his word that the GM, not Clark Hunt, would decide who our next coach will be.

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58 (Post 5342695)

This is an old article, but the rule still applies as written.


http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpag...pagewanted=all

Originally Posted by KCChiefsfan88 (Post 5342700)

That's not what Clark said in his press conference on 12/15

“I had a chance to speak with Herm this afternoon and I told him I’m very supportive of the job that he’s done to this point and the approach that he’s taken in rebuilding the football team. A decision on his future will be one that we will make in the off-season. It’s something that I expect a new general manager will have input in although the final decision will be mine.”

Originally Posted by KCChiefsfan88 (Post 5342637)

And what makes you think Clark will allow a new GM to fire Herm if Clark wants to keep him?

Let's go back to Clark's press conference announcing the "resignation" of Dictator Carl:

“I had a chance to speak with Herm this afternoon and I told him I’m very supportive of the job that he’s done to this point and the approach that he’s taken in rebuilding the football team. A decision on his future will be one that we will make in the off-season. It’s something that I expect a new general manager will have input in although the final decision will be mine.”

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58 (Post 5342084)

In all honestly, do you REALLY think it's going to be an issue?

Polian is the ONLY guy that MIGHT be willing to keep Herm - and even then, it's a stretch. The guy has made it perfectly clear that he wants to continue his father's legacy in Indy - he's not going to accept a job here and then have a lame duck coach forced on him.

People are bitching that Herm hasn't been fired yet, when it makes no difference whatsoever. A new HC won't be named until we hire a GM - period.

Now, if we were rushing out and interviewing every has-been that is currently available, then I'd be worried.