I tend to think Pioli would be out, but at least one person close to the Patriots speculated that Pioli might survive if Reid joins KC.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Mike Reiss
This morning’s news that the Kansas City Chiefs are on the verge of a deal with Andy Reid to become their next head coach, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen, is viewed as a best-case-possible scenario for general manager Scott Pioli from this perspective. Reid is one of Bill Belichick’s closest friends in the business. Pioli and Belichick obviously have a strong link from the past. If Pioli is going to survive in Kansas City in a reshaped front-office structure, it would be with a coach like Reid.
|
http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-e...tball-thoughts
It really comes down to whether Reid thinks Pioli is a good talent evaluator and can work with (and under) Reid in the same way he worked with (and under) Belichick. Another Boston sportswriter, Greg Bedard (who is relatively new to Boston and is not a Patriots toady) said on sports radio last week that "if you ask around the league, the general consensus is that he has upgraded the talent in Kansas City and has done a pretty good job with that roster, though obviously he has missed in the critical coach and quarterback spots" (not a direct quote, but very, very close).
Not what you guys want to hear, I know, but that's what I've been hearing up here anyway.