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I can tell you from lots of experience with dealing with extremely important people that the second you throw out an insult, they will disregard almost everything else you have to say.
Here is something similar to what he would probably not only read, but take seriously...
Clark,
First of all we all want to thank you for going out in 2008 and removing Carl Peterson from power because it was clear at that point it was a move that needed to be made. We would also like to thank you for not just replacing him with an average guy and actually going out there and trying to get the best man for the job that you could. Many of us were very pleased at the fact that you cared enough about winning that you made such a move and it gave us hope that this thing would get turned around.
That said, we both know that it clearly hasn't worked out. Another change needs to be made and I'm sure that is the last thing you thought would need to happen after just 4 short years, but it absolutely does. From the treating of past players and employees of this great team to the treatment of the teams fan base and media partners...it just isn't working like a well ran franchise is ran.
We here in Kansas City love this team and cherish our 16 Sundays a year and believe Arrowhead is something we used to look forward to as much as nearly anything else. That is (sadly) not the case anymore. We used to be able to connect with the players and felt we were "part of the team" in a way and that feeling has been assassinated by the CIA atmosphere that has been installed the last 4 years.
What we ask you is the same as what we all think we deserve...a team we can be proud of all year. A team that plays like its 2012 and not 1995. A team that has a legitimate franchise quarterback we can all don the jersey of and have hope that we can win it all with. A team that has a defense that doesn't drop its best pass rushers back into coverage most of the time, but tries to disrupt opposing offenses. A team that makes us proud that its players goes out in the community and try to make changes for the best on that level. Players that aren't afraid of talking and expressing themselves in fear of being blackballed by Pioli in league circles after they leave.
We want to go to a packed stadium that you need to yell at the guy next to you if you want him or her to hear you. A team and fan relationship that made opposing teams afraid to come to Arrowhead...not laugh in between series at the quality of our team.
Clark, I implore you to do your due diligence in your upcoming decision on who will replace Scott Pioli because we both know that Scott needs replaced. Look into how the most successful teams have been built and follow that tried and true method of team building and try to put your own spin on things. Don't just try to replicate the Giants, Steelers, Patriots, Ravens or other successful teams....don't be afraid to put YOUR OWN spin on this team and try to build "The Chiefs Way" that we can all be proud of.
We are all behind you in this upcoming decision and we all know that a guy with your level of intelligence can and will make the most informed decision an owner can make that has the next interests of his teams future in mind and we all look forward to seeing this team transform back into something we can all be proud of.
Thank you for your time,
Chiefs Fans.
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