Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts (Post 9267253)

So, while my post is the optimistic viewpoint, the posts are still pretty much the same. If it's all a big sham, I don't think either one of us are going to be in different spots. Outside, looking the other direction, and not giving a ****.

Originally Posted by the Talking Can (Post 9267268)

whatever happens, pioli has to be fired or it is a waste of time...at that point, fans have to choose whether they'll support an owner who thinks so little of them...

i feel the same way about drafting a QB, it's non-negotiable for my continued fandom...but I don't believe Clark really cares about that, and a lot of fans would be just fine drafting a LB and acquiring yet another vet cast off...i think there is a very high probability this could go down

Originally Posted by ChiTown (Post 9267470)

Incomplete

Until I see the final final, I have no comment. Pioli MUST BE GONE, and we have to find a GM and Coach who can get us over this Godforsaken playoff winless hump.

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud (Post 9266247)

JFC.

A football forum filled with people that have absolutely no idea about football operations.

:facepalm:

Clark has made the correct decisions this week. He fired Crennel. Pioli is powerless and hanging in limbo. He's neutered him. Pioli can't leave and he can't stay. Pioli has ruined his franchise, angered his fan base and yet Clark is on the hook for a reported $7.5 million dollars. Clark is not taking Pioli's actions lightly and the entire league is watching.

Clark stated that HE will interview and hire the head football coach, who will report DIRECTLY to him. That's huge news and falls directly in line with his stated goal in 2009 of emulating franchises like the Giants and Steelers. The GM in Pittsburgh doesn't hire head coaches, he provides the personnel, PERIOD. Cowher had at least two different GM's during his tenure (possibly three, my memory is fading). The Rooney family hires the coach.

I expect Clark to interview a shit ton of candidates because this will be his first time hiring a head coach. I imagine that unlike 2009, when I railed on his ass for not performing his proper Due Diligence in regards to Pioli, Haley and staff (Give me a ****ing break - Clancy Pendergast was the "Best" defensive coordinator in the country available? Bull ****ing Shit), he'll be methodical and precise.

Will Clark hire the best guy? Who knows? But I like the fact that he's taken the bull by the horns and wants to get this "right". No more bullshit, no more turning over the franchise to a "Guru", etc.

If Clark makes a mistake with his head coaching and personnel hires, I'll call him on it. But I'm inclined to give the man a chance to correct his earlier mistakes. So far, I like what I'm hearing.

Originally Posted by crossbow (Post 9275448)

Agreed. Can we wait until we see the end results before we decide what is good or bad?

Originally Posted by htismaqe (Post 9275518)

Except that Dane expected to see Clark interview several candidates.

Looks like he's essentially going to hire his 2nd interview.

Originally Posted by Marcellus (Post 9275528)

If he has the guy he wants in front of him he pulls the trigger or you risk losing him.