Chiefs Bears request permission for GM interviews KC’s Chris Ballard

ShowtimeSBMVP · 12-31-2014, 05:42 PM

Bears request permission for GM interviews w/ KC’s Chris Ballard, Tenn's Lake Dawson, Balt's Eric DeCosta, Hou's Brian Gaine, NO's Ryan Pace
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 31, 2014

Discuss Thrower · 12-31-2014, 05:44 PM

Hope Ballard isn't all that important.

**TribalElder** · 12-31-2014, 05:44 PM

Didn't the Bears learn their lesson about chiefs scraps already

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-31-2014, 05:50 PM

I'm wondering when DeCosta finally makes his move.

booger · 12-31-2014, 05:52 PM

If they lose Ballard I hope Dorsey gets an asst GM with a cap/contracts background. He'll even if they keep Ballard

ShowtimeSBMVP · 12-31-2014, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by booger

If they lose Ballard I hope Dorsey gets an asst GM with a cap/contracts background. He'll even if they keep Ballard

Eagles let go of executive Tom Gamble http://t.co/XEjdT3RQw7
— NationalFootballPost (@FootballPost) December 31, 2014

chiefzilla1501 · 12-31-2014, 05:58 PM

Don't know who made what decisions on pro personnel, but after the first rush of players brought in (which I'm guessing was more Dorsey), we've made some excellent moves on pro personnel. Could end up being a big loss.

chiefzilla1501 · 12-31-2014, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Eagles let go of executive Tom Gamble http://t.co/XEjdT3RQw7
— NationalFootballPost (@FootballPost) December 31, 2014

Feel bad for Eagles fans. Chip Kelly seems like a completely dick to work with. He's going to drive everyone off then bail on Philly the minute he finds a college deal he likes.

Discuss Thrower · 12-31-2014, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Don't know who made what decisions on pro personnel, but after the first rush of players brought in (which I'm guessing was more Dorsey), we've made some excellent moves on pro personnel. Could end up being a big loss.

I should know this given that this time last year I was wondering how to such a role a career, but without knowing for certain, pro personnel is likely in charge of scouting likely NFL free agents as well as any CFL/AFL talent that the area scouts might have taken tabs on in the draft process. I'd guess Pro Personnel guy forms a top list of professional players that would best suit the team and then presents these players to the GM for ultimate consideration.

chiefzilla1501 · 12-31-2014, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower

I should know this given that this time last year I was wondering how to such a role a career, but without knowing for certain, pro personnel is likely in charge of scouting likely NFL free agents as well as any CFL/AFL talent that the area scouts might have taken tabs on in the draft process.

Yeah, I knew that much. Moreso wondering what pro personnel calls were Dorsey's and which were Ballard's. I'm guessing a lot of the under-the-radar moves, which are the moves we excelled in, were Ballard's. If that's the case, I hope we don't get worse at pro personnel. Could be a big loss.

booger · 12-31-2014, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Eagles let go of executive Tom Gamble http://t.co/XEjdT3RQw7
— NationalFootballPost (@FootballPost) December 31, 2014

As long as it's not Idzek. Who is actually more of a business guy who thinks he can scout. That guy's a turd

Direckshun · 12-31-2014, 06:07 PM

The Chiefsification of the Bears continues?

booger · 12-31-2014, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Don't know who made what decisions on pro personnel, but after the first rush of players brought in (which I'm guessing was more Dorsey), we've made some excellent moves on pro personnel. Could end up being a big loss.

In order of chain of command on pro side
Dorsey
Ballard
Will Lewis
Mike Borgonzi
Randy Ball

Brett Veach is Reid's scout who he brought from Philly. He's basically an analyst for all personnel

**alpha_omega** · 12-31-2014, 06:33 PM

Heard some scuttlebutt about this last week I think. Can't say that I know enough about it to give a thumbs up or down.

Looking forward to reading what everyone thinks.

penbrook · 12-31-2014, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by alpha_omega

Heard some scuttlebutt about this last week I think. Can't say that I know enough about it to give a thumbs up or down.

Looking forward to reading what everyone thinks.

He turned down the Bucs last year. The Bucs wanted him but he turned down their request.

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