Pioli part of interview team

[dtrain]

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest

Scott Pioli does not know his future with the Kansas City Chiefs, but he is part of the process as the team tries to figure out its own path.

A report out of Philadelphia said Pioli is part of a large Kansas City committee that spent nine hours with former Eagles’ coach Andy Reid on Wednesday.

Kansas City owner Clark Hunt has announced that Pioli’s future with the team has not been determined. He has been the general manager the past four years. ESPN’s Adam Schefter has reported that Hunt and the new coach will discuss Pioli’s future.

There has been heavy speculation that Reid, whose power extended beyond the sideline in Philadelphia, likely would not want to work with Pioli. Regardless of who is the coach, it seems like Pioli’s power will be reduced if he is kept. The best he may get is the setup he had in New England -- being the coach’s right-hand man.

While Pioli is in limbo, at the very least, he is still a part of the process in Kansas City. Had he not been in Philadelphia for Reid’s interview, it would be a clear sign of his demise. But it looks like he still has a fighting chance.

In other AFC West news:

Denver quarterback Peyton Manning endorsed his offensive coordinator, Mike McCoy, as a top head-coaching candidate. McCoy has interviews set up with Arizona, Buffalo, Chicago and Philadelphia.

This is what Manning had to say about McCoy’s readiness to be a head coach: “I think he’s ready. I think he’s paid his dues. Mike’s a good leader. He’s had some good coaches that have been mentors to him, different coaches that he’s worked with in his years in the NFL that I think he’s incorporated some of their leadership philosophies and his own philosophy and like I said, he’s a strong leader. In my opinion, he deserves a shot at one of these head coaching jobs."

[L.A. Chieffan]

Just call him slim shady..

[Chiefshrink]

PM: "I think McCoy would be a great HC and is ready because he left me alone to do what I damn well pleased".

[Chiefshrink]

Damn, Clark is scaring all the good HC candidates away bringing Pioli along

[Strongside]

[Spott]

Even with Reid, this franchise can eat a bag as long as Pioli is still there.

[B_Ambuehl]

hahaha The funny thing is how everyone here fell hook, line, and sinker for Clarks "speech" the other day. Until this fanbase becomes a lil' less gullible, you will continue to get pounded in the rear.

Every year it's the same old story.

[MGRS13]

See you in a year clay.

[Molitoth]

Originally Posted by MGRS13

See you in a year clay.

I actually hope he does welch this bet.



yep. and here is a picture of some fruit snacks.

[L.A. Chieffan]

Bets are stupid. Everybody knew Pioli want going anywhere.

[dbk301]

I just read that it is Mark Donovan, not Pioli riding shotgun with Clark during this process. He is Clark's right hand man during the process of hiring a coach, not Pioli.

[CrazyPhuD]

Originally Posted by Molitoth

I actually hope he does welch this bet.



yep. and here is a picture of some fruit snacks.

Has he ever not welched on a bet? I mean I haven't paid attention lately but that used to always be his modus operandi.

[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by B_Ambuehl

hahaha The funny thing is how everyone here fell hook, line, and sinker for Clarks "speech" the other day. Until this fanbase becomes a lil' less gullible, you will continue to get pounded in the rear.

Every year it's the same old story.

Shut the **** up.

[O.city]

@nfldraftscout: #Chiefs president Mark Donovan, formerly with #Eagles, said to be leading coaching search--not Scott Pioli. Bodes well for Andy Reid.

[KurtCobain]

Ah **** he's Back