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Originally Posted by KCChiefsfan88
Polian and Pioli are my top two choices.
Both understand the importance of finding the right QB, as the foundation for a successful rebuilding job.
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Understood it so well, in fact, that Pioli used 6th round picks to grab them.
I just don't get the love for that guy. He may be a great GM, but so many things are being attributed to him that are just not accurate.
Great drafter
Great at managing a coaching staff
Cured cancer.
The guy has followed BB everywhere, has never had to assemble a coaching staff and has not been all that good in terms of drafting. Yes, he's presided over a team with a good QB so he's seen that a good QB can help. At the same time, he just presided over a good team with a lousy QB in Cassel that he got in the 6th round, so for all we know he may think that an average QB can be had in the 6th round that will be a world beater.
There's nobody out there more likely to keep Thigpen than Pioli, IMO. There's also nobody out there who's reputation more greatly outshines his raw accomplishments than Pioli.