Pioli says Chiefs can turn around after 0-2 start

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Pioli says Chiefs can turn around after 0-2 start
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star




Like seemingly much of Kansas City, general manager Scott Pioli is more than a little stunned by the Chiefs’ 0-2 start.

But Pioli said Tuesday that his confidence in the Chiefs is not shaken and he remains convinced the Chiefs can still make something of their season.

“If any one of us knew what the answer was, we wouldn’t be sitting where we’re sitting right now,” Pioli said. “But I also don’t think it’s the end of the world. We have 14 games left. We’re certainly digging a hole but it’s not something we can’t get out of. Everyone within the organization is disappointed in the results so far. We’re all surprised because I don’t think any one of us went into the season thinking we would be 0-2. I don’t think any of us anticipated that.

“(He expects the Chiefs) to improve, get better and start winning some games in whatever order that is. Those are my expectations, but I want to be clear those are mine and our expectations. I think those are the players’ expectations, the coaching staff, the fan base. Our expectations at the beginning of this year were that we were going to be winning games. Right now, we haven’t done that. (But) we’re two games into a 16-game season.”

The Chiefs are one of six 0-2 teams in the NFL, but they weren’t close to winning either game. Their scoring differential of minus-34 points is second-worst in the league behind only Tennessee.

As the general manager, Pioli built the roster. Asked whether he was guilty of overestimating the abilities of some of the Chiefs’ players, Pioli said, “We think the roster is good enough. I think it is. Now it comes down to executing. We improved this team through free agency and did quite a bit of spending to improve this team whether it was contract extensions or the signing of other players. Time will tell if it was enough. I think it was.”

Regarding their spending, figures supplied by the NFL Players Association showed the Chiefs to have more than $26 million in available room under the league’s salary cap. Pioli said he didn’t regret not using more of that available cap space when the Chiefs built their roster.

“I think there are things we did do that helped this football team,” Pioli said. “I also know for a fact that this year alone we’re spending over $141 million in cash this year. That’s more than $20 million over the cap.

“It’s been proven time and time again that there’s not a direct correlation between spending cap dollars and winning. There’s not.”

Pioli said the Chiefs would need to allocate some of their available 2012 salary cap space toward the 2013 cap. He didn’t provide 2013 cap figures, but his comments indicate the Chiefs might otherwise be snug against the cap next season.

“We had better have cap room this year to roll over for next year to make sure we’re (in good shape),” Pioli said. “(Using available salary cap space) is not a year-by-year, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants thing.

Pioli during the offseason also hired Romeo Crennel as head coach, promoting him from defensive coordinator. Crennel finished last season as the interim coach. The Chiefs went 2-1 in those games and fell just short of making the playoffs and completing a dramatic turnaround.

Crennel remains the defensive coordinator this season as well. But the poor play of the Chiefs’ defense is a big reason for the 0-2 start. They have allowed 75 points, which is tied for worst in the league.

Asked whether Crennel was the right coach to direct the Chiefs out of their hole, Pioli said, “Absolutely he is. I think he’s doing a good job. I really do.”

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/18...#storylink=cpy

[Black Bob]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

It's censor, you ****ing dipshit.

And I'd be censoring you to save my sanity. A person can only read so many reeruned takes in one ****ing day. You consistently put me over my limit.

censor?...sensor?...**** you

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by BlackBob

censor?...sensor?...**** you

50/50....20/20.....same difference.....right?

[Black Bob]

No

[The Franchise]

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by BlackBob

Bullshit. If that were true you would have said it along time ago you ****ing LIAR.

And apparently, you can't read a quote. Regardless of that, Carr wasn't signed nor was there any contract negotiated.

Furthermore, you may have been King of Shit Mountain over at the Coalition, but you aren't jackshit here.

[Black Bob]

Originally Posted by jspchief

Again, there is not a single thing that says a player must become a UFA after receiving a 30% increase.

I suggest you read the CBA. Article 13, section 7. THERE IS NOTHING THAT SAYS A PLAYER MUST BECOME A UFA

Here's some more. This is Article 13 Section 3. This shit is hard to find dude...

(b) For Preexisting Contracts, Salary and Team Salary shall be determined in accordance with the rules set forth in Article XXIV of the Prior Agreement; provided that if any Preexisting Contract is renegotiated or extended after July 25, 2011, it shall immediately be treated as a new Player Contract, subject to the rules set forth in Sections 5–8 below. (For the avoidance of doubt, if a Preexisting Contract is renegotiated or extended after July 25, 2011, the renegotiated or extended contract is not subject to the 30% Rule set forth in

There you have it loud and clear. Pioli could have resigned Carr to a new deal when he came back from the lockout. Instead, he tendered him staying with his old contracct. This meant Carr fell under the old CBA and exceeded the 30%. this meant he became an unrestricted free agent when free agency began.

[Black Bob]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

And apparently, you can't read a quote. Regardless of that, Carr wasn't signed nor was there any contract negotiated.

Furthermore, you may have been King of Shit Mountain over at the Coalition, but you aren't jackshit here.

Liar!



Quit trying to cover your ass. You are busted.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by BlackBob

There you have it loud and clear. Pioli could have resigned Carr to a new deal when he came back from the lockout. Instead, he tendered him staying with his old contracct. This meant Carr fell under the old CBA and exceeded the 30%. this meant he became an unrestricted free agent when free agency began.

What the ****?

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by BlackBob

Quit trying to cover your ass. You are busted.

The only person in this thread trying to cover his ass is you.

JFC, you have to be the single worst poster I've ever encountered on any forum since 1995.

[Black Bob]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

What the ****?

Carr would have been a Free Agent, regardless of tender, because he put in five years service. The ONLY way Carr would have avoided free agency is if the Chiefs and Carr's agent had come to a new handshake agreement during the 2011 and signed it the first day of the new league year.

You're a ****ing simpleton.

More lies...

2012 is his 5th season. He still doesn't have 5 years of accrument.

No dumbass, like any other unrestricted free agent, Carr would have tested the market when he was free. There is no handshake bullshit in the NFL. The only way Pioli could have realistically signed him was in August 2011 before he offered him the tender. LIKE I SAID IN THE FIRST PLACE.


Just stop bullshitter. You've officially been black boobed

Now I'm going to go and finish discrediting the other liars who have been ****ing with me for a month.

Have a nice day.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by BlackBob

More lies...

2012 is his 5th season. He still doesn't have 5 years of accrument.

No dumbass, like any other unrestricted free agent, Carr would have tested the market when he was free. There is no handshake bullshit in the NFL. The only way Pioli could have realistically signed him was in August 2011.


Just stop bullshitter

Wait just a second. First off, I deleted that section of my post. Secondly, NONE OF THIS BULLSHIT invalidates what I've said throughout the thread!

Carr & Pioli COULD HAVE COME TO AN AGREEMENT DURING 2011! They DIDN'T! Carr walked!

What in the name of **** is wrong with you?

[Black Bob]

Nothing. The problem is you trying to be a dick. You're a liar and you don't know as much about the business side as I do. I'm done with this thread. My point has been made.

The sad part is I was nice to you. It seemed like you initially asked for help understanding so I explained it in a simple way. Then, you were a dick. I tried to explain again and you littered my user wall with slander.

If you apologize, I won't do this again. Just quit being a dick because you think it's cool.

[BigMeatballDave]

I suggest everyone just put BlackKnobBobber on ignore.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by BlackBob

you don't know as much about the business side as I do.

[Black Bob]

Originally Posted by Dave

I suggest everyone just put BlackKnobBobber on ignore.

Fine by me pussy boy. Can't take the heat. Get out of the kitchen.