Chiefs Kent Babb says Pioli will be here even if we go 4-12

RunKC · 09-19-2012, 11:08 PM

http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/18...kent-babb.html

Comment From shakatak
Do you think Clark Hunt will ax Pioli if the Chiefs go, say, 4-12 this year or are we stuck with him for awhile?

Kent Babb: shakatak, I think you're stuck with him for a while. The bottom line of this thing is that Pioli makes the Hunt family a lot of money. I mean, a lot. And the Hunts look at this not just from a team loyalty standpoint but also as a company. That's understandable, because it's true. But, man, Pioli knows have to save/make money, and that gives him a cushion. Plus, Clark wants people to hang around for a long time. That doesn't make it right, in this case.

bricks · 09-19-2012, 11:13 PM

And people want Pioli's head?

The Hunts are the real problem. Unfortunately, business is what matters more to them.

L.A. Chieffan · 09-19-2012, 11:14 PM

Would help if you had your facts straight.

**BossChief** · 09-19-2012, 11:14 PM

We will probably know sometime in the next couple months.

If he agrees to move on from Cassel, I dont care if he stays.

At least he has shown the propensity to try and put as many pieces in place for his quarterback to succeed.

"you can lead a horse to water, but you cant make her think. Ya dig?"

oRYMANo · 09-19-2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/18...kent-babb.html

Comment From shakatak
Do you think Clark Hunt will ax Pioli if the Chiefs go, say, 4-12 this year or are we stuck with him for awhile?

Kent Babb: shakatak, I think you're stuck with him for a while. The bottom line of this thing is that Pioli makes the Hunt family a lot of money. I mean, a lot. And the Hunts look at this not just from a team loyalty standpoint but also as a company. That's understandable, because it's true. But, man, Pioli knows have to save/make money, and that gives him a cushion. Plus, Clark wants people to hang around for a long time. That doesn't make it right, in this case.

Prepared For another season with ole number 7

Hammock Parties · 09-19-2012, 11:15 PM

There is no way Clark can extend a loser GM.

He is not that dumb.

"Hey, Scott. Thanks for assembling a shit team that has accomplished nothing. Take some more money."

KC native · 09-19-2012, 11:16 PM

The only hope we have as fans is to pressure Clark into telling Peeholi that he has to take a 1st round QB.

**BigMeatballDave** · 09-19-2012, 11:24 PM

Someone take a sign to the next home game that says PUCK FIOLI

RedNFeisty · 09-19-2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bricks

And people want Pioli's head?

The Hunts are the real problem. Unfortunately, business is what matters more to them.

I have been saying it's the Hunt's for years. It's one thing to be loyal and keep the GM around for years, but it's another to make it all about money.

**cdcox** · 09-19-2012, 11:33 PM

They've lost the base. Game changer.

If this team goes 0-6, the stands are going to be empty. No concessions, no merchandising, and season tickets sales are going to fall. If there isn't fan hope, there isn't $. At some point, you have to win enough games to give the fans reasons to spend their $.

Imagine if we go 4-12 and then Pioli's contract is renewed for another 4 years. Season ticket sales would tank. They'd have to outright cut Cassel to get any excitement in the season ticket market. Anything less and the apathy will be intolerable.

I don't think Pioli is safe at all at 4-12. Sacrificing Matt Cassel on Mt. Moriah would be the minimum tribute required.

Of course 10-6 and a playoff game restores the luster to the NFL Executive of the Year. But Romeo just doesn't have enough in the tank to enforce that kind of discipline to get this roster and this QB to that record.

The stuff between 6-10 and 9-7 worries me. Those records are achievable and could allow maintenance of the status quo, depending on how the season unfolds.

KC native · 09-19-2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

The stuff between 6-10 and 9-7 worries me. Those records are achievable and could allow maintenance of the status quo, depending on how the season unfolds.

Quit pissing in my cheerios. 0-16 FTMFW!!!!!101010101010101!)!!010101

**Tribal Warfare** · 09-19-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning

There is no way Clark can extend a loser GM.

He is not that dumb.

"Hey, Scott. Thanks for assembling a shit team that has accomplished nothing. Take some more money."

Yep, now if KC goes 0-10 after the Steeler loss Pioli's ass will be grass . The key is being out of the playoff race swiftly and convincingly. As I point to the Herm/Carl/Clark relationship prior to the SD loss were pretty secure in their standing.

**BigMeatballDave** · 09-19-2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

Yep, now if KC goes 0-10 after the Steeler loss Pioli's ass will be grass . The key is being out of the playoff race swiftly and convincingly. As I point to the Herm/Carl/Clark relationship prior to the SD loss were pretty secure in their standing.

I hope they get destroyed by Pitt.

I want Haley's O to hang 50.

**BossChief** · 09-19-2012, 11:45 PM

If they extend Pioli with Cassel still being on the roster, they deserve what they get.

And empty stadium and the look of embarrassment from all those involved.

**007** · 09-20-2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

If they extend Pioli with Cassel still being on the roster, they deserve what they get.

And empty stadium and the look of embarrassment from all those involved.

nah, there are too many homers.

09-19-2012, 11:08 PM
RunKC Andy Reid Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Casino cash: $-1410389	Kent Babb says Pioli will be here even if we go 4-12 http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/18...kent-babb.html Comment From shakatak Do you think Clark Hunt will ax Pioli if the Chiefs go, say, 4-12 this year or are we stuck with him for awhile? Kent Babb: shakatak, I think you're stuck with him for a while. The bottom line of this thing is that Pioli makes the Hunt family a lot of money. I mean, a lot. And the Hunts look at this not just from a team loyalty standpoint but also as a company. That's understandable, because it's true. But, man, Pioli knows have to save/make money, and that gives him a cushion. Plus, Clark wants people to hang around for a long time. That doesn't make it right, in this case.
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09-19-2012, 11:13 PM	#2
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09-19-2012, 11:14 PM	#4
BossChief SuperBowl or bust Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BF Iowa Casino cash: $-1545912	We will probably know sometime in the next couple months. If he agrees to move on from Cassel, I dont care if he stays. At least he has shown the propensity to try and put as many pieces in place for his quarterback to succeed. "you can lead a horse to water, but you cant make her think. Ya dig?"
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Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $1030478	There is no way Clark can extend a loser GM. He is not that dumb. "Hey, Scott. Thanks for assembling a shit team that has accomplished nothing. Take some more money." __________________ Chiefs game films
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09-19-2012, 11:33 PM	#10
cdcox www.nfl-forecast.com Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $-458231	They've lost the base. Game changer. If this team goes 0-6, the stands are going to be empty. No concessions, no merchandising, and season tickets sales are going to fall. If there isn't fan hope, there isn't $. At some point, you have to win enough games to give the fans reasons to spend their $. Imagine if we go 4-12 and then Pioli's contract is renewed for another 4 years. Season ticket sales would tank. They'd have to outright cut Cassel to get any excitement in the season ticket market. Anything less and the apathy will be intolerable. I don't think Pioli is safe at all at 4-12. Sacrificing Matt Cassel on Mt. Moriah would be the minimum tribute required. Of course 10-6 and a playoff game restores the luster to the NFL Executive of the Year. But Romeo just doesn't have enough in the tank to enforce that kind of discipline to get this roster and this QB to that record. The stuff between 6-10 and 9-7 worries me. Those records are achievable and could allow maintenance of the status quo, depending on how the season unfolds.
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09-19-2012, 11:45 PM	#14
BossChief SuperBowl or bust Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: BF Iowa Casino cash: $-1545912	If they extend Pioli with Cassel still being on the roster, they deserve what they get. And empty stadium and the look of embarrassment from all those involved.
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